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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-17
THE BROOKLYN HANDICAP.
AiSt OF the Horses Entered for the
mace for the Purse of 100000.

A'St OF the Horses Entered for the
mace for the Purse of $4,000.
view York, Jan. 16.-The following are
ue entries for the Brooklyn Jockey Club
brooklyn handicap of $4,000, to be run at
'He spring meeting, one mile and a quar-
ter
r alsol' 4; Ben Brush, 5; Ben Elder, 5; Ben
cI oiuey' d Box, 4; Buddha, Byron Nc
GTeNahd' o. Calderon, 4; Don de Orc, a;
Pa, 5Cattlet A; DR.. Sheppard, A; Great
1 pG9u s. Handball, g. Howard Mann, a;
aaoSi :, Lake Shore, aged; Lehman,
W SIeu' Lokl 3; Lou Bramble, A; Macy, A.;
c ctbeaIIoWL horpe, 4; Merry Prince 5; Mi
nooit H. d Mohegan, 8; Ogden, 4; On
p1a Din, q ornament, a; Our Johnny, A.;
Stoo w. o Premier, 8; Previous, 8; Royal
Sobr lImpl ); ST. Bartholomew, A.;
Sr -' Es o. Semper Ego, 5; Sensational, g.;
erS s = OK q Typhoon II, 4; Tallo, 4 TraV-
NJ, a, ., Ulysses, s; Winged Foot, a.
Inc NIL, o.aef stakes closed with the follow
us number of entries:
pr ro5 ,5-year-olds and upwards, 1898.
Broo1,lSSIn handicap (guaranteed) .........42
poSnAud-e handicap ......$1 600 added 81
tiarkway handicap .,...,... / 600 added AZ
patoh ''aAes ...,........... eco added AZ
tryCHogue stakes ......... l 600 added SO
pror 5-year-olds.
prooaSI"dy stakes ...........$1, 500 added As
FioNl'ess stakes (guaranteed) ........ Al
Nav Genes ............... 1000 added 43
For '.Aea ''.'.............. 1000 added 81
~, Or 2-year-olds.
W. stakes Guaranteed .......,..... SO
U'a'lseI stakes (guaranteed) ........ IS
Be5f,,l STAKES ..........".s1, 900 added IS
steoni, stakes ..,........... 1000 added 81
Greot tpe NJ and hurdle stakes.
b,ng!r y. y. steeplechase,
Keps,sap lsuaranteed) ................ %
7'on hurdle h'dic'p... $3.50 added 80
joel, nominations for the Coney Island
So nancy Club stakes for 1898 were an
diTera. Today One hundred and ten
nomiraSy stables are represented in the
Jan i0 'ous Tor the stakes that closed on
for nv ana the total number of entries
with Voo SHleen events is 975, as compared
~ IVY last year.
Great !, hsht' September, Flatbush and
men, EASTERN stakes will have a supple
Thu eIo5ng on July IS.
entrio. '"u' pan handicap has forty-seven
had in ,S6- ny the same number as 1t
Merrv p ,o9l' These are: Don d. ORC, A.;
Deck A. 's.lee' D; st. Bartholomew, a; On
Howard @3e'nper Ego, 8; Typhoon III, A.;
Stag 4. o., ~ Noluron, a. imp. Royal
Chieftair Nsoen, 4; Esidor A, Scottish
Ben Fder Michael III, 8; SLY Fox. 81;
s Lebmar D.; Handball 5; Ben Holiday
Tenor 4. + q George Keene, 3; Counter
FeischmarDD r' Sheppard, 4; Murrello. A.;
Brush. :. H. q Buddha, 4; Imp 4; Ben
Paud1t o. soetess, q; Great Bend. g.;
.; Peen ~ byron McClelland, s; Reauital,
Y Lokl :. Pay s.; Maceo, A. Sir Walter,
LILO, 4: Al, --ou Bramble, A; Ornament, A;
so'' 4; Macy, 4; Meadowthorpe,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-17
AUCTION SALES.
----~----->~--------~---~
ELEGANT UPRIGHT PIANO. CAR
PETS, FINE HAT RACK, ETC,
AT AUCTION.
AUCTION SALES.
win sell II o'clock THIS DAY.
;. II. DORsETT, AuctIoneer

