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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-16
SILVER WILL LAG ALONG BEHIND.
Col. Lester Says Next National Issue
VIII BE Expansion or Not.


VIII he Expansion or Not.
Expansion versus non-expansion viii be
the issue which will divide the two great
political parties in the next national fight
in the opinion of Congressman Rufus e.
Lester.
THE Republicans will of course be for
expansion, said Congressman Lester to a
Morning News reporter yesterday. THE
policy of the Democracy will be opposition
TO expansion. This, in my opinion, will be
the great national issue In the next presi-
DENTAL election. Free silver will be a Sec
ondary consideration. OF course there are
Republicans who are opposed to expansion
and Democrats who are in favor of it,
The result in my opinion will be realign-
ment of parties on this great issue. The
Republicans viii support the policy OF the
present administration, which is the policy
of expansion. The Democrats will oppose
this policy as foreign to the form and
policy of our government. dangerous TO
our institutions, and likely to lead to Sc
rious foreign entanglements."
THE United States, continued Con-
gresham Lester. entered upon this war
upon humanitarian pretenses. Now that
they have licked poor old Spain they SEEM
ed disposed to rob her of everything she
possesses agree WIN what senator Ed
monds said i'm his speech the other day.
We announced in the beginning that we
were not wagng this war to extend our
territories. IT, after having freed Cuba,
we proceed to deprive Spain of her terriv
tories we proclaim ourselves a nation of
liars"
with expansion as the main political
issue what is to become of silver" Col.
Lester was asked
silver must lag along in the back
ground" he replied. 1.-The people of this
country have never understood this ques-
ton and perhaps they never will"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-16

The Effects of War-Johnny under
neath)-rve got ernuffl Let me up, win
yer?
Eddie (on top)--lf yer'il gimme yer jack
knife an ten marbles fer an indemnity.
III declare peace-Puck.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-16

Mrs. winslows Soothing Syrup has been
used for children teething. II scothes the
child. softens the gums. allays all pain,
cures wind collie. and is the best remedy
fer Dlarrhoea. Twenty-Five cents a bot
tle.-sd
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-16

ing to get In control Of the city govern
ment. The turn affairs will take cannot
be predicted by politicians, though it is
pretty certain the Liberal Club now
has two strong and influential men at its
disposal
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-16
A DROP IN NOVELTY SUITS.

All of our IS and $40 Novelty Suits, soma
beautiful color combinations, this week
only S49S
Black Silk Velvet. suitable for trim
mings, for this week CSC; usual price LIS.
Heavy Astrakhan, suitable for childrens
cloaks and jackets, 6O-inch wide, beautiful
colorings CSC, instead of $3.50.
72-inch Bleached Damask satin finish,
for this week Toe; instead of 81.
Pinch Bteached Damask, superior fin
ish, CSC; instead of $125.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-16

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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-16

Meldrim and MIR. McDonough run for the
nomination. The result is anticipated by
the Conservatives with more than ordi-
nary interest.
If am not in the race again." Mayor
Meldrim said, Il can retire with the con
ISOLATION the city of Savannah is IN better
condition than it was two years ago.
There have been numerous improvements
made along all lines, and the public funds
have been spent with that care and pre-
caution which convinces property owners
the best has been obtained for the money.
1t has been a period of prosperity. The
cotton receipts at this port have reached
their maximum, while the bank clearings
aggregate a figure showing that there
has been great business activity.
while there have been conendiug
branches in the city government the past
two years there has been no unpleasant
ness. and at all times an agreeable inter-
course has been carried on between de-
partments. AS for myself, l am called on
20 advise with all of them as 10 what
should be done, and / do not hesitate to
consult with the heads as TO the proper
methods of conducting the affairs of their
respective departments. This relation has
been maintained by excluding politics as
far as possible. That fractional bitterness
which existed at the beginning Of the pres
eut administration is not now apparent
and my object win always be to keep 1t
down.
In other words" Mayor Meldrim said
II started in to help the old town out and
| intend to do 1t il possible"
From henceforth it is probable the
friends of both Mayor Meldrim and Mr.
McDonough win begin to shape matters
for the coming fight The opinion is freely
expressed that the nominee only will run,
but this will depend largely on develop
ments, as Mayor Meldrim asserts he will
not be "railroaded" out by a faction seek
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-16

