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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-20
TRICKS OF THE DRUGGISTS.
Here's One That Shakes the Faith of
Trusting Human Nature.
From the washington Post.

From the Washington Post.
NV faith in the efficacy of medicines
has had a fearful shock-a stunning blow
from which it will be long in recover
ing. In one of the apartment houses here
in town there is a drug store. Its pro
nrietor is a young man. recently gradu-
,ted from whatever it is druggists are
graduated from, and he keeps the shop
with the assistance of a very young man,
a brash young man.
One evening not long ago an irascible
man came in with a prescription he
wanted it put up at once, and ne was one
of those men who want whatever they
want very much indeed. The assistant
was alone in the shop. and when he be
gan TO explain that delay would De IN
avoidable the quick-tempered man made
renlv 10 leave in a rage. The assistant
couldn't let the chance sup lie TOOK 'ne
prescription. stepped behind the screen
dashed out the back oooI' anu lai " NHe
next drug store.
Hideous mockery of fatel That drug
store on the next corner was closed be-
cause of somebody's death. Back ran
tbe assistant He simply couldn't lose
the customer now. He looked at the pre-
IGNITION. only Two words were on it in
telligible to him. aqua pura ne made
them out. Quickly ne heid potlle uiluSi
cold water faucet, filled it, added
few drops of two or three harmless rugs
-asted label on, and a moment later
nrasented the bottle to the waiting Gus
tornor Ninety cents was what ne charg-
"a for Il To himself he argued that the
6octor. seeing no Improvement In the pa
ttent would change the medicine in a day
~ Two In the meantime aqua pura
Ia not do any harm. He hadn't run
NE risk of poisoning anybody and posi-
t,1y The second prescription would be pre-
e11ted later-the thought Of another 80
..,,ts cheered him up considerably. Three
,5ays later the irascible man came in again.
.;sov" he said to the proprietor, that
,,,odtcine YOU put up for my wife the other
ir, was great stun-acted like a charm.
So wants another bottle Of il TO keep en-
hand ia o.. .,
,rivote 10 the proprietor and showed him
H. nrescription. lie had not judged n
lice 10 refer 10 the matter before. The
'ts,orner carried home "a bottle-a bottle
IN Inc dollar and q quarter size. The pro-
rristor himself filled 81. and-woll J shan't
feI what was 10 A. Come 70 think Of H.
believe the proprietor left out that part
u the story
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-20
AT GEORGIA'S OLD CAPITAL.
President Mckinley Speaks to the
People of MilIedgeviIIe.

People of MilIedgPvilIe.
Milledgeviie, Ca. Dec. 19.-The presi-
DENTAL train stopped here, the former cap
ital of Georgia, on its way to Augusta.
An intensely enthusiastic crowd was
at the depot and ealutes were fired by the
local military. President Mckinney adj
dressed the crowd from the rear platform
of the train, saying:
I'll is to me a very great pleasure to
greet the citizens of Milledgeville, the old
capital of the state of Georgia. In my
Journey through you stale l have been
received with a real warmth of welcome,
and I assure you that it is appreciated
from the depths of my heart.
81 am glad to know that once more this
country North and South, all the peo-
pie of all sections, are animated by "ne
purpose, one aim, one hope for common
destiny under the dear old banner of the
free, and nothing gives me more satisfac-
ton than to feel that as the President call
ed by the SURFACES of the people, L am
permitted to preside over a nation ricn
with glorious memories of glorious deeds,
now united in an unbroken and never to
be broken union. | now have great pleas
ure in presenting to you, Gen. Wheeler
Gen Wheeler was cordially cheered ana
briefly expressed his deep appreciation of
the welcome given to the President.
Gen Wheeler said:
MY fellow citizens: 1t seems hardly
proper. after this beautiful address from
the President of the United States, for
me 10 detain you for one moment with cry
words of mine. 1t gives me pleasure
which l cannot express to have had tie
privilege by invitation of the President
to visit the South with him. l was so
glad that the President accepted the earn
est invita- tons from the various citizens
of the South to come among the people
to see them face 10 face, TO see the won
derful development they are making, now
they are bringing their resources TO the
front. and how they are developing their
hidden resources, in such way as 10 ADA
very much to the wealth of our nation.
II am glad the President has brought
with him his cabinet. l am glad he mas
brought with him the distinguished com
mander of the American forces in Cuba,
Gen. Shafter." ovid applause)
Gen. Shafter was warmly greeted and
cheered.
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BRIGHT CLIMAX TO TIE TOUR.


