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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-09
Making Carpets in the south.

The Manufacturer Record notes an i'm
portant step that is being made in the tex
tile industrial development of the South. A
carpet mill is being built in South Carolina.
Contracts have been let for the construc-
ton of the plant. The factory will operate
fifty-nine S6-inch looms and several Fart
square" looms. Ii viii make ingram, car
pets. all-wool and worsted. cotton-and-
wool. and all-cotton, as wen as art
squares of similar materials. The plant is
to be complete in every detail, Including
dye works. 1t is to be comparatively a
small mill, and the investment will not
amount to more than $780, 900 to $40 ,OO0 Tbs
construction of the plant lis to be COM
menced Immediately and pushed to com
pletion."
There will be comparatively little in the
way of an experiment about this mill The
man at the head of the enterprise, Mr.
Bierck, is a Philadelphia, and has for a
number of years been engaged in the man
ufacture of carpets. He has served in ,-.e
capacities of superintendent and president
of carpet mills. His experiences therefore.
snclu0eS Doth the mecndnlcdl ana the nnan-
cial sides of the question of carpet max
ing. He studied the situation in the South
well before making the venture, and is evil
IDENTIFY convinced that the South has adj
vantages to offer to manufacturers of
woollen fabrics as wen as of cotton fab
rics. Should the South Carolina carpet
mill prove a paying investment, there is
no room for doubling that other mills of
the kind, and woollen mills of various 9TH
er kinds. would seek the South.
1t has not been a great while since the
people of the North were telling us that
while we might do well in the manufacture
of coarse cotton cloths, we could not hope
to make many other kinds of fabrics at a
profit AT the present time, as a matter
Of fact the South is manufacturing lace
curtains and trimmings, print cloths long
cloth and other fine goods in cottons, as
well as the coarse cloths land the establish
ment of this carpet mill in South Carolina
gives hope that it viii not be a great while
before we shall add woolens of various
sorts 10 our output. We are just about at
the beginning of the south's great indus
trial era
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-09
smokers and the war.

There isn't any necessity for smokers Of
Havana cigars to fear that the war viii
cur or their supply; that is. provided Of
course that the difficulty does not con-
tinue for much longer time than any
body at present has any idea that it will
There is said to be at present in the United
States a supply of genuine Havana cigars
sufficient 70 last a year. There may be
some advance In the price. Cigar dealers.
like most other people, do not object to
making a little additional profit from cir
cumstances; but, according to a New York
importer, there is no reason why the per-
son who is willing to pay for his imported
cigar should not continue 10 puff as often
as he pleases.
As matter Of fact, the cigar factories
Of Cuba have just closed one of the busiest
years of their existence. Dealers in this
country and others, foreseeing what has
now come to pass. placed large orders
with the Cuban factories, and with the
factories IN this country which make
specially of working Cuban tobacco. The
Cuban manufacturers at once enlarged
their working forces. heightened the hours
Of labor. and greatly increased their out
put. Since the repeal of Weyler's edict
, against tobacco shipments, manufacturers
in this country have bought all of the de-
sirable wrapper and filler tobacco they
could get hold Of and have now consider
able stocks on hand.
Another consideration which the smoker
can take into account is the fact that
a great many times when he thinks he
is smoking an imported cigar, and Is en-
joying it as such the truth is that he IS
putting cigar made in Florida from to-
baceo grown in that state. Many deal
ers, according to the importer referred to
above, have a cute way of dumping Flor
ida cigars into cigar boxes that We're inn
ported from Havana and selling the Amer
lean goods under the name of the Cuban.
Not one smoker in twenty taken as they
come, can tell the difference, it is said.
This practice, however, is reported to be
upon the decline. Smokers are learning
that the Florida cigar. sold under its own
name, is very fine Many dealers, there
fore, are selling them upon their merits
and from their own original packages. Six
years ago this was something uncommon.
AS the Cuban stock is sufficient for a year,
and the domestic stock is quite full, there
is absolutely no reason why the war
should deprive anybody of the solace of a
cigar. In much less than a year, in all
probability, the trade between the United
States and Cuba will be booming again,
at present appear to be at all doubtful.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-09
PERSONAL.