Continued on Sixth Page.
The times., 1898-12-04
STUDENTS BANQUET
Col. RooseveIt ON the College Men
at sun Juan

Boston, Dec -Four hundred and fifty
enthusiastic Harvard students were pres
ent at the banquet given TO Capt. Dib-
blee and his warriors at the American
House tonight. Among the speakers were
Governor-eleet Roosevelt, of New York:
Gov. Walcott. OF Massachusetts; Maj.
Higginson. Capt. Dibblee and members OF
the football team.
Joe Sears was toastmaster. The enthu-
siasm was great.
When Col. Roosevelt entered the hall
ali present leaped to their feet, to chairs.
benches and even tables, and roared out
the long Harvard cheers to the victor of
San Juan
Gov. Walcott was the, first speaker.
Col Roosevelt in his speech aroused
great enthusiasm by his tribute to the
Harvard men who fought so bravely
with him at San Juan Hill.
There was no election of captain for
1899 as Toastmaster Sears announced
that Jaffray was i'll, and the other men,
bers of the team did not wish TO take
action without him.
The times., 1898-12-04
M'cuLLAeH's NEW BILLET.
He viii BE Consulted Regarding
Havuna's Police Force.


Havuna's Police Force.
New York. Dec 3.-John McCullagh.
State superintendent of elections and for
mer chief of police of this city, received
notice tonight from Adjt Gen. Corbin
that Gen. Greene. in command of the
United States forces at Havana, had
asked that Supt, Mccullagh be sent 10
him to consult upon the best methods for
policing Havana. The request was lad
before President Mckinley and received
his approval
.It was a surprise to me- said McCul-
lagh. Il am, of course, highly pleased
with the honor accorded me- and l have
made up my mind TO accept L under
stand that it is due to Col. A. d. An
drews that the invitation was extended
to me. Gen. Greene wrote to Col. An
drews that he wished he knew whom he
could consult as TO the best methods of
policing Havana Col. Andrews advised
that | be asked, and without consulting
me Gen. Greene made the request to Adjt.
Gen. Corbin, who laid the matter before
President Mckinley. / do not know
whether there will be any salary or not.
but, of course. my transportation Will be
furnished. l will start on Tuesday and
go direct to Tampa. and from there take
the steamer.
"Of course, i cannot outline what my
ideas of policing Havana are. as 1t would
not be courteous to Gen. Greene for me
to speak before j talked to him. ] have
a few well defined ideas on the matter,
however. and believe that Gen. Greene
will agree with my plans.
Supt McCullagh does not know what
the conference may lead up to. and
whether he will remain in Havan for any
length of time. He sent his acceptance
by wire to Adjt Gen. Corbin tonight.
The times., 1898-12-04
BROTHER KILLS BROTHER.
William Kent AvenKes Wounds
Crippling Him for Life.

Girard, Ills, Dec 3.--William Kent met
his brother Noble on Chicago and Alton
train here at p. m. today and killed him,
after emptying the six chambers of his
revolver.
Both men were farmers living near this
city. About a year ago their father died.
leaving the bulk of his estate to William
and disinheriting Noble. Six weeks ago
the disinherited brother attempted to as
sassinate William. He fired through a
window into Williams house with shot
gun heavily charged with buckshot, in
fiicting a wound that made his brother
a cripple for life. Noble then disap-
peared but was arrested at Springfield,
and William was notified of his arrest,
for which he had offered a reward.
William went to Springfield today and
paid the reward and Noble was turned
over to an officer, who started with him
to Girard. William returned on the
same train with his brother, but Noble
was unaware of his presence. As the
train stopped here, the two met William
drew two revolvers. With one he pre-
vented the deputy sheriff in charge of
Noble from interfering and with the
other he sent six bullets into his brother
head. He has disappeared.
The times., 1898-12-04
An EXPLOSION KILLS SIX
A Serious Break in the Main
Steam Pipe on the Alamo.
THE ENGINEER ARRESTED
Government Inspectors Had Exam
fned the Apparatus Three Days
Before-The Dead Men Worked in
the Fireroom-Dcafh Was Almost
Ready to Sail.

