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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-02
The New woman and Her Grand
mother.


The new" woman, a creature of the
period, sometimes known as a bachelor
maid or something else denoting her in
dependence of the supporting and pro-
tecting care of the opposite sex, is often
disposed to credit herself with being a
very superior sort of person; better than
a woman because she has about acquired
mans position in life, and better than n
man because she is a woman. CHANGING
backward upon her grandmother, she feels
a sort of condescending pity for that ami
able individual who, while she might have
been very excellent person in her way,
knew nothing of the delights of emanci-
patton from the thralldom of masculine
tyranny, such as is enjoyed by the new
woman. A correspondent of a New York
paper, who signs herself "A Bachelor
Maid" evidently takes pride in being IN
like her grandmother; in being, as she
likes to Think an improvement upon the
kind. This Bachelor Maid notes that
the new woman is unlike the old because
she can earn her own living, and half the
time a much better living than vainglor-
ious man could give her.
Ability to earn ones dresses and bread,
therefore, is regarded as a leading accom-
plishment of the ''new"woman. But did not
her grandmother do much more than that?
1t has been only few generations in this
country since much of the spinning and
weaving was done by hand. The women
of those days, who are now grandmothers
or OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, grew the cotton or
the wool, spun the yarn, wove the cloth
and cut and made their garments. Did
they not earn their gowns? And not only
thar, bat they assisted in the sowing and
the reaping. and the milling and the bread
making. Did they not earn their bread?
Earn their own living! Why. the grand
mothers were really captains of industry
as compared with some of those who are
disposed to disparage their capacities. The
grandmothers were independent. in COM
parison with their Offspring of the "bache-
Tor maid" sort. The grandmothers could
take raw materials and turn them into the
necessities and luxuries of life, while the
new woman can merely work for wages,
and with the money which she receives
as hire purchase those things which others
make for her. Beyond that, the grand
mothers builded for posterity. They were
womanly women. not bachelor maids"
When the new" woman feels inclined to
draw a comparison between herself ana
her grandmother, she should stop a mo-
ment and reflect upon what and where
would she have been if il had not been
for that grandmother. However the "ba-
chelor maid" may entertain this comfort
ing reflection; that in years to come no
granddaughter will be able 10 draw in
4 vidious comparisons with her.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-02
The hattie of Manila.

The war news contained in our dis
patches this morning is Of the most i'm
portant character. It is. furthermore. of
a kind to make American pulses beat quick
with enthusiastic pride and satisfaction.
Deweys squadron has covered itseif. with
glory. The Americans have demonstrated
in the most conclusive sort of way that
the prestige of their country upon the
seas has not deteriorated since the days
of those naval heroes who have illuminat-
ed the pages of our history.
While the Manila event is most crafty
ing to us. il must be of deepest signifi-
canoe to Spain. 1t illustrates to her what
she is to expect at the hands of the United
States in this contest. 1t shows her that
the United States have not only powerful
ships, but she has the right sort of men
to handle them, and that in this war they
are going to handle them in earnest.
If the spaniards are wise, they will now
conclude that their honor has been salts
fed. II they desired an opportunity to
show that they would fight, they have now
had it. If they desired an opportunity to
ascertain whether the despised Yankee
pigs" would fight, and how they could
fight, they have now had it. The blood
letting ought to clear spain's headi it
ought to do her good; ii ought to convince
her that there is nothing for her to do but
TO get out of Cuba And the quicker she
gets out The better it will be for her.
The Manila victory is merely a begin
ming. There is a plenty more of the same
sort of fighting where that came from.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-02

Now there is another new corn product.
Some Chicago chemists have discovered a
process by which oil from corn can be vul-
canized and a first-class substitute for
rubber produced. It is claimed, indeed.
that the product is superior to the best
Para rubber. Bicycle tires made of the
vulcanized corn oil have given excellent
results. They are claimed to be more
resilient and more lasting than tires of
rubber. The new product is much cheap
er than rubber, it is claimed. hence it Is
predicted that the rubber business, aud es-
pecially the rubber tire business, will be
revolutionized. Meantime the market of
the corn producer will be broadened. Pos
sibly we shall after while, have as many
products from the corn plant as from the
cotton plant.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-02

