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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-14

The very welcome mail and batch of
newspapers comes once In While. 1t is
brought by the Nashville, the Hamilton,
the Amphitrite and the Bancroft of what
ever ship happens TO be coming our way.
The letters are in a leather pouch which
is opened by our authorized distributor.
He asserts the letters and hands them
over while we grab and read. one lucky
man got ten letters when the Hamilton
came in and he was so happy he cried.
He is reading those letters yet. His moth
er and sisters and a lot of friends all hap
pened to write him at once. One fellow
got a picture of his girl He cut out the
head and occupied nearly all day franz
ing 1t in canvas for the inside of his cap,
If you know tinybody on the blockading
squadron write to them for Gods sake.
Make your letters long and write often.
Though we are not fighting we get
through the day very we'll We do what
the land lubbers call military maneu-
vers' and we practice target shooting.
When the wreck of the Alfonso XII lay
submerged with it's hull above waller
funny thing happened. Capt. Leary arriV-
ed with the San Francso; and the blue
jackets aboard eagerly begged permission
to try a few shots at the hulk. They
said they had had none of the glory of
Porto Rico or San Juan nor of Manila.
Could they shoot this empty target? Com
modore Howell, in whose charge the block
aiding squadron was entrusted is a kind
hearted man and consent was given. In
twinkling the six-inch battery on board
the flagship was cast loose, and the gun
captains soon demonstrated that their
thorough training at sub-caliber practice
had borne good results. Every shot took
effect and exploded in the hull, and the
work of destruction was soon complete. II
is the best recreation asked by an Ameri-
can sailor. permission to practice target
| shooting.
! We are expecting something to happen
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-14
GERMAN OFFICERS AND Marriages
They Are Obliged to Marry Rich
Girls Unless They Have Fortunes
of Their own.

Berlin Letter In New York Evening Post.
Must not a profession be morally de-
grading which compels a large number of
men to live continually beyond their
means. and offers them no way out OF the
burden of debt thus contracted except
rich marriages? The army officers who
are so placed socially that what for others
is a choice for them is a duty-who are
obliged to keep up appearances, to partic-
ipate in the most costly social amuse-
ments-are more poorly paid than many a
shop clerk or skilled artisan. The rich
mans son, in the army for the position it
gives, cares nothing for this of course.
He spends his salary on a bouquet for the
latest ballet favorite, and thinks no more
of IL. But for the majority, many of
whom have a noble name which prevents
them in their opinion, from taking up
any business land lack of means prevents
university course and preparation for IA
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-14

The corsage was a square necked blouse
with the fuiness arranged In two broad
box plalts, back and front. It was finish
ed around the neck with band of the
passementerie and "A second adjoining band
was carried under the box plaits. The
sleeves that reached nearly to the elbows
were high and fun at the tops.
An original bathing suit was made of
sea green flannel. The skirt was made
rather full with three narrow bias folds
OF the same put on rather fun around ths
bottom.
The corsage was blouse with q
pointed vest of cream serge inserted. The
serge was pierced I'm rose pattern with
the edges bound IN light blue silk.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-14

iards starved out Of Havana who prefer
to live with us and eat rather than stay
with Blanco and die.
An insurgent spy succeeded In escaping
out of Havana on last Monday and was
picked up by the Bancroft. He tells a
tale OF woe concerning the situation in
that city. Provisions are becoming scar
Ger every day. This man himself caught
a large shark outside of Havana a short
time AGO and had no difficulty in selling
il for SIS to serve as food Sharks meat
is even considered quite a delicacy In the
ADMINISTRATION city and horses and dogs
are becoming very scarce.
Ii Is meat and drink 70 us to hear these
tales The policy Of our government Is TO
starve out Havana. 1t may be humane,
but the waiting is trying on US
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-14