New York, Dec. 3.-The main pipe
connecting the boilers with the steam
chest of the Mallory Liner Alamo. broke
tonight just as the steamship was about
to warp out of her dock at Burlins
Slip. All the men in the fire room, six
in number, were killed by the escaping
steam. One passenger who was look
ing through the grating over the fire
room, was badly scalded about the face
and hands.
The steam pipe which broke was a
new one, tested only three days ago by
Government inspectors and pronounced
safe, according to the statements of
the Mallory Line people.
An engineer who was called in by
Coroner Bausch to assist him in his in
vestigation tonight, expressed the opin-
ion that the strain put upon the pipe in
the test was so great as to weaken it.
Notwithstanding this the coroner put
the ships chief engineer. Hugh Con-
ming, under arrest. The dead are:
Peter Murphy, second assistant enGin-
eer; Patrick Farrell oiler; Timothy Nc
Hugh. oiier: Frank Mcmahon, fireman;
John Ryan, fireman; Albert Connelle,
coal passer The injured man was John
| Stoneman, an electrician, of Albany.
BY p. IN. everything was ready for
sailing The tugboat President was ly-
| ing under the Alamo's bow, ready TO
! give her tow. Capt. Hix, her mas
ter, stood aft of the gangway. He was
! Just ready TO strike the bell which
would start the engines.
Below in the fire room were the six
men, in charge of Second Assistant
Murphy The chief engineer was in the
engine room with his first; assistant
| Robert Robertson. Hessays there were
only eighty pounds of steam up. Some
of the male passengers, were out on the
| hurricane deck, but most of them Were
with the women in the main saloon, fol-
1t was raining. Is9E
There came a terrific noise from the
fire room. They say it sounded like the
screeching of lot of steam whistles
mingled with the rat-a-tat-tat of snare
drums. Steam began pouring through
the gratings. The forward part of the
ship was enciouded in it..
No one knew exactly what had hap
pened No cries were sheard from be-
low, no men ran blinded to the deck
4 The screeching and theadrumming con
tinued with the volume of steam grow
ing even denSer
1 The captain ran to the engine room
and yelled to Chief Engineer Coming Il
shut off steam. Coming and Robert
son were already trying to do it. Th'
faces of both men were blistered by th'
steam which came back and up from
the fire room, but they succeeded with
in two or three minutes in A,utting of
the supply. Then the air began t
clear.
Capt. Hix went first into the fire room
and, huddled together on the floor at tn
foot of one of the ladders leading up. al
the dead men were found. Their hand
were all clenched at their breasts ant
their faces were distorted as well a.
blacixened and blistered II is though
that death was almost instantaneous.
The times., 1898-12-04
rHE PANAMA CANAL PROTEST.
Warner Miller Calls Ii Cool Eff
frOntery.

New York. Dec. 9.-The Hon Warner
Miller. formerly at the head of the Mic
aragua Canal Company in public state
ment issued today. said he regarded as
astounding the action of the Panama
Canal Company officials in going to
Washington and protesting to Secretary
Hay against the United States aiding the
Nicaragua Canal. 1t was a piece of eff
frontery, he said the like of which he
had never before heard of. 1t was piece
OF impudence which ought to be resented
in language as strong and definite as that
of President Hayes. when he rebuffed the
old Panama scheme as presented by
Count De Lesseps.
Mr.. Miller talked significantly of the
part the old Panama Company played in
making "Dick" Thompson. former Secre
tary of the Treasury. president of the
American Committee on the Panama
Canal at salary of s25.Oo0. and the put
ting into the hands of a New York bank
ing firm of s1,2oe.Ooo for uses which have
never been explained.
Mr.. Miller ridiculed the present plans of
The times., 1898-12-04
THE ONEIDA AT OLD POINT.
Mr.. Cleveland and Capt. Evans Fin.
fish Their Duck Hunting.

