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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-10-23

The recent death of Richard Malcolm
Johnston recalls the fact of the unusual
lateness of his appearance In literature.
He was 81 years old when his first volume
of stories was published. l have been told
that it came upon him as kind of sur
prise. and mainly under the prompting OF
his wife, that ne had any stories to tell.
He had fine literary taste and sympathies,
had been q teacher Of English literature
for many years, and, undoubtedly knew
well the masterpieces of 1t; but had no
particular thought of writing himself
Then the vogue of the story of local dia-
lect and character, and perhaps the spe-
cial IMPRESSION made upon him and mas
wife by some particular story Of this SORT
led her to remind him that he had IN ms
experience and memory no end of mate
rial for such stories; and finally he was
brought to the point of trying 10 write one
Once begun, he continued to the end. But
ne had times of feeling that he had quite
exhausted his stories, and at such times
his wife would assure him that he had
not. and would name to him people and
Incidents familiar to them both, and urge
that here was his theme. Then he would
object. and say that nobody would care
for that; but finally settle himself to IT,
and so produce the story Thus his stories
were always, as whoever read them must
have felt, pretty closd transcripts from
real life.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-10-23

I was forced. in the course of business,
the other day, 10 read very indignant
letter from a writer, who, having had a
production returned 10 him as unavailable,
thought he had found the secret of tine
whole diabolical performance in section
ahsm-in the fact that he did not live III
the East. In the intensity of his desire
and the unavoidable difficulty of its sat
isfaction. the literary aspirant is apt "a
contract various decisions regarding the
conditions under which he is contending
bat this of sectionalism is one of the most
frequent. And almost always the section
he sets UP in his Imagination as especially
preferred-as the one from which virgin
poems and stories and what not are sures|
to "go"-is the East. There can hardy
however, be an impression farther from
the fact. Take the American writer's VINO
finally made then way above the region
of competition, and how many OF them
are from the East? There Is Mr. Howells
who has everything he writes practically
sold before he writes IT, and at 500 q
thousand words; he is an Ohio man, and
it was as an Ohio man that he first Sc
cured recognition in the Atlantic Month
w. Frank Stockton is of New Jersey, and
must properly be accounted an eastern
man; but Mark Twain is a Missouri man
and sent out his first important writings
and, so far as Eastern editors and pub
fishers at that time knew, as Califor.
nian, Bret Harte presented the stories anC
poems that gave him his first fame
George w. Gable, Joel Chandler Harris
Thomas Nelson Page and Hopknsof
Smith are Southerners 1t would be easy
10 lengthen the enumeration, and however
heightened, it would still be no less con
elusive on the point that only a few o.
the popular writer's of the day are OF th'
East / have named only men, but th'
result will be the same II we include the
women. And it viii be the same II We
take the new writer's, those who are only
lust now making their first distinct i'm
preston For one there is Mrs. Ella Ing
pinson, an Eastern woman by birth, l be
Ueve but now for some years resident o.
the state of Washington, and from there
sending out her contributions. Then there
is william Allen White, the author OF 'h'
"Boyviile" stories, a present resident an'
a son. and a most fond and loyal son, 100
of the state of Kansas. Here again TN
enumeration might be heightened wlihou
changing the result So on the whole,
think that literary aspirants VIII do well
when their contributions are returned Z
them. TO look for some more intricat
blemish than that of having written iron
| any given locality.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-10-23

-Y-Do you think Ike ever lies about
the fish he catches?
C--No don't; but think he lies about
the fish he doesn't catch-Yonkers' States-
man.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-04-27
AntesObacc0 Smoking.

