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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-14
LEWIS SUCCESSOR IS A WIT.
Cushman From Washington and
Some of the Stories He Tells.

ashington, Dec. 13.-Representative-a
Large Cushman, who. succeeds the pictur-
esque J. Hamilton Lewis as a member of
'he House, from the state of Washington,
| promises to make his mark as a congress
sional jester.
He has dry humor. and a fund of per-
sonal experience, which entities him to
rank along side of Private John Allen
OF Mississippi GrosvenOr of Ohio and 9TH
er recognized wits in Congress. In per-
sonal appearance he is not thing of
beauty nor does he display extravagant
wearing apparel, which so distinguished
his bewhiskered precedessor, MIR. Lewis,
Dut when IL comes down to genuine wit,
ready retort and painted repartee, Mr..
Cushman is the equal of any man in the
Ftfty-siXth Congress.
At recent banquet, given in this city,
he Captured the guests assembled by sew
eral well-told anecdotes of a personal ma
lure bearing upon his race for Congress.
He said il was one of the ambitious
dreams of his boyhood to come to Con-
gress His election caused him great JOY
and he never made any attempt to con-
ceal it. Here are a few examples of his
wit:
while ] was making my campaign on
foot l stopped to get a drink-of water
at a spring. 1 met a nice, motherly-look-
ing Old lady. and I thought l might get
an idea Of the political sentiment in that
vicinity from her.
'Is there much interest taken in the
congressional election in this district? I
asked"
Cant say" replied the old lady. 81
understand there is a congressman run
ming at large in this county, consequently
1 have been stopping close TO home"
after my election" continued Mr..
Cushman, Il received long telegram
from the chairman of the National Com
mittee asking me if 1 expected to get
seat in Congress?
4 do. unless the seats are all taken be-
fore I get there-collect."
Upon arriving in Washington, he went
to the capitol the first day of the session,
and proceeded to enter the hall of the
House of Representatives He was rudely
held up by a doorkeeper who said:
Hold on there, young fellow"
''I do not deny that" replied Mr. Cush-
man, softly, at the same time feeling that
his personal pride had received a severe
jolt, because he foundly imagined that
every one in Washington would immedi-
ately recognize him as the man who re-
sembled Abe Lincoln in his young days"
II am a member of the House, he
added as he passed on. He heard the door
keeper remark to his companion, Did you
see that blow in just now. It says it is
a congressman. will never attempt to
hold up another jay if that goes for a
member of the House"
These and other stories were reeled off
by the wild man. and his reputation as an
after-dinner speaker is already established
here.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-14
MACON's NEW MAYOR SWORN IN.
Trial of Mrs. Politics. Alleged Slayer
to Begin To-day.

Macon, Dec. 13.-Macon's new Mayor.
and councilmen were sworn in tonight.
Mayor Smiths inaugural address prom
ises to make Macon so inviting that the
suburbs Will pray to be Incorporated.
7. l.. Massenburg was elected clerk.
Ihe raee-horse meet being held here is
meeting with great success
The trial of the alleged murderer of Mrs.
Eugenia Pottle begins tomorrow. The
case promises a tremendous sensation. If
common talk amounts to anything. as II
is believed that white man employed the
negro Fuller to commit the murder, and
that the trial will bring out the whole
story.
The grand jury to-day failed to investi-
gate the charges against w. d. Smith for
throwing vitriol into the face of Mrs. s
NJ. Hilyard. The extent OF the injuries
produced cannot yet be foretold, the vic
tim may lose both eyes If she does an
effort will be made to indict for MAYHEM
which means life Imprisonment. If she
RECEIVERS her eyesight Smith will probably
be indicted for assault with intent to muir
der. The grand jury will meet again in
January to take action on the matter.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-14
1t Was Wen Received by the People
of Brunswick.


