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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-11
LIVING ARROWS.
Species of Gar That Make Fishing
Dangerous Near nm Island.
From the Hawaiian Weekly.

From the Hawaiian Weekly.
This Is fish story, but 1t Is true, II the
writings of a man who signs "F. r. G. s."
after his name count for fact We all know
the gar" a long, thin gentleman like an
elongated pickerel that often occupies a
stan in our fish markets. They rarely at
tain length of over twelve inches here.
but at Aru, Fiji. and Whereabouts they
grow much larger, and the bill. armed
with sharp teeth, is a weapon to be
dreaded
The fish bask habitually at the very sur
face of the water, and become extremely
excited, and, In the larger specimens, VIC
ious at the slightest alarm.
The gentleman who describes the incl
deni was collecting specimens of shells
along the reef in the Aru Islands, natives
towing the boat along the streets and by
ways, tossing the useless specimens and
punches of coral overheard again. In doing
this he noticed that almost invariably the
large gars that were in the vicinity would
start out of the water and dash away at
headlong speed, CHANGING In and out of the
water like a shot. One of the fish coming
near the boat. he observed that as soon
as It's direction could be determined. the
native lifted up the peculiar fiat basket
that he carried and held II as a shield, az
the same time raising his club.
The idea OF using a basket as a shield
seemed comical one, but was neverthe-
less a good one as few moments later a
native some 300 yards to the left lifted up
a huge branch Of coral, and finding moth
ing In 1t hurled il back again. II fell with
loud crash, and almost instantly four or
five gars darted from the water, rushing
away with incredible speed Two of the
largest came flying toward the boat. clear
ing the water and glancing out again. and
the native had barely time to utter a
warning cry, when one of them passed
directly over where his head had been a
moment before. The other came full at
the native. For a second Il was under the
water, then out with a bound, flashing
in the sunlight like a meteor
The quick eye of the native, however.
had followed 1t. and stepping back. he
raised the thick basket shield and received
the flying gar fun upon it. The blow
was so heavy that. for the instant the
man staggered and was nearly thrown
over. while the fish. evidently stunned and
confused by this sudden arrest of its
progress, lashed the water about him into
foam. a spear was soon put into f. and
the dangerous living arrow thrown into
tie boat
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-11
THE FESTIVAL AT AMERICUS.
TWO DAYS OF REAL ENJOYMENT
PROMISED VISITORS.

Three Concerts Daily by the Fitz-
oter Arranged for Fetes--CentraI
railroad viii Have Its Miniature
Kansas City in the Line-SeveraI
Thousand Visitors Looked For.
Americas, Ca, Sept. 10.-Thousands of
visitors will throng Americus' streets this
week to witness the carnival festivities,
which begin Tuesday morning and con-
time two days. Special excursion trains
viii be run from all towns in this part of
the stale. and the uniform low rate of 50
cents is going to bring the people here.
Americas merchants have distributed.
free. hundreds of these railroad tickets
among customers and friends and the
crowd will be the largest ever seen in this
CITY on any occasion.
The Fitzgerald military band will give
three concerts daily. while all manner of
outdoor amusements will be provided.
The carnival fetes will take place in a
great amphiteater, especially arranged for
the occasion, and two performances daily
will be given.
The carnival parade Tuesday afternoon
and evening will be the main features Of
the occasion, and while there will be only
ten or a dozen floats in line, these will be
ella borate and beautiful
The Central Railroads handsome float
the little steamship Kansas City, will be
a chief object of interest 10 thousands
who have never seen a steamship.
1t is a matter of much regret that none
of the local business houses will have
floats in the parade, this city being rep
resented only by the local fire department
and three floats provided by the Council
and in which the Mayor and aldermen will
ride. There will be a musical festival at
the theater each afternoon and evening"
The festivities closing Wednesday night
with a grand masque ball at the Hotel
Windsor
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-11

To BE Opened at Philadelphia on
Thursday.

