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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-12
notice to Mariners.

Pilot charts and all photographic infor-
nation viii be furnished masters of YES
sells free of charge in United States hydro
graphic Office in custom house. Captains
are requested TO call at the Office. Reports
Of wrecks and derelicts received for trans
mission to the navy department.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-12

as might be expected of the mouth of a
successful poker player or a stern and in
Vincible reformer
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-12
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS OF
SHIPS And SHIPPING.

LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS or
SHIPS And SHIPPING.
Robert Dixon, Seaman on schooner
Ida Lawrence killed by Ligh thing
and Buried at sea-The steamship
Chattah6ochee 20 BE Laid Up for
Repairs and the IKnnsas City TO
Take Her PIace--Capt. John w.
lNtrwan Resigned as Commander
of Merchant and Miners ships.
Capt. Thorpe of the schooner Ida Law
renee, arriving from Baltimore yesterday
with a cargo Of coal consigned 20 d. r.
Thomas x Son reports. while off Bodies
Island, at 9 D. M, last Thursday, the YES
sci was struck by lightning during a Sc
we're electric storm. which lasted thirty
minutes. Capt Thorpe and two Of the
Grew were severely shocked by the electric
fluid but they recovered. Robert Dixon.
one Of the seamen. received the fun force
Of the lightning and died from the effects.
he was buried at sea Friday. Capt Camp
bell, The regular master Of the schooner,
remained a BALTIMORE. His friends accuse
him Of being afraid of being caught by
spaniards.
The steamship Chattahoochee, Capt
Lewis, did not sail for New York Tuesday
as per her advertised schedule She will
sail tomorrow. The reason for her not
going Tuesday given by the Ocean Steam
shin C,onnan,, i, that ,,,or, ,,,a, ~, ,,,,r.,,
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uieo l ues1ay morning at washington, D.
=, Napt' l, was thployea IN the gen
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Passenger Fares From Savannah

include meals and berth aboard ship.
Passenger Fares From Savannah
TO NEW YORK Cabin, $40; Excursion.
So; intermediate, SIS; Excursion, s24;
Storage, So
TO BOsToN-cabin, S22; Excursion, $50.
intermediate ST; Excursion, $2S; Steer
age, S11.75.
TO PHILADELPHIA (via New York;
Cabin, so; Excursion, $85; intermediate.
W; Excursion; 81; Steerage, $12.
The express steamships of this line are
appointed TO sail lfrom savannah. Central
(9oth) meridian time. as follows:
SAVANNAH TO NEW York.
CHATTAHOOCHEE, capt Lewis.
THURSDAY, May y, at 10 a. m.
TALLAHASSEE. Capt. Askins. FRIDAY,
May 49, at 1000 a. m.
NACOOCHEE Capt Smith. SATUR.
DAY, May Il. at 1900 noon.
CITY OF AUGUSTA, Capt Daggett.
MONDAY, May 16, at 200 D. m.
CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, Capt. Burg.
TUESDAY, May II, at 2:S0 p. m.
CHATTAHooCHEE, Capt. Lewis, FRI.
DAY, May 20, AGO p. m.
TALLAHASSEE. Capt. Askins, sATUR.
DAY, May p, at 500 p. m.
NACOoCHEE. Capt. Smith. MONDAY,
May %, at 500 p. m.
CITY OF AUGUSTA, Capt. Daggett,
WEDNESDAY, May rs, 1880 a. m.
CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, Capt. Burg,
FRIDAY, May p, at 600 a. m.
CHATTAHOOCHEE. Capt. Lewis. SAT.
URDAY, May %, at 1000 a. m.
TALLAHASSEE, Capt. Askins. NOM
DAY, May 30, at 1900 noon
NACOOCHEE, Capt. Smith, TUESDAY.
May 81, at 100 p. m.
SAVANNAH TO BOSTON DIRECT.
GATE CITY, Capt Googins, THURS
DAY, May r. at 1890 a. m.
CITY OF MACON, Capt. Savage, THURS.
DAY, May 10, at 400 p. m.
GATE CITY, Capt Googins, THURS.
DAY, May 26, at 500 a. m.
Steamers leave New York for Savannah
3 D. m. daily. except Sundays and NIon4
Gay, and Boston for Savannah Wednes.
days at u noon.
w. C. Brewer. Ticket Agent. 80 Bull ST.,
Savannah, Ga.
E. W. Smith, Cont Frt. Agt., Saw, Ca
r. G. Trezevant, Agt., Savannah, Ga.
E. H. Hinton Traffic Manager
JOIN M. Egan, Vice President.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-12
SAVANNAH Almanac.


