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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-09

himself as to swear false oath, or not to
keep the oath sworn, sins in such man
ner as If he were to say: IT / swear
falsely. then may God the Father God
the son. and God the holy ghost, punish
me, so that God the father who created
me and all mankind in His image, and
His fatherly goodness, grace and
mercy may not profit me, but
that /. as a perverse and obstinate trans
gressor and sinner, may be punished eter-
nallv in hell If i swear
falsely, then may all have and own in
this world be cursed cursed be my land,
field and meadow so that may never
enjoy any fruit or yield from them; ours
ed be my cattle, my beasts, my sheep, SO
that after this day they may never thrive
or benefit me; yea, cursed may De ana
everything / possess" If the laws delay
is among the grievances Of the Norwe-
CLANS, It would not be difficult to trace it
to the good mouth-dlling oaths" that pre-
cede the real business Of their courts.
For real picturesqueness in oath-taking
the courts of less civilized countries must
be visited. Like the soldier In Jacques
familiar speech, they are full of strange
oaths." The people who have shown them
selves to be most resourceful in the max
ing Of oaths are the Chinese. Slieing off a
cocks head is one mode of telling the
truth, DfedklHB a Suh'Ai - bHothNi bACW
ing out a lighted candle is n third. The be-
heading Of the cock Is supposed to repre-
sent the fate Of the liar; the cracking OF
the saucer and the extinguishng OF the
candle Indicate what Will happen to the
soul of the witness who does not tell the
truth. In Mohammedan countries every
witness holds the Korean IN front OF him.
and bends down until his forehead touches
the sacred volume. The position OF the
body is of the utmost importance In most
coun tries, but in none has superstition left
the supreme consclentiousness that dlstin-
guished the Irish witness in the days Of
the Brehons. He took three separate oaths
the first standing, the second sitting, and
the third lying, as these were the positions
in which his life was spent
Many Indians are sworn on tigers skins,
In the belief that If they defle their lips
with lies their bodies will become food for
tigers. while others stand upon Lizards
skin. and ask that their bodies shall be
covered with the scales of the reptiles IL
thew forswear themselves. The Burmese
witness. who requests to be destroyed In
no fewer than five different ways If he is
guilty Of perjury, is not content that the
punishment should fall upon himself alone
lie includes his relations. Let us be sub
iect." he prays, ito all the calamities that
are within the body and all that are with
out the body. May we be seized with mad
ness. dumbness Deafness leprosy, and hy-
drophobia. May we be struck with thun-
derbolts and lightning and come to sudden
death"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-09

In the course of a lecture delivered by
Lord Rayleigh at the Royal Institute late
ly. he proved by many interesting expert
ments that f0aming or frothing Is not
possible with a liquid OF pure constitu-
ton. Thus pure water and pure alcohol
viii neither of them foam, but a mixture
Of water with 5 per cent. Of alcohol will
foam strongly. Beer, of course, is a mix
ture of this character. Water impregnat-
ed with camphor with a small quantity
Of any collold substance, will foam freely,
aud we all know that "a little soap added
10 water will have the same effect. Al
luding to sea foam the lecturer stated that
this was not due to the salt contained
in the water, but rather to the seaweeds,
which suffer destruction In stormy wealth
er. He alluded to the effect OF oil upon
troubled waters, and pointed out that. al
though in the first instance only the small
Ter ripples were affected by The oily coat
ing, the larger waves were afterwards
brought under control. for II seemed as
If the power Of the wind to create those
large waves was due in a measure to the
small rippies which formed al their back,
and gave the wind a hold upon the water
which 1t would not otherwise have had.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-09
REMARKABLE DIVORCE SUIT.
Woman's Suspicion UnJustIy Aroused
by Boosting Trad esman

Homans Suspicion UnjustIy Aroused
by Roasting Trad esman
st. Petersburg Letter in London Tele-
graph
A remarkable divorce case is at present
being discussed by the gossips Of the Rus
sian capital. The difficulty about the
present suit lies in the damaging fact
that neither party has given any cause
for 1t. The provincial actor, Gospodeen
Marriott, went to Moscow TO fulfill a pro-
fessional engagement and stayed there
two months. He did not take his young
wife with him. for reasons which do not
appear upon the surface, but were, no
doubt profoundly cogent and correct. He
scored a signal success in the capital and
enjoyed himself there to his hearts con-
tent--but strictly within the meaning of
the act, so 10 speak. When the profess
sional engagement was over and done his
pretty wife came up to see her beloved
husband and Moscow and to help him TO
spend his earnings in an aesthetic way, as
ladies know how, and then TO return to-
gether to their provincial city. One of
the things she had set her eyes upon
was Diamond bracelet of peculiar shape
and great price. which was exhibited In
the shop window of Mr.. Doorakon. Be
fore broachng the bracelet to her hus-
band. however, Olga Ivanova paid sur
reptitious visit to the jeweIer in order 20
learn the price Of the coveted ornament.
The pushing man Of business took il out
of the window and showing IL to the lady
said Madam. l cannot too highly COM
mend your taste. In my shop you win find
the most varied assortment Of Jewels in
Moscow, but them is nothing / have to
sell that will beat chat bracelet. EVIDENT
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-09
Dyspepsia and general debility are cured