Thursday.
Philadelphia, Sept. 10-The National Ex-
port Exposition will be opened at noon
on Thursday next and remain open, Sun
days excepted, until Nov 30. Less than
five months ago the first spadeful of dirt
was turned w for the foundation of the
superb buildings which have since been
completed al a cost of more than 81 .OOO.OoO
Inc opening ceremonies on Thursday will
be attended with much solemnity. The
Governor of the state. Mayor of the citv
ana representatives of the government at
washington. and of many of the greatest
NATIONS OF the world, will be present. and
the United States Marine Band. together
with 600 trained singers are preparing a
Husicai programme which will extend
through large part of the day.
The display of manufactured products
Is very complete, and The methods of man
u1acture of needle or a cuff button, or
OF giant locomotive, or a great bridge,
VIII he shown. The beauty and extent of
the buildings themselves, as now complet-
ed, compare with the best product of the
Centennial Exposition or the Chicago
Worlds Fair
There are miles of aisles and hundreds
OF thousands of displays. On the espla-
made the public will find great variety
OF amusements, rivaling in some respects
the famous Midway of the Chicago fair.
This includes a Chinese village of $50 per
sons and all the variety of Chinese relig-
ion and domestic life.
Ihere are also such things as an Orien-
tai theater, an Indian village, an old
southern plantation the Blarneystone and
the Blue Killarney lakes, and many picture
shows and novelties of all kinds
The International Commercial Congress,
which is to be opened in the Exposition
Auditorium about Oct. TO- under the su-
pervision of Director Wilson. will be rep
resented, in addition TO the presence of
President Diaz of Mexico, by thirty for
eign governments and more than 125 for
eign chambers of commerce have named
DELEGATES
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-11

SAVERS ANTITRUST MEETING.
He Has Received Acceptances From
Governors of Ten States.

He Has Received Acceptances From
Governors of Ten States.
Austin. Tex, Sept 10.-The antitrust
convention of Governors and attorneys
generals. called by Gov. Savers to meet in
ST Louis. will convene there on Sept. 90
To-day to an Associated Press CORE
spondent Gov. Sayers said: Il have not
undertaken any programme for the con-
vention, nor have / had any correspond
ence whatever with any one respecting
the convention, except the general letter
which was addressed by me to all the
Governors and publishers-the very same
letter being sent 10 each Governor.
Il have believed, and still believe, that
the wise course for me to pursue is sim
ply to induce the Governors and attorney
generals of as many states as possible 10
meet and devise some common plan of
action, each Governor and attorney gen.
eral being entirely free to act in accord
ance with his own views and with refer
ence to the best interests of his own
state l have not attempted nor will
attempt TO inaugurate and establish any
line of policy or action until the conven-
ton shall have been organized and then
only in open convention"
Up 10 the present writing Gov. Savers
has received positive information from the
following Governors and attorney generals
that they will be in attendance: Gov.
McMin of Tennessee. John of Alabama
Murphy of Arizona. John r. Tanner OF
illinois, Smith of Montana, Fancher of
North Dakota. POINTER of Nebraska.
Leedy of anKsas, Gambler of Georgia and
Lowndes of Maryland. Attorney General
Campbell of Colorado, Edward c. Cove
OF Missouri, jeff Davis of Arkansas, w.
l. Taylor of Indiana, c. E. Nolan of Mon
tana, and S. w. Belknap. special counsel
OF Columbus, o.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-11
SAVAGE WAYS or CIVILIZED MEN
Why Hunting and Fishing Are "a Ne
cessity in Their Natures.
From the Chcago Tribune.