the aims and purposes of this great re-
public. lApplause.)
What a wonderful country we have!
With what pride the contemplation of its
history fills US all When Washington was
mere. we had little over 3,O00,00O of people;
we have 100000 to-day. We have added
vastly to our territory. We are to-day the
largest manufacturing and the largest ag
ricultural nation of the world (Appiause)
our commerce floats on every sea; and
only day before yesterday l saw that a
thousand tons of ships plates had been
landed in Glasgow, Scotland, and what is
even more significant, it was carried upon
a snip bearing the American flag. (Ap-
plause)
MY fellow-citizens, I congratulate you
on the prosperity of the country. l con-
graduate you on the progress it has made
IN the last third of century. But 1 con-
graduate you even more because of a peo-
pie we are united and more devoted to
national purposes, and more imbued with
the true national spirit than we have been
since the formation of the federal union
(Applause) There are no divisions now
We stood united in front of a foreign foe
We will stand united until every triumph
of that war has been realized. Gap
plause)
Fitting Conclusion.
"This, my fellow citizens, is a fitting
4 conclusion of a most remarkable trip 1
Ahave made with my associates in the
A6outh Nothing could be more Apr opri-
bte. Only as one star differs from another
Hoes this reception differ from what has
been accorded to us at every step. Al
has been glorious tribute to the pa
tiotism of the people and their love of
dur country. l leave this scene of gra-
dous hospitality, this wonderful demon
slration of devotedness TO the union and
fRg, with memories that 1 will carry
u th me SO long as life lasts, (applause),
ahd in this sentiment every one associat-
"a with me, 1 am sure, fully shares; and
I Eo back to my public duties at WASH
8ton encouraged by your expressions of
laproba ton and the touch of your warm
d generous hearts which you have made
n feel (Appause)
81 go back encouraged to meet the
grave duties and responsibilities which
await me as the servant of all the people,
feeling that l will have your encourage
ment, your support in the performance of
those duties and responsibilities TO the
honor of my country and the happiness
and well-being of all concerned. Gap
plause).
Il have with me a number of distin-
guished gentlemen of my cabinet and a
number of heroes of the Spanish war, all
of whom / am sure you will be very glad
10 meet; ana give way thdt you may
see and greet them. prolonged applause
and cheers.
Gen Wheeler, Gen. Shafter Secretary
Alger, Secretary Gage and Postmaster
General Smith spoke briefly.
After the speaking the party was driven
to the Commercial Club, where a recep-
ton was rendered on behalf of the citi-
zens, and a delightful repast was served.
At 1880 clock the journey to Washing
ton was resumed over the Southern Rail
way.
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A KILLING IN COFFEE COUNTY.
When Ordered From His Home Wal
ters Got IA Gun and shot lowers,

ters Got IA Gun and Shot lowers.
Douglas, Ca, Dec. 10 (SpeciaD. Mccoy
Walters shot and killed Elisha lowers
Saturday night. From the best source of
information 1t is learned that Walters was
Woodworking, inoffensive man. original
~ from North Carolina. lowers, who was
separated from his family, and who was
being sued by his wife for alimony, was a
constant visitor to the Walters home and
as reported, Walters had repeatedly warn
ed him to stay away.
An eyewitness to the lamentabie affair,
stated that lowers and nephew went TO
Walters house under the influence of Ii
quor, and a quarrel ensued, in which Jow-
ers ordered Walters from his own home.
Walters replied:
"As l am unarmed 1 will leave, and get
a gun and kill you, if you are here when
/ return
He went away and returned with gun,
lowers arose and approached Walters,
who, at close range, emptied the contents
of a doube-barrel shotgun in his left
breast making hole sufficiently large
for the ensertion of a mans hand, tear
ing his heart and left lung into shreds.
The dead man is well connected in Cot
fee county, was constable for the city
district and leaves a wife and six chill
dren. Both men were considered harmless,
inoffensive citizens, and both were well
liked
The municipal election on Saturday, re-
suited in Col. J. J. Walker being elected
Mayor for the ensuing year, and c. E.
Baker, w F. Sibbett G. A. Ward, Jr., 7
S. kirkland and T. j. Davis, aldermen.
The election was close and holly contested.
Mr.. c. f. Baker received every vote polfed
save one. Every registered voter cast a bat
lot, but one, and he was out of the city.
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YOUNG LADY BURNED.
Standing by Stove and Her Cloth
ing Caught Fire.