There is ample authority for the statement that before the introduction of tobacco it was customary to inhale the smoke of burned herbs for medici- nal purposes. There is, however, so far as I know, no authority fer supposing that pipes at all resembling our tobacco pipes were used for this purpose. Lyte says of cOltsfOot:
 ''The perfume of the dried leaves Iedde upon quicke coles. taken into the mouth through the pipe of funnell, or tunnell, helpeth such as are troubled with the shortnesse of winde, and fetchG their breath thicke or often, and do (sicl breake without daunser the impostems of the breast
 This Is the usual form of the direc- tions given in such cases, and Gerard follows it almost word for word, add ing, however:
 Being taken in manner as they take tobaco, it (coltsfOOt) nightly prevail eth against the disease aforesaid. "
 This is pretty good evidence that to- bacco pipes were not in use in Lyte's time, but had been introduced in Ge- rard's In Sylvester's Tobacco Batter cd and Their Pipes Shattered" tobacco pipes are spoken of as a new invention: Two smoakie Engines, in this latter Age (Sstsn 6 short Circuit. the more sharp his ragel Have been invented by tOO-wanted Wit, Or rather, vented from th Infernan Pit, Guns and Tobacco-pipes, with Fire and Smoak. CAt leAstl Third part of Mankind to choAk- He considers the later invention the more devilish of the two-Notes and | Queries
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-04-27
seDdIae RedoIothes by Mail.

An old negro bearing a huge bundle of bedclOthes which were somewhat the worse for wear and none too immacu- late in character Tapped at one of the little windows up at the pOstofice. The clerk who appeared in answer to the summons was thus greeted by the afore- said darky:
 Boss, Pze got tu send dis here bun- de O bedclo'es to my old oman down in Mis- sippi Is dis here de place whah I'ze got ter start it off?' "Oh, you want to send the package by mail, do you?' asked the clerk, without cracking a smile
 "Sartain, fer sho', boss How much is got ter pay!" inquired the darky.
 The clerk could not resist the temp tation to play joke upon a fellow clerk, SO he said:
 Well, uncle, this isn't the place for you to leave your bundle. but If you will just take it down to that window below here''-indicating the general delivery department-''and hand it in to the clerk down there, he will put the right number of stamps on 1t and send 1t of for you.
 "Thanke'e 'ee, boss; thank'ee. l sho' Is obleeged ter you, said the unsuspect- ing Senegambian-
 He at once made his way to the de partment indicated Arriving there, be thrust his huge bundle into the win dow, int 1t fitted closely, at the same time telling the astonished presid- ing genius of that department please to put stamps on it and sent it to my old oman, Sallie Sanders. down in Water Valley"
 It is said that a coOlness now exists between these erstwhile friendly clerks in the Memphis postofice Memphis Scimitar
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-04-27
On the War Path.

Governor McCord this morning received a dispatch from GoveIn nor Corral of Sonora, Mexico, giving sn account of the raid on the town of Fl Plomo. that state, by the PsPsgo Indians. The Indians, about forty in number, undertook to take the town by surprise by making . sud den dash expecting to carry every thing before them. They were very much surprised to find that the gov ernment troops were prepared and the msrauders were quickly re- pulsed. The Indians are now flying towards the American boundary line closely pursued by the troops. It is evident that they will cross into Arizona in the effort to escape from the Mexican soldiers.
 The Papsgoes made . similar st- tempt to raid the town Of Fl PIomo several months ago, but got the worst of it, losing several men. Since that time they have been waiting . favorable opportunity to repeat the expeFence.
 There is everything to be feared from these Pspagoes for if the troops are called to the froot in the war with Spain, Arizona will be lsfs almost unprotected, and it is feared they will cross the line to commit depredations on this side of the border.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-04-27