From the Chicago Tribune.
The wise and sane male savage when he
feels the primeval man growing within
him packs his guns, his fishing rods, and
a collar box and takes the next train for
the Great North woods. Your husband,
madam, is not going on fishing excur-
sion 1t is his business TO work off in three
weeks the accumulated savagery of solid
year of repression.
pete" the guide, rows the boat noise
lessTy down the dark windings of Squaw
creek. The setting sun, a copper red ball,
is crossed by dead black bars-the
branches of burned pines. From Lost lake,
a mile back, comes the wailing cry of a
loon.
Just ahead 10 the left, futtering pen
non of yellow flame shines against the vel
vet blackuess of the shore.
'Indians?"
NO" says the guide, Chicago men"
Lets stop"
Turning up silver ripples against the
deep purple water the boat creeps silently
into the heavy shadows along the shore
1t grounds and "Pete" springs overheard
10 pull the bow up into the moss.
In front of decaying log hut a drift
wood fire burns smartly. Three men are
gathered about II. Iney are smoking corn
cob pipes. One wears gauze undershirt
and a pair of what once were trousers;
another's costume is a gray bathrobe; The
third had crowned his white hair with q
black and ancient SLOUGH hat, and, for
clothing, puts most of his faith in a long
blue flannel shirt
How do you do doctor?'
The famous physician gets up and intro
duces the judge and the lawyer.
Here's an extra pipe i
So the pipe of peace is lit in the savage
old way and around the council fire in the
wilderness the four braves from Chicago
sit down to talk of the joys of the chase
TO count up the days trophies, and to plan
good Funting" for the morrow.
The doctor we met just now on the
shore of the creek is famous in the city
for his low voice his quiet, soothing ways
in the sick room You should see him at
Sprinssted. a long rife in his hands.
crouching in the stern of canoe at mid
night, with a strange, savage lust IN his
heart end q look on his face that would
frighten YOU The savage must come "ilt
some time The lawyer in his gauze I'M
dershirt is known on the South Side as
something of an exquisite. Look at him
now. He is barefooted. madam, and not
ashamed. The judge mixes mercy with
his Justice in his Chicago court. The Try
IF The moor man. down-trodden. is never
unheard when he is on the bench. Give
due credit TO the Great North woods. mad
am. for the blessing of the upright judge.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-11
HURTS THE EXPOSITION.
Many Hungarian Exhibitors with
drew Notices of Participation.

Budapest, Hungary, Sept. 1O.-The fol-
lowing semi-official statement has been IS
sued:
"A movement is on foot against sending
exhibits to the Paris exposition in 1900
Many intending exhibitors have Withdrawn
their notices of participation on the
ground that the present state of things in
France renders il unsafe to send exhibits"
The Cathedral Chapter of Gran, capital
Of the county of the same name, on the
Danube, and the residence OF the Catholic
prirnate of Hungary, has cancelled its de-
cision 10 send exhibits. giving as reason
its unwilingness to endanger works of art
worth millions of forms
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-11
Consolidation Of Textile workers.

1,nossiion, Sept. Representatives Of the
IN e@ Ne Workers Union in this country,
~ session here yesterday and to-day. adj
ooulned with definite understanding that
0oIsolidation of textile workers would
10 brought about, and application made
iile American Federation of Labor for
charter for the new organization when
.ormed. II is claimed that the organiza-
az ~ represented has a combined member
IN OF 1000 and that they indirectly have
m keeping the Industrial interests of at
east 100000 men and women.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-11
POLARIS a TRIPLE SYSTEM.
Can't Be Seen, and Doesn't Make Any
Difference Anyway.

OlHerence anyway.
Lick Observatory, Cal, Sept 10.-Prof
Campbell, through the great telescope has
definitely ascertained that Polaris, popu-
larly known as the north star, is really a
triple system. Two of the bodies in this
system revolve around each other in a
period of four days, and at the same time
move in much wider sweep around the
third body in much the same way as do
the stars and moon around the sun.
The separate bodies which compose the
system cannot be seen with the telescope
nor is it likely that they will ever be seen
by any instrument. Their existence is de-
termined by the spectroscope. Quite a
number of similar cases are known, four
teen of which, including the brilliant vim
airy star Capella. have been discovered at
the Lick Observatory. Polaris now, how
ever, is the most interesting of these.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-11
WELCOME RAIN IN TEXAS.
Inc Dallas Section Had Been Dry fOl
Fifty-twO Days.

