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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-04

find some one to oppose him for reelection
to the colonelcy. Candidates however
were scarce, the coloneFs official and social
prestige being thought quite sufficient to
make a candidacy against him
forlorn hope However, the boys" in the
ranks put up the young lieutenant for the
office, and much TO the chagrih Of the old
coloneTs friends, he was elected. At the
battle of Fredericksburg the young colo
nel-almost fresh from the ranks-com-
manded a brigade, and the corps comman-
der, in his official report Of the battle, said
that the enemy had driven back the Con
federate lines, but Col. -, in command
of the -- Brigade recovered the ground
and complimented him for his gallantry
and ability in leading his troops. 1t was
only by the commonest kind of luck that
the young man who was carrying mus
ket in 81 was the commander of a brigade
in go; but he was typical American sol
der, and was equal to the occasion.
The country that has such men in its
volunteer ranks-and there are numbers Of
them in the ranks Of our present volunteer
army-should not make them wait until
they get on the pension lists for their re-
ward; they should be given fair pay and
fair play, and there should be no such
wide difference of wages. between enlisted
men and junior officers as is now the case.
Discipline of course. demands that there
shall be a line of demarkation between
the various grades of soldiers, but the
matter of rank alone should not make
such a difference as there is at present.
1t might, indeed be a good idea to reduce
the wages Of all commissioned officers be-
low the general grade, and otherwise
graduate the steps from the ranks up to
shoulder straps and sword so that the
army would be more democratic, and
merit and personal pride in the ranks
would not suffer injustice.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-04
WHAT Is THE MEANING OF TT,

The announcement yesterday In our At
lanta dispatches that the bill to repeal
the law creating the assessment commits
sion had been held up in the Senate caused
very general surprise. 1t is certainly not
the wish Of the people of this city that
the assessment commission shall continue
to be one of the institutions of the city
government, and it Is hardly probable
that the Senate will disregard the wishes
Of the people.
The platform on which the present men,
bers of the legislature from this county
were elected called for the repeal of all
the commission laws, except that Great
ing the Park and Tree Commission. The
people particularly object to the assess
ment commission not because 1t has not
rendered good service, since 1t appears TO
have done all that it was expected to do,
but because it is believed that all the work
that is done by the three assessment com
missioners at a cost to the tax payers of
1920 year can be as satisfactorily done
by one assessor at less than one-third of
that amount.
The people are crying out, and very
justly, against the high rate of taxation
They know that high taxes hinder the
prosperity of the city 1t may be said
that the $4,000 paid the assessment com
missioners dosen't materially increase the
tax rate. No, It doesn't but it is three or
four thousand dollars here and a thous-
and or two thousand dollars there which
force up the tax rate. Many thousands
of dollars could be cut out of the budget
without injury to the city's interests. A
comparison of the budget now with what
1t was ten or fifteen years ago would as
tonish the average citizen. There has
been an extraordinary growth in the ex-
penses of the city-a growth, not justified
by the citys increase in population.
One great objection to the assessment
commission Is that its decision in respect
TO any citizens assessment is final There
is no appeal from its action to the City
Council. If the senator who represents
this senatorial district, and who has held
up the bill repeating the assessment COM
mission law, insists that this city must
have an assessment commission let him
have the present law amended so that there
shall be only one commissioner at a rea-
sonable salary, and let it be provided
that any citizen who is dissatisfied with
his assessment shall have the right to APP
peal to the Council But under no cir
cumstances should he insist upon the as
| sessment commission remaining as II is
| The legislature is expected to obey the will
! of the people, not defeat it.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-04

II appears from the official figures in the
state treasurer's office that twenty Georgia
counties are bearing the burden of the
state government, and that five of these
counties, Bib, Chatham Fulton, Musco-
gee and Richmond, pay four-ffths of the
net revenues paid by these twenty coun-
ties In other words, 1T of the 1877 coun-
ties draw more out of the state treasury
than they pay into 1t. Chatham, for in
stance, pays in 1892 $50, while she gets back
only $455S More than half of Chatham's
taxes, therefore, so to counties that are
not self-supporting. Some of the counties
receive in pensions and school funds as
much as $4,000 to $1,000 more than they
pay in. The opposition to the equalization
of taxation, the reduction Of expenses and
the lowering of thu, tax rate, and the sup
port of bills for increasing pension and
other expenditures come from those coun-
ties which do not have to pay the cost but
really fatten at the expense of the twenty
counties that bear the burden.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-04
THE PAY OF SOLDIERS.