VIII sell II o'clock THIS DAY,
An elegant Upright Piano, ebony case.
entirely new, a very handsome instrument
and superior tone and finish; Handsome
Brussels Carpet. 15x20 massive Hat Rack,
Walnut and Plate Glass, Fine Hall
Chairs. Large Oak Sldeboard beveied
glass. Cabinet Organ, suitable for parlor or
church, Cherry Parlor Set in rep. Oak
Folding Bed, with wardrobe attachmenr
and mirror front New Lace Curtains.
New Clocks, Mirror with stand, Parlor
Sets in mohair and carpet, Baby Car
riage Calendar Clock for Office new.
child's Combination Chair and Carriage,
Sewing Machine, Art Square, and suns
dry other articles.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-17

AN ELEGANT PIANO, LATEST
style, fun size. upright; entirely new; Wilt
be sold at a bargain. for smoothness and
purity Of tone, evenness of scale and great
durability, very few can surpass 1t. The
Savannah theater is the proud possessor OF
one of these fine planes. Address Boz
IS"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-17
FoR sALE-MIsCnLLANEoUs.

FOR SALE CHEAP. ONE FINE, GEN.
tie horse and lady's phaeton buggy. Can at
Eighth and Abercorn
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-17

KoDAK-BEAUTIFU KoDAKs FOR
sale; regular price, s. 90; closing them Out
at wholesale price. $500. Lippman Bros.
wholesale druggists. Barnard and Con-
gress streets.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-09-24
A MODEL SCHOOL.

IF were asked to give advice
About our children's schools,
The management" said Idle Kate,
Should be by different rules.
For Grammar is no use at all,
with every noun and verb
Whose very names, IL seems to me,
Sound simply quite absurd.
Then History, with It's endless wars.
All mixed with kings and dates,
Is just as senseless as to tell
The square miles in the states
Another task the teachers give,
l cannot understand,
Why we must bound each continent,
And every tract of land.
''In problems I have tried to solve
The simple Rule of Three,
But why 1 do these silly things
really cannot see.
Now, 1 should scorn all stupid books,
And throw them all away,
And with my pupils just discuss
The questions of the day.
What dances were then most in vogue
What colors we should wear?
What springs were best to patronize?
When needing fresher air?
w nat etiquette SnOulu De observed
In making social calls?
And what departments rules require
AT dinners and at balls?
"a woman, of exquisite taste,
Should teach the larger girls
The latest style of dressing hair
In lovely bangs and curls.
"Some music also 1 would have,
With flutes and clarionets,
Pianos, too, and violins,
And boys and girls duets.
81 could not possibly omit,
very needful part
or education by the means
OF sweet esthetic art.
What once required practiced skill.
Now all can initiate,
With storks and lilies we could p paint
Each Jug and jar and plate.
"a social chat should end the day.
With nuts and cream and cake.
With school conducted in this way
Would keep US wide awake.
pleasure combined with work would be
An economic rule;
With this reform we should behold
A truly model school.
'I will see yet," said Idle Kate,
This plan of mine succeed;
For all l think must be convinced
That this is what we need"
This school. alas! so nicely planned,
Could never be arranged,
For children still adopt the course
She thought should all be changed.
And those who think they can avoid
All labor, and attain
To useful knowledge. soon will find
Their hopes are all in vain.
Virginia @. Ellard, in Golden Days.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-09-24
A PHILIPPINE BOY.
Able to Manage One of the Huge
Water BufTnIoes, Used There
as n Benst of Burden.

Charles B. Howard contributes to
ST. Nicholas a story of the Philippines,
under the title of 'Juanito and Jefe.''
Mr.. Howard says:
On an obscure little island in the
Philippine group stands an obscure lit
tie native village; and in this village
there stood, a few years ago, certain
hut, built, like the others, entirely of
bamboo, and thatched with dried nipa
leaves. In this hut there dwelt choc-
olate-colored family, consisting of Ma
riano Pelasquez, his wife, and sturdy
11-year-old boy Juanito by name.
Old Mariana had lived as boy in
one of the large seaports, and there
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-09-24

consignment of hated "Yanks" to en-
ter Libby. Streeter says that the
treatment they received from their
captors was about what might be ex-
pected, but that the people of Rich
mond, particularly the women, were
abusive in the extreme. On arriving
there they were lined up, the Ver-
monter in the lead, and marched into
the grim and dingy old place, which
later was the scene of so much suffer-
ing. After bring in Libby five months
and fourteen days he was exchanged,
having meanwhile been reduced in
weight from 165 to an even 100 pounds.
While ir the prison he carved from
the bones that accompanied their
soups various little rings and other
knickknac cks, which he still keeps,
along with the last ration of hard
tack which was served out at the
prison. This is still as fresh looking as
ever and undoubtedly just as dry and
tasteless. He also has a large collec-
ton of personal relics-the coat, cart
iidge box, blouse, cap cover, etc, that
he wore while in the wa-. After fur
lough, in which he recovered his
health in some measure, he again went
to the front and with his company saw
hard service in the second battle of
Bull Run, in the battles of the Wilder
ness and before Richmond.-Chicago
Chronicle,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-09-24

