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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-18
RADICAL ADVANCE IN RATES.
RAILROADS WILL PUT THEM INTO
EFFECT ON JAN. L.

Thousands of Articles of Every Day
Consumption VIII He Affected.
VIII Mean an Increase In Retail
Prices All Along the Line-Protest
Entered by Shippers-RaiIrOads
Say They Must Make Up for the In
crensed Cost of Supplies.
Chicago, Dec 1.-THE Chronicle to-
morrow will say:
one of the most radical and general ad-
vances ever made in freight rates will go
into effect on all the railroads east and
west of Chicago Jan. !. Thousands OF
articles of every day consumption will be
affected and the increase viii average s5
and 40 per cent, the jump on many classes
reaching so per cent.
The contemplated action of the railroad
officers has aroused the shipping inter-
ests of the country and vigorous protests
are being made against the sweeping rise.
Tie shippers say that IL the carrying
charges are increased to the extent an
nounced by the railroads II will have tho
effect of increasing retail prices in every
line Of trade.
implements are few of the articles TO be
affected. on these, as wen as on SO other
articles, the increase viii run from % 10
40 per cent. The rate on coal, for exam
pie west OF Chicago will be pushed up e5
cents on the ton. Rates on cattle viii
be advanced TO % cents per 100 pounds,
and hogs and sheep Will 90 up from 25 to
30 cents, and dressed meats to 40 cents per
100 pounds Hay Is another article that
will feel the advance severely. The tarifE
on this Will be increased $l.l0 per ton.
On the roads east of Chicago the iu-
creas in rates viii be accomplished by
changing the class under which the ar
tlcIes affected are shipped. This VIII be
done by taking the items out of what are
known as commodity" classes and putt
ting them In the general classes.
The roads east OF Chicago will do most
OF the rate advancing.
Chicago shippers are circulating petitions
asking the railroads TO defer the announc-
ed advances until April 1 to enable them
to catch up on their orders. Should the
railroad officers refuse disastrous results
TO manufacturers and wholesalers will, IL
is claimed, be the consequence.
Shippers in several jobbing centers talle
Of appealing to the Judiciary to prevent
what they term the arbitrary action OF
the railroads.
OfIicers of the railroads in defense OF
their rato-increasing action say that the
ADVANCES are made by the increased cost
OF everything they are compelled to buys
from ties to engines. They further aver
that there is no reason why the railroads
should continue TO quote panic prices while
merchants, manufacturers and others aro
advancing prices.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-18
GAYLE TO SUCCEED SETTLE.
Everything Points to His EIection
I'm Kentucky.

Lexington. KY, Dec. 1.-THE election OF
a successor in Congress to Hon. p. e. Set
tie, deceased occurs tomorrow, and from
present indications, 1t will be the most
Iulet election ever held In the Seventh
Kentucky district
June Gayle, the Democratic candidate.
seems TO have slightly the better OF the
fight Two powerful elements are working
In his favor. one in his conservative course
toward Goebe1 and the other is the sore
ness that still remains against Owens, the
fusion candidate on the part Of the Breck-
inridge following as a legacy from the
famous bitter fight in the Owens -Breckin-
ridge race. The vote will be light
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-18
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FIFTY HORSES WERE BURNED.
Fire in New York Caused Panic
Among Tenement DweIIers.


Among Tenement DweIIers,
New York, Dec. 1S.-Fire started sudden
ly at 12:40 o'clock this morning in big
factory building at $50 and 657 First ave
nue., occupied by wire company, cigar
manufacturing firm firm of machinists,
and by other businesses.
The flames spread with great rapidly
and within a few minutes it was apparent
that it would be impossible to save the
building and every effort of The firemen
was devoted to an attempt to save the
surrounding tenements. There was a ter
rife panic in many of these tenements,
and the avenue in a few minutes was al
most blocked with half naked poor people
who had tumbled out of the ramshackle
buildings, with wild cries Of fright
The flames shot from the cellar to the
roof of the factory building and lit up
the neighborhood for blocks around. Sheets
of flames burst from the windows and
showers of sparks fell upon the gathering
crowds and terrified tenement dwellers
The basement of the building was occu-
pied as a livery stable by Michael Kelley
There were fifty horses in the places, and
despite the heroic efforts to save them, all
were burned to death.
The second floor was occupied by A. Nc
Guirk, manufacturer of mattresses. The
third floor was occupied by Challan Hell
enex & Co., manufacturers of wire and
wire supplies The fifth and sixth floors
were occupied by Eni Ney, manufacturer
of cigars.
1t is believed all the people were got out
of the tenements in safety, although sew
eral of the children were rescued uncon-
scious from the smoke.
The loss will amount to about SIS 900. At
2 O'Clock the fire was under control.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-18
Brumby in ManiIa Day.