High water at Tybee to-day at 1886 and
LIE p. m. High water at Savannah one
hour later
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-12

Tompkinsville, NJ Y, May 9.--Notice Is
given by the Lighthouse Board that the
eastern entrance 10 Naragansett bay,
Rhode Island is closed to navigation by
submarine mines, except through a chan
mel marked by nun and can buoys, painted
white, placed on the following magnetic
bearings: Outer can buoy-Rose Island
light house, NIS7-l6N. Fort Adams fog sig
nal station EbyN9sN. outer nun buoy
Rose Island light house NI13IN. Fort Ad
ans fog signal station IcNE. Inner can
buoy-Rose Island light house, @lEbyN54N
Fort Adams fog signal station EalN. Inner
nun buoy-Rose Island light house NNl
ssE. Fort Adams fog signal station EbyN
IN. Great caution must be exercised in
using this channel. The nun buoys must
be kept on the starboard hand by vessels
entering from sea, and the can buoys on
the port hand, until the white buoys are
passed, when regular courses may be re
sumed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-12
PAINE, MURPHY & Co.,

ID r q X K r G.
Orders Executed over Our Private Wires
COTTON. STOCKS. GRAIN g. PROVISIONS
For Cash or on Margins
Local Securities bought and sold
Telephone $50
Board Of Trade Building. Jackson Building
Ssannah. Ga. Atlanta. Ca
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-12

1so. carload lots. special; Portland ce-
nleist, retail, $500; carload lots. SEQ
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-12

The time ball on Cotton Exchange drops
y m, 18th meridian time.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-12

The photographic office. at custom
house, has several government maps Of the
seat Of war, which the public is invited to
examine. These maps and charts show
accurate distances and geographical situa-
tons.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-12

4NiNts NNiiittiAh aiDW at StSdAAg pAtCtAs NO,
spring Wheat, Sl.156l2O; No. spring
wheat, S1.10Q150; No. ? red S1.7571.77; No.
corn, S614dS61ac; No. 2 yellow corn, $3.50
BIC; No ? oats. 3lAc; No. white, $3.50
S615c; No. white, 33dSSikc; No. rye, $50
zoe; No. barley, 44@50c No. ! fax seed,
Sl.S715; prime timothy seed, $780, mess
pork, per barrel, Sll70dll,75; lard, per 100
pounds, $6.5OQ6.55; short ribs sides 0oose).
S9.aa6.20; dry salted shoulders (boxed, 4&
Q5c; short clear sides (boxed), S6.25G6. 35;
whisky, distillers' finished goods, per gall
Ion, $l.2s
Cincinnati, o., May 11.-Flour firm.
Wheat unsettled; No red, S40 Corn
easier; No. 2 mixed 3S03Sl2c. Oats quiet
No mixed, 34i2e. Rye firm; No. ., soc
Lard active at $6i2i5. Bulk meats firm
and higher at s6.12. Bacon firm; higher
at $685.. Whisky active al $1.23
St Louis, May 11.-Flour unsettled. but
unchanged Wheat, SPOT, steady; No. 2
red, Sl.25; July, SL037s; September, S9a4e;
December, SIC. Corn. spot. scarce and
strong; No. 2, S4iac; May, Sl7sc; July, 3l7s
@35c; September, S5ssc oats steady: No
2 BE. Bran dun and firm; sacked east
track, CSC. Hay steady TO firm timothy.
Sale. Butter quiet; creamery, 15Q17c.
dairy, llQl5c. Whisky steady at s12S
Pork higher; standard mess, tobbing
$ll.75. Lard higher; prime steam $500.
choice, 500. Bacon, boxed shoulders
500; extra short clear, $562lb; ribs S6.75:
shorts S6.s7i5. Dry salt meats. boxed
shoulders, $500; extra short clears. $500.
ribs, $.l2i2; shorts, SIS.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-12