Brunswick, Ga, Dec. 13.-The news of
Col. j. D. Sparks appointment to the
City Court judgeship of Glynn was receiv-
ed in Brunswick this morning and was i'm
mediately bulletined, attracting much fav-
orable comment.
While it has been generally conceded for
several days that Gov. Gambler would
name Col Sparks, the news was received
with much pleasure, and the young at
torney was sought by many friends who
were anxious to tender their congratula-
tons.
The appointment is a good one, and
meets with the hearty indorsem ent of the
people of Brunswick, who recognize in the
appointment one of the ablest young men
at the Brunswick bar, and one who will
merit the confidence placed in him every
way. Gov. Gambler in naming Col. Sparks
has again given evidence that his forty
year political record of sticking to his
friends Is as strong now as ever.
Col. Sparks was a most ardent and en-
thusiastic champion of the Governor In
his race for that office, and Gov Gambler
has shown his appreciation of the work
he did. Col Sparks will succeed Judge
5. c. Atkinson on Jan. /, and his introduce
ton into office will be the occasion again
of many congratulations among his many
friends and well wishers
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-14
WILL CONTROL CHEAP CIGARS.
President Herman Myers Purchases
a Valuable Machine.

Tampa, Fla, Dec. 13.--The cuban-Ameri-
can Manufacturing Company Of this city,
through its president, Hon. Herman My
ers, has purchased the Reyes Baker cigar
rolling machine at Binghampton, N. r.,
together with all the rights to the ma
chine. and also a large cheroot manufac.
turing company, which owned portion
OF the rights
This practically gives the company con-
troll Of the cheap cigar output Of che cOun-
try. for without the Keyes-Baker machine
other concerns viii be unable to compete
win II.
The cuban-American Company will
probably locate It's factory for the cheap
cigar business In New York.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-14
F0RTY-oNE BRITISH TAKEN.
Continued from First Page.

British positions. where it remained ten
minutes ana descended. There were heavy
rains during the night"
AT O'Clock this morning a further re-
port was received from Modder river a
dispatch rider brought word that all the
Boer positions had been maintained and
that forty-one British prisoners had been
taken. At $3.50 o'clock IL was reported that
the heavy cannon fire had some what abat-
ed.
The British are constantly using their
balloon.
The lighting was stin going on at
noon"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-14
south Carolina Masons.

Charleston, S. c., Dec. 1S.-The Grand
Lodge of Masons of South Carolina ad-
journed to-day after disposing of all the
business before ii. The election for Off
GERS resulted in the selection of Orlando
Sheppard as grand master; W. NJ. White
head, deputy grand master; Byron Hol-
ley, senior grand warden; J. r. Bellinger,
Junior grand warden. The other business
transacted was of a routine nature.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-14
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TRIED TO DISARM SUSPICION.
But Post MOrtem Showed Massabeau
Had Taken Morphine.

Augusta, Dec. 13.--Mr. Charles w. Mas
sabeau of Camden. S. c., was found dead
in bed in room at the Busch House. cor
ner of Broad and Washington streets. TO-
day. A letter was also found that read
as follows:
10 Mrs. Busch; hlnd Friend--I am
feeling very badly this afternoon and wish
TO leave some notice, knowing that /
have heart trouble ] now, as | am going
TO retire, feel worse than usual and sun.
posing ] should not I've as / feel very
weak, will quietly leave you notice as n
where you can send my remains. | have
sent my papers Of any interest and things
OF value already. You can send nv re-
mains to Capt. A. Mosley Camden. s. G
His address is. Capt. A. Moslev. Smith
vile, 5. c., Sumter county. If any mail
comes to my address, please gend A In
Capt. A. Mosley, Smithvi.le S. c., sum
ter county. Make your charges and Air
expenses will be paid.
Charles w. Massabeau
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-14
BYNUM TO BE APPRAISER.

Two Georgia POstmasters Among
Yesterdays Nominations.
Washington, Dec. 13.-The President to-
day sent these nominations to the Senate:
Treasury: William B. Bynum of Indi-
ana, to be general appraiser of merchan-
disc.
Postmasters: Georgia, Lizzie Hamilton,
Buford; George l.. Walker, Tacoma.
Florida: r. S. Hanna, St. Petersburg;
G. Glass, High Springs; W. ]. Watson,
Mariana.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-14
TO RAISE PRICE OF TOBACCO.
Growers of North Carolina to Organ
ize Against the Trust.