Dyspepsia and general debility are cured
nv p. T.. p, Lippman's great remedy, the
snperior of all sarsaparillas.
p. p. p. is the greatest tonic for the
stomach that was ever known.
Indigestion, bad dreams and blliousness
Give way rapidly to the powerful tonic
End blood cleansing properties of p. p. +.
A prominent railroad superintendent
savs he feels better than he ever did, and
he had the worst case of dyspepsia on
record. He had no appetite, and the little
ne ate disagreed with him. causing him
nc ,,ornit often; he had pains in the mead,
hres st and stomach; but after using three
bottles of p. P. p. he felt like a new man.
He saws that he feels that he could live
forever II he could always get P. r. ?.
His name will re given on application
10 us. Sold by all druggists.-adN
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Passenger Fares From Savannah

Passenger Fares From Savannah
TO NEW YoRK-cabin, $40; Excursion.
$Ss; intermediate. SO; Excursion, y24s
steerage, SO.
TO BOSTON-Cabin, $40: Excursion. $3.50
intermediate, SIT; Excursion. s2S; Steer
age, s11.75.
TO no PHILADELPHIA Cvla New York;
cabin, S22; Excursion, $685. intermediate.
III; Excursion, $27; Steerage. s12.
The express steamships of this line ara
appointed to sail from Savannah, Central
Voth) meridian time. as follows:
SAVANNAH TO NEW YORK. a.
KANSAS CITY. Capt. Fisher, MONDAY.
Jan. 10, at $500 .. m.
NACooCHEE, Capt. Smith, TUESDAY,.
Jan. IL, ZOO p. m.
CITY OF AUGUSTA. Capt Daggett.
WEDNESDAY, Jan. u, at 500 p. m.
CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, Capt Burg.
FRIDAY, Jan. H. at 100 p m.
GATE CITY, Capt Googins. SATURDAY
Jan. Is, at 1890 p. m.
TALLAHASSEE Capt. Askins, MON.
DAY, Jan. II, at 800 p. m.
KANSAS CITY, Capt. Fisher. TUESDAY,
Jan. IS. at $3.50 p. m.
NACoOCHEE, Capt. Smith WEDNEs.
DAY, Jan. 10, at 4:90 p. IN.
CITY OF AUGUSTA. Capt. Daggett.
FRIDAY, Jan. q, at 500 p. m.
CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, Capt. Burg.
SATURDAY, Jan. p, at 500 p. m.
SAVANNAH TO BOSTON DIRECT.
CITY OF MACON, Capt. Savage. WE'D.
NESDAY. Jan. 70. al $50 a. m.
CHATTAHOOCHEE, Cant. Lewis. WED.
NEsDAY. Jan. 10, at 400 a. m.
Steamers leave New York for Savannah
3 p. m. daily except Sundays, and Boston
Tor Savannah Wednesdays at u noon.
". q. Brewer, Ticket Agent 80 Bull St.
Savannah, Ca.
=. w. Smith. Cont Frt. Agt., Saw, Ga.
~. q. Trezevant. Agt., Savannah, Ga.
r. H. Hinton, Traffic Manager.
Jno. M Esan, Vice President.
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SAVANNAH TO BOSTON DIRECT.
For BIufItQn and Beaufort. S. G.

Steamer loretta will leave wharf foot
OF Abercorn (Ethers WHARF street at D.
m. for Button daily except Sundays and
thursdays. Wednesdays trips extended
% Beaufort, leaving Button Thursdays
at a. m. Returning same day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-01-09
Ocean Steamship Co
FOR a.
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 chip.
The age-herald., 1898-01-23
IN THE SOCIAL REALM.