and they are accustomed to take only
the popular side of public questions.
But there are exceptions in all cases,
and here is one in point.
The correspondent of this paper il.
inclined to be conservative, and to
take no stand which might excite an
tagonisms, But in the case of Admiral
Sampson the writer ventures to ex
press an opinion in favor of the unpop
ular naval commander. There is a
reason for this. as the reader will see.
One of the members of the cabinet
is an old friend of the writer, and con-
verses with him freely, we'll knowing
that his name will never be quoted on
public questions. While driving
through the Smithsonian park this
morning, the cabinet officer said: az
have had my own opinion of Sampson,
as all citizens have had. But ! have
recently come into possession of Off
cial information which l cannot dis
close in detail; but it is sufficient to
convince me that Admiral Sampson de-
serves greater consideration than the
people have been disposed to give him.
"In the first place, every reader will
concede that Sampson has made no
mistakes. That is strong point in
favor of any man who has the re-
sPonsibility of command on land or
sea. But even that does not make d
hero. Nevertheless, you will agree
with me that you cannot point to any
mistake made by Sampson, either as
the chief of the board of inquiry into
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-09-24
Rat and Snake Kept uoune.

Joseph Garrish found log along
the Potomac river, near Williamsport.
N. Y, and proceeded to chop it into
firewood. While he was in the act OF
splitting the log he was surprised tG
see snake three feet long, and a
large rat occupying the same nest in
the hollow of the log. Both rat and
snake, which seemed on very friendly
terms, attacked Mr.. Garrish. The
snake coiled for spring and the rat
made for him, biting viciously at his
feet and finally running up his panta-
looms leg to his waist. The rat was
finally shaken out and dispatched with
an ak and the snake experienceda sim
liar fate
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-09-24

had learned to speak Spanish fluently;
and this language he had taught Juan
Ito as he grew up, in hope that some
day the boy might become serv-
ant or possibly clerk to one of the
Spanish or English residents-prefer-
ably the latter, as the Ingleses paid
better wages than the Epanoles, and
were less liable to throw boots and
dishes and things.
Mariana was a species of agricul-
turist whenever he chose to exert him
self, which was seldom. He owned a
tiny bit of land, on which stood a COM
modious hut and a faithful mango
tree; but the pride of his heart was his
carabao, or water buffalo, which
tugged at the olow or rough cart on
the rare occasions when Mariana took
to farming. These carabaos are huge
mouse-colored beasts, amazingly
hideous in appearance, and very saw
age when wild; but they are docile as
lambs when once tanned. Moreover,
their tremendous strength is of great
service, while their very slow gait is
quite in accord with the ideas of the
Philippine natives, and perfectly suits
the LATEST of races.
This particular carabao was called
'Jefe" (Which means "chief") because
he was the largest and strongest in the
village; and the Pelasquez family took
the same amount of pride in him that
an English family would have in q
thoroughbred race horse. Therefore
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-09-24
LINCoLN'S JOKE.
HIS Funny Way of Fixing the Re-
spOnsibiIity for the Loss
of Hnrpcr's Ferry.

President Lincoln's jokes, especially
when perpetrated in connection with
grave matters, usually had a purpose
in them. After Lee had taken Harper's
Ferry, the president, realizing how
great calamity it was to the north
ern arms, determined, if possible, to
fix the responsibility for the loss of the
important position.
Halleck was summoned, but did not
quite know where the blame Law.
Very WELL" said Lincoln, "I'll ask
Gen. Schenck." The latter could throw
no light upon the question further
than to say that he was not to blame.
Milroy was the next to be called to
the presence OF the commander-in-
chief, and to enter a plea of mot
guilty" Hooker was next given
hearing and Fighting Joe made a very
emphatic disclaimer of all response
bility.
Then the president assembled the
four generals in his room and said to
them: Gentlemen. Harper's Ferry
was surrendered and none of YOU. it
seems, was responsible. I am very
anxious to discover the man who is"
After striding across the room several
times the president suddenly threw wup
his bowed head and exclaimed: 81
have it. know who is responsible"
who, Mr.. President, who is it p"
asked the distinguished quartette, as
they looked anxious, if not troubled.
Gentlemen" said the president,
with meaning twinkle in his eve,
Gen. Lee is the man"
There was lack of mirth in the laugh
created, and the four generals took
their departure with determination
that they would not again be placed
under uspicion.-Detroit Free Press.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-09-24
FIRST MAN TO ENTER LIBBY.
Vermont Veteran Who spent Over
Five Months In the Terrible
Prison.