Dallas Tex. Sept. 1O.-After a protract-
Cd drought of fifty-two days, in which
lne maximum temperature has been over
1oo degrees, rain fell to-day, but only
enough to lay the dust.
Inc city's water supply has been a
'ource of anxiety and ii has been neces-
sary to economic to such an extent that
street sprinkling and the use of water
III AWns, etc, was abandoned Begin
unIg tomorrow the experiment of sprink-
lug me streets with crude petroleum will
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-11

Jews, for the purpose of presenting a
handsome sword 70 Capt. Alfred Dreyfus.
convicted of treason toward the French
government. received letter yesterday
from Mime. Dreyfus, in which She said the
captain could not accept sword from the
American DeOnle
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-11

Capt. Becker a Congo Free State Of
fcial found that the natives greatly en-
joyed the music of hand organ which
he nossessed. In order to induce them to
he married in a Christian fashion he de-
clared the organ should be played only
at weddings. The captain discovered that
he not only had a deluge of would-be
brides and grooms on his hands, but that
many of them were married over and over
again. so that they might have the bliss
of hearing the beloved music.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-11
PROFESSIONALS FOR AMERICANS.
Founded in Berlin by a New York
Duke Who Lives in Paris.

Berlin, Sept. 1O.-The National Zeitung
says: "a New Yorker. Duke Joseph
Florimond de Loubat. a resident of Paris,
has founded a professorate In the Uunver-
sity of Berlin for Americans, at cost of
300 900 marks. The Emperor must confirm
the foundation before it is valid
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-11

HOAX believe that constant associa-
tlon has its effects upon the physiognomy.
For instance, the pork butcher grows to
look like a pig.
Joax-Sure, know a golf iend who isn't
very far from the lynx.-PhiiadelDhia Re
cord.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-11
Iron MINERS, Wages Increased.

Marquette, Mich. Sept 1O.-The iron
mining companies of the Marquette range
have announced voluntary raise in
wages of 10 cents day, taking effect
Sept. l.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-11
TWENTY THOUSAND FOR PATCHEN.
'he Famous Racer May Retire From
the Track

Johnstown, Pa. Sept. 1O.-H. Y. Haws of
uHs city has sold the famous racer, Joe
,atchen, to Senator Mccarthy of Goshen,
~ l. for price above $4,000,
mr. Haws says that Senator Mccarthy
IN IN put Patchep on his stock farm near
tirs Sllell This may mean Patchen's re-
urement from the race track.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-11

Atlanta, Sept. 10.-Mrs. David Eichberg
of this city, who recently started a move
ment to raise a fund among American
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-11

1.-The jurassic rocks, the second period.
are wonderfully rich in reptilian remains,
and contain as well many mammals and
fishes. The University of Wyoming be-
gan collecting the reptillian fossils only
three years ago. and now has partial skei-
etons of over one hundred animals. The
most of these be.ong to the so-called dino
saurs, the largest land animals that ever
lived, and so large in fact that when one
describes them most people consider the
description 10 be a Western yarn, with
out foundation. Nevertheless, the scien-
tific articles published on this subject can
be considered correct.
'fThe University of Wyomings collec-
ton can be summed UP as follows: Ten
ichthyosaurs, three plesiosaurs. one megal-
neusaur and the remainder dinosaurs. The
megalnausaur represents the largest swim
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-10
THE COHEN co. THE COHEN CO

combe clerkship case is considered to de-
termlne the question as TO membership
on the Corporation Commission, and TO
give the seat TO DR.. Abbott F'usionisO
as against Beddingiield, who was elected
by the Legislature.
rms afternoon the Railway Commission
acted regarding the "Jim-Crow car law"
IL sent the following notice TO the At
iantic-CoasL Line: ION all your roads
on which passenger trains are run there
shall be, on or before June LIST next nro-
vided separate, but equal. accommoda-
tions for the white and colored races on
all passenger trains except the two
through trains. Such accommodations
may be furnished by such roads. either nv
separate passenger-cars or by compart-
ments in passenSer-cars.'
The same notice was sent to the South
ern, excepting the Murphy Branch. and its
through express trains, which do NOT
stop at all stations and are not used.
ordinarily, for travelling from station 10
station. The only train excepted on the
Seaboard Airline is the Atlanta Spe-
cial.' All passenger trains on the Nor
FOLK and Southern and its steamboats, are
included in the order as are also all pas.
senger trains on the Norfolk and Western
the Atlantic and North Carolina, and the
Lynchburg Division of the Roanoke and
Southern. All other small roads in the
State are excepted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-10
CRACKED THE SAFE.
THEY MADE USE OF DYNAMITE.
hut DIdn't Make q big Haul-Thc
BuiIding Badly Wrcckcd--A Mys-
terious Disappearnnce-Dea of a
Prominent Ex-Confcderatc.