commenced leaving for Havana at 6 a. m., and the last about a. n They do not go in a body. The navy department calculates that the first vessel will arrive of Havana harbor at 2 2p. m.
 The navy department has det ided not to dispatch Schley's squadron tc intercept the Spanish fleet. Maya experts say the squadron is not strong enough to engage this fleet.
 The Spanish government controls the Cape de Verde cable, and nc reliance is placed here on dispatches regarding the Spanish fleet. It may have sailed several days ago. Congressman Campbell, of Illinois has rendered his services to the war department to raise a regiment oi Illinois troops. The offer has been accepted.
 The Presidents proclamation, calling for troops, soon to be issued, has been drawn up in almost the exact terms of Lincoln's call for | troops.
 The conference report on the Hull militia bill, IT akes the terms of en- listment two year=.
 The President is preparing notice to all Spanish subjects in the United States, giving the usual treaty year within which to dispose of their business interests in this country.
 Assistant Secretary Roosevelt has retired from the navy. He will be appointed biigadier general of vol uDteers.
 The state department is preparing proclamation announcing the blockade of Havana. Also a note to the Powers defining our attitude as to privateering.
 The President has signed the proclamation blockading the ports of Cuba.
 The tariff bill will be reported Monday with provisions taxing tea and coffee stricken out.
 San Francisco, April 23.-It is off ciaily confirmed that Simpsons flag ship New York, has captured an other Spanish merchantmen and has sent her to Key West.
 It IS said that the light houss ten der Mangrove has been sent to cut the Havana cable.
 Nothing yet heard of the Oregon or Marietta.
 It is reported in London that the Spanish have captured the American ship Shenandoah from San Francisco for Liverpool. The United States steamer Topeka is safe.
 The Presidents call for troops will not be issued until Monday. It will then be for 125,0 men. Reason , for postponement announced that the President does not wish to excite the country on Sunday. [ The navy department discredits the reported capture of the Ameri- can liner Paris"
 Judge Day says the question of congress issuing a formal declara tion of war Is under consideration at the White House.
 The new revenue bill has been completed and sent to the govern ment printer. It provides for $l01-
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-04-27

president to enforce them. No time was set for Spain's reply.
 The announcement made in the House that the President had signed the resolutions, was received with great applause and excitement.
 The 25th Infantry has been or dered from Chicamauga to Mobile immediately.
 Woodford instructed to demand his passports immediately upon Spain's answer if 1t should be mo"
 The fact that Spanish minister has asked for his passports is considered as a virtual reply for Spain that no concessions will be granted.
 Precautions of the United States fleet have been redoubled.
 Officially said at capitol that war revenue bill will be delayed until Wednesday.
 President has sent for Gen. Miles to report immediately at the White House. Secretary of War is now with the President. Sending for Miles, though, to indicate the imme- diate call for volunteers.
 The call for volunteers will be issued a. soon as volunteer bill' passes Congress. The President has made all preparations to carry out its provisions upon its-passage.
 San Francisco. April2I.-Minister Woodford has gone to France.
 The President will call for 100000 volunteers immediately upon the passage of the volunteer bill. It will pass the Senate today and sign ed immediately.
 The Madrid cabinet has decided to act in regard to privateering as suits its convenience when occasion arrives. Warhke fee ng through out Spain unabated.i McKinley's effigy was burned by mobs n several places.
 Secretary Alger says that more than one million men have offered their services.
 Governor Murphy, of Arizona, called on the President this morning and offered the services of 1000 COW boys.
 Declaration of war not considered necessary by the President. Mani festo to Powers that that state exists is advised.
 San Francisco, April 22.-Senator Davis is of the opinion that a formal declaration of war is unnecessary. Cannon (Utah) wants declaration of war at , minutes after l2 tomorrow.
 Chas Emory Smith was sworn in is postmaster geurrai thls morning.
 Sampson's fleet remained close to Key West last night. The vessels
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-04-27
A Rainsall os seeds

Some days ago the province of Ma oerata, in Italy, was the scene of an ex- traordinary phenomenon Half an hour before sunset an immense number oi small blood colored clouds covered the sky About an hour later a cyclone storm burst, and immediately the air became filled with myriads of small seeds The seeds fell over town and country, covering the ground to depth of about half an inch. The next day the whole of the scientists Cf Macerata were abroad in order to find some explana- tion.
 Professor Cardinali, 8 celebrated Italian naturalist, stated that the seeds were of the genus cercis, commonly called Judas tree. and that they belong cd to an order of leguminosse found only in central Africa or the Antilles. It was found. upon examination, that q great number of the seeds were actually in the first stage of germination- - Golden Penny
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-04-27
CALL AGENCY BULLETINS.

The following bulletins were post ed at the Call agency at Aitken & Robinson's cigar store today:
 San Francisco, April 2O.-Repre- sentative Mercer, of Nebraska, who has just left the White House, says he is advised that the note to Spain is sharp and decisive and will bring matters rapidly to head.
 Woodford is prepared to leave Madrid.
 The Spanish squadron at Cadiz was towed before the Shrine of the Virgin and swore never 70 return un- less victorious. All quiet in Madrid.
 Cortes met amid scene of tumult. Crowds cheer wildly for war. The Queen Regents speech aroused the war spirit and people are at fever heat.
 The president expects Spain's an swer to be No" 4 note to Wood ford transmits full text of the reso lutions and determination of the
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-04-27
Potato.a In the PnInit.