Holyoke, Mass. includes among her
citizens an interesting veteran of the
civil war in the person of Philander A.
Streeter, who was the first man to en-
ter Libby prison at Richmond. Mr..
Streeter, Vermonter by birth, was
mustered into company c, Second Ver-
mont volunteers, in June, 1861. He was
captured after the first battle of Bull
Run, through stopping to carry a
wounded comrade from the field. He
and some other prisoners were taken
to Manassas Junction and shipped
thence to Richmond, being the first
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-09-24

advanced, but his advance of six num-
bers leaves him net advancement of
only four.
No one can complain of the honors
conferred upon the officers of Admiral
SIMPSONS fleet, excepting only the
questionable advancement of Admiral
Sampson himself. All the others fair
ly won the distinction that has been
awarded them, but it must be remem-
bered that these advancements strike
with fearful injustice upon all the
other officers of the navy, most of whom
would have won equal honors if like
opportunity had been afforded them
Our naval regulations clearly need re-
vision, and some equitable method of
comforting honors upon naval officers
should be adopted that would give
justice to the heroic without injustice
to others.
The advancement Of Admiral Samp-
son eight numbers causes criticism.
The commander of The feet which sue
cessfully blockaded Santiago harbor
has been in Washington recently, and
he has at no time received such atten-
tions as our people are accustomed
to shower upon their heroes. The
sentiment prevails that Sampson is
not real hero. When Lieut.. Hobson
arrived in Washington he received
more enthusiastic attention at the de-
pot than Admiral Sampson received
during his entire stay in this city.
Politicians and newspaper men are
usually careful of their expressions,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-09-24

Ghough we ought to pay their men,
"ories this much respect. Can we go?'
do you know positively that so
many men in that brigade are dead? p
Eyes, sir
'from2'
"a man close to you. colonel the
surgeon. heard him tell our captain,
and the captain told others
"'Ill call the surgeon
when the medicine man put in an
appearance he was asked how he knew
ten men of Mansfeld's brigade were
dead from poison.
Why, don't know anything about
3t-I haven't heard a word from the
,brigade.'
81 asked him if he didn't tell the cap
tain of my company that he had better
circulate the news that ten men in
Mansfie!d's brigade died in one day
from eating secession pies.
"The surgeon looked at the delega-
tiou, at the colonel, gave general sur
vey and then laughed.
-'L obeyed orders, colonel said the
Doctor, relative to pies, and guess |
did say something about the losses in
eur sister brigade
"f gave the delegation signal, and
we ten men brough: II left hand to the
froHt ana began to devour the pie it
had held concealed from the colonel.
The game is up, colonel, said tbs
surgeon.
"'I guess it is, DOCTOR said the
colonel.
"As we filed right and marched away
one Of the boys called back: Yes. gen
tlemen, the game is up. We eat pie
from this on n.'"-Chicago Times-Her-
aid
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-09-24
Little Mem Were Hnndr.

eve fellows were enlisted down on
the Penobscot," said d. b. Cressey, of
Lewiston, land there were 25 of us
boys who were too small to do the
work, so the enlisting officer said. We
went down to Augusta AID were
thrown out, while lot of heavy wood
choppers and farmers were put in our
places. Gov. l:obie, who was paymas-
ter then, go. us back. And. do you
know, we made better soldiers than all
those heavy fellows, because we could
get there. When night came we were
always the first in camp, while the fell
lows who had the meat to lug around
were coming in all night long. Well,
we were down in Louisiana one time,
and a raid into the enemy's country
was proposed. 1t was to be made with
cavalry, and they went through the
regiments picking out the smallest
men to make the raid. There were
1,sO0 of us, and not man weighed over
100 pounds. 1t was queer-looking
crowd, but it got there, for the men
did not tire the horses out. and at
night they were fresh as could be ex-
pected / think the light men make
the best soldiers in the long run for
many branches of army life. Lewis
ton (Me.) Journal.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-09-24
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PIE IN THE CIVIL WAR.
An Instance when the BuE-n-BOO OF
Poisoned Pie Didnt
Work.