The news of the death of Lieut.. Brum-
by will be received with profound sorrow
ana regret throughout Georgia, his native
state, and the country. He was A years
o'd, and his future was particularly prom
Is'ng. He was the son of Col. Anoldus
B Brumby of Athens, who was a gallant
confederate soldier. Lieut.. Brumby was
on the personal staff of Admiral Dewey,
ana was the chief signal officer during
the battle Of Manila bay, when Admiral
MontoJo's fleet was destroyed. During the
engagement he stood on the bridge of the
cruiser Olympia, displayed the signals
winch directed the ships of the fleet in
lhelr maneuvers. At one time during the
action 1t is reported a shell from the enc
my severed the signal haliards six inches
from Lieut.. Brumby's hands, and later
she'll struck within few feet of him
ana exploded. 1t was Brumby who first
raised the American flag over Manila.
Inc cool-headedness and gallantry Of
Lieut.. Brumby were highly appreci-
aled by Admiral Dewey. and he was es-
pecaliy mentioned in the reports of the
admiral to the navy department So
much attached was Dewey to his flag lieu
tenant that when the Admiral was de-
lached from his command a month or so
sso and assigned to shore duty with the
highest naval rank within the gift of the
government, he made a personal request
mat Lieut.. Brumby should be assigned to
his stan.
A few weeks ago Lieut. Brumby was
ihe honored guest at the state capital,
Where, in the presence of the Georgia Leg
lsature, he was presented by the Cow
ernor with a magnificent sword in the
name Of the people of the state. VINO had
subscribed to the fund for its purchase.
J. he gift was in acknowledgment of the
conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty
displayed by the young lieutenant in the
udttle OF Manila bay. In accepting the
testimonial Lieut. Brumby. with that
modesty which is characteristics of hero
,sm, disciaimed any merit on his part.
put said he had merely done his duty as
ne saw 1t. Lieut.. Brumby was given
e,9nspcuous place IN the celebrations IN
New York and Washington IN honor OF
the returning OF Dewey and az all times
was regarded by Admiral Dewey as one
|i nis principal aids. Lieut.. Brumby IN
"'ed has been given large part Of the
,ieAt for planning the battle OF Manila,
which resulted 30 brilliantly.
The illness OF Lieut.. Brumby which
"Aies back nearly three weeks. % believed
- nave resulted from causes having their
'iisin during the Philippine service. Ana
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-18
DENUNCIATIoN or ENGLAND.
IrIsh-AmerIcnn Societies Assembled
I'm New York City.

New York, Dec. 1.-THE United Irish
American Societies met tonight and
adopted resolutions In which England was
denounced as the hereditary enemy OF
representative government" that her war
is one Of lust for territory and utterly
without Justification; that the Beers de-
serve and merit the support Of all free
men, and particularly Of all Americans;
Senator Mason and Representatives Sulzer
and Jet were compllmented for their res
olutions Of sympathy for the fighting
Beers; the hope was expressed that the
British armies be driven into the sea that
the British empire be annihilated.
The Irish National club also met to-
night, and a number Of speeches were
made denouncing England.
The Irishmen say that they Will try to
make arrangements for the holding OF a
great mass meeting TO denounce England.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-18
SAVANNAH GA MONDAY DECEMBER IS 1899

the Cape command because of his Boer
sympathies, long ago advised the govern
ment that the prosecution of Mr.. Cham
berlain's policy would make heavy rein
forcements for the Cape imperative.
The Daily News says:
The governments decision is either
counsel of panic or the confusion of utter
miscalculation."
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-18
Mozambique storm struck.

Mozambique, Portuguese. East Africa,
Dec 17-Thh island was swept to-day by
terrific cyclone which dli immense
damage destroying many houses IN Mo-
zambique.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-18
mus nus mas another promising young life
oeeh laid upon the altar of country
RECEIVED THE NEWS CALMLY.