learned profession as welD, there Is only
the army
For a man with a small private income,
or as In some cases with none at all, the
army is a martyrdom, which few outsid-
ers would care to experience. The salary
of a first or second lieutenant is not near
ly adequate for one-half of the expenses
necessary by the position. But 1t Is easy,
fatally easy, for an officer to borrow mon
ey; the money-lenders come to him as
soon as he enters a new garrison and
offer their services. For they know he
needs them, and they know that his
business inexperience and his necessity
will permit them to obtain his signature
for an exorbitant rate of interest. The
payment is sure enough, for there are
plenty Of rich girls only too eager 10 mar
ry an officer, and If moi, even IL the ha-
raised debtor turn to the pistol as a last
refuge the honor of his family, his name,
requires that his debts be paid. If no one
else then even the regiment will come 10
the front, and pay up to shield their COM
rade. A good trait, perhaps, but how
much better If conditions were such that
the last generosity were not necessary?
Army statutes forbid a man to marry
unless either he or his bride can show
Just so much capital, 10000 marks, think
1t Is. Unless the officer has a private for
tune he certainly cannot save that amount
from a salary not sufficient for him to 1--we
upon, so no choice Is left him but to
marry for money. We may not be sentl-
mentally inclined nowadays, but do not
think there are many people who do not
feel that for a man to find himself COM
PEELED to marry for money. to sell him
self, is state Of things which is most de-
plorable. The whole unhealthy atmos-
phere Of the profession mentally, the
fghting against debts and creditors on the
one hand, and The feeling ones self a
'little tin god" on the other, has resulted
In creating class of men very elegant TO
look at physically, but intolerant over
bearing, self-satished and as unlnterest-
ing mentally as a man can well be In
these days Of cheapened education.
There is no class of men in Europe,
and this is a strong assertion, who are so
insolent to women as are the German
officers. While all politeness to the wom-
en- whom they consider their social equals,
their behavior in the street Is an outrage
on all decency The coat they wear Is
supposed 10 give them the rank OF gem
tlemen. but their behavior toward unpro-
tected or self-supporting women lacks
anything that would show the first in
stincts Of a gentleman.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-14

Trouville Aug. 3-There is quite an air
OF dash about this seasons bathing suits.
Even those that are intended for every
day salt water plunges boast variety of
pretty trimmings and other materials
besides the tried and trusted" blue serges
come in for their share Of popularity.
AS the days grow chilly blue serge is
worn considerably on account of its
warmth. 1t Is made in very elaborate
ways and is quite as elegant as the newer
materials.
BrHllantIne seems to be a general ia
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-14

The principal route selected for this
contraband trade was through the Isle
OF Pines and thence to Havana, via Bata-
oano This made the Isle OF Pines a port
OF entry for Havana for small vessels
from Jamaican and Mexican ports. 1t
was a roundabout way, and entailed great
trouble and expense. but it kept the peo-
Pie from actual starvation. The system
"as never established on a large scale,
Rnd never had material effect upon the
continuation of the war
me recent extensions OF the blockade
me south coast Of Cuba, however.
entirely broken up this business. At
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-14
A DAY WITH The BLOCKADINC FLEET
Close Watch That Is Being Kept Along the
Cuban Coast

of
ion of
Alphonso xII-shOrtage
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-14
ON THE LOOKOUT. FOR BLOCKADE RUN NERs

every day. the most likely in our estima-
ton is that Blanco and the Spanish OFF,
GERS of Havana will try to run the block
ade and get over to Spain.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-14

Mrs. Alice Palmer Henderson Of Chi
caeo has the Oldest doll in the world. IT
came fN8m Alaska and Is made Of the fos-
sil ivory of the hairy elephant which Is
said TO have become extinct some 10000
Years or so ago The doll Is about eight
inches high, and DR.. Sheldon Jackson, the
limited states commissioner of education
for Alaska, pronounces 1t the finest speci-
men he has ever seen. lie has used all his
powers OF eloquence TO secure 1t for his
sltka collection, but in vain.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-14

"A Russian paper SAYS that the poems
Of Edgar Allen Poe are translated into
Russian, and are more appreciated IN that
country than they are IN the United
States
The Mena star., 1898-12-14

at St. Patrick's church in this city. The body will be placed in a metallic casket and deposited in vault at Arlington pend ing its removal to Cuba The date of removal has not yet been fixed, but the government will place a warship at the disposal of the Cubans for this purpose. This encouragement. Is iis said tto be in accordance with the wishes of Gen. Garcia's family and his comrades in arms
 Gen. Garcia whose name will be ever linked with those of other patriots who have fought against unequal odds for the freedom of his country. has had most active and varied life, much of which has been spent in fighting for the cause of Cuban liberty, which he had the satisfaction of seeing accomplished so short a time before his death. He was man of culture and refinement, Of splendid education and came from distinguished family of Jiquani of Santiago de Cuba province. He was born in CogQuin. October A. 1879 and was therefore in the sixtieth year of his age. He was educated in Havana and in Spain He was the original conspirator in the uprising of the Cubans against Spain in 1868 and in that war, under Gomez he attained the rank of brigadier gen. eral.
 For his participation in the revolutionary movement Gen Garcia was sent to Spain. where four years he was confined in castles and fortresses. remaining there until the peace Of Zon Jon. He then rcturned to the United States and. together with Jose Marti. attempt cd another revolution. He landed in Cuba with few followers, but the country was tired of war and wanted to try the home rule offered by Spain. He captulated to the Spanish forces in order to save his few remaining followers and was again banished to Spain in lS8o where he remained under surveillance until 1895, when the last revolution broke out in Cuba Then he escaped to France and later to New York Hts movements since that time and his active participation Tn the war are famiiiar to many newspaper readers
 After coming to this country he endeavored to get an expedition to the island of Cuba in the steamer Hawkins. but this met with ship wreck in a storm and the cargo was lost Gen. Garcia was the last man to leave the vessel Undaunted by his failure, Gen. Garcia made another attempt to ship stores for the insur- gents this time obtaining the ship Bermuda He was intercepted, however, by United States authorities and was arrested on the charge of hlibustering, but was re- leased on 5000 bail He forfeited this bail and in final attempt landed on the east ern coast of the island with one of the larges' expeditions that ever reached Cuba Alter landing he succeeded Gen. Antonio Maceo IT command of the troops of the eastern depart ment holding the rank of major general. ten Maceo marching west with his men At Maceoi death Garcia was elected lieutenant general o the Cubpn army, which position ne heia 'o 'h' close of the war
The Mena star., 1898-12-14
Iowa Crops.