Should the war with Spain last for any
considerable length of time. 1t is prob
able that those who will hereafter be
known as The heroes of that war are at
present unknown. or comparatively IN
known, as military seniuses. 1t will take
a campaign or two 10 bring out the real
leaders and develop their talents. In the
late war between the states those who
afterwards became famous were almost
unknown Ell the time Of the breaking out
of hostilities, excepting In the cases OF
Lee and the two Johnstons. Thomas J..
(stonewalD. jackson was a plodding col
lege professor, and John B. Gordon was
pretty nearly briehess barrister; Wheel
er was a lieutenant of artillery; Longstreet
was a captain: Gen. Sorrel Of this city,
who was promoted from the general staff
to a brigade command, was a bank clerk,
and so on. There are a number of distin
guished names which might be added to the
list. On the federal side, the greatest gen
eral, who is to-day one of the immortals
of the nation. Ulysses S. Grant. was
earning a precarious living as a farmer
when the war broke out: Sherman was a
college professor, and there we're many
others that rose to eminence who occupied
obscure positions when the fighting began.
The current war may likewise bring to the
front military geniuses of the present gem
Grafton, who are not now suspected of ex-
traordinary powers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-02

Bishop A. c. A. Hall of the Protestant
Episcopal diocese OF Vermont. delivered
recently an address upon playing games
of chance and wagering money upon fu-
ture events of doubtful occurrence. The
address has been published in pamphlet
form and given wide circulation. Coming
from the source 1t does, the address is
creating widespread interest
According to Bishop Halls view, as set
forth in the address. gambling. per sc, is
not reprehensible; the wrong depends
upon whether or not the bettor is able
to lose the hazard put upon the result
The Bishop premises this argument upon
the admission that games of chance, or
of mingled chance and skill, are in them
selves perfectly legitimate. 1T must be
understood" he says, that the amounts
staked are relatively so small that both
parties to the risk could afford to lose
them" In so far as the amounts are
concerned, no rule can be set. A million
aire might well afford to lose $500 where
another person could not afford to lose
five cents. There is a further considera-
ton, says the Bishop, as to whether the
amount risked would or not have been
otherwise used for a better purpose. SO
long as the hazard is within the limits
of what one can afford to lose, and does
not detract from the good works which
may be accomplished with the means
which Providence has placed in ones
hands, there is no rational objection which
can be urged against games of chance or
hazards upon doubtful events of the flu
ture.
This position is one which is unusual for
minister of the gospel to take. 1t Is
well calculated to give comfort to those
who make a business of gambling in FLU
lures on the stock exchanges, as we'll as
to those who give progressive euchre"
and other sorts of card parties for So
eial purposes. So long as the games are
honestly conducted, according to the
Bishops way of thinking, they are not
evil, If the parties to them are able to
lose what they have risked. There is no
moral wrong in shutting and dealing a
deck of cards. throwing a set of dice or
whirling a wheel of fortune, considering
the actions in themselves; neither is there
harm in them, except indirectly through
example, if advantage is taken on neither
/ side.
There are, and have been, philosophers,
who hold that life itself is a game OF
chance; a lottery in which the majority
of players draw blanks. Benjamin Frank
lin likened the life of man to a game
of backgammon, in which "a toss of the
dice determined the move to be made
Nevertheless, it is the common acceptance
among spiritual teachers that wagers
risks, and gambling of all sorts, are
wrong, are sinful, and should never be
INDUCED In. Gambling is one of the
most insidious of all vices. Under its spell
the chances are that a person win lose
command Of himself. If the sense of hon.
or is not LOSE at the same time, the in
dividual Is lucky. Like the appetite fol
opium or whisky, the appetite for gam
ing may begin in a small and seemingly
harmless way; but it leads into the un
known, which may hold degradation and
death. In so far as gambling is concern
ed there is only one safe rule; and it may
be summed up in one word: Don't"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-02