A clergyman who enjoyed the sub stantial benefits of 8 fine farm was slightly taken down on one occasion by his Irish plowman. who was sitting on his blow in the wheatheld- The reyer- end gentleman, being an economist. said, with great seriousness:
 "John, wouldn't 1t be good plan for you to have a pair of pruning shears here and be cutting a few bushes along the fence while the horses are resting a short time?'
 John, with quite as serious a counte- nance as the divine himself, said:
 Look here, wouldn't it be well, sir, for you to have tub of potatoes in the pulpit. and while they were singing to peel 'em awhile to be ready for the pOt?"
 The reverend gentleman laughed heartily and left -Pearson's Weekly
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-04-27
ALMOST UNANIMOUS.
Yesterdays Election Demonstrates the unaninnity of Feeling on the
 Water Question.

The question of issuing bonds for water works and sewerage for Pres- colt, which was submitted to . vote of the citizens of Prescott, had c very narrow escape-from being carried unanimously. There vere 42l votes boiled m all. Of these eight were thrown cut on account of irregularity. Of the remaining AIS there were 404 votes in favor of the issuance of bonds and nine lonely votes against it.
 On the proposition of spending 5000 in Goose Flat . great many refrained from voting, as only Sl5 votes were cast for this. Of tk0so 224 were in favor and 91 against. The question as to the result of this was 8 subject of considerable die cussion last evening. By some 1t was claimed that 1t required two thirds of all the votes cast to author ize the council to make this expendi- ture. Others agaIn contended ths the main question of voting bonds having been carried by the requisite two-thirds vote, 8 majority vote on the Goose Flat proposition, which was a secondary one, carried it. Agai1. the contention was msde that if two thirds vote were required it only need two thirds of the votes cast on this proposition. As upwards of loo of the total votes cast gave DO expression on this question, they could not be considered in connec- ton with it, and that as only SIS votes were cast on the Goose Flat proposition, of which PA favored it, there were fourteen over the rs- quired two thirds vote.
 The fact is that, under the vote for the issuing of the bonde, 10 vote is required at all on the Goose Flst proposition, as the discretion of using the money is left to the city council, and the vote on this wss superhuous, only as it gave our citi- zens an opportunity of expressing their opinion on the subject.
 On the announcement of the vote last evening, the whistles of the else- tric1ight plant were turned loose aad for about fifteen or twenty minutes the echoes from their joyous blasts resounded along the valley.
 The decision arrived at in this question means very much for the future of Prescott. Already 6 large number of good, substantial build ings are contemplated being erected and the parties have only bess awaiting the decision of this ques- ton.
 Among the number is large four story building which F. M. Murphy proposes to build on the corner of Gurley and Cortes streets. The plans of the building have already been prepared, and, # is stated. that work will soon be commenced on it, The building will extend clear back to the Congress House alley, along Gurley street, and will extend along Cortez street from Gurley down to the brick building owned by John Lawler, taking in the old Bellevue hotel. While this is the largest that is talked, there are several other smaller ones in the business part of town while there are larger number of buildings talked of being erected in the residence part of town, than during any year since 1895.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-04-27

London, April 23.-The steamer Trojan Prince, which has just ar rived here this afternoon, reports having met yesterday Spanish war ship and three torpedo boats, going west at full speed.
 Washington April 23-2:OO p. m. The report has just reached the State Department, announcing that an exchange Of shots occurred late yesterday evening between the ships of Commodore Sampson's fest, and one ot the Spanish forts.
 Key West, April 23.-9:O0 a. m.- The Spanish vessel San Pedro was captured this morning by the cruiser New York, and is now coming into port. Another Spanish steamer has also been captured by a United States torpedo boat.
 Washington, April 23.-The senate adjourned this morning until Mon day, out of respect to the death of Senator Walthall, of Mississippi.
 Washington, April 23.-l2 m.- The President has just signed the call for troops. It calls for 125,0OO volunteers at once.
 As soon as the call was issued, ex- Delegate N. O. Murphy called on the President, and again urged him to authorize the permission of the enlistment of a regiment of cavalry in Arizona.
 Columbus, Ohio, April 23.-The Ohio senate this morning passed a resolution declaring that Mark Hanna had bribed his way into the United States senate and would be expelled from that body. The reso- lution was in accordance with the report of the Senate Investigating committee.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-04-27
Government Option on Cattle.