| NEWPORT NEWS. VA, May 9.-tSpe
cial. )-Safe-b effected an entrance
to the Office OF the Robert Portner Brew
ing Company early this morning. cracked
| the safe with dynamite, and secured N'
| In cash and some checks. Fortunately
$500 In cash was taken out Of the safe las'
| night by the agent The force OF the ex-
plosion stopped the clock at i:iO a. NJ. and
wrecked the building badly.
The Chesapeake and Ohio railroad car
ried from here this evening a train-load
of delegates to the Louisville Baptist
Convention, this city, Hampton, Norfolk
Portsmouth, Berkeley. and vicinity being
well represented.
J. l.. Baxter a well-known llquor-deal-
er here. is missing from his home, and
no trace can be learned OF his where
abouts. He went to Norfolk about ten
days ago, taking with him 500 for the
purpose of buying goods. Since then he
has not been seen, and his wife and
friends have failed to locate HIM
Major John A. Henley, a prominent
Confederate veteran, died this morning
at 1 o'clock. In hts S0th year. Deceased
formerly lived in Williamsburg. coming
to this city about a year ago. He Is sur
vived by two children-Mrs. W. II. Mid
gett and Mr. A. II. Henley-also bro
Their, DR.. Leonard Henley, of Williams
burg. ..
Tom Williams. the aged herb doctor,
who was arrested last night on the
charge OF causing the death of Wilson
Burton by questionable practice on his
patient, will be released The coroners
inquest found that death was caused by
disease and improper attention.
Information was given out by the po-
lice to-day of the theft of $3.50 in cash
Yesterday afternoon from the office OF
the Newport News and Old Point Rall-
way and Electric Company. In Hampton.
The theft was made in broad day, while
the streets of Hampton were crowded
with pedestrians The officials of the com
pany kept the robbery quiet until to-day,
hoping TO secure a private clue to the
thief. Cashier Franz Won Schilling went
to his dinner leaving his assistant In
charge The assistant stepped across the
street to the bank, and when he returned
he found a handbook containing $3.50 and
some checks missing from the safe. There
was $500 in another part Of the safe,
which was not disturbed The police of
the neighboring cities are on the outlook
for the thief.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-10
CHASE CITY.
stepping Highcr-Thc Tobacco Crop
Briefs.

CHASE CITY, VA. May 9.-(Special.)-
First-Lieutenant Robert Weldon Rose, OF
the Seventeenth United States Infantry,
who was recently ordered for examina-
ton for promotion 10 q captaincy in the
regular army, is a native OF Mecklenburg
His father, DR.. +. j. Rose, still lives In
this county. Lieutenant Rose enlisted in
the United States army as q private By
faithful service, study, and good conduct
he has won his advancement. lie is about
SO years old.
Mr.. William b. Meachum, of Boydton.
was appointed by Commander Jeffress, OF
L. A. Armistead Camp, Confederate Vet.
Grams. Of this county. delegate TO the
Charleston reunion, and will attend.
Our Town Council has appropriated an
amount to supplement the fund raised b,
the Ladies' Town Hall Society. to insure
the building of a handsome hall. The lo-
has already been purchased and convey
ance made.
Farmers are unusually busy In prepare.
tions for the tobacco and corn crops
There will be a suffioiency OF plants 10
insure full crop OF tobacco. Artificial
fertilizers are largely used to hasten the
growth and maturity OF the tobacco.
About four-hfths OF the leaf-tobaccc
crop of 1898 tributary TO this market has
been sold by the producers. The sale OF
the crop has placed in circulation a large
amount of money.
Mr. I.aurinsen. whose last abode was
the Hawaiian Islands. has purchased Q
farm OF 2G acres near here for $3.50. and
taken possession. He was originally from
Minnesota.
There are good prospects for a fine croI
OF fruit. Strawberries are now coming IN
for sale, and the yield promises to be
unusually abundant.
Mr. H. B. Boone, OF Durham. n. c.; w