Charlotte, N. c., Dec. 13.-The tobacco
growers of this state have begun a move
ment to raise the price of the product
throughout the Southern states, which
painters say has decreased in ten years
from 50 cents per pound to u cents.
District conventions are to be held in
lHe tobacco-growing states in January for
the purpose of appointing delegates to a.
convention TO be held in Raleigh on Jan. It.
Inc purpose of the convention will be
70 organize company to buy the entire
crop of bright tobacco grown in the states
81 North Carolina, South Carolina, Vir-
Blnla and Tennessee, and the farmers
@Ie 10 enter into an agreement refusing
=" aloW the trust, which, the growers
calm, is reducing the price, to purchase
any OF the product for five years
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-14
Conee VIII BE Landed.

New York, Dec 1S-The Board OF
Health decided to-day TO allow the car
goes of the steamers ]. w. Taylor, the
Ragusa, the Roman Prince and the Las
sell. to be landed here. The coffee of the
]. w. Taylor, which was the only one of
the four steamers to develop bubonic
plague on board, win, however, have TO
be roasted first.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-14
sENATE's SESSION WAS BRIEF.
Bill Presented for Modification of
Pension Laws

Washington, Dec 13.-To-day's session
of the Senate consumed only few min
utes. Some routine business was trans
acted, but beyond the Introduction of bills
nothing of importance was accomplished
Mr.. Gallinger Of New Hampshire pre-
scented bill for the modification of tire
pension laws. 1t is proposed that the
commission shall consist Of jur.sts and
members of the bar.
At 1910 the Senate went into executive
session and at 1:21 p. m. adjourned
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-14
Cosmnn Chosen bishop.

Portland, Me-, Dec. 1S.-Robert Cosman,
Jr. rector of st. Johns Church, Boston.
was chosen Bishop of the Protestant Epis-
copal Diocese Of Maine at convention
Of the clergy and laiety here to-day to
fill the vacancy caused by the death OF
Ri. Rev. Henry A. Nicely.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-14
uiver,s RIsc caused Damage.

Columbia. S. c.. Dec. IA sudden rise
in the Congaree river washed away the
temporary bridge and tramway over the
river used by the Seaboard contractors In
building the piers. Other damage was
done The river IL still up. This will
cause further delay in the completion Of
tho connecting link"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-14
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CPHEAVAL AMONG TIN MEN.
""pld Advance in Price Has Brought
Out New Concerns

Out New Concerns.
Indianapolis, Ind, Dec. ban upheaval
among manufacturers of tin plate is pre-
o.eJed to occur shortly, involving a change
III prices and the formation of some kind
u an organization TO take the place of the
PRESENT organization of the manufacturers
"o years ago to-day tin plate was 81 25
d ooX. To-day it is $3.50, and another ad-
vance OF 10 per cent. will be made within
s"o weeks. This rapid increase in price
W Va, caused the erection of new plants al
MAeehng, w. Va. Washington, Pa, Rog-
sIs' "a, Muskegon. Mich. and others are
PLomised at Pittsburg, Denver and San
'tahcisco All of these are independent
voHcerns. Sixty per cent. of the tin plate
"orkmen are in Indiana, and they are
poparing 70 advance the wage scale.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-14

Chicago, Dec. 13.-The Executive Com
mittee In charge of arrangements for the
proposed National Antitrust Conference
tonight issued an address, calling the
conference TO meet In Chicago on the an
niversary of the birthday OF Abraham Lin
coin, Feb. J. 1900.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-14

London. Dec. 1.-THE Associated Press
understands that the war Office has decid-
ed, in consequence of Lord Methuen's
losses at Magersfontein, TO mobilize an
eighth division in reserve, and to send the
Seventh division to the cape
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-14
WILL BE a TEN-CLUB LEAGUE.
Baseball Men Will he in Session I'm
til Saturday.

