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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-17

as puff is an art. You try to make
a good first impression on your victim,
then endeavor to give him an idea that IL
would be no harm to anybody and a great
favor to YOU If he would tell about few
unimportant little facts. OF course, this is
only the A B c of the science. Sometimes
a man too artful 70 be easily caught is
surprised into telling all he knows by a
bluff of knowing all about il anyway
or by telling him that some outrageous
canard floating about is what you are 60
ing to print the following day. if he cannot
aid you by showing how false Ii is
Almost any Euglishman of any impor-
lance that l have ever talked with has
punctuated his conversation with well,
really can't see how that would be of any
interest to the public. That would rather
be going on private ground, would il not?'
"Now, l can tell you just where to find
that. II was printed in the Times last
February year ago, or, let me see, WASH t
il two years ago?" Then Englishmen are
as yet so little accustomed to seeing them
selves interviewed, or so punctilious over
the matter of comma or so, sometimes
so Mortified that they have been saying
more than they had any intention of
(things do look so different in type) that
they generally write a letter to the editor
the next day to say that the interview
as published is a tissue of falsehoods -
and unless an apology is at once published
he will hear from the interviewed mal' 5
solicitor. 1 once interviewed a woman
who claimed she was the daughter of
Hon. Mrs. -, and had been robbed The
next day her husband demanded a public
retraction-which was not siven-and a
few days after the daughter of Hon. Mrs.
was turned out of the hotel for not
paying her bill and for being a common
swndler.
0utside Of a large and varied acduaint-
ance, the police and detectives are the
New York reporters strong suit Journal
ism here allows a huge mass of the most
interesting and exciting stories to filter
through Scotland Yard without any man
getting a hint of them. outside sof the
known robberies and murders like the
Camp case, it would be interesting TO know
how many crimes this intelligent depart
ment has succeeded not only in not pun
ishing. but in even hiding entirely from
the public.
l have spent time, money and patience
enough in trying to get a little informa-
ton out of Scotland Yard TO move a little
world if applied in a more wisely chosen
direction, but the most l ever got was to
be saved from following a wrong scent
by some particularly friendly officer telling
me mo, do not believe there is anything
in that" In New York the police are
sometimes so frank with their information
that the reporters frequently take the
business of discovering the criminal over
into their own hands with eminent success.
Undoubtedly this method sometimes de-
feats the ends of justice but for one bad
trick it plays it performs twenty-a hun
bred miracles. How many years would
IL take the smartest detective to make the
inquiries a newspaper makes every me; n
ing and in a far better, more discreet
way?
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-17

have a clue to the underlying reasons fol-
variations in them; they must be collated
and compared so that through them
there may be added TO our stock of knowl-
edge some ideas concerning their origin
ana migration, This portion of the study
must be of the greatest interest to tire
student And, OF course, sociology must
not be forgotten; how man came to find a
government necessary. how he evolved H.
how he improved 1t, what were the begin
nings of the ethnic morals and other
foundation stones of the civil and moral
codes
After these matters are all in hand
there is geology to be studied, both theo-
retical and practical From such knowl.
edge is derived our estimate of mans oc-
cupation of the earth, and the value OF
the evidence may be made or marred by
a single slip of unscientihc action. The
whole story of mans early residence IN
New Jersey is dependent upon the posi-.
ton Of certain bits of worked stone In Ger.
tain banks of dirt
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-17