Standing by a Stove and Her Cloth
ing Caught Fire.
Lanier, Ga, Dec. Especially -Hon. p
w. Williams daughter, Miss Allie Will
liams, had a very bad accident recently
While standing near a stove her dress
caught fire and she was horribly burned
The annual election of the officers of
the Masonic Lodge occurred here last Sat
urday night, with the following results
j. D. Clanton, worshipful master; Julian
Harvey, senior warden; II. e. Brown
junior warden; John Willis, secretary; w
s. Gay, treasurer; Mamie English tyler.
The Lanier school will open on the first
Monday in January under the auspices of
Col Ed. T. Becton, who is an old teacher
in Georgia.
Miss Bu.ah Brown and Miss Annie Dug
gar are visiting Col. P. W. Williams fam
ilV.
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MANY CONVALESCENTS.
Committeeman Approve the Josiah
simpson Hospital.

Committeeman Approve the Josiah
simpson Hospital.
Newport News Va, Dec. 19.-Ex-Gov.
Beaver of Pennsylvania, and DR.. Conner
of Cincinnati, members of the war investi-
eating commission, were at Old Point Sun
day and made thorough inspection of the
Josiah Simpson government hospital, at
which there are now several hundred sick
and wounded veterans of the Cuban and
Porto Rican campaigns.
Both gentlemen expressed their surprise
at the large number of convalescents dis
charged from this hospital. The investi-
cation was not made because of any re-
ports of improper conditions here, but
simply as part of the execution of the gen
eral plan of the board to visit and inspect
all the government hospitals. Both mem
bers of the commission returned north last
night.
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THE PRESIDENT AT COLUMBIA.
Gen. Wheeler Given n Great Ovation
at south CarOIina's Capital.


Columbia, S. c., Dec. 19-The presiden-
tial train arrived at Columbia, where the
first secession convention was held, ct
10p. M, and for three-quarters of an hour
remained here A considerable crowd
was at the Banding street station.
Gen. Cole and staff, Mayor Lipscomb
and CITY Council Col. Abbott and other
officers from Camp Torrance were pres
ent and were presented to the President
and those accompanying him. The Sec
ond Tennessee band was present, and as
the train rolled in played an inspiring air.
The prolonged calls Of the people called
forth the President, who was introduced
by Mayor Llpscomb.
The President said that this stop was
not a part Of his itinerary, but ii was
an agreeable, though unexpected, pleas
ure. He was glad 10 meet the citizens.
and glad to meet the soldiers ,encamped
here He then spoke briefly ofthe great
ness OF the American government and OF
the constitution, ana said in closing that
this was a common country, as evidenced
at the opening of the recent war. when
North and south, East and West rivaled
each other in their efforts TO prove their
patriotism
His closing sentence, Let US here sol
EMMY dedicate ourselves to this great
structural government" was succeeded by
deafening cheers, and he retired after IN
Producing Gen. shafter. who mercy thank
cd the people for their attention. and said
he was gl1d 40 meet representative South
carollninns
Wheeler Not sfrRngSr
when Gen. Joe wheeler was introduced
Mere was greater demonstration than
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-20

generation. The farm where the dwelling
of Sales stood, now reduced 20 ll0 acres.
is described on the present assessment
books of the county as The Sales Farm. "
The story of Gabriel Sales has never
been published in any form I rather
should say the stories about him have not
/ can find out nothing about his nativity
some say he had been a Portuguese sailo.
before setting in Talbot but his great size
would seem to contradict that.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-20
FAYNE MOORE'S TRIAL.
Sentence of w. A. f. Moore Post
pOned Till Friday.