An orchestra. hidden behind a forest of during the hours of the reception. Mrs. Roberts wore a beautiful heliotrope bro- caded silk, with lace and green velvet &C., cessories and ruby jewels. Mrs. Perin's toilet was lovely white silk, with green velvet sleeves, and white ostrich feathers about the neck.
 The toilettes of the receiving party were exceptionally attractive and becoming.
 Mrs. Roberts reception Friday afternoon was unusually elegant and delightful, one of the very handsomest and most charming of the season. The following ladies as- sisted Mrs. Roberts in receiving the guests::
 Mcsdames c. P. Perrin, J. A. Yates, Sr., R. P. Means, R. N. Rhodes, F. Y. Ander- son. Fred Hardy. w. W. Wilkerson, Thos. Ward, J. D. Kirkpatrick, J. G. Caldwell, Jack W. Johnston, John London, A. T. London, Thomas D. Parke, R. R. Monta- que, II. l.. Underwood, G. M. Williams J. A Yates. Jr., Misses Annie Roberts Lucille Fitzsmmons, Rennie Leigh Head Sarah Rogan, Jennie Walters Mamie Waller, Ada Johnston, Eloise Johnston, Mamie Pearson, Janie VanHoose, Hannah Elliott, Ada Bowron and Edith Ward
 In the evening number of young people were entertained by Mir. and Mrs. Roberts and cotilgon brought the happy occasion to close
The age-herald., 1898-01-23

Great bargains in Horse and Poultry Powders.
 CASH GROCERY co.
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THE DEcATURS.

The Morgan county Sunday School con yention held its annual meeting here this week at the Fourth Avenue Methodist church. New Decatur. There was a full attendance of delegates and every school in the county was represented. The dele gates were entertained at the homes or the members of the different churches.
 The Ladies' Benevolent Society Of the Decaturs at their last meting held their annual election of officers as follows:
 Mrs. E. C. Payne, president; Mrs. R. Il. Allison, vice-president; Mrs. Joe Loranz, secretary; Mrs. H. A. Seelye. treasurer; standing committee on relief work, Mrs. Pride Decatur; Mrs. DuPont, New Deca- tur; Mrs. Case East Decatur; Mrs. Par sons South Decatur; Mrs. Robert West, Decatur.
 Miss Brown, the noted temperance lect- urere, while here during the State conven- ton of the W. c. T. U., organized local lodge of the Loyal Temperance Legion
 An entertainment was held at the resi- dence of Col. S. T. Vert on the 18th inst, for the benefit of Decatur Methodist church The proceeds were considerable.
 The members of Decatur Methodist church express themselves as extremely we'll pleased with their new pastor, pr. J. B. Gregory. Dr. Gregory is universally popular with every flock he has ever served and deservedly so, for he is splendid preacher. The good people of Gadsden, whom he served for the four years prior to his coming here were extremely reluct- ant to give him up.
 The funeral services of Mrs. Mary A. Bean took place at the residence of her son-in-law, J. l.. Echols, last Sunday, con ducted by pr. Wilson, of Hartselle Her body was laid to rest beside her husbands at the old family homestead at Priceville. Mrs. Bean was the widow of Major B. F. Bean, whose death occurred about eight years ago.
 Gate City Lodge, No. 96. I. o. O. F., have elected and installed the following officers: w. G. McKoin, N. G.; D.>A. Reese, V. G.; D. R. Bethard, R. s.; A E. Isaac, P. s.; Frank Pierce, treasurer; G. W. Bryan, representative to Grand Lodge The order is in a fourishing condition.
The age-herald., 1898-01-23
CONSTITUTIONAL
 CONVENTION
By TERRY RICHARDSON, of Troy.