In a case like this, where he had abso-
lutely nothing to venture and the whole
world to gain. il did seem a little hard
that the Wallachs should be so outspokcn
in their condemnation of the Letters
course.
The snubbing came from the Letters.
They refused to have any further inter-
course with the Wallachs. This extended
even to the matter of speaking 1nis was
not so much because of the young man $
infatuation for Miss Daisy, and his efforts
to induce her to elope with him, but he
cause it was believed that Mrs. Wallacb
upheld her son in his course.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-17
T0-DAY'S WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Savannah and vicinity until
midnight Thursday, Feb. II, 1898: Fair;
little change in temperature
Weather from Washington
For Georgia-Fair; warmer in interior,
southeasterly winds.
For Eastern Florlda-Falr; northeaster-
ly winds.
For Western Enthusiastically fair;
warmer; southerly winds.
For South Carolina-Fair; continued low
temperature; north winds becoming north
east.
General conditions; Cloudy weather is
reported in the Upper Mississippi valley,
the upper lake region and along the imme-
date Texas and Louisiana coasts, with
rain falling at Galveston but in all other
sections clear weather prevails.
Cold weather still continues throughout
the lake region and In the New England
states, the lowest temperature. 10 degrees,
being recorded at Marquette, Mich. Much
cooler changes have taken place In the
South Atlantic and East Gulf states.
Fresh to brisk and high northwesterly
winds are blowing along the Atlantic
coast.
Yesterdays Weather at Savannah
Maximum temperature p. M. .5S degrees
Minimum temperature 8 a. m....40 degrees
Mean temperature ..........,......49 degrees
Normal temperature ..............G degrees
Deficiency Of temperature ........ degrees
Accumulated deficiency since
Feb. ! OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. DO degrees
Accumulated excess since Jan. Sc degrees
Rainfall ........................ 90 inch
Normal .s.....''s'.....ss'' .'s''s''''' II men
Deficiency since Feb. / ..........1 10 inches
Deficiency since Jan. ! ..........4.6 inches
River Report-The hight Of the Savan-
nah river at Augusta at a. m. Goth me-
ridian time) yesterday was So feet, fall
four hours.
Observations taken Feb. 16, 1898, p. m.
G5th meridian time) at the same moment
of time at all stations for the Morning
NaNNs.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-17
An interesting example of a c

rian is to be found In Cavaliere Paeelll, an
ex-pontincial custom house officer, who
lives in Rome. He was born at YiterDo
on Jan. "a, 1898. He is very well. eats
with appetite, smokes his cigar and gen.
orally goes three times week to enjoy
a chat at the old Cafe della Pace where
as a youth he used to go eighty years ago
Cavaliere PacelH has an excellent memory
and well remembers the events which took
place during the stormy period of the pom
tihcate of Plus VII. In appearance the
old wan greatly rssembled Leo XIII, who
knows him personally, takes great inter-
est in him and never falls to inquire after
him.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-17

There is a great deal of regret among
the members Of the diplomatic corps and
Ia Washington society generally over the
announcement that Don Domingo Cana
the minister Of Chin to the United States
has been transferred to London by his
government, and will leave Washington In
the spring Mr.. Cana is one Of the ablest
as well as the most popular OF the foreign
ministers in Washington and his wife and
daughter are counted among the most
beautiful and attractive women.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-17

Prince Ferdinand de croy, private
chamberlain to the Pope, will soon be made
a cardinal at the request Of the King of
Belgians, according TO the Independence
Beige. The Prince is 90 years Of age.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-17

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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-17
Passenger Fares From Savannah

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TO NEW YoRK-cabln. $50; Excursion.
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Storage. SO $50
TO BosToN-cabln. s22: Excursion. sss:
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TO PHILADELPHIA (vIa New York;
Cabin. s22; Excursion, sS5: intermediate.
ST. Excursion s27: Steerage. sl2.
The express steamships of this line are
appointed to sail from Savannah, Central
Goth) meridian time, es follows:
SAVANNAH TO NEW YORK.
TALLAHASSEE. Capt. Askins, sATUR-
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KANSAS CITY. Capt. Fisher, MONDAY.
Feb. p, at $50 p. m.
NACoOCHEE. Capt. Smith, TUESDAY.
Feb. p, at Z p. IN.
CITY OF AUGUSTA, Capt. Daggett.
WEDNESDAY, Feb %, at 7:SO p. m.
CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, Capt Burg,
FRIDAY, Feb. 25, at 400 D. m.
GATE CITY, Capt. Googlns, SATURDAY,
Feb. rs. at $50 p. m.
TALLAHASSEE. Capt. AskIns. MON
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CHATTAHOoCHEE, Capt. Lewis. WE'D
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CITY OF MACON, Capt. Savage. WE'D
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-17
BLOoDIEST OF TEXAS FEUDS.
SINGLE BATTLE IN WHICH SEVENTY
MEN WERE KILLED.