New York, Dec. 13.-The meeting of the
National League of Professional Baseball
Clubs was continued to-day and the
League representatives will probably be
in session until Saturday. Innumerable
perplexing questions have come up for So
luton and after the close of the six-hour
session to-day it was officially announced
that nothing had been done.
Rumors regarding the proposed reduc-
ton of the league were numerous and
persistent. 1t was said that all hope of
looping off four clubs had been given up,
but that the season will open with ten
clubs in harness, Cleveland and Louis
willie being the two clubs which it is pro-
nosed to drop.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-14
TAX ORDINANCE SUSTAINED.
Supreme Court Passed on Jackson
vile License LAW

Tallahassee, Fla, Dec. BIN the SUI
preme Court to-day in the Jacksonville
terminal case the motion 10 quash and dis
miss the writ Of error was denied. There
was no delivery as to the merits Of the
case.
In the habeas corpus case the Judgment
of Circuit Court was affirmed. Judge Call
had refused habeas corpus to ]. ], Canova
and the SupremeN Court sustained Judge
Can, thereby sustaining the validity OF the
Jacksonvllle license tax ordinance.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-14

Dalton. Ca, Dec. 13-A young white boy
named Moreys was shot and killed tonight
by Lee Seay, a negro. The murderer was
lodged in Jail with difficulty. and there is
much excitement among the people on
the streets.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-14
KiIIed by Runaway ox-Tenm.

Columbus, Ga. Dec 13--A special 10 the
Enquirer Sun says that Henry Widdell,
aged 50 years, a prominent planter, was
killed this afternoon at Brantley. Ala, by
a runaway OK team. The wagon was
loaded with crossties some of which were
found on Waddelps dead body.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-14
Hay starts for Pretoria.

New York, Dec 13.-Adelbert S Hay
son of the Secretary of State, and the
newly appointed United States consul at
Pretoria, sailed to-day on the American
Line steamer ST. Louis,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-14

ri, Norfolk Va, Dec 13.-The battleship
I'%as, Capt Sigsbee commanding. passed
o'l OF the CaDes to-day. She will pro-
~ to Havana and bring home the bodies
81 the Names sailors.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-14
on Negro EdncntIon.

Washington. Dec 13.-Among the House
measures introduced to-day was one by
Mr. White, North Carolina, for special
commissioner to the Paris Exposition 10
report on negro education and advance
ment.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-14
GARDNER LOST A LARGE SUM.
Had $17,GOO and 1t Disappeared on
the Road to Macon.

the Road to Macon.
Macon, Dec. 13-Mr. S. w. Gardiner, a
visitor in the city from Orlando, Fla, has
lost 1900, and has thus far found no trace
of the money. The money was lost this
morning somewhere between Macon and
Summarized, while the bearer was driving
along in a surrey.
Seventeen thousand dollars of the
amount is in bank certificates part on the
State Bank of Orlando and part on the
First National Bank at Sanford. The re-
naming 5000 is in paper and silver, which
was enclosed In a buckskin belt.
Mr.. Gardiner is wholly at a loss to ac-
count for the disappearance Of the money,
all of which was concealed in a small
satchel which he carried at his side
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-14
POSITION NEAR COLONso.
brigade Advanced From the British
Camp at Frere.

London, Dec. ia dispatch from Frere
camp, dated Tuesday. Dec. L, morning,
says
This morning a union brigade, consist
ing of English. Scottish, Irish and Welsh
fusiieers, under Gen. Barton, with sew
eral naval guns. advanced and took up "a
strong position three miles from Coienso,
meeting with no opposition"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-14

orfolk, Va, Dec. 1S.-The Second Pres
NJ lerian Church has called Rev. ]. Ernest
y aaler Of Alexandria as pastor to succeed
wv. w. 3. Lacy. d. d. deceased.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-14
AutomohIIen for MnII.

o. 'eveland, o.. Dec. i3-The postohice
rtnent has authorized trial Of an
1,t.. mobile mail collection service in GER
''iN sections Of this city.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-14
Boers sheIIing Ladysmith.

Frere Camp, Tuesday, Dec. 12-The
Beers are stin Smelling Ladysmith. The
heat is terrible
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-14

Richmond. Va. Dec Estate Senator
Charles +. MccorSle Of R0ckbridge died
here about midnight.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-14

nah river at Augusta at a m. G5th me-
ridian time), yesterday, was l07 feet "a
rise of As feet during the preceding TWEEN
ty-four hours.
Observations taken Dec. 10, 1899, p. m
05th meridian time) at the same moment
of time at all stations for the Morning
News:
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-14
T0-DAY'S WEATHER FORECAST.