Gen. Herbert Kitchener. the sirdar of
Egypt, under whose direction brilliant
victory over the dervishes was won re-
Gently, served twelve years as a subaltern
without gaining any reputation for bril-
lance. Once given a chance, however, and
his rise was rocket-like.
-"Roosevelts Rough Riders" the regi-
ment of mounted rifles of which Assistant
Secretary Roosevelt is to take command,
will probably have the lightest equipment
of any troops in the military service Each
man. will carry a rife, a revolver and a
machete. Army experts think that Col
Roosevelts hardest work will be to keep
his men in order. They will all be from the
plains, chiefly cowboys.
Someone In Speaker Reeds presence
asked how it was that such a cold, phelg-
matte and conservative man as Senator
Proctor of Vermont was so eager for war
Probably because he is a wholesale deal
er in tombstones," was the Maine mans
reply. When Proctor heard of this a few
minutes later he said: II suppose, then.
that Reed is opposed to war because he is
adjuster for several large life insurance
companies"
Alexander Gollan, the British consul
general in Havana, IN whose hands Ameri-
can interests have been left, was first ap-
pointed to the diplomatic service as unpaid
vice consul at Pernambuco in 1856. In 1861
he gained the Royal Humane Society's sill
yer medal for gallantry in saving the life
of f. Johnson, while crossing the River
Jaboalao in Brazil. He was appointed to
his present post as British consul in Cuba,
to reside. in Havana, in 1892
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-09
She Kne,v His KIND wen.

A nice-mannered, respectable woman
was on the witness stand, says the Wash
ington Star She kept a cheap boarding
house, and it was the desire of one Of
her guests to be dishonest that had
brought her to the court to make him pey
his board.
How old did you say you were, mad
amp" inquired the lawyer with no reason
on earth; for an elderly landlady is no
more anxious to lose a board bill than a
young one.
Il did not say, sir" the witness respond
ed flushing to the roots of her hair.
win you be kind enough to say, mad
am?"
IT'S none of your business"
objection sustained" smiled the court
'Um," said the lawyer, rubbing his chin,
how much did you say the defendant
owed your
twenty-five dollars
And for how long was that?"
Five weeks
That's IS a week, isn't it?'
yes, sir"
Five weeks at IS a week is $25, I believe
you said?''
Eyes, sir"
The witness was patient, but her tenn
per was not improved under the strain.
isn't that an extravagant price to pay
for board in that locality, madam?' in
quired the attorney, severely.
"He didn't pay it, sir" answered the
woman, beginning to turn.
The lawyer gave little start of surprise;
then he became indignant.
Don't be facetious on the witness stand
madam" he said, assuming tone of warn
ing. This is a serious matter, madam I
have asked If your prices were not exorbi-
tant. and you have seen fit to answer
lightly, madam. Now, madam, I ask YOU
in all earnestness if you mean TO tell this
court that your prices are moderate, and
that if 1 should come TO your house to
board you would charge me s. a week?
Answer directly. madam" and the attor-
ney sat back in his chair and assumed an
imperial manner.
The witness was not at all abashed.
mo. sir" she said, simply. II
would"
II thought not, I thought not" inter
rupted the attorney, rubbing his hands.
mo sir" continued the witness, Il
would not charge you at all. / would
make you pay in advance"
Then the court forgot his dignity, and
everybody laughed except the attorney.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-09
A PIea for the snnI.es.