suton-TayIor Strife Began over the
Eight to RanEes-RemarkabIe Sue
cessiOn of Tragedies Recalled by "a
stocI1man.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-17

1T, temperature; ~. velocity OF wind
]. NJ sherier.
Observer Weather Bureau.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-12
A VIRTUE OF NECESSITY
Continued from First Page9

One of the most significant of the prep
arations for war was discovered for the
first time yesterday. contract for 2oe,-
03A tons of coal was given yesterday to
a company owned and controlled by Sen
ator Hanna. 1t has been hinted that this
contract is intended as a soothing infiu-
ence to his feelings because of the failure
of the Administration to carry the bond
deal to a successful issue.
Be that as it may, this contract, like
all of the principal contracts for muni-
tions of war which have been made re
Gently, contains clause providing for
''haste premium" Every article to be
used in the now expected war which shall
be delivered in a stipulated period shah
be paid for with a liberal premium or
addition, and as the time in which the
delivery is made shall be 1essened the pre-
MUM will be Increased.
Every present indication points to, a
confirmation of the story that Mr.. Nc
Kinley has already a draft of the coming
message to Congress, and it is predicted
confidently by many who stand close to
the President that on Monday or Tuesday
Congress will be acting on the communi-
cation.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-12
THE MYSTERY SOLVED.
Body OF the Missing Man Found In
the River.

After being buffeted about by the tides
of the Potomac since January Is, the body
of Ernest Beck came to the surface of
the river yesterday off Giesboro Point
and is now in the morgue. The remains
Were badly decomposed and could only be
recognized by his clothing and an account
book found on his person.
Beck who was sixty years of age and
baker by trade. left his home. No. 120l
New Jersey Avenue southeast, about S:45
o'clock on the morning of January Is and
was not seen again until his body was
found yesterday afternoCc. Three days
after his disappearance his wife notified
the police to look out for him. She was
afraid he had met with foul play.
Later this belief was strengthened when
the Fourth Precinct police received infor-
nation that man had either fallen or
been knocked overheard into the James
Creek Canal from the NJ Street Bridge.
Harbor Master Sutton was notified and
the police steamer dragged the canal sew
eral days, hut without result.
Ugly rumors were af1oat alleging that
the old baker had been murdered and his
body thrown into the canal or river.
The police searched the city thoroughly
but could not locate Beck.
Clarence Rowland, white boy. nine
years of age who lives on Giesboro Point,
discovered the body floating in the river
about 4:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon, at
a point about one-eighth of a mile from
the south end of the insane asylum
trestle He notified Policemen Dyer and
Reagan, who towed the remains ashore
and anchored them to a large stone. In
the pocket of the dead man was found
an account book of Ernest Beck with the
knights of Labor. The police boat Vigi-
liant removed the remains to the Seventh
Street wharf about daylight this MORN
ing and they were sent 10 the morgue.
Coroner Carr was notified and the police
will assist him in discovering whether
Beck's death was a murder, suicide or
accident.
1t is thought that he fell overheard in
the canal and the body was buried in
the mud during the two months which
have intervened, and that it came to the
surface and floated out into the river
during the past few days.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-12
Ell HERALDo is ANGRY.
The Spanish journal Sharply Crit
lcfscs the SaEasta Policy.