Lieut.. Brumby's Mother Was Prepar-
ed for the Great Shock.
Marietta, Ca, Dec. 17.-Mrs. Ann Eliz>
beth Brumby, the aged mother of Lieut.
Brumby, received the news of her sons
death very cahmly The long Illness of the
lieutenant had prepared Mrs. Brumby for
the shock and she displayed little emotion.
She admitted that she had given up hope
OF his recovery several days ago.
The Brumby burying ground is in At
Ianta, and, while Mrs. Brumby would like
to have the remains of her son brought
home, she said tonight that she would
offer no objection should the Washington
officials desire to inter the lieutenant's re-
mains there.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-18
Fireman Killed in Duluth.

Duluth, Mimi, Dec T.--Fire completely
destroyed the factory OF the Duluth Boot
and Shoe Company at 4 O'Clock this morn
ing. one fireman was killed by falling
walls. and John Twaddle and Capt. John
Welsh were seriously injured. Loss on
stock and building. $4,000, insurance $780,
la0
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-18

Has Been Employed as stenographer
in Havana Custom House.

Havana. Dec. l7.-Mr. M. A. Connolly
who vas at one time private secretary Of
Capt. Oberlin M. Carter, has been placed
under arrest here by order OF Secretary
Root.
For some time Mr Connolly has been
employed as q siencgfapher IA the custom
house,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-18
CHILDREN BURNED no DEATH.
Three of Them Locked I'm the House
by Their Parents.

Nlcholasvilie, KY. Dec. n.--Threo small
children OF Mr.. ana Mrs. Samuel Rey-
nolds. aged six, three and one years, re-
spectiveiy, were burned 10 death to-day
They had been locked IN the house while
Mr. ana Mrs. Reynolds we're on a visit
20 a neigbbor. They returned ln time 10
see the houee collapse.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-18
Losses From Boer Invasion.

Durham, Saturday. Dec. 16.--The Natal
Government Gazette announces that Cen
Butler has appointed commission 20 in
quire into the losses OF the people Of the
colony resulting from the BOer invasion,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-18
WILL NOT GIVE UP CEUTA.


Madrid, Dec. n.-Senor Silvela, the pre-
mier replying to a question on the SUBJ
ject in the Chambers OF Deputies yester-
day, said the report Of an alliance between
Spain and Russia based upon the cession
Of Ceuta, the Spanish seaport town in
Morocco. opposite Gibraltar, was without
foundation.
Neither now or in the future" ne de-
clarea, will Spain on any account cede
her African possessions
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-18

Cape Town Thursday. Dec. li.--seoret
meetings Of Boer aymDathlzers continue
20 be held IN various parts of Cape Col
ony. and The attitude of tho Dutca farm
ers Is truculent
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-18
RUSSIA ON BULnER's DEFEAT.
Papers Exhibit Much sympathy for
the Boer Cause.

the BOer Cause.
st. Petersburg, Dec. 1S.--The Novoe
Vremya, which does not conceal its pleas
ure at Gen Buffers defeat, says:
THE whole campaign must now be re-
commenced, but under altogether altered
conditions of opinion In England"
The Svjet says:
"The Almighty is manifestly bestowlng
His blessing on the Boer arms. God is
Furnishing an arrogant and rapacious peo>
pie, who have oppressed and prosecuted
other races in order to enrich themselves. ="
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-18
1T MEANS MUCH TO ENGLAND.
Buffers Defeat Has Caused Her Pres
tige to Fall Greatly.

tfge to Fall Greatly.
Berlin. Dec ia distinguished member
Of the diplomatic corps, In the course of a
discussion to-day regarding Gen. Buffers
reverse, said:
1T means morally far more for Great
Britain than the mere loss of the battle
Her prestige after the defeat of last week
has fallen enormously on the continent,
and it will be many years before she will
again venture to assume a tone toward a
great power such as she took in the FASH
oda affair"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-18
DEATH OF LIEUT.. ROBERTS.
Son Dies on the Eve of His Fathers
Important Appointment.

London, Dec. n.-Lieut. the Hon. II. F.
S. Roberts, son Of Baron Roberts Of Kan
dahar and Waterford, and who was
wounded in the engagement at Tugela
river. IS dead.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-18
SOLDIERS oFFERED BRITIsH.
Talk of Raising a Regiment of Can.
adams In United States.

adams In United States.
ottawa, Ontario. Dec. T.-Dr. Borden,
Minister Of Militia, has received an offer
from the president Of a manufacturing
concern in the United States, who was at
one time a member Of the Grand Trunk
Rife Brigade in Canada, Offering to raise
a regiment OF Canadians in the United
States In such a way as would not violate
the neutrality laws
Another offer comes from Idaho TO raise
500 men. Besides these, there are individ-
ual offers from all over Canada.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-18
snnin necornlren cnstro.