Washington Forecast for Thursday and
Friday
For Georgia: Increasing cloudiness
Thursday; colder in northern portion.
Friday colder; probably rain; variable
winds becoming fresh northeasteriy.
For Eastern Florida Fair Tim sday:
Friday fair in southern, probably showers
in nothern portion; Hight to fresh easter
ly winds.
For Western Florida Rain Thursday.
Friday fair colder, variable winds becom-
Ing fresh to brisk northerly.
For South Carolina: Fair Thursday
Friday colder probably rain; variable
winds, becoming fresh northeasterly.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-14
Quiet ut Kimberley.
APPOINTMENT OF SPARKS.

Pretoria, Dec. 1S.-Kimberley is stm
quiet.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-14
Only 10 More Buying Days
Before the Christmas
Holidays.

Make your purchases now while stocks
are complete and before the great crush
begins You will receive better service
and have greater variety TO select from.
Bring the children down to see jolly old
Santa Claus in our window every afternoon
from haIf-past to o'clock.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-21

funny. You know never interrupt
you here unless I'm troubled about
something, and you're just laughing at
me instead Of sympathizing," and Mrs.
Ned pretends to pull away her hands,
but conspicuously fails.
zone Of the first principles Of my
large and successful practice, Mrs.
Parry, is to secure prepayment of the
retaining fee in all cases where have
reason to believe the client will sub
sequently act contrary to my advice.
When you have All, that will have to
do, I presume, though it came with
bad grace. And now you say Fan is
going to Sedgwick"
Eyes, and Randy Merriam's hardly
been married month longer than Mr..
McLane's been dead"
Astounding coincidence! But Bran
dy Is married, isn't hep"
"Randy. Ned, not Brandy-how your
mind runs to such things!"
"well, toward five p. m. the firm does
feel like running to such things, my
best beloved, and Is only deferred from
doing so by the fact that touch Of the
button makes 1t do the running. What
shall l order for your" And Mr.. Parry
transfers her left hand to its mate re-
posing in his left, and stretches forth
the right toward his desk.
II want nothing" she answered, "but
advice, and no more nonsense. Ned"
appealingly, "what ought to do? What
can ! do?"
"Are you sure you can do Just what !
tellyou, Lot ?" he asks, fond light play
ing in his eyes, despite the half-teas-
ing smile.
'Of course can. Don't I-always?"
"Well--ahem-I have known in
stances-But you win do just what ]
say?"
ayes, Ned, I viii"
'Then, your ladyship, let her 60 and
don't worry. Idon't. haven't, bit"
"Why, then you have known she was
going--she has told your"
"She hasn't. ! learned It from Swim
burne."
"When?"
'Three days ago."
sand you never told me. Nedi" r.
proachfully.
~Factl" says Ned. sagely and senten-
tlously. "You would have protested
She would have been the more obsti-
nately determined. There would have
been a row. and AL to no purpose Fan
han had her own way niuns she cut hsF
aFTi BABY TECH, MA thsyos uoihlpg o.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-21
A Young PhilssepAer.

NOW, Glsdys," said mother, ''if you
wake up early Sunday be q. good girl and lie
still. Perhaps you'll 90 TO sleep again." But
early Sunday morning the child was out Of
mothers room. GLADYS" cried mamma,
reproachfully. you're a naughty girl. Now
60 right back to bed again. Here, Ill tuck
you in" So the mother arose and escorted
the wakeful child back to her bed. Gladys
crawled under the covers, and her mother
made her az comfortable as possible. Now"
please" Her mother turned to the book
shelves. "What do you wanti" she said.
give me 'Aesop's Fables, said Gladys. She
took the book with a happy, smile and held
with a lolg;drawn sigh. I'll read till you call
The Contented ASS" And the little phil.
eesopher opened the magic book.-Clevsland
Plain Dealer.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-01-21

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