Des Moines. Ia, Dec l3.-The aggre- gate value of the soil products of Iowa for this year are not less than S225,- 900, 900, says Director Sage, of the Iowa weather and crop service, in his annual report issued to-day. Corn yielded 2s9, ,2i4, $50 bushels, averaging 345 per acre. In many counties the yield is far above previous estimates About ten per cent was unmerchant- able. The total yield of spring wheat is 19, l5o, 352 bushels; winter wheat, B. 10s. 9le bushels; oats, 139. .9l5. 346 bush els.
The Mena star., 1898-12-14

charters, among them being the Western Federation of Miners, with membership of 14,00O. The other unions were local and repre-. sented 4l2 members. Three local unions were suspended and 9S were dropped for nonpayment of dues. The heaviest item of expense during the year was the cost of the legislative committee -S1, ,954. 96. The agitation oi the union label has been productive of much good, says Secre tary Morris. on. There are now 30 labels. three cards and one badge recognized by the federation. During the year 20$ new charters were issued to national, central, local and federal labor unions.
 The secretary stated that the strikes reported by the affiliated organizations have resulted in increasing the wages, reducing the hours of labor and have averted many threatened reduc. tions. They show that 260 strikes oc cured, involving 22311 workers, and cut of that number 160 were won 29 compromised, s6 lost and 35 pend tug. The number of persons benefited were ,367 and 3, 1o2 did not receive substantial benefit
 The annual report of Treasurer John E. Lennon, submitted, shows the Amer ican Federation of Labor to be in healthy financial condition. The re- ceipts during the year just gone have been S2l, ,5SS and the expenditures Sl9,- 197.
The Mena star., 1898-12-14
MIR. BAILEY's POLICY.
Democratic Leader Comedies That the Phii- ippines Will Be eAnnexcd-InseresUed
 in Good Legislation.

Washington, Dec. 13.-If Mr. Bailey continues to lead the house minority the democratic policy in the house as to the Philippines is fixed. He said:
 The situation must be met as it arises The Philippines are to be annexed and of course congress must 1egislate with reference to them. Although I am unalteraby opposed to their annexation and deeply regret the necessity of any legislation in respect to them. still am anxious that whatever legislation may be nec- essary shall be as wise possible
 As know that congress is not now sufficient ly informed about either the country the people to legislatc intelligently with reference to them am willing to see the matter go over until the first session of the next congress fin order that we may obtain In the meantime such information as we can
The Mena star., 1898-12-14
FOR A TRIPLE ALLIANCE.
Senator Davis, of the Peace Commission Says America, England and Japan
 should Get Together.

London, Dec. 13. The Paris corre- spondent of the Daily Mail summarizes an interview he had with United States Senator Cushman K. Davis, or the peace commission, who advocates triple alliance between the Unlteo States, Great Britain and Japan. Ihe correspondent says:
 MT Davis declared that American ana bri.isn II interests in the far east run quite parallel, ana that, therefore, the two powers should act loins- iy .T am not appealing to sentiment, ne salu. ''though blood is thicker than water ana lnis argument should not he ignored My thesis in favor of cooperation Is borne out py Ine coldest logic I favor a treaty or alliance including the United States, Great brita'n anu Japan for tho protection of all their interes,s north of the equator. The rest or the M Wo' ,u would have a wholesome fear, synonymous with respect for us" He proceeded to arsus that Russia, Germany and France had secur1u ~ '~s great bulk of the commercial benents m n
 the exclusion of both the uni'co
The Mena star., 1898-12-14
EDUCATION OF INDIANS.
Miss Reel, Superintendent of Indian schooIs, Urges Comuu sory Education
 More Attention to Manual Traiuing.