Vessels Went 10 Sen Yesterday.
stea mship Itasca. Baltimore.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-12

Trinity Sunday school gave q picnic yes
terday TO Warsaw Island There was a
large crowd of ladies and children. who
enjoyed the sail on the steamer Eulalia.
which Is a splendid excursion boat. After
spending several hours on the island. the
picnic party returned, arriving home about
Q O'clock last night.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-12
Ocean Steamship Co
Fob
New York, Boston
AND
THE EAST.

Unsurpassed cabin accommodations.
All the comforts of a modern hotel.
Electric lights. Unexcelled table. Tickets
include meals and berth aboard ship.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-12

The surface of the sea Is estimated at
i500OO,0O0 square miles, taking the whole
surface Of the globe at 1877 900 900 and its
great depth supposedly equals the hight
of the highest mountain. or four miles The
Pacific ocean covers 100000 square miles.
the Atlantic 250O0000, the Mediterranean
100000
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-07-26

That the little town caucus is the
root of all the political evils in state
and nation would seem incredible to
some at first thought but it is true in
large degree, and the people know
it, for it is the primary step on which
every subsequent step depends in the
election of the officers that are to
represent the people. 1t is easy to
see that if the people choose good
men at caucuses in all the towns and
precincts throughout the state and
nation, their interests will be honest
ly subserved in the subsequent con-
ventions and that honest men will be
placed in nomination as candid ates
for Office. But it IS also easy to see
that if evil conspirators can control
the caucuses and secure the election
of a set of delegates pledged to sub
serve their interests instead of those
of the PEG pie that no power can cor
rect the evil at any subsequent step
in the election.
Every town has it's political COM
mittee consisting of three members
whose duty it is to decide upon the
time and place for calling the next
caucus. These men are in sympathy
with the interests of the party to
which they belong and are supposed
to work for that party. They are in
fact part of a great political "ma-
chine" SO called owing to it's syste-
matte power to control the will OF
the people. When an election is
about to take place a perfect under
standing between the office seekers
must be reached. Often this
causes much friction and trouble be-
tween the office seekers and office
holders. This is the side issue in
which the people are never consulted.
1t is '.the scene behind the curtains"
so to speak, which is considered by
the politicians as none of the public 8
business. The big and influential
politicians are given the best
positions and the weaker ones are
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-07-26

Miss Mabel Wood was in ST.
Paul last Wednesday and Thurs
day.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-07-26

This week promises to furnish
fighting and lots Of it, as the war will
be carried to Porto Rico and perhaps
to Spain Indeed the latter occupies
a conspicuous place in the war pro
gram, and when Commodore Watson
visits the Spanish coast he may be
accompanied with an army of inva-
sion. 1t is evident that Spain will not
yield the points demanded by the
United States as the price of peace
until she has beon thoroughly humil-
lated and it is becoming evident by
the tone of the official dispatches that
this is to be the object of Watson's
expedition.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-07-26

One of the causes why the cubans
revolted against Spain was that the
import duties were too high, being
over one-hundred percentum ad va
loren. At this time when food is so
scarce in Santiago several American
vessels ladened with food entered the
port. but were surprised to learn that
before they could unload,
this exorbitant duty must be
paid according to the Spanish law.
The commanders of this vessel pro-
tested to Gen. Shafter who ruled
against them, for which act he is
being roundly criticised throughout
this country.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-07-26
vVVVvVVVVV"

A local exchange accuses Mr..
Jens B. Jensen of Ellsworth, who
is now talked of as candidate for
State treasurer of insinceri-
ty in the race for that office, that
his object is simply to capture the
delegates from Pierce County and
then turn it over to the machine
The TIMES, however. has a better
opinion of Mr.. Jenson, and does not
believe that q man who has been
elected to the Office of county clerk
for nine terms would be guilty OF SO
ignoble an act as to deliberately de-
ceive the good people of Pierce in
whose confidence he has posed for so
many years in such an underhand
way. If Mr.. Jenson runs for state
treasurer it will be because he has
good reasons to believe that he will
win in the race. Pierce county has
some unprincipled politicians, no
doubt, but none who would stOop
to such an act of treason.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-07-26