A number of learned writer's of the old
times, Josephus among them, were of the
opinion that the antipathy of mankind for
snakes had its origin in the Garden of
Eden, after the serpent had played his
scaly trick upon Eve and because of that
outrage which was the beginning of hui
man misfortunes. The New Jersey State
disprove that the feeling against snakes
is a natural one, but il does say that it IS
a mistake to give way 10 ii and wage per-
petual war TO the death against all snake
kind. The board does not suggest a gen,
eral and cordial welcome to snakes, but
asserts that there should be discrimina-
ton between them,as the great majority OF
snakes are benificent and kindly, and some
of them even companionable. There are,
for instance, twenty four species of snakes
in New Jersey. OF these twenty-five are
non-poisonous and entirely harmless. OF
the two poisonous species, neither of them
will fight unless forced to do ii in self-de-
fense They are, indeed, towards. They
will run until they are cornered, and then,
like human towards, they will fight des-
perately and dangerously.
Laws have beeen passed for the protec-
ton of birds, for the reason that they are
friends of the farmers. in that they
destroy insects which injure vegetation.
Three naturalists, who have been studying
snakes, report to the agricultural board
that they consider snakes even more of a
friend TO the farmers than birds. The
stomachs Of a number of snakes were Open
cd. In those of the smaller reptiles were
found cut worms, known and dreaded of
all farmers. and other insects which feed
on vegetables, while in the stomachs of
the larger snakes were found mice, rats
timber beetles and larger insects. a Jer-
sey farmer who was for a long time both
cred with cut worms. has raised a few
snakes purposely to keep the pests down,
and says he is well pleased with his ex-
pertinent. He is now a thorough believer
in snakes on the farm. Presenting these
ana similar facts the board of agriculture
argues that the snake earns his right to
live. because he destroys nothing which
is usetul 10 man, out pfeyS upon tnOSe Ut
tie pests which do so much harm to the
crops and about the storehouses.
There are two or three species
of mushrooms that are poison
Gus. and ten times as many
kinds that are good. and so il is with
snakes. It is necessary for the mushroom
hunter to be perfectly sure of what he is
about; the same is true of the person who
would make friends with snake. First
know your snake. The New Jersey board
says that it is an easy matter since ma
ture has placed upon every poisonous
snake mark by which the character may
be read. The evil snakes have irregular,
triangular spots upon them, while the good
snakes have not spots of that sort The
board states how many spots there are on
the rattler and how many on the adder.
but the man who saw a snake "a real one
is meant, of course) would hardly stop
to count the number of its spots before de-
Gliding whether to make a prefer Of friend
ship or to strike it on the head with
rock.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-09
BRIGHT BITS.

-Gertie-Do you believe in long engage
ments?
Maud-No; because it doesn't enable one
to crowd many Of them into a season.
Judge.
Rising to an occasion-Mrs. Young
love: John, do you know that you haven't
kissed me for week?
Mr. Younglove: Yes, darlingI was just
waiting to see how long it would take you
20 notice il.
John.it will be observed. had his presence
of mind right with hin.-Cleveland Leader
Hostess Cat party)--And does your
mother allow you to have two pieces of
pie when you are at home, Willie?
Willie (who has asked for a second
piece)-No. ma am.
Hostess-Well, do you think she would
like you to have two pieces here?
Willie (confdently)-Oh, she wouldn't
care. This isn't her ple.-Tit-Bits.
in France-Of course they tarried a
while in France, beautiful France; any
there they visited goal. A goal is much
the same as a jail, but that is another
story.
who" they asked, ais that prisoner
with the tall, white forehead?"
THAT" replied the guard, sis one who
has been convicted of treason"
"And these others?,'
'These are those who know him to be
innocent"
In the corridor. just beyond, was a
bronze statue of Justice, with a brass beef
steak bound over each eye-Detroit
Journal
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-09
The Hint Failed.

Papa" said the 7-year-old son Of a
Buaalo clergyman last Sunday according
to an exchange, do you ever look at me
while you are preaching?" The father.
thinking that he was a little hurt by sup
posed neglect, said. Certainly, my son
often look at you and think of you when
l am preaching
But to-day you did not notice me al
ALL
"Yes. 1 did, son, several times" said the
father.
well, papa, did you see me wink at you
two or three times?"
mo, my son; what did you wink at me
for when I was preaching7"
Il winked at you. pap. to get you to
stop; you were spinning it too long"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-09
snvannah,s COMMERCE.

It is possible that many ship owners and
the southern part of the United States is
engaged in a considerable war; that about
all commerce has been stopped. and that
nothing is going on here except soldier
ing. Would il not be a good idea for the
commercial bodies of Savannah to advise
their correspondents that, so far as this
port is concerned, any such idea is errone-
Gus? While the port is closed at night as
a military precaution. the pilots are on
duty and will look out for shipping just
the same as heretofore. During the COM
mercial year now current the port of Sa-
vannah will receive its accustomed pro-
portion of cotton. naval stores and other
products. Indeed, it is possible that the
volume of commodities for export viii be
increased, since the tendency in war times
is to do business through toe larger ports
The regular coastwise steamship lines are
still doing business al the old stand"
Their ships are going out and coming in
regularly, and viii, no doubt, continue to
do so. The only danger to the shipping
of this port is the baseless timidity. born
of a lack of correct information with re-
gard TO the situation, which may cause
some owners or agents to withdraw their
ships from the trade with Savannah. Eng
fish, French, German and other shipping
firms should be advised of the fact that
the war does not reach Savannah, nor is
there any likelihood that it will ever reach
this point.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-09

The property owners of Porto Rico are
annually assessed for taxes more than 81
100000 of which sum less than one-sixth
is expended for the benefit Of the colony.
The remainder is supposed to go to Spain,
though the probabilities are that a con-
siderable part of it sticks in the pockets
of the officials who represent Spain in the
island. With one American fleet holding
the Philippines, another blockading Cuba,
and third operating against Porto Rico,
Spanish revenues, at present, probably 90
not amount to a great deal
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-09
Cnntnine ANA NIines.