Washington, Dec. 13.--Miss Reef, superint ntendent of Indian schools, in her annual report, makes strong plea for the industrial feature of educa- tional work among the Indians. In her report she says:
 The government has upon it's various reserva- tions about 250 day and boarding schools, Tn which there are over 2000 teachers employed The government has not yet adopted eompui- sory measures for the education Of the Indian children. and the fact Is that the dark-skinned sons Of the forests do not take to education very readily. some res ervations withhold the rations until the nareuts place their children in the schools, and so strong is the opposition to this that many families have held out against it untii their families were on the verge of starvation But this feeling is not general, and during the mast year the attendance percentage was very fair.
 Industrial education and the neces- sity of furnishing employment for the Indian student upon his return from school are dwelt upon. Compulsory education and more attention to man ual training are strongly urged.
The Mena star., 1898-12-14
HIS CAREER ENDED.
Sudden Change of Climate Toe
 Much for Gen. Garcia.
Noted Cuban Leader succumbs to Typhoid Fever While on a Patriotic Visit 10 Washington-An Exciting and
 Wonderf1i Life.

Washington, Dec 1s.-Gen. Calixto Garcia, the distinguished Cuban war rior and leader and head of tho com mission elected by the Cuban assembly to visit this country, died here Sun- day morning shortly after ten o'clock at the Hotel Raleigh, where the com mission has it's headquarters. The sudden change from the warm climate of Cuba, with the hardships he there endured, to the wintry weather of New York and Washington is respon- sible for the pneumonia which result ed in his demise. The funeral was held at ten o'clock Tuesday morning
The Mena star., 1898-12-14

o.aees ana England He suggested that such aoreiound could have nothing to fear from any coalition of other nations and that therefore, it would tend to preserve the peace There are still so years of vigorous ngnt In England, " said Davis, which shows no signs oi a screpitude, while strong as Amer ica is, 1t will take several hundred vaars to da- velop her promise and potencv. I do not seq why other nations should object to the alliance II they do let them. Germany al ready by special legislation has inn mensely injured America's commercial interests German Americans regret this att titude on the part of the mother country So Tar as the Philippines are concerned there will pc an open door, but not free trade Our pro- lection policy will be applied without fayorine any nation and the local needs of our new ter ritories will be considered"
The Mena star., 1898-12-14
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.
Amendment to the Nicaragua Canal BiIi-- Supreme Court site-District of Coium-
 bia Appropriation Biii.

Washington, Dec. 1S.-The senate passed bill increasing the pension of Eleazir Smith, of New Hampshire, who is over 100 years old and one of the survivors of the war of 1872, to $50 month. Mir. Berry gave notice of an amendment he will offer to the Mica. ragua canal bill, providing for the direct appropriation of money for the construction of the canal and limiting the cost to S115, GOO, 900.
 Mir. Morrill,, in accordance with pre- vious notice, addressed the senate on his bill authorizing the purchase of a site east of the capitol grounds in Washington for building for the United States supreme court The bill was passed.
 Among the hills passed was cnc .:: thorizing the Choctaw & Memphis railroad company to construct bridges over the Arkansas and other naviga- ble rivers in Arkansas and to amend section 4,766 of the revised statutes relating to pensions, providing that in cases in which pensioners desert their wives or children one-half the pension shall be paid to them.
 Soon after the house met the bill to amend the laws relating to the ship ping of seamen was passed.
 On motion of Mr. Hay resolution was adopted calling upon the secre- tary of war for information as to what towns in Porto Rico, Cuba and the Philippines are required to be garri- soned, how many troops will be neces- sary for that purpose and how many soldiers will be needed for the United States proper
 Another resolution was adopted call ing upon the secretary of state for in- formation as to the alleged outrages upon Bishop Earl Cranston at Pekin, China, in September last and as to what, if any, steps had been taken to secure suitable redress.
 The house then went into committee of the whole and took up the district appropriation bill
The Mena star., 1898-12-14
 MORE SHIPS FOR DEWEY.
Uncle sam's Fleet At Manila Win Soon Be Augmented by several Ganhoats-Pol-
 Icy of Inc Navy Department.

Washington, Dec. i2. = Admiral Dewey's fleet will be strengthened shortly by the addition of some service able gunboats. The Bennington, now at Honolulu, has been ordered to pro- ceed to Guam, in the Ladrone group, ard make survey of the harbor with a view to the establishment there of naval station. This done she will join Admiral Dewey's fleet. By that time or before the Helena will have arrived at Manila and the Con- cord and Petrel, now cruising around in Chinese waters, will have returned and altogether the admiral will have a sufficient force of small vessels under his command to carry out the presidents policy respecting the Philippines and to bring into submission any of the islanders who may prove refractory, and to release any Spanish prisoners Il id in confine- ment by the insurgents. The navy department is now convinced that it will not be practicable to carry out q project it entertained at one time looking to the reduction of the United States naval force on the Asiatic sta tion, and has settled down to the con- viction that the fleet must rather be considerably reinforced if the attempt is to be made to maintain law and or der in the i.2oo Philippine islands and still afford proper protection to the important interests of the United States along the great Asiatic coast