Sentence of w. A. f. Moore Post
pOned Till Friday.
New York, Dec. 20-The sentence of VIII
liam A. E. Moore, convicted last Friday of
''badgering' Marion Mahon, proprietor of
the New Amsterdam Hotel, which was to
have been pronounced to-day by Recorder
Golf, has been deferred until Friday next.
This was done at the request of Moores
counsel, who wishes 10 find some witnesses
who could testify to the previous good
character of Moore.
Mrs. Fayne Moore, wife of the convicted
prisoner was called to the bar after her
husbands case had been disposed of. She
is accused of having been his accomplice
in the badger case. Benjamin HILL
formerly United States district attorney
for Georgia. was recognized as associate
counsel for the defendant. The examna-
ton of talesman was then begun.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-20
WILSON MAY RESIGN.
said That He Expected to BE Made
Cuba's Military Governor.

, Macon, Ca, Dec. 19.-Maj. Gen. James
n. Wilson, commanding the First Army
Corps. with headquarters at Macon, will
probably resign his commission In the next
few days and return to private life. This
statement comes from an inside source.
The reason assigned for Gen. Wilson
resignation is that he was expecting the
anpointment Of military governor of cuba
10 which position Gen. Brooke was ap-
nointed. Senator Bacon was urging the
apnointment Of Gen. Wilson.
Gen. Bates Is spoken Of as the successor
of Gen. Wilson.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-20
RECEPTION IN HAwKINsvILLE.
Elegant Entertainment in Honor ~
Miss NimmO.

Hawkinsviile, Ca, Dec. 10 (SpeciaD.-
The reception given last evening by Miss
McGriff in honor of Miss Nimmo of At
lanta, was one of the most brilliant So
cial events of the season. From eight to
ten young men were invited and enjoyed
the evening very much Miss McGriff
was assisted in receiving by Misses Lila
Napier and Clyde Willis. The parlors and
dining hall were beautifully decorated and
presented most lovely appearance. At
10 O'Clock a most dainty repast of sew
eral courses was served.
IL is rumored that there was a secret
marriage here about three weeks ago.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-20

Atlanta, Ga, Dec. i9.-Jonathan Nor
cross. pioneer Of Atlanta. Is dead at the
age OF o.. lie built the hrst house la Al
lanta and had lived here ninety-one years.
Mr. Norcross had held many positions Of
public trust and Was well known through
cut the South.
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HARRISBURG, PA.
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PROVIDENCE, r. L.
ROCHESTER,, N. Z.
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First-class tickets include meals ana
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Freight capacity unlimited; careful ham
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The steamships of this company are APP
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Enr Rlufftun and Beaufort, S. c.

steamer loretta win leave wharf foot of
Abercorn (Ethefs wharf street at p.
m for Bluffton daily except Sunday and
thursday Wednesdays trip extended to
beaufort, leaving Bluffton Thursdays at
3 a. m. Returning same day.
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SAVANNAH no NEW yORh
SAVANNAH TO BOSTON.
VIA DIRECT SHIP.

GATE CITY. Capt. GoogIns. FRIDAY.
Dec. 49, at 1880 p. m.
CHATTAHOOCHEE, Capt Lewis,
TUESDAY. Dec. q, at 400 a. m.
CITY OF MACON. Capt Savage. FRI
DAY, Dec. 80 at 500 a. m.
Steamers leave New York for Savannah
p. an. daily except Sundays and Mon
days, and leave BAston for Savannah
every Wednesday az II noon. Saturdays
at p. m.
w. G. Brewer, Ticket Agent 80 Bun
street, Savannah, Ga.
Il. w. Smith, Cont FIR. Agt. Saw. Ga.
II. G. Trezevant. Agt.. Savannah, Ga.
e. II. Hinton. Traffic Manager
John NJ. Egan, vice president.
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PASSENGER FareS From SdTanali

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TO NEW YORK-CabIn, $40; Excursion.
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Intermediate, N7; Excursion. SIS; Steer
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The express steamships of this line ara
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9Oth) meridian time. as follows:
SAVANNAH TO NEW york.
TALLAHASSEE Capt Askins. TUES
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CITY OF AUGUSTA, Capt. Daggett.
THURSDAY. Dec. %. at 1900 IN.
KANSAS CITY. Capt Fisher. sATUR-
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CITY OF BIRMINGHAM, Capt Burg.
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NACOOCHEE, Capt, Smith, TUESDAY.
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TALLAHASSEE, Capt. Aslins THURS
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CITY OF AUGUSTA. Capt. Daggett
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When Gen Joe Wheeler Was introduced.
iAefe was greater demonstration than
, 1898-09-07
ORIGINAL TACTICS.
Uasque Manual Of Arms Prepared by "E,
ira Billy"