Norfolk. Va. Dee. Sc. c. Benedict's
yacht Oneida arrived at Old Point today.
having aboard former President Cleveland
and Capt. r. f. Evans. who have been
the guests of her owner while ON a duck
ing expedition.
The yacht put i'm 10 land Capt. Evans.
who resides al Old Point. Mr.. Cleveland
came ashore and met at the Chamberlin
Hotel Joseph jefferson. who is a con-
ealescent there. The former President
was evidently glad to see his friend the
actor. and expressed himself as being glad
10 see him booking so well.
Mr. Cleveland said he had enjoyed good
sport. that he had been in the blinds at )
O'Clock every morning, and the dead
ducks on the Oneida proved that he had
been doing come shooting.
Commodore Philip dined on the yacht
this eyensnG..
The times., 1898-12-04
Touched the Wrong Button

Burlington. y. j.. Dec. IA Phila Ell
phia salesman caused a full-fisig PAM;
in a large shoe factory here yesterday
through trifiing with the electric bell
system with which the place Is arranged
He pressed one OF the buttons. thinking
ii would call one of the heads of III. firm
1t rang the fire gong. and in an instant
the female employees were fal ing over
each other in their efforts to get out II
the building. Some tainted on tie stairs
and others had narrow escapes from fall
ing off the fire escapes.
The times., 1898-12-04
hieh he afterward declined to discuss

which he afterward declined to discuss.
Mrs. Ida T. White. OF Baltimore. a trim
little woman. called about $3.50 o'clock
yesterday afternoon TO inform Mr.. Nc
kinley that her twin boys. three months
OF age. had been christened Mckinley
White and Hobart White, in honor Of the
President and Vice President. As the
White House was closed Mrs. Whites
trip from Baltimore was in vain. She did
not have the twins with her.
The times., 1898-12-04
pu, aanpovder i'm the Range.

Easton. Pa. Dec. 3--While at home
looking after his younger brothers and
sisters James Fox, sixteen years old. son
OF Frederick Fox, of Williams township.
near Easton, poured gunpowder from
porter bottle into the kitchen range
There was an explosion and the boy was
severely burned about the face and
breast and is likely TO lose sight of one
of his eyes
The times., 1898-12-04
mama Company, and conciuded

the new Panama Company. and concluded
by saying:
Perhaps some of our people may go
deeper into this matter and find that
some powerful American interests which
are opposed to the building OF the Nicara-
qua Canal are behind the present move
menI of the Panama Canal peopie" "
The times., 1898-12-04
The ComaI sail. for havana.

The War Department has been notified
that the transport Comal left New York
yesterday for Savannah, where she will
be loaded with food supplies for the des-
titute Cubans. She will probably carry
i.5o1.000 rations TO Havana.
The times., 1898-12-04
Capt. Robinson to Be Present.

Capt. Robinson. late of the Iowa division of the
Salvation Army will be present today at the
services in the hail. No. $50 Pennsylvania Avenue
northwest. to assist Adjutant Owens. who is in
charge of the local work. Meetings will be held
ct II a. m. and and s p. m
The times., 1898-12-04
THE DALLAS, DYNAM1T1Ne.
street Cars Running Under Police
Protection

Street Cars HunnInE Vn0er FOHCe
Protection.
Dallas. Texas Dec. S.-The street cars
are running tonight under police protec-
ton because of the dynamite outrage of
last night when two cars were blown mp.
No arrests have been made. Mayor
Traylor today wrote Chief of Police Corn
wall an official letter. denouncing the
work of the dynamfters and demanding
vigilance and energy on the part of the
police in protecting life and property.
The strikers declare they had no part
in the dynamiting.
The times., 1898-12-04

All the new games Of the year-whlch
you'll find selling about town for half
a dollar-are here at 59c.
The times., 1898-12-04

sc books, Iec.
a new line with us--b0oks-
but that We have started OUT
well this one item will speak for
us. The regular &c books-
strongly cloth bound-by the
best-known and most-popular
authors. including Hail Caine.
George Eliot. Shakespeare. Rosa
y Carey, TX Marvel. Haw-
thcFne. Charlotte NJ. Bracme
ana Others equally as celebrate
ed. These are the books which
every store asks you &c for.
Yet We offer them at 10 cents.
The times., 1898-12-04
New prices for toys, books and games.

Boys wooden express wagons. with
all fixtures complete-good and strong
-75c ones for iSc.
The times., 1898-12-04
Draperies, lace curtains, etc.

5 dozen 20-inch sofa cushions, covered
with Gobelin high-art denims and fine
French sateen-filled with down and
finished with 4-inch double ruffie LOo
or heavy cords-worth 69c-for. 4OG
The times., 1898-12-04

Large size iron fire engines with
large double team-also trucks and pa
troll wagons. allied with men-regular
9Sc sort-for s5c
The bee. (Earlington, Ky.) 1889-19??, 1898-12-08
The Presidents Message.