Alabama needs a constitutional conven- tion
 This fact presents itself to the people Of Alabama as the paramount issue in the coming campaign, and should be studiousiy considered by the thinking white people of considered by the thinking white people of the state. convention composed of men of learning, honesty and integrity would do the state great good and advance her interest in many ways, but convention of "scalawags" and "demagogues'' would be A great misfortune and do irreparable in- iurv. I believe, however, that we can get the right kind of men to represent us in the proposed convention, because "democ- racys lease on Alabama has by no means expired
 The present constitution of Alabama is an excellent writing, its every word evi- dences the true patriotism of it's makers, and for twenty-two years it has guarded the rights and liberties of our people, for it's past great benefit would not speak ad- versely, but our state has grown and her constitutional coat is too small, being worn and out of date.
 Alabama has advanced in civilization, her prosperity, educational and governmental, | and with few changes in our organic law our progress will be the greater. constitution that met the demands of the people twenty-two years ago is now insult ficient having tendency to retard, bind and prevent unnecessarily the welfare of the state.
 Our people are an ambitious people, and we need constitution in accord with their ambition, to strengthen their aspirations; one that will inspire energy and not re- pulse their progress and consequent pros perity.
 We need constitutional legislation and change in our present judicial system, which is far behind, in many respects, many of our sister states. Change and improvement is demanded that can only be reached by a constitutional convention. The ends of justice may be more speedily and economically met and administered, thereby decreasing the number of lynch ings, and other outlawry obnoxious to the peace and dignity of civilization.
 If each county were more completely in charge of its school system, improvement
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would follow, and our great responsibility for the educational training of the children of Alabama more safely guarded and real ized Each year that educational consu- tutional legislation is neglected the people are doing themselves, their children and their state injury and injustice.
 The University of Alabama should be made a university in reality Until the military feature is abolished this dignity cannot be realized, it matters not how eff ficient or distinguished it's faculty may be.
 The suffrage in the south is our greatest issue. To have the negro dictate who shall and shall not be our county, state and fed eral officers is humiliation that may be remedied only by a constitutional clause. It was not intended in the beginning that the Ethiopian govern the Anglo-Saxon, or be, even as in Pike county, and many oth- CTS, he "hold the balance of power," there- by naming the officers. I dare say there are not fifty negroes in Alabama who have ever read the state or federal constitutions under which they live. Are such people qualified to dictate the formation and ad- mnistration of law. The necessity is im- perative to in some way either by educa- tional, moral or property qualifications ex- clude this class of voters so undesirable and fatal to good government. Only con- stitutional legislation will accomplish this great and important result. When the negro accepts the educational advantages offered him he then may vote, but ignorant and purchasable votes are not conclusive to great governments
 We need less frequent elections With less frequent elections, or elections every four or six years, and decrease our political gymnastics, our farmers, lawyers and oth- CTS will then be enabled to stay at homo and attend to business, instead of every two years being arrayed in better hatred against friends and neghbors strug- gling with the resultant oppression caused by eletcion idleness, and inattention to our affairs.
 If there be any good to result from fre- quent elections, where is it7 But on tho contrary, much harm done, much labor lost, much unneighborly feeling generated pie.
The age-herald., 1898-01-23
Fashionable Society and
Its Family Trees

A few weeks ago the Looking Glass, that fearless and muehly read weekly, publish ed at Atlanta. gave a long list of the men and women who belong to fashionable so- ciety in Georgia's metropolis. This includ- ed more or less all who attend social func- tions; wear imported" garments, ride in swell vehicles and altogether are considered as a part of the ''smart set" regardless Of the fac that some of the same have brief family lines and some to speak explicitly, have no lines at all. But, they are swell, awfully swell, and the Looking Glass list made many an ambitious heart throb with pride because included in this register of Atlanta's fashionables. During the follow ing week some members of this charmed circle assumed even a more positive Clara We're de We're" air, as their prancing steed sped up and down Peachtree street. They gave additional dinners in their effort to sustain their fashionable reputation; went out to the Piedmont Driving club every af- ternoon and lowered affectionately around the sacred precincts of the Capital City club. All these indications of swelldom were very manifest until (oh, the tremen- dous pity of it the Looking Glass appear ed the following Saturday with a very abbreviated list of Atlanta citizens who are entitled to have family trees, and to bask unmolested under their refreshing shade. The editor of the Looking Glass, with won derful temerity, called attention to the two lists; remarked that the second number of names could boast of six or more gen. erations of distinguished ancestry and re- ferred to the difference existing between that and the first list published of strictly fashionable people. Some of the latter be- longed to the family tree list, as well, so they are regarded as peculiarly fortunate; but there others
 And. oh, the raking up of family papers; the unusual devotion to family Bibles and the exhausting efforts being made by some of the fashionabies-who are minus gen. ealogical ties-to be able to lay claim to respectable descent, are ludicrous in the extreme. The editor of the Looking Glass has furnished Atlanta with a new sensa- tion, and by a short newspaper story has thrown 8 fiash-lght upon family records that will preclude any further need for the famous Blue Book. Between compul- sorry vaccination and the wild struggle to grow family trees of respectable dimen- sions Atlanta society is bordering on nerv- ous prostration.
The age-herald., 1898-01-23
In the Social Realm of
 Birmingham and Elsewhere

Mir and Mrs. Walker Percy have re- turned from brief visit to New Orleans.
 