Some means viii have TO be found to
prevent ship captains from gong outside
of the indicated channels in entering and
leaving harbors along. the Atlantic coast
There are fields of mines in all the i'm
portant harbors. The paths through
them, however. are plainly marked. There
are ship captains who. IN their hurry to
get to sea or to their journeys end. pay
no attention 10 the buoys indicating the
channel. They cut through the field of
mines. Naturally they disturb the mines
Many have been cut from their cables by
propeller blades in New York harbor. In
other harbors-in Savannah harbor for in
stane-the same thing has happened.
The captains who disregard the regula-
lions for their guidance and protection
will be disciplined in some way. in all
probability The government cannot af-
ford TO have the mines, which have been
planted at such great expense, and which
are absolutely necessary for the protec-
ton of the coast cities, deliberately de-
,stroyed by sea captains. If there is no
law for Furnishing those who destroy
eity's defenses one ought to be enacted
without delay.
There is danger in sailing through a
field Of mines. While a mine Is not ex-
pected to explode except when set off by
an electric spark, it is liable TO go off
when struck heavy blow. 1t is possible
therefore that there will be a tragedy
or two in our harbors soon if sea cap
tains don't obey the regulations.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-09

The charge made by the Philadelphia
Press and the Hon. John Wanamaker, that
certain Pennsylvania congressman have
been selling postoffice appointments, seems
to have developed at least one case in
which names and figures are given. The
allegation is that Representative Hicks OF
the Twentieth district demanded $1,000 for
the appointment as postmaster at Tyrone.
in Somerset county. Mr.. Hicks, who is
now making a canvass for reelection, pro-
poses to ignore the charge. but IL is not
likely that his constituents win permit
him 10 do so, since the accusation comes
from the ex-Postmaster General ana the
newspaper of the present Postmaster Cen
eral
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-09
lbDLX 10 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

Meetings-Clinton Lodge No. 81, F. and
"A. NJ; Calanthe Lodge No. 2S. Knights of
Pythias; German Friendly Society; Con-
federate Veterans Association. Camp 756,
L. C. "
Special Notices-Prize Award, Hoffman;
Partnership Notice, Robson & baltimore.
Business Nouces-old Fashioned Rye
Whisky, Henry Solomon & Son; Malt Nj
trine, Henry Solomon & Son. Wholesale
Distributors.
Amusements-second Annual Picnic Of
Central of Georgia Railway, E. NJ R. AS
ISOLATION, at oliver, Ga, May Il.
Straw Hats-At Levys.
"A Special Attraction This week-D. Ho-
gan.
Auction sale-Oak Sets, Sideboards, Etc,
by C. H Dorset, Auctioneer.
Steamship Schedules-Ocean Steamship
Company; Merchants and Miners Trans
portation Company; French Line Com
payne Generate Transatlantique.
Pearline-Jas. Pyle & Son.
Legal sale-Administrator's Sale of Real
Estate.
Legal Notices-Application for Incor-
poration to Carry on Insurance; Notice by
Foreign Executrix OF an Intention to
Transfer Stock; Notice to Debtors and
Creditors Estate Christen NJ. Hoist, De-
cased.
Medical-Johann Hoff's Genuine Malt
Extract; Hoods Pills; woman's Friend ;
''Favorite Tonic" for Horses.
Cheap Column Advertisements--Help
Wanted; Employment Wanted; For Rent;
For Sale; Lost; Personal; Miscellaneous.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-09