Madrid Dec. 1.-THE Spanish govern
naent has formally recognized Gen. Clpri-
ano Castro as President Of the Republic
of Vonezueia.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-18
NATIVES ARE LOSING HEART.
Northern Part OF Cape Colony Is
Now In Rebellion.

Sterkstroom. Dec. 15.-As result Of the
British reverses. the whole country north
ward is in rebellion. The natives there,
as well as those in Basutoland, are said TO
be much disturbed and are losing heart
respecting the strength OF the British.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-18

New York Dec. i7.--charles y. Noble,
wcll-iSuown engineer, died last night az
bic home. IN Morrlstown, n. s., aged 70.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-01-27
FARM AND GARDEN,
MATTERS OF INTEREST TO
AoRIcULTURisTS.
Some Up-to-Dats Hints About Cut
uvation OF the Soil and Yields
Thersof-Horticuiturs. vitiouiturs and
Fioricuitur~



The electrical method OF salt deter
mlnation in soils has been used In the
exploration and investigation OF tho
aIkali soils OF the Yellowstone Valley
made by the department OF agrlcul-
ture. An examination was first made
OF the general conditions In the valley
Ahd then n very minute study OF n sec
ton OF land which was Just being
ruined by the rise Of alkall. This ex-
animation amounted to an under
ground survey Of the field. and maps
nave been made showing the distribu-
ZION OF alkali at different depths. A
great number OF borlngs were made TO
depth OF 10 or Is feet. and salt de-
examinations were made in every G
'hehes or each foot In depth. Accurate
maps have been made showing tho
mount and distribution Of the alkall
~ several OF these depths. II was
FOUND that In the original prairie soil
above the ditch there is not sufficient
nkall TO be Injurious to vegetation.
ihe amount OF alkall was greater in
the lower depths OF the subsoll As
~ ""N'i ~ uhtu III tActhh ou hll
Oh these lands under irrigation. and
10 such an extent that Il accumulates
IN the subsoil. when the depth to
standing water IL not more than 2
eet from the surface. alfalfa turns
yellow and dies out. In all cases the
hrst injury was from the accumulation
Oh water from excessive applications
through irrigation. Where this water
remains for some time in the subsoil
the alkall teaches down through seep-
age from higher lands. and Is brought
up from the subsoil and accumulates
At the surface In quantities sufficient
70 prevent the growth OF cultivated
plants. This underground survey OF
tho alkall lands has given the most
important information in regard to
amount and distribution OF the soluble
salts and the way In which they ac-
eumulate In certain localities through
oyerirrlgation.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-01-27

Few growers OF berries are aware OF
the Importance OF using only select
plants to obtain the best results In
raising fine quality and large guam
tity OF fine fruit. writes II. Gugal In
Colman's Rural World. I think there
are Few growers Of berries but what
VIII admit that the best markets are
easily glutted with inferior fruit; while
there never We was market over
supplied H''n choice fruit. In order
10 avoid rstooking or Cutting the
markotS. tutiug tho berry season. wa
must conhL ourselves to smaller acre
nge, and n be,,er quality OF fruit. espe-
cially when Il can be done at a very
little extra cost.
One acre well prepared and well
planted with select plants. and we'll
cultivated during the growing season.
will produce as much fruit and OF finer
quality. as four or Ave acres In the old
way OF full-matted rows and alley
plants. Then. when Il comes to pick
ing. they can be found without using
spectacles-every berry will be ber-
ry, and no make believes. In order
TO grow fine berries, n liberal applica-
tion OF fertilizer Is necessary to pro-
duce the best results. as fertilizer-es-
peoially barn-yard manure-improyes
both quality and quantity. In order TO
grow fine berries II Is necessary to be-
gin the preparation OF the soil the year
before. | pillow under a good clover
sod, upon which has been broadcasted
barnyard manure at the rate OF at least
twenty-five loads 20 the acre. i-1ivrT-
lie well and plant to potatoes. cultl-
waite thoroughly. and allow no weeds
to rlpen seed. Then. when the pota-
toes arc dry. SOW to rye. II possible.
During the winter give another ap-
plication OF manure. and about March
18th turn rye under and manure. Fol-
low turn pillow with subsoller wherever
possible Os necessary; then roll land,
followed by good harrow, and II ne
cessary roll and harrow second time.
The land should then be In a fine
condition TO receive plants. but under
no circumstances should the ground be
worked while wet or sticky. As 10 va
rletles. the finest that has been grown
successfully In your vicinity. should DO
selected. For hill system set plants
fifteen inches in row. and from twenty
four TO thirty inches between rows. for
half-matted rows, plant eighteen
inches in row. and thirty-six to forty
inches between rows.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-01-27
Asle arsa.e ana orehard rr.e..