 Mrs. Dsmukes after visit of several weeks to her sister, Mrs. Arthur Adams, will leave for her home at Nashville to- morrow.
 Mr. w. l.. Murdock left Friday night for Minnesota in response to telegram nouncing the death of his father, which occurred Friday in that state.
 Mrs. Kate R. Lewis and her son MT. Ivey Lewis, have returned from visit to relatives at Greensboro.
 Miss Kate E. Smith, of Prattville, is wis., iting her cousin, Miss Katie R. Williams, 714 Twenty fourth street.
 The Clionian Literary club was enter tained on last Friday afternoon by Mrs Thomas Campbell at the home of Mrs Richard Fell. The following programme was rendered:
 Quotations: Thomas Hood.
 Paper-King James and the English Bible Mrs. Richard Randolph.
 PaperlThe Scotch Covenants, Miss Rogan.
 The club meets on next Friday afternoon with Miss Blinn.
 The Edgewood Literary club met on Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Harry Harsh. Current events were discussed by the members of the club. Mrs. William H. Johnston read a paper on "Oberammer- gan" The club meets on next Thursday with Mrs. T. R. Ryan.
 Mrs. Frank Fowlkes will entertain the Little Jokers next Thursday afternoon. Misses Mamie and Villa Blake of Nash vile, are the guests of MT. S. M. Blake on the North Highlands.
 The Cadmean circle was entertained on Friday afternon by Mrs. John Towers. The
The age-herald., 1898-01-23

."Tell Me. Bewitching Maiden CNevin)- Miss NTittie Sherrod.
 6. Piano-ta) Inventions Nos. 10 and 13 (Bach); lb) Bolero, Op. Il, No. 1 (Raff); Co Waltz, Minor (Chopin)-Miss Lulu Hawkins.
 !. voice-Duet (sop. and Alto) From Our Merry Swiss Home We Come" (Glover) Misses Archie Dees and Lucy Beall.
 8. Plano-(a) Etude. D Minor lAfoseheles): {: (b) Scherzo, Op. 8 (Arensky)-Miss Alberta Fulghum
 g. voice-"Amyriliis" tCoombs)-Miss Lucy Beall.
 10. Piano-Concerto in E Flat Major (Mo- zarD Allegro Assai second piano accom- paniment-Miss Lulu Hawkins.
 Il. yoice-"Lovely Spring" (Coenen1-Miss IIittie Sherrod.
 12 Piano-Allegro from E Flat Concerto (Mozart, second piano accompaniment Miss Alberta Fulghum.
 The initial german of the Jefferson Cotil- lion club at the Florence hotel Friday even- ing was very delightful success in every way This popular social organization pro- poses to give a series of dances during the season, and probably two previous to Ash Wednesday.
 MT. Ralph Bingham. who excels as 8 numorlSt, lmperSonator, ViollhiSl aho hAo- nologist, will give an entertainment next Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock at the South Side Baptist church for the benefit of the Young Ladies' society MT. Bingham IS only about 26 years of age, and is regarded as a wonderfully gifted young fellow by many of the best critics.
 He brings with him the strongest in- dorsements as to his ability as a violinist and humorist, and the young ladies are fortunate in securing him for Tuesday evening.
The age-herald., 1898-01-23
Mrs. Davids Roberts Beautiful
 Afternoon Reception

There is every indication of the approach of Lent in the number and brilliancy of the social functions which are succeeding each other with such delightful rapidity just now. triday afternoon from to O clock there was steady stream of charming women calling at the handsome home of Mrs. David Roberts on Quinlan avenue, South Highlands, and enjoying the cordial hospitality of Mrs. Roberts, Mrs. c. P. Perrin, in whose honor the reception was given, and the host of lovely matrons and young girls who were assisting in re- ceiving.
 In every part of the house there was wealth of tropical plants-great palms and ferns-and of floral decoration. In the two adjoining parlors hundreds of carnations were in evidence, In the front parlor crim- son, in the other white-candelabra added to the beauty of every room, and were used with especially artistic effect in the large dining room. In this room there were vases of white carnations at every point of vantage, and on every small table-at which an elaborate menu was served-there were vases of white carnations and Roman hyacinths The round-table in the center was adorned with candelabra, cut glass and silver with smilaX and violets form ing Love Knot' on the white damask Across from the parlors was the hand some library, where coffee and bon-bons were served by Mrs. w. w. wilkerson and Mrs. John London. In the reception hall was the punch-bowl, over which Mrs. Thos D. Parke and Miss Edith Ward presided.