The London (ontario) Advertiser reports
that "some forty families from the United
States have arrived in the city during the
last few days in consequence of the out
break of war. Most of them are from the
Eastern states, and many are from Bos-
ton. They expect to reside in Toronto or
other parts of ontario during the war"
These fugitives from the United States
ought 10 expatriate themselves. They have
no business remaining American citizens
What has come over Massachusetts and
Boston. anyway? Only a few days ago
the Governor declined 20 let the state
troops go outside Of the state. and now we
find Bostonese running away from the
war when there is not the remotest dan
ger Of the smell of powder ever reaching
New England. Has the blood Of the he
roes of Bunker Hin all run out?
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-02

Within week three powder mills in this
country have been destroyed by explosion
Disasters in such works are liable to occur
at any time, and it is TO be supposed that
when the mills are working at high pres
sure on orders for the government, the de-
gree of danger would be increased. AT the
same Tina, the explosions are coming so
fast as 20 create suspicious of foul play.
There have been rumors of Spanish spies
in the country, bent upon doing all of the
mischief possible, and it is not beyond the
range Of reason 10 connect the Spaniards
with the explosions. Extra guards have
been placed around many of the mills
probably all Of them-and hereafter per-
sors found in the neighborhood of the
works who cannot satisfactorily explain
their presence will be dealt With vigor-
ously.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-02

The American army will have the OPP
portunity to try the Mauser rifles along
campaign More than 200 new Mausers
with lot of cartridges were captured on
the steamer Panama, prize of the block
aiding squadron. Besides these rifles, there
were a number of new swords and ammu-
milton for the 14-pound guns which the
Panama was supplied with as an auxiliary
cruiser. All of these war munitions will
be put to good use.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-02
Sweet ApriI.
From Leslles Week..

From Leslie's Weekly. t,
A thought to-day of a yesterday
Is waited to me from the scent
OF this pale blue flower, whose life with
mine
On an April day was blent.
A fragile wild flower of the wood
But a memory TO me
OF fadeless youth, and an endless hope
OF a love thar should one day be.
How quiet, yet, oh, how musical
Were the branches overhead
And a sky all peace on my happy way
Its benediction shed.
But see, my tender blossom fades,
And its closing petals say,
80 with your hope. so with your love.
SO with your April day"
Elsie Janet French.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-02
Commanders for the Volunteers.
From the Philadelphia Ledger Qnd).

If there are not enough trained officers
in the national guard, which is looked to
first for troops, there are surely plenty of
veterans o., tie civil war still living and
capable of dong the work required. A
number of these have, indeed, been ap-
pointed TO the higher offices Why not
utilize more of them? At any rate, the
appointment of incompetent men TO posi-
lions Of such responsibility would be
worse than a mistake, and the nations
representatives in Congress who would
recommend such men should be severely
reckoned with.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-02

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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-02

Nearly every outbreak of yellow fever
which this country has suffered can be
traced 70 Cuba. When the Spaularda
shall have been driven out of tue island
the United States government will prob.
ably have influence enough with the new
government to induce it to clean M Ha-
vana and its foul harbor, and institute
such sanitary reforms as will practically
if not. actually eliminate the lever from
the island. This is one mitigating eitcum.
stance in connection with the war.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-02
A TOWEL FEAST.

A lot of Towels at $125 dozen;
worth $175.
3S-inch Hemstitched Towel at
$1.75 dozen; worth 1925.
50 dozen 42-inch Hemstitched Towels
at 81 dozen; worth $3.50.
2lx42 Linen Huek Hemstitched
Towels at $2.75 dozen; worth $3.50.
44x1S White Turkish Towels at 121ac;
worth 1Sc.
% dozen White Turkish Towels at
25c: worth 35c.
% dozen White Turkish Towels, ex-
ira large, at 35c; worth 40c.
40x20 Hemstitched Damask Towels
at $2.75; worth $3.50.
44x20 Knotted Fringe Damask Tow
els at SO; worth 81
Pure Linen Damask at 45c and Csc;
worth Csc and 75c.
6S-inch Linen Damask Csc and 75c;
worth SOC and 81.
Pinch Linen Damask SIC; worth
S1O0
72-inch Linen Damask $1.OO; worth
S135.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-02
The Insurgent Forces.
From the chicago chronicle DENY.