Americans sometimes make jokes about
the French being hero-worshippers. Our
French friends now have the opportunity
OF turning the joke on us. The hero OF
the day is, Of course. Commodore Dewey
and we are laying the honors upon him
heavily. He has already had one street,
IN New Orleans. named for him; several
military encampments have been given his
name; there was a de wey" celebration
at Rockford H., day or two ago. the
American Mail Steamship companw has
sent orders TO Cramps shlpyards direct
ing that one of the company's new steam
ships shall be named the Admiral Dew
ey." Notwithstanding Dewey was not an
admiral when he won his fight. After a
while, if It has not already been started.
there viii be a great naming OF babies
George Dewey" Meantime, the gallant
sailor deserves all of the compliments
which are being paid to him.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-09

The gallant soldier boys Of Savannah
who have gone to the camp of preparation
at Griffin, and the others who win go,
viii be attended during their terms CT
service by the admiring solicitude of the
city, as well as the prayers of relations.
Savannah is proud of her soldiers. She
knows them to be as fine and patriotic
men as ever went upon campaign. Their
career viii be eagerly watched; in the full
confidence. however. that whatever duty
they may be called upon to perform will
be discharged to the letter without fear
or hesitation.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-09

Cervantes did not overdraw or carlca-
ote." The Spaniards of this day, with
their abnormal ideas of their prowess and
honor" are making themselves not less
ridiculous than was the famous don who
tilted against windmill. The dispatches
from day to day tell of Spanish cavalry
aud infantry along the Cuban coast firing
upon the American warships. What could
possibly by more Quixotic than an attack
by infantry upon modern man-of-war?
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-09
THE MORNING NEWS: MONDAY, MAY 9. 1895

The Populist party of Alabama held a
state convention al Montgomery the other
day. A state ticket was nominated and a
Platform adopted. To judge from the re-
ports. the meeting was extremely dull,
the delegates were few and the proceed
ings Of a cut-and-dried character. 1t is
not surprising that the Populists of Ala
bama should be spirltless, in view Of tho
drubbings which they have heretofore re-
eeived, and with the moral certainty that
they will he beaten again at the next cleo
ton. Populism in Alabama is pretty near
~ defunct. And the same may be said
Of the party in Georgia. The Georgia Pop
ulists are going to hold a state conven-
ton In week or two. and the chances
are that it win be just as duh and spirit
less as was the recent meeting at Mont
gomery.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-09
ASpGCiaI Attraction
This Week..
VERY LOW PRICES
ON POPLAR GnnnS.
IT'S so EASY TO REACH THIS CEN
TRIAL STORE. ALL LINES LEAD
TO HOGAN'S.
SEE THESE OFFERS:

A-inch Grenadines, striped and Fig
ured, at SIC; reduced from S125.
45-inch Grenadines, striped and Fig
ured, at $1,75; reduced from $3.50.
45-iDch Grenadines, plain, at $50;
reduced from 500.
45-inch Check Grenadines at $500;
reduced from S275.
45-inch Grenadines, Armure weave,
$3.50; reduced from s2.65.
45-ineh Grenadines, lace stripe, 81. 80;
reduced from 500.
5O-inch Grenadines, check, at So. 25:
reduced from $500.
A-inch Satin Duchess at ss1.CO; re-
duced from S1.25
z7-inch Satin Duchess at SOC; re-
duced from s12O
2i-inch Satin Duchess. s1.15; reduced
from s150.
27-inch Satin Duchess at $1.2O; re-
duced from $1.75.
20-ineh Check and Plain Taffetas
at SOC, 75c and SLIGO; reduced from zoe,
S1.O0 and s1.25.
46-inch Prlestleys Black Henriet-
ia at 75c, soc. $1.O0 and $1.25; reduced
from $l.O0, S.15, SIPS and $780,
40-inch Nuns Yelling at 40c, COO and
75c; reduced from csc, S5c and $115.
42-tnch Black Serges at 4Oc; reduced
from Coo.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-09

It is alleged that a number of letters
have been received by congressman from
pensioners who say they are willing TO
give up their pensions and re-enIist in
the government service. Many Of these
pensioners are said to be drawing pensions
for disability. If they are disabled. how
do they expect to be enlisted; and II they
are not disabled, ~.Hos risat have they
to disability pensios
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-09

The brewers all over the country are
adding 81 per barrel to the price Of beer,
and the dispensers are preparing TO make
the glasses smaller. All of this, of course,
Is in anticipation of the war revenue tax
on beer If anybody had an idea that the
brewer or the dealer. and not the consum-
er, had to pay the tax. this information
should remove the idea. 1t is always the
consumer who pays the tax.