The exact area of Glen Park is
twenty and four ffths acres, including
all the grove on the cliff and all the
fiat to the water fowage, giving fine
level tract under the bluff There is a
spring in the glen where cold drinking
water can be obtained in abundance.
River Falls will agree with the Times
in saying that the city council did a
very wise thing when it purchased
this Eden for park. The TIMES in
behalf OF the people feels grateful to
the council in taking the whole piece
of property instead of combining the
park to the top of the hill as was
first talked. The council has shown
a liberality OF spirit that always
marks the progress OF
fourishing city. Now that the
park is ours the next question is to
improve it. This work can be done
largely by donation, but should be
done under the direction of some one
authorized by the city who has had
experience along these lines. A mis-
take in this might be the means OF
permanently disfguring the park, a
casualty that all would deeply regret.
The driveways should be laid out
both attractive to the eye and acces-
sible as avenues of travel subject to
the approval Of the council and city
before tree is allowed to be cut.
After this has been intelligently done
the people stand ready to go at the
park with their sleeves rolled up, SO
to speak, in way that will trans
form the grounds with all their origi-
nal pictures queness into a modern
thing of beauty. 1t will then be in
order for his honor, the Mayor of
River Falls to issue his proclamation,
setting apart one day out of each
year to be designated "Park Day.
for the improvement of Glen Park.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-07-26
~vvvvvVvvv-

Hon. n. P. Haugen is a candidate
for the Office of United States con-
gresham from this district. Mr..
Haugen has held this fiji for eight
years and is highly qualified for the
exhaulted position. His long ex-
perience III public life and his un-
questioned honesty make his SER
vices to the people of the district OF
more than ordinary value.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-07-26

Most of the Republican papers in
this state are placed in a most awk-
ward position owing to the split in
the party; but the position CT a
Republican paper vainly trying to
stradle both factions is most pitiable.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-07-26


given less important places until the
official code is filled, but still there are
others left whose ravenous appetite
for offices must be apeased. There
are many appointive positions to be
made later on. These are promised
to the faithful until at last the slate
10 filled, the official code is made up
and so far without the sanction or
advice Of the people.
Now comes the election. The people
must now be consulted, and they be-
gin to speculate upon the blind fol-
lowers of their party, that IS those
who will stick to the party like bed
bug to q negro" no matter whether
the negro is sick or we'll, dead or
alive. The floating vote IS next con-
sidered. This vote is what troubles
them most because they know that it
is made up of the thinking class,
those who read and judge OF their
official acts for themselves. But they
do not falter, they know that they
have control of the machine and
they propose to run it to their adj
vantage. They must capture the
delegation from the towns. This
committee aud a few others OF the
faithful are intrusted with the work OF
securing delegates pledged before
hand to do their bidding.
Every reader is familiar with the
various TASTES practiced in the differ
ent towns and precincts to accom-
plish this all important end. In
nearly every instance some unforeseen
surprise is sprung on the unsuspect-
ing people at the caucus. So systematic
have these disgraceful tricks been
practiced that large number OF the
voters do not attend the caucus at
all, thus giving the machine full sway.
Here is where the evil of the caucus
system comes in. There is no law or
rule governing it. The little
town caucus is the one meeting of all
others where the great and the hum
BILE the rich and the poor assemble on
one common plain and where every
man is king.
1t is the source OF the peoples power
in this great Republic, where they
make laws through the delegates
whom they choose. If this be true
then the caucus should be surrounded
by every safeguard that would pro-
tect the people in their sacred rights
instead of being made a common
rendezvous for political thievery Sc
cond to nothing short of ROBBERY.
The Lewis primary election law pro-
poses to correct this evil, as it does
away with delegates altogether CIV
ing the people chance to vote direc. :
ly for the candidates themselves
thereby disarming the politician of
the political power now so dishonora-
bly, usurped by them and turning 1t
over to the people where it belongs.
The securing of this law is the great
est issue before the people this fall.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-07-26