From the Chicago Chronicle Dem.).
If Gomez and Garcia have only a fen
struggling bands of irregulars, undiscip-
lined and ineffective in regular military
operations, then it rs evident that we shall
sin gle handed. And in that event it is
not likely that we shall see general ad-
vance until the end of the rainy season
October, or even November.
Therefore, the status of the revolution
AIRY forces is now question of the highest
importance. We must hear from Gomez
and Garcia fully and reliably before we
can make a decisive move.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-02

From the washington Post Qnd.)

Yellow fever is not by any means the
most dangerous disease they may encoun-
ter there. Smallpox, dysentery and typhus,
for instance. wait upon all who neglect
the Indispensable practices of health. Men
who sleep on the ground, drink unwho,e-
some water. eat vicious food. and go with
out protection against the climate and
the weather will die in Cuba in much
larger numbers and with far greater GER
tainty than at the hands of yellow fever
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-02

1t has become necessary for the conserv-
alive and reliable newspapers of New York
TO devote. space in their columns each day
TO correcting the wild stories printed by
the yellow journals. If the yarns of the
yellows were to be accepted by the peo-
pie as correct, New York would be howl
ing congregation of lunatics in less than
q week
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-02

The war has now been going on for a
little better than a week. On the Ameri-
can side there have been number of cap
lures and some few shots fired, but not
a casualty caused by the enemy On the
Spanish side there has been reported only
one capture, that of a bark laden with
coal The spaniards so far seem to be
conducting a campaign of masterful in
activity
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-02

Savannah will, it is estimated, make up
one-third Of the quota of soldiers requested
from the state of Georgia, leaving 1874 coun-
ties to make up the other two-thirds
When it comes to supporting the govern
Enent with taxes, or defending it with arms,
Savannah is always looked to for great
things; and she never. disappoints expecta-
lions
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-02
CURRENT COMMENT.


From the birmingham News Oem.).
Those Spanish emissaries who were COM
ing over to stir up the Southern states to
rebel and help Spain no doubt abandoned
their trip upon learning that The first gun
against Spain was fired by a Southern
man.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-02
Spain's Fighters.

From the Montgomery Advertiser Dem)
The Spanish soldiers at last accounts
had not been paid in nine months. AT
best they are poorly fed and clothed, and
when they are left without means to sup
ply their wants they are not likely tc
prove very enthusiastic fighters.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-02

for coast and harbor defense, rather than
sea service. Nevertheless, the monitors
with Sampson have shown up about as
well as sea craft as any of the fleet They
have done their share in taking prizes,
and the Puritan took leading part in the
reduction of the fort at Matanzas. a
monitor costs about one-third as much
as a battleship.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-02

The Cuban Notifications are said to
mount number on antique. picturesque
old brass cannon cast a hundred years or
more ago. These pieces will come in well
for decorative purposes by the Americans,
after the war is over.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-02
ALL CARS GOTO
S.

The Central Shopping Point. A Big
Towel Sale all this week. Towels cheaper
than ever. Notwithstanding the war move
ment towards higher prices. Buy now and
save money.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-02
Ocean Steamship Co
FOR
New York, Boston
AND
THE EAST.