Secretary of War Alger recommends an
increase in the pay of private soldiers. The
suggestion is a good one as far as il goes,
but il might have gone further and pro-
vided that there should not be such dis
parity between the pay of the men who
do the work of the army and those who
wear the honors. Otherwise stated, while
the privates at present are not paid
enough, some Of the officers are paid too
much. Our army is organized and paid
under an old plan which recognized a
privileged class. The privileged class does
not exist with us to-day. The plan may
have done well enough half a century or
so ago, but it is now out of date. In our
modern civilization white Americans are
pretty well ''evened-up," and in our vol
unteer army stars and bars and eagles and
oak leaves designate, not a privileged
class, but the holders Of superior offices.
Under the present system in the army
the wearers of shoulder straps get ell of
the honors and a dlsproportionate amount
of pay as compared with the pay OF pri-
Yates. That the private is not colonel
is very often matter Of chance rather
than one of merit In the Confederate
army at the beginning of the civil war
there was a country boy who was promot-
ca from private to lieutenant in the
twelve-months troops. on the re-enlist-
ment Of hts regiment the men had the
privilege Of making a new choice OF on
GERS. The colonel was quite a prominent
man and a fairly good officer. but he was
0ot much liked by the men, who tried 20
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-04

Saving grace and brotherly love are to
be spiced with the manly art of self-de-
Tense" at DIR. E. L. Stoddart's church, In
Jersey City. The reverend gentleman has
instituted 4 boxing class in connection
with his church, at which ambitious youth
win be instructed in upper-cuts, short
stops and solar plexus blows at the rate of
ten cents per lesson. 81 believe" says the
preacher, THAT it makes a fellow more
manly to learn that he can use his fists
when forced to it," Prayer meeting Mon
days and Thursdays; amateur pugilism
Tuesdays and Fridays.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-04

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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-04

From the chicago Chronicle Dem,

Judge Day says that America has al
ways treated her foe most literally.
Nothing can be more considerate of Spain
by the United States than the payment OF
100000 for the privilege of taking up
SPANS quarrels with the Filipinos. This
is indeed liberal, il is munihcent, il is
prodigal. That $40, 900 has done much
for us. 1t has assured us the privilege
of knocking Aguinaldo on the head with
out any interruption from the power that
formally called Aguina.do a subject.
Liberal treatment Spain ought to rise
up and call US blessed, even II she have
the furtive feeling that we are the biggest
fools in Christendom.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-04
WHY DO THEY NrCLECT HIM,

A few days ago the Atlanta Constitution
said it had discovered that the Democratic
papers which in 1896 opposed that part Of
the Chicago platform which demands free
silver coinage are now opposing the policy
of expansion-that is. the acquisition of the
Philippines. Since the Constitution has
made that discovery, and announc-
ed it. a fair question would be.
why is it that so many of the
Democratic papers which were SO
enthusiastic over the Chicago platform in
1896 are now saying nothing in praise of
Col. Bryan, the Democratic leader in 1896
Is it because Col Bryan finds nothing 10
praise in the expansion idea?
Some of the Democratic leaders, IL is
said, visited Col. Bryan while he was at
his home at Lincoln, and tried to induce
him TO change his views respecting expan-
sion idea, but, 1t is asserted, he firmly de-
clined to do So He takes the view that
Senator Hoar does, namely, that the ac-
QUESTION of the Philippines means the pur.
chase of sovereignty, and that the genius
of our institutions is opposed to the barter
and sale of sovereignty. 1t is said also
that he holds that the acquisition of the
Philippines would eventually make the
conditions for the common people harder.
Col Bryan is entitled to credit fol
standing by his convictions, notwlthstand
ing the fact that some of the papers which
were the loudest in their demands for fire.,
silver and the Chicago platform appear
now to be giving him the cold shoulder.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-04
THIS ISSUE
CONTAINS
TWENTY-FOUR PAGES.
INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.