The first month out, in the other
war, but few pies were eaten by the
green troops. After that no pie dealer
got away from camp with any of his
stock.
The officers, and especially the sur
geons, did not want the men to eat
pies, Mysterious reports of poisoned
pies were started whenever we stopped
for day or longer Such and such
regiments had lost men by the pois-
<'ned pie route. These stories did their
work for time. One day heard the
colonel say to our surgeon: Doctor,
have you started the drugged pie
stories since coming to this campo
NO, sir; but l will do so at once
"I sleuthed the heels of the surgeon
until he had told half dozen captains
and iicutenants to sound the alarm on
pies. One. of them asked him what he
should say. oh, say that Mansfield's
brigade lost ten men day before yes
terday by eating poisoned pies ped
died by secessionists.'
"In half an hour the stories were fly
ing through camp. In less time than
that counter stories went over the
came route.
Right after dinner delegation of
one man from each company marched
up TO the colonels tent and asked that
official to appear.
II was stage manager for the occa-
eion, and when The colonel came out
of his tent saluted him and mournful-
~ requested permission for the delega-
tlon Co visit Mansfield's brigade.
Why do you wish to go to that
brigade"' asked the colonel.
""They are to have military
funeral, sir
THAT is not good excuse for al
lowing you to leave camp at time
when we are expecting orders at any
ucment jc march
But this is not an ordinary funeral.
COLONEL
Why ISN'T it an ordinary funeral?'
because ten soldiers are to be
buried. They died day before yester-
day-died at the hands of the enemy.
They were poisoned. We feel as
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-09-24
Hard to Explain.

The fire ordeal is an ancient and un-
explained phenomenon. 1t is also
Tiblical. Two physicians who recent
!y investigated Fiji miracle of this
Kind could offer no scientific explana-
tion, although one licked the foot of
n Fiji firewalller after the experiment,
TO detect if possible whether herbs or
Aoue non-conducting substance had
been used In experiment seven
Eijiaus. not entranced. walked
across and around an oven of
red hot stones 25 feet In diameter.
Thermometers swung above the stones
registered 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
The Fijians' feet were not even slight
fy scorched. and there was no smell of
fire in their clothes.-Chicago Evening
New.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-09-24
wrong Sort of strength.

"You speak," said fond mother,
"about people having strength OF
mind, but when it comes to strength OF
don't mind my son William surpasses
anybody / ever new."-Tit-Bit
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-09-24
Mig RodIen of Water.

The Pacific ocean covers $4,000, 900
square miles, the Atlantic $4,000, coo,
the Mediterranean 100000.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-09-24

He-0ne swallow doesn't make a
summer.
She-But it some times is responsible
for fall.-Up to Date,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-09-08
Won His Bet.

1t is one of the proud boasts of Lord
Charles Beresford that he can ride or
drive anything. One day he may be
seen tooling a four-in-hand, the next
scurrying across country on hunter or
riding bicycle. Perhaps the most curl
GUS ride Lord Charles ever had, how
ever, was on water cart, and thereby
hangs tale. He had wagered that he
would drive down Rotten row in broad
daylight, and, as our readers know, We
hicles are forbidden in the row. At the
appointed time the other party to the
wager, with a few friends, took up a
position to see if Lord Charles would
attempt the feat. While they waited a
water cart came along, and some of the
party were literally sprinkled with none
too clean water. The victims protested
in forcible terms, when, to their un-
bounded establishment, the oilskins of
the driver were pushed back, revealing
the merry features of the popular sailor.
"Hand over that hundred, old fellow !"
he remarked calmly. Lord Charles had
squared the driver of the water cart,
and had won his wager. London An
swers.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1898-09-08
Anecdotes of "DizZy.o

In G. w. E. Russell's Collections
and Recollections" are these anecdotes
of Disraeli:
The atmosphere of court naturally
suited Lord Beaconsfeld, and he had a
quaint trick of transferring the grandi-
ose nomenclature of palaces to his own
very modest domain of Hughenden. He
called his simple drawing room the
salon; he styled his pond the lake; he
expatiated on the beauties of the terrace
walks, the Golden Gate" and the
German forest"
His style of entertaining was more
snowy than comfortable. Nothing could
excel the grandeur of his state coach
and powdered footman, but when the
dessert came up melting one of his
friends exclaimed:
"At last, my dear Dizzy, we have
got something hot.
And in the days when he was chan
cellor of the exchequer some critical
guest remarked of the soup that it was
apparently made with deferred stock.
When Lady Beaconsfield died, he
sent for his agent and said, 81 desire
that her ladyship's remains be borne to
the grave by the tenants of the estate.
Presently the agent came back, with
troubled Countenance, and said, 81 re-
greet to say there are not enough tenants
to carry g cOffin.'