lClEcS the SaEaSfa Policy.
Madrid. March 1.-THE Heraldo an in
dependent journal OF wide influence
which has hitherto had governmental
leanings. publishes in its issue Of today
an attack upon the ministry, under the
caption: "lo Buncombe" which fairly
represents the effect upon the general
public Of the passage Of the United States
Governments defense bin. Following are
extracts from the article:
AS long as the government does not
suffer the penalty Of supporting with
its authority and artificial explanations
inopportune and optimistic views which
are nothing like the truth we independent
journals c0nfne ourselves TO our teIe-
graphic dispatches in regard TO the situa-
tion in Cuba; but now that the govern
ment persists in giving out mixture of
duh misconception and false hopes we in
stantly voice the peoples disgust and
dismay.
THE United States vote in the space
OF a few hours s5oOooOoo making no sec
ret Of the purpose for which such an en-
ormous sum is to be used, but rather
Haunting it as a guarantee Of success.
during a few minutes voting sums never
before granted 10 any government in time
OF peace and President Mckinley hastens
TO make il a law by ahixing his signature.
Gen. Lee is stiIl in Havana. not show
ing perhaps. his habituaI fmpudence and
airs such as might be shown by the
French resident in Madagascar. still there
he is. Despite adverse currents he stands
like q proud rock defying the elements
knowing this, and in view Of the most
alarming depression Of our credit in
Europe. the Spanish ambassador TO Paris
s. now coming 20 Madrid. We have no
doubt that he would be better and more
amply informed in Paris as regards what
Is happening IN Spanish affairs than he
could be iH Spain as for instance, during
the Melilla affair
Taking into account all this. the gov
eminent cOncelyes the childish idea OF
Issuing an official note promising the
moon, viz: the immediate pacifcation of
Caba through autonomy and Gen. Pan
dos free and easy dealings with the
eastern provinces. What the government
ought 40 do is 10 prepare itself as ST.
lently as possible but thoroughly, for i'm
mediate contingencies
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-12
MCKINLEY SET A DATE.
Positive Information That He Named
March i to the Spaniards.

Madrid. March 1.-THE correspondent
here OF the New York sun is in a position
10 state authoritatively that the United
States intimated 10 Spain in September
or October last that they hoped and eX-
pected thar peace would be established in
Cuba by March l. Both governments re-
fuse TO describe this notification as an
ultimatum. II is understood that anoth-
er intimation has now been conveyed to
Spain extending the above time to May !.
1t is freely admitted by the Spanish gov
ernment that IL is impossible TO establish
autonomy in Cuba or pacify the island
within the time named. In view Of this
fact, and Irrespective of the outcome Of
the Maine affair, the Spanish authorities
are anxious TO learn what action the
United States proposes TO take on May !.
Senor Moret. minister Of the colonies.
says that he received today the names OF
the Cuban committee who are going to
Washington 10 arrange a commercial
treaty with the United States. 1t is ex-
pacted that the treaty viii be shortly ef-
fected. SenG- AIoret believes that if the
negotiations are conducted on the basis
suggested by Messrs. Dingiey and Foster
they win be satisfactory 10 Spain; at any
rate. the committee viii meet the Ameri-
cans half way
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-12
PENSION BILLS PASSED.
Forty-Two Went Through the House
Last Night.

The House last night passed forty-two
bills, twenty-five of which granted
pensions or increased pensions and six
teen We're to correct war records and re-
move charges of desertion.
The pensions were as follows: Francis
Shetais. $12; John Thurston. S12; Riley w.
Pierce. $12; Lovenia Bayles, $50; William
d. Seamans, $50; Henry II. X. Elliott $12;
Sarah Spangler, $12; John c. Waggoner.
S12; Helen Larnes, S25; Martha NJ. Mccall,
$15; Mary Vockey, IS; Grace GudgeH, $50;
Col. Benjamin Beach, $24; II. H. Boggs,
$50; Jacob G. Frich, $50; John A " ors-
wick, $40; Alexander E. Ingraham, $50:
Henry f. Rice, $50; 3. F. Wonder $40;
COrnelia l. SkiIes, $25; Walter d. Weaver,
$25; Michael Fl. Crouch. $40: Minerva
Sample. $17; George Van Vliet, $24; Alfred
d. Johnson, $24
To change army record-Edward p
Jennings, Samuel Johnson, Emanuel
SchamD, James Eganson, d. J. Smith,
Dennis Fitzpatrick. G. X. Knowlton,
John Mccarthy, George Peyton, w H.
Sherwood, John r. Butler, Horace c.
Reed Adelbert d. Lee. Isaac ~ Rabb,
Patrick Dougherty and Capt. William
Churchill
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-12
Ixcitement on Seventh street.