Uaique Manual Of Arms Prepared by "Ex-
ira Billy"
The most remarkable company of SOL
diers ever drilled in this country fought
under Extra Billy" Smith, twice gov
ernor Of Virginia. He acquired the nick.
anne through connection with the ex-
tensive mill contracts which he had be-
fore the war, his charge to the govern
ment Of extra work" on his star routes
being 90 frequent and large as to keep
the ~postofice department in a state Of
constant ferment
He was q grand old man Of the rough.
honest type Of "Blue Jeans Williams,
Lincoln, Thurman. Jerry Rusk, Craw-
ford and Jenkins. His education had
been sadly neglected, but he owned
brains to spare and horse sense enough
for three ordinary governors. He drilled
his men according to Extra Billy's'
TacticA," an unpublished manual Of
arms.
A drill lesson: Colonel Extra Bill
ly"-Now, boys, git y~o'selves in persi-
ton. Are 20 ready? Tote arms! De-
liver arms! Rest yo' musketsi Tote
srmsi Ground yo' riflesl That's tol'ble
good. Are You ready again? Well, here
We 60. Fix yo' stiokers! Elk bayonets.)
Now charge 'em and stick 'eml
One day he led his men into a blind
lane about q mile long, and arriving at
the end could not see his way out ex-
oept by tearing down fences and going
through = wheatfeld guarded by an
angry farmer with a dangerous looking
gun. The objective point was the oppo-
site side Of the field. After studying
gravely the situation he gave the order,
"Disband, boys, an meet me tomorrer
mornin on the tother side Of the field
whar we aimed to git this evening. -
Kansas City journal.
, 1898-09-07

"Just before Grant started on his IA
nous trip around the world-in fact,
just three days before he left-he walked
into a store in Philadelphia and very
quietly, just as if he was asking moth
ing unusual, said that he wanted a full
dress uniform of the generals grade fin
ished for him before he left. AS he ex-
pressed it, he couldn't appear in civil
ian's dress at the various courts which
he would visit, and he didn't like the
idea Of the knickerbockers and silk
stockings of the regulation court Co.'S
tune.
'It was a rush order, said the mer.
chant who received it, land we had to
furnish everything except the sword,
but we managed to finish it in time
and made what Grant considered the
best fitting uniform he ever wore. The
epaulets hadn't arrived when the day
for trying on occurred, and our filter
told Grant, adding that he was sorry,
but that he would have to come i'll
again. Then Grant made a remark
which showed his great good sense, one
Of his predominant characteristics.
There must be somebody here he said,
who is about my build. Just put the
coat ON him and fit the epaulets that
way And 80 it was done. New York
Times.
, 1898-09-07

The accumulation of rust on iron ar
ticles IL so annoying that any simple
process Of removing it will be received
with great satisfaction by II large num-
Der Of persons. The following directions
are given: Attach a piece of ordinary
zinc to the articles and then let them
lie in water to which q little sulphuric
acid is added. They should 10 left i'm
mersed for several days or d week, until
the rust has entirely disappeared, the
time depending Oh how deeply they
were rusted. II there is much rust; a
little sulphuric acid should be added
occasionally. The essential part of the
process is that the zinc must be in good
electrical contact with the iron. A good
way is to twist an iron wire tightly
around the object and connect this with
the zinc, for which a remnant of a bat
terry zinc is suitable, as it has q binding
post.
Besides the simplicity of this process,
it has the great advantage that the iron
itself is not attacked in the least as long
as the zinc is in good electrical contact
with it. Delicate pieces of mechanism
which have become badly rusted can be
cleaned by wrapping a galvanized wire
around them instead Of the zinc, in
which case the acid should not be too
strong. When the rust is all cut off, the
articles will appear dark gray or black.
They must then be thoroughly washed
and oiled. 1t is well to warm them
slightly when dry SO that the oil may
the more easily sink into the surface.
Where there are sharp edges and fine
work this process is said to be eminent
ly satisfactory.-New York Ledger.