At the last meeting OF the Central IL
llnols Horticultural Society the fol-
lowing discussion took place;
Q,-Is there any simple and success
full way to prevent rabbits from de-
stroying the orchard trees
H. NJ. Dunlap.-I have for 10 years
used on my commercial orchard Fraz-
er's Axle Grease, and II has been very
effective In keeping the rabbits from
gnawing the trees. put II on in No
yember and December. apply II with
a brush, something as one would
whitewash. but putting on a very thin
coating. / have never had my trees
when so treated injured by the rabbits.
II a man has only small home or
ehard he might use rags, as has been
suggested by sore one. but II his time
is worth anything and II he has large
commercial orchard. he would do bet
ter TO buy axle grease. do not know
that any kind OF axle grease will hurt
a tree. but II might be that some
would. Perhaps all would be equally
safe and effective. Some people use
crude petroleum. but consider that
dangerous to the trees, or at least fear
to use It. Some say that II there IA
corn in the field the rabbits will NOT
trouble the trees. but l have had nv
trees grawed In October when there
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-01-27

Herewith we illustrate cookie. enc
OF our most troublesome weeds. tbs
is an annual and very smooth
throughout. II branches freely ana
grows to the height OF one to two
feet The opposite leaves grow To-
gether at the base. varying in form
from oblong in the lower to ovate IN
the upper. The flowers are pink ana
arc arranged In open cymes; that U.s.
one In each fork on the branches. The
way to get rid OF the pest. after Il has
put In an appearance, Is to cultivate
thoroughly. II the land be devoted TO
hoed crops this will be easy. as the
cookie cannot stand cultivation. When
wheat or other grain Is sown care
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-01-27
CHAPTER TX

Mamma. there Ia a most entlcing
cottage to be lot at oakford." cries
Ruby, glanolng up excltedly from the
paper In her hand. "Listeni 'Oakford.
To be let, furnished. charming cottage
residenee-fiye rooms. large garden.
every convenience, rent moderate. air
bracing. close TO moor"
Yes. my dear" responds Mrs. Will
den In mild surprise. We'll. what
about TT DO you know OF any one
wanting a cottage7"
II thought II might suit u.s." replies
Ruby, n little crestfallen.
1T certainly @ls.i y - ssa@%-@-e-'
30 there" asserts Mrs. Widen with n
good-tempered laugh: but. ms you
know, Ruby. have a great dislike to
leaving home"
"But. mamma. think you require
change Of air." persists Ruby with I'M
wonted affection. you have been suf-
fering 10 frightfully from neuralgia all
spring. am sure your nerves want
bracing. Why not take this cottage
for u month or so7 Change Is good
for everybody"
Mrs Widen shakes her head. but
not after n very determined fashion.
What do you say, VIZ" she asks,
turning TO her niece.
We'll. really don't think care
two straws either way" answers Miss
Flower lazily. III somebody will pack
my things l am willing TO 20, but !
couldn't undertake TO pack them my
self"
Now that Just shows how much
you need change" cries Ruby eagerly
Your whole system wants stirring up
before we had been a week on the
moor you would be as brisk as
bee"
Should II" says Violet, with a
dubious laugh. Il very much doubt
IT, but / am willing to try the expert
ment."
Truth to tell, II Violet Flower con-
suited her own feelings. she would far
rather remain In her present comfort
able quarters; but Ruby having con-
hded to her a scheme for Visiting the
""or III possible, she mas promlbeu
not to oppose the plan.
There IS n fair amount Of resistance
on Mrs. Wilden's part but her ener-
setic daughter oyerrules each and
every obstacle as It is presented 10 her.
Her eloquence is so great In advocat-
ing a change that one would wonder
70 hear her talk. how they have man
aged to exist 30 many summers
through at the Wilderness without Ro-
enlring all the maladles to which flesh
Is heir.
Shell is not present when the dis
enasion takes place, but her indina-
uon when the plan is unfolded TO her
Is unbounded.
You don't mean TO say, Ruby. that
you are actually thinking OF following
Tue champleys to the moorl" she says