There Is excitement la the clothing
frade One OF the leading manufacturers
o. the country, whose factory was on
fire last week, has disposed Of the bulk
of the stock to the enterpIising New York
Clothing House. 81 Seventh Street. The
only damage 20 the goods was from water
and the quality Of the goods is such that
a few drops Of water has not caused any
real damage, beyond a few stains TO the
Innings.
Nevertheless the stock was sold al
prices so low as 10 seem almost
criminal The whole fourth floor Of ''3l1'
has been devoted TO the purchase and
extra statesmen have been engaged. The
elevator carries purchasers right up.
Credit. even al such prices, as are being
offered is the privileges Of everyone.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-12

Gen. w. S. ROsecrans was born at
Kingston, Ohio. September 10, 1919. and
was graduated from West Point in 1872,
resigning his commission twelve years
later to become an architect and civil
engineer, located in Cincinnati.
on the opening of the Civil War he
joined the staff of General Mcclellan as
aide, was rapidly promoted, and reached
the rank of brigadier general United
States Army, with commission dating
May 16. 1861. He followed General Nc
Clellan in command of the department of
Ohio, served in the Army of the Missis-
sippi. succeeded General Pope in it's COM
mand, and afterward followed General
Buell. in the department of the Cumber-
land: lost the battle of Chickamauga.
largely, it is claimed. through the misin-
depreciation of an order, and was re-
lieved October 23 1863; but the following
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-12
WORLDLY Women Come to Grief.

Police Lieut.. Amiss, having received a
number of complaints against the class
of females who frequent Pennsylvania
Avenue and other principal thoroughfares
at all hours of the night and accost men,
determined to break up the practice. Last
night he detailed policemen in citizens
clothes to apprehend the street walkers.
The first prisoner brought in was Ida
Wells, a demure-looking woman attired
as a widow. The next was Gertrude Cald-
well who was fiashily dressed Several
others were captured during the night
and they will be arraigned in the Police
Court this morning.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-12
Hafner Was Too A.rtlv Gowpea

John II. Hafner, caterer, was cap
tured by the police, on Eleventh Street
southwest last night. while fitting
through the streets clad only in a scant
night garment. The ghostIy figure at
tracted the attention of several pedes-
trians and the police were notified, They
captured Hafner after chase and sent
for the patrol wagon. His clothing was
gotten from his home and the young
man dressed himself in the covered We
hicie while en- route to No. 4 police sta
ton. Hafner was intoxicated and ex-
planned that he was only going for an
other drink when arrested
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-12
ATTEMPT AT SUICIDE.
Dependency Drives Louis NIunlner
TO q Rash Act.

Louis Muniner, a Frenchnan. en-
ployed in the Washington Navy Yard
attempted suicide about 8 o'clock last
evening by swallowing a large dose of
laudanum. After leaving his work yes
terday afternoon Muniner appeared to
be depressed and went to his room AT
No. POI Pennsylvania Avenue north
west At the hour named an inmate of
the house was attracted by the
Frenchman's labored breathing and en-
tering the room found him in a SEMI
conscious condition.
Policeman Walsh was summoned
and had Muniner removed to the
Emergency Hospital, where the drug
was pumped from his stomach. The
chances are that Muniner will recover.
1t is said he became Respondent be-
cause his wife is suing him for divorce.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-12
FIGHT ENDS IL A DRAW.
Battle Ehded by Referee After Eight
Rounds Had Been Fought.

San Francisco, March 1.-THE fight be-
tween Tom Sharkey and Joe Choynski
pulled off here tonight ended in draw
after eight rounds had been fought.
The battle was fierce one throughout
and characterized by a disgraceful dis
regard of the rules of the prize ring.
Sharkey was particularly Objectionable
in this regard, repeatedly fouling his OPP
pOnent.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-12
washington Section. G. j. Y

The last public meeting OF the season
of 97-S of this section will be given on
Monday evening next, In the Concordia
Club. Rev DR.. Edward n. Calsch, of
Richmond, will be the lecturer, and will
talk on the Future OF the jew" A musi-
cal and literary program. as usual. will
add to the entertainment. Members are
expected to bring their friends.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-12
WHAT DO THE CHILDREN DRINK?

Don't give them tea or coffee. Have you
tried the new food called GRAIN-O? 1t is
delicious and nuurIShipg and takes the place
OF coffee. The more GTdin-O you give the
children the more health you distribute
through their systems. Grain-O is made of
pure grains, and when properly prepared
tastes like the choice grades of coffee, but
costs about 0ne-Quar ter as inuch. a II Srocers
sell il. / &c and 25c. Ja27-tf