The Los Angeles Times publishes a telegram, which says: c. O. Win kert, of Kern county, California, passed through Pittsburg recently on his way to New York. Wickert is the owner of an extensive cattle ranch in White River valley, and IS the western representative of New York capitalists who have large ranches in Nevada, Arizona, None tana and Texas. Wickert said: "The United States government has se- cured options on enough cattle in the west to sustain an army of 100,- 900 men for twelve months. No con tracts have bsen fixed. and in the event of war with Spain, the govern ment would bs amply supplied with beef for its troops at moderate figures. The option has been taken to prevent any cornering of the market by large beef packing com panies, who may be prepared to advance prices.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-04-27
whistling to Keep up Their: Courage.

Madrid, April 20.-An official dis patch from Havana says Captain General Blanco has chartered a yes sel to bring over 4,0O0 Spanish sails ors who have heretofore served in the United States navy but who are now desirous of defending their own country. An official dispatch says the Cuban insurgent leader Betan- court has published proclamation agreeing to the suspension of hostil ities. In conclusion the official dis patch says: The inhabitants of Santiago de Cuba, even those most hostile to Spain, are resolved to fight on the side of Spain and some in fluential leaders of the rebels have the same intention"
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-04-27

Last night on the north bound s. F. P. & P. train there was 6 psssen- ger on the train unknown to the conductor. The individual in dues- tion was riding on the pilot of the engine and when the train was near Hot Springs Junction the locomo tive struck a steer on the track. The animal was thrown against the lone passenger on the pilot and he was jammed against the boiler head snd all but killed. The steer was killed. The train was stopped and the crew discovered the injured man. He was badly injured and was left ct the Junction to be taken back to this city tonight.-Phenix Herald, April 2l.
 Fred Lyon, formerly in the en- ploy of the Prescott Electric com pany here, is now in Globe ;n the employ of the electric light com pany at that place. On his arrival at Globe the town had been in dark ness for three or four days and after a few hours work he had the lights in operation and the town illumin- ated.
 The man who owes you an honest bill aud refuses to pay it is not only a sneak thief but a coward who gives you DO chance 10 protect yourself or pr peTty. That sort oi individuxi IS not wanted in public office. 70 mater what E.s politics; he is nos wanted .u tLs comEgnity, he is not wanted anywhere CD eZ-th whers honest men do busiuess.-Fsen:x Herald.
 C. NJ. Burr. representing a Les Angeles paint and Oil comp4ny, is in town.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-04-27
100000 additional annually. It will be reported Monday.
MOVED BY THE WAR SPIRIT

Some of the colored revivalists in the rural districts of Georgia are quick to make the events of the day serve their purposes. One Of these has taken the trouble with Spain for his theme, with the following result:
 Sinner, see the army
 See de fightin' band; De Baptists take de water.
 De Methodists hoP de landl "De Baptists on de water,
 De storm go sweepin' by; De ship go down; de BaPtists
 drown,
 But the Methodists high en
 dry"
 ttlanta Constitution.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-04-27
NEWS NOTES AND COMMENTS.

Rome's greatest population at any period (according to statistics and not guess work was 464y00O n 84 E. c. It dropped to 136,OOO Tn 1856 and is now 100000.
 Fifty thousand Chinamen hSqe been starved to death or killed by the Spanish troops in Cuba. The Chinese government has taken steps to relieve the distress of its subjects in the islands.
 A London telegram of April 2l, stated that the Spanish fOtilla was at Cape Verde islands at noon of that day. It was reported to have sailed ou the evening of the 2Oth for American waters.
 AColoradU congressman has in troduced a bill for the coinage of silver to meet the necessities of the war with Spain.
 The other Gro Grande train rob Der has been captured. He proved to be Clyde Bennington who like Paul Jones. who was wounded and captured at the time of the robbery, lives near the scene of the robbery