The idea of compelling the inhab :
tants of Santiago, d people on the
verge of starvation, to pay import
duties of over 100 per cent on food
would seem as wrong on the
part of this country as any outrage
ever practiced by their former mas
ters. 1t is hoped that this seeming
hard ship may be over-ruled very
soon by the Washington authorities.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-07-26

Emperor Wilhelm seems to be
itching for scrap with the United
States. By the way, our fleet is out
of employment just now and can just
as we'll send g. few of Willie's boats to
the bottom of the sea as not, and by
the great Sampson we can Dew-et.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-07-26

Every body can now make his own
postal cards which will be OF great
convenience to the business men, as
they can order any amount printed
that they wish and stamp them as
they use them.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-07-26

North Carolina has only sent 55
men to meet it's quota OF 783 under
the Presidents second Gala very
poor showing.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-07-26
YELLOWSTONE r Tos ssps5" rsso %, p se's

YELLOWSTONE wonderful on len region, pro-
NETInNAI badly the most unique ana
I'M ! IUEvAl certainly the only one Of its
nknV kind in the world; becomes more
| HIlN extended yearly. Mankind never
tires of seeing or reading of it's grand Geyser
Fountains, its superb Canyon, the beaatlIul
Yellowstone Lake more than 1000 feet above
the ocean, the high Mountains the CASCADES
and Cataracts the Bear, Elk, Deer and Ante
lone. The unequaled Trout fishing and other
Interesting features found there.
The Park is free to the World and is under
the control of the United States Govern
ment. Large hotels, electric lighted and
steam heated are found at convenient
points and first class, specially constructed
four horse stage coaches, transport tourists
from place to place.
Wonderland 98 has a chapter which con-
tains a fund of information about the Park
that makes it perhaps peculiarly. valuable to
Teachers and Schools. The features OF the
Park are described and there is besides a
large amount of practical information about
the region and the ride through it. The Park
tour can be made either in coaches, or on
horseback or bicycles. The book will be sent
to any address upon receipt of six cents by
Chas S. Fee, General Passenger Agent
Northern Pacific Railway, ST. Paul, Mimi.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-07-26

Miss Calista Fusselman is still
on the sick list.
Miss Ida Nelson spent Tuesday
in st. Paul.
Mrs. Solomon Burr is improv
ing slowly.
j. Ed Johnson wheeled to New
Richmond Sunday.
Lester Griffin was in ST. Paul
Friday on business.
Miss Ella Hutchinson went to
Martell last Saturday to visit rela-
tives.
A number of the boys went to
Glenmont on their wheels Sun
day.
Miss Mabel Wood was in ST.
Paul last Wednesday and Thurs
day.
Miss Inga Olson is spending
her vacation at her home in Mar
tell.
S. J. Rasmussen has been in
town visiting friends but returned
home today accompanied by his
wife.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-07-26

Miss Calista Fusselman is still
on the sick list.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-07-26

Miss Inga Olson is spending
her vacation at her home in Mar
tell.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-19
THE ISLAND OF LUZON.


1t is doubtful whether the Importance of
the island of Luzon in the great archi-
pelago of which it forms the northern
member is yet appreciated by us. The
only other island approaching il even in
size is Mindanao. at the south, and that
is very inferior in cultivation, wealth
and the character of its population, or
any of the other elements of value.
Luzon is larger than all of the other
Philippine islands put together, and has
a larger population than all the rest. 1t
is $50 miles long, with breadth of $50
miles at its broadcast, and one of its rivers
is 50 miles long. Its area is equal to
New York and New Jersey combined.
Its two mountain chains, with peaks 1000
feet high, are covered with mikhty for
ests, while the valleys and plains are won
derfully luxuriant, rs the crops of hemp,
sugar, tobacco, rice and other products
show Gold, copper, iron and coal are
among it's minerals. Manila. its capital
is one of the greatest marts of the far
East counting with it's suburbs, that
manufacture many things, from cheroots
to cordage and embroideries, leo 600 peo-
pie. 1t is the metropolis of the Philip
pines. the emporium of the archipelago's
trade
Manila. then. must be ours. Why should