Unsurpassed cabin accommodation.
All the comforts of a modern hotel
Electric lights Unexcelled table Tickets
Include meals and berth aboard ship
Passenger Fares ETsm Savanna
TO NEW YORK Cabin. $40; Excursion.
81; intermediate. SIS; Excursion, 50:
Storage, $40.
TO BOSTON-Cabin, s22; Excursion. s3s.
intermediate, ST; Excursion. Is; Steer.
age, $l1.75.
TO PHILADELPHIA (via New York;
Cabin, s22; Excursion SS5; intermediate.
~; Excursion, ST; Storage, H.
The express steamships of this line ara
appointed TO sail from Savannah, Central
(SOth) meridian time, as follows:
SAVANNAH TO NEW YORK.
CHATTAHoOCHEE. Capt Lewis, MON
DAY, May ?, at 1;3O p. m.
TALLAHASSEE, Capt. Askins, TUES.
DAY, May 3, at 2:SO p. m.
NACooCHEE. Capt. Smith, FRIDAY.
May G, at 500 p. m.
CITY OF AUGUSTA, Capt Daggett SAT-
URDAY, May 7, at 500 p. m.
CITY OF BIRMINGHAM. Capt. Burg
MONDAY, May 9, at 700 p. M
CHATTAHOOCHEE, Capt. Lewis TUES
DAY, May 10, at $50 p. m.
TALLAHASSEE, Capt. Askins, FRIDAY.
May Is, at 1000 a. m.
NACooCHEE. Capt smith, sArUR.
DAY, May IA, at 1900 noon.
CITY OF AUGUSTA, Capt Daggett
MONDAY, May 16. at 200 p. m.
CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, Capt. Burg
TUESDAY, May IL, at 2:30 p. m.
SAVANNAH TO BOSTON DIRECT.
CITY OF MACON. Capt. Savage, THURS
DAY, May 5, at 400 p. m.
GATE CITY, Capt. Googins, THURS
DAY May u, at 1O:3O-a, m.
CITY OF MACON. Capt. Savage, THURS.
DAY, May 10, at 400 p. m.
GATE CITY, Capt Googins, THURS.
DAY, May 2e, at 500 p. m.
Steamers leave New York for Savannah
| p. m. daily except Sundays and Boston
for Savannah Wednesdays at u noon.
! w. G. Brewer, Ticket Agent, 80 Bull st..
Savannah, Ga.
E. w Smith, Cont Fri Agt., Saw, Ga
| r. G. Trezevant Agt, Savannah, Ga.
E. H. Hinton, Traffic Manager.
John NJ. Egan. Vice President
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-02
For Bluffton and Beaufort, S. C,

Steamer Doretta will leave wharf FOOT
of Abercorn (EthePs WHARF street at p:
IN. for Button daily except Sunday ana
Thursdays. Wednesdays trip exIenoed
to Beaufort, leaving Bluffton Thursdays
at a. m. Returning same day
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-02

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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-02

Unsurpassed cabin accommodation.
All the comforts of a modern horel
Electric lights. Unexcelled table. Tickets
Include meals and berth aboard ship
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-16
CHAMPION GREYHoUNDs.
Faxtest Dogs in the State Will Run at Union Coursing Park
 Saturday.

Great sport may certainly be expected at Union Coursiug Park on Saturday and Sunday The great champion stake which will be contested for by the fastest dogs in the State and a nOn-winners stake should be very attractive features. It is eXuccted that a surprisingly large crowd will attend Saturdays coursing meet. The result of last evenings draw ing is as follows:
 Champion stake-J II. Rossetter's Metallic Ns. l.. v. SulliVan's False Flatterer: E. ". SulliEan's SkybaN vs. D. J. Heaey's Rusty Whitneys Theron; J. II. Rossetters For Free do-p Curtis & Sons Rosette.
 Non-winuer's stake-Tic-Tac Minneapo- lis; Daisy Crest vs. Black Pete; Blanche vs. Giepstoue; Sylvia vs. Crosspatch. Bend Along vs old Glory: Mercury vs Meta: Border 8 i;s vs One Spot: oieen vs Black cite: Master Glenkirk vs. Glen Boy; Mar celia vs. Minerva; Chquita vs. Wayfarer; Wilddower vs Sportsman; Culver Ys. Jennie Deane. Do Me vs. Bendigo; AIiler's Maid vs. vs Jessie Maid White Lily Myrtle. Arrow vs. Little Dottie; Little Doubt vs. Wheel of Fortune. Mckinley vs. Van Knapp: Madge WldGre vs Forget; Wave vs. Buckwa; Mys- tery vs. Johnnie k; Kondike vs. Chit Chat pr. Norman ys Promise Me; Vanity Fair vs. Rapid; The Gossoon vs. Van Needa, Sunolite vs. Tod Sloan; L. 5. Conley vs. Firenzi; Leo nora vs Wait 4 Little; Mission Boy vs. Com rnodore Santa Bella vs. Lady Campbell
 The total amount of money which will be run for by dogs entered for the cham pion stake is $55O and s701 for the non- winners stake, making a grand total of SlZ50 for two days coursing.