From the Globe. Democrat
No message OF recent years has
been received with as deep and
general interest as will be excited
by that sent to Congress yesterday
by President Mckinley. 1t is a
comprehensive document, calmly
and clearly setting forth in their
sequence the facts relating to the
course of national affairs during
this eventful year. The people
are we'll acquainted with the Presi-
dents dispassionate style and his
careful, fair-minded presentation
of matters Of public moment. In
this message his treatment oil
points not yet fully developed is
prudent yet sufficiently indicates
the firm position that he occupies.
The message is thoroughly Ameri.
can and yet entirely respectful and
considerate in its references to In.
ternational questions. A complete
review Of the history the United
States has rapidly made within the
last few months is presented. In
the main the message deals with
the foreign war that came after ar
interval of fifty years of freedom
from outside conflicts; but the
peaceful advancement of the coun
try, and its exceptional prosperity,
are given full share of space
The main themes are victory anc
good times. They are presented
IN no vainglorious spirit, nor i:
there a word that can give just of.
fence to any other race or govern,
ment.
Remarks on what has come to
The bee. (Earlington, Ky.) 1889-19??, 1898-12-08
School Election.

At the session of Judge Halls
County Court on Monday the
the judge entered an order for an
election to be held on January II,
1899, to take the sense of the
voters of school district number
4 upon the proposition to establish
a graded school for that district.
The district in question comprises
the city OF jacksonville.
1t is the same question that has
been before the people Of that
town for long time but now it
comes, It is thought, free of any
legal technical objections and in
form for final decision by the peo-
pie. 1t remains to be seen whether
they realize the great opportunity
offered for the advancement of
their every interest, and will make
good use of that opportunity, or
whether they will be governed by
a sordid and mercenary spirit
which is death to every public
good and material advancement.
The bee. (Earlington, Ky.) 1889-19??, 1898-12-08

power. enabling him to arrest and hand
over to the proper authorities. all persons
found riding. or attempting to ride on
trains without permission. Such power
vested in trainmen and executed would put
stop to much OF the trouble now caused
by the traveller who seekcth not work.
Special Agent Harlan is fast proving
himself to be an efficient officer. who, be-
You'd doubt. favors justice to all. and one
who takes no pleasure 10 the prosecution Of
any one in order to build up reputation.
Assistant Superintendent Mann came
down last Monday and spent the night
here with friends.
| Brakeman Carr, who was murdered last
Monday night was one OF the most quiei
and peaceable men on the road. and leave:
behind host of friends.
All crews on the Henderson division ar,
now getting all the work they desire. and
you hear none Of the boys complain OF los
time.
The first passenger train run by the /
c. to Chattanooga in connection with the
N. & Z. was last Sunday. and while Il
may take some OF the passenger trave
away from the L. & N. the latter com
pany will come 10 for its per cent OF the
profit while on the N. & {.
Supervisor Davis. OF south end OF Hen.
derson division is in luck. having cap
tured the money prize awarded by the
Inspection Committee.
Supervisor Sullivan. when spoken to on
the subject OF inspection. said that be
thought foreman Pendergast would get
board for showing most improvement dur
ing year.
Operator Fawceit is now taking a rest
on account Of sickness.
We are pleased to know that our true
and tried friend {. ]. Martin is again bach
with the L, & N. as operator at East
Nashville. Tenn.
H. ~ WuO haa OcCu =
resident of Darlington for some weeks wait
ing to secure employment on the road.
went TO work on the north local severa
days ago. Mr.. Bourland will make a good
and faithful employe for the company.
Labor is reported very scarce in Mexico
and the railroad companies that are build
ing new lines find II serious question.
The new depot at Nortonville is fss
nearing completion and is indeed a model
building Of the kind and one badly needed
at that point.
DIR. w. p. Ross. Of Madisonville. cam,
out Tuesday morning 20 consult with DR.
z. A. Chatter 10 the case Of Brakeman
Carr. Both are surgeons for the L. s. N
The officials Of that road did everythln
that possibly could be done. but the mai
was beyond aid. Now there remains bu
to prosecute and punish the guilty party
and strenuous efforts will be put forth b
the friends OF the dead man and by III
officials Of the railroad to avenge the dealt
by legal process.