owners of Collinsville.
Military Orders-Orders No. %, and Or
ders No. o. Georgia Hussars.
Special Notices-To My Pupils and
Friends. Mamie G. Bennett; That Model
ss Columbia Bicycle at $40, T. A. Bryson,
Columbia Agents; Miss NJ. e. Ryan's Bus
iness College; E. A. Won Der Hoya, Teach
er of Violin and Voice culture; stearns
Wheels for 1899, R. V Connerat; Christ
mas and Pianos and Organs, Ludden &
Bates; Pianos and Gramaphones, Lipp-
man Bros. Partner in Naval Stores Busb-
ness Wanted First Annual Ball of the
Cosmopolitan Social Club, Dec. Z; The Fair
by the Ladies of the Church of the Ascen-
sion. Dec. 5; Ship Notice, J. F. Minis &
Co; Wanted, a Partner; Stern's Liquor
House and Bar; That Residence, No. ia
New Houston, East, c. II. Dorsett; Stocks,
Bonds Real Estate A. r. Myres; Shoes
Repaired at once, Okarma High Toned
BICYCLES. r. d. & VIM. baltimore; Lade-
wees Picture Frame Factory; Roses,
Wolf & Co.; Leopold Adlers Clothing De-
partment Been Busy All the Time
Business Notices-Henry Solomon &
Sons LePanto Cigars.
Christmas Coming-Leopold Adler
Pretty Doll Babies, Etc.-West's China
Palace.
Suburban schedule-savannah, Thunder
bolt and Isle of Hope Railway.
Christmas Time-A. S. Nichols.
Postum Coffee-Postum Cereal Company.
Before the Holidays-Daniel Hogan.
Stationery Specialues-G. p. Putnam's
Sons iNAN4
Pleasing the Pubnc-Metropolitan Cloth
ing Company.
Holiday Goods-Walsh & Meyer.
Five Thousand Dollars Worth of Useful
Toys-W. E. Wimpy.
Close Upon the Heel of Thanksgiving
Comes Christmas-M. S. Brown.
Beef-Llebig's Extract of Beef.
Cocoa and Chocolates-Huyler's.
The Peoples -Cubbedges Phar-
macy.
Auction sales-"Old Hoss" Sale, Central
of Georgia Railway and Ocean Steamship
Company; A Large Lot Of Furniture. Etc,
by c. H. Dorsett. Auctioneer.
This Carries Message-Byck Bros.
The Cup Which Cheers-C. A. Munster.
Now Is Your Chance to Get a Bargain
GARDENERS Bazaar
Really Too Busy to Write Adj. H. Co
hen.
Live Men!-Falk Clothing Company.
our Holiday Goods Are Now on Exhibi-
Eion-At Gutmans.
The Hand of Destiny-At Levy's.
We Have Planned to Make the Coming
Week One Of Wonderful Buying-Jackson,
Metzger & Co.
A Reduction in the Price of Gas-Mutual
Gas Light Company.
Opening Every Evening Until Christmas
AT Eckstein's.
Too Many Goods, Must Unload Without
Delay-Foye & Morrison.
An Acceptable Present for One Dollar
j. P. Stevens & Co., Atlanta. Ga.
Beef-Liebig's Extract OF Beef.
MedicaL-World's Dispensary Prepare
tons; Pe-ru-na Hoods Sarsaparilla; Gu
ticura Remedies; TT for Colds; S. S. S
i. z. B.; Y NJ T.. Erie Medical Com
pany.
Cheap Column Advertisements-FIell
Wanted; Employment Wanted; For Rent
Tor Sale: Lost Personal; Miscellaneous.
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From the New York Times Dem.

At the approaching short session of Con-
gress nothing will be done with the reve-
nues 1t looks as If the most that could
be expected would be appropriations that
will not more than exhaust the accumula-
tons Of the treasury by the close of the
next fiscal year. June 80 1900. The next
Congress at its first session will unques-
tionaby be obliged to take up very serious
ly the question of revised and additional
taxation
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-04
CURRENT COMMENT.
To Regulate the Franchise.
From the Nashville American (Dem.)

There is a strong and growing sentiment
in Alabama in favor of the constitutional
convention. The main purpose of the
movement is the regulation of the fran
chise so as to keep the iliiterate and ire
sponsible voter from the polls All the
Southern states are coming to this idea as
a matter of self preservation.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-04
AguinaIdo's Prisoners.
From Louisville courier-Journal pem.).

Dewey has proved himself to be as good
a man at raising ships as he was at sink
ing them. He has already hoated three
of the Spanish vessels he sent to the bot
tom on the 1st of May. So far, this gall
liant salt has proved himself equal to any,
thing he was ordered TO do, and if he is
told to release the Spanish prisoners from
Auginaldos clutches it is the same as done
already.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-04

The people Of Hawaii are to become our
fel.ow-ciiizens. Those islands are to have
q territorial form Of government, putting
them right In the line of promotion to
statehood The people Of the Philippines.
however, according TO the statement Of
enc of The Paris peace commissioners to
che Associated Press. are 10 become our
aunjeeis' The Characterization is dis
tnetly impCf.alisuc.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-04

The Georgia House Of Representatives
concludes that $1,000 year each is quite
enough to pay the state railroad commits
sioners. For this sum-the hire of head
clerk In a department store-the House
evidently expects to secure talent capa-
Bile Of coping with the legal experts en-
ployed by the railroads at $4,000 or more
a year.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-04

The French government has advised the
Washington authorities that il wishes to
establish a naval attache at Washington
a. connection with its embassy. Heretofore
Franco has rot thought our navy worth
studying.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-04
GARDENERS BAZAAR,
II BrOuShtOn Street, East.

rs per cent. discount on an Jardlneres
sold on Monday, Dec. 5.
Now is your chance to get a bargain
Handsome Sterling Silver and Silver
Plate Novelties.
Large assortment of Games, Toys and
Dolls.
Special and new are our Burnt Leather
Goods. Just the thing for souvenir and
holiday presents. Come and see them.
Stationery, Cutlery, Razors.
Fine line of excellent Novels, 1Oc each
Toothpicks, package, Sc.
Boys Wagons, Velocipedes.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-04

There goes young Skimmins, the art
ISL" "Artist2 Black and whiteY' "Ochre-
mediocre. "-Indianapolis Journal
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-04

1t seems that there was 'crime of 1872
in Spain also, but it was committed in
1875, when an edict discriminating against
silver was promulgated.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-04
AChileSe PrOpOS1I Of MQITi0Qe

differs from our form as much as their
fine mattings differ in wearing qualities
from any other made. We have the hand
soonest designs and coloring, in both Chi
nese and Japanese mattings, that are Inn
ported and that are not only cool, but
decorative and cleanly. Our stock OF
floor coverings is unexcelled.
A full line of carpets and rugs arriving
by steamer.
J. w. TEEPLE.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-10-31
BYAUTHORITY
IRRIGATION NOTICE.

Holders of water privileges, or those
paying water rates, are hereby noti-
fined that the hours for irrigation pur-
poses are from to s o'clock a. M,
and from 4 to o'clock p. m.
II. Holders of water privileges on
the slopes of Punchbowl above Green
street, and in Nuuanu Valley above
School street, are hereby notified that
they will not be restricted to the irri-
cation hours of to s a. M, and to
p. M, but will be allowed to irri-
gate whenever sufficient water is
available, provided that they do not
use the water for irrigation purposes
for more than four hours in every
twenty-four.
ANDREW BROWN,
Superintendent of the Honolulu Water
Works.
Approved:
j. A. KING,
Minister of Interior.
Honolulu, H. l., Sept. Z, 1898.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-10-31
SEATTLE TO HILO.
Nice Words From the Sound City
Chamber of Commerce.

The Seattle Chamber of Commerce
has sent a memorial to Hilo welcoming
the new Chamber of Commerce OF
that town, and expressing the hope
that the closest, most intimate and
friendly relations hereafter between
that city and this city, to the advant-
age OF the peoples of both cities, com
mercially, socially and politically"
Accompanying the memorial was the
following letter from the Seattle
Chamber:
Dear Sir: take pleasure in trans
hitting to you the accompanying eX-
preston of good feeling on the part
of our people and organization toward
your people and newly organized
Chamber. We believe that Flo and
Seattle are to be closely connected
hereafter. and that i'm our future in
tercourse what will be good for the
one will be good for the other. Our
interests are now and will he allied.
We will rejoice with you in your
prosperity, and we viii hope that the
years will he few until Hilo becomes a
great and important city commercial
""
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-10-31
AC7lTICAL Time
During the Battle
Of Santiago.
SICK Ok WELL, A RUSH
NIGHT AND DAY.

THE PACKERS AT THE BATTLE
OF SANTIAGO DE CUBA WERE
ALL HEROES THEIR HEROIC
EFFORTS IN GETTING AMMUNI-
TION AND RATIONS TO THE
FRONT SAVED THE DAY.
p. Z. Butler, of pack train No. 3,
writing from Santiago de Cuba, on
July 25rd, says: I'VE all had diar-
rhoea in more or less violent form,
and when we landed we had no time
to see a doctor, for it was a case of
rush, and rush night and day to keep
the troops supplied with ammunition
and rations, but thanks to Chamber
lain's Collie. Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy, we were able to keep at worl,
and keep our health; in fact. | sin
cerely believe that at one critical time
this medicine was the indirect savior
of our army, for if the packers had
been unable to work there would have
been no way of getting supplies to
the front. There were no roads that
a wagon train could use. MY comrades
and myself had the good fortune to
lay in supply of this medicine for
our pack train before we left Tampa
and | know in four cases it absolute.
ly saved life"
The above letter was written to the
manufacturers of this medicine. the
Chamberlain Medicine Co.. Des MoineS
Iow9. For sale by all druggists ant
dealers. Benson. Smith & Co.. whole
sale agents for Hawaiian Islands.