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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-18
my Gnnns.

New York, Jan. 17.-This has been
quiet spot market for an descriptions Of
cotton goods to-day. so far as demand is
concerned. Mail orders are also moderate.
There has not been any new feature in
the situation. The tone continues strong
for nearly all descriptions of both plain
and fancy cottons, but no further advances
in prices are recorded. Print cloths I'M
changed on the basis of 2% for regulars
but sellers win not accept bids for con-
tract thereat. Wooden goods business quiet
In mems wear, but for dress goods demand
is gradually improving and prices steady.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-18
HAD A ROUGH EXPERIENCE.
COIOnists' Wagon Broke Down and
They Lost n Horse.

Waycross, Ga, Jan. IA party Of Ohio
people, consisting of Colonists Britt, Pri-
GER Martin and PERKS and the latters
wife, reached the Duke colony site Mon
day at 2 p. M, after a rough journey of
nearly 1000 miles from Dayton, O., by
wagon.
They met with the greatest obstacles
after leaving Knoxville, Tenn. One of
their horses died on the way, and new
axles had 20 be supplied to their wagons
several times before reaching their des-
tination. They express themselves as be
ing well pleased with the South.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-18
Road Reported Sold.

Waycross. Ca, Jan. 17.-There is a ru-
NOR ahoat in this city 20 the effect that
The Waycross Air Line Railroad has
changed hands, but the Morning News
CORRESPONDENT has been unable to learn
anv Of the particulars. 1t seems quite
certain that a trade has been consummat-
ed. and full details are expected in a few
days.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-18
NAVAL STORES.

Spirits Turpentine-There were no sales
reported to-day. The market was quoted
steady and buyers and sellers seemed to
be apart. At the Board Of Trade there
were no sales reported, the quotation be-
ing steady at 421s cents at the opening and
closing.
Rosin-There was a good demand for the
offerings and the reported sales were 1884
barrels at the first call at the Board Of
Trade. At the last call the market closed
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-18

market firm at 42c; sales, none. Rosin,
firm and unchanged; sales none.
Wilmington, Jan. 7-Spirlts turpentine
steady, 41%c; receipts, casks. Rosln
quiet, s1.02i5; receipts, 762 barrels.
Crude turpentne firm at S1.35 and $40.
Tar steady at Sl.10; receipts, 2S9 barrels
New York, Jan 17-Rosln dun. Tur-
pentine dull; 44lAQ45c.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-18

deer, turkeys. ETC., and shad and other
fish are abundant in the Ocmulgee. NIr.
Clough Will build a nice residence on his
place a little later. He is near the sull
operated lately by Pace & Co.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-18
New yorI1 CLOSING Stocks.

'O-7iAAfo NV AA't
st. l.. & $. W.. SKI
do do pref -. 21Al
st. Paul lbs
do pref .......167
st. p. e. On. SO
do do pref 1859
st. p. NJ. & M. $50
S. Pacific ...... 3s1l
S. Railway 49,. 1924
do pref ........ 47A
T. & Pacific -. Is
u. Pacific ...... 45ss
do do pref 49,. 1874
u. F. ID. & c.. 1915
Wabash ......... "a
do pref ....... 223s
w. g. L. T.. 49,. 81
do do pref ..... 26N
Adams FIX .10S1s
Am. Express LAO
u. $. Express. IS
w. r. Express .127
A. Cot. Oil 49,. 351s
do do pref 49,. S9A
ANN Spirits -. 10
do do pref 49,. 36M
Am. Tobacco ..147ls
do do pref .....137
Con. Gas .......1S99
Com. Gable Co. 10
Col. F. & I...... s4ll
do do pref -. 30
Gen. Elec ....... 80
Iiaw. Com'l Co. 57A
Brooklyn Transit 92A
Intnl Paper -. 62
do do pref 49,. 80
La Clede Gas. 521s
Lead ............. 3sJh
do pref .1ll1s
Nat. Lin. Ou... 81
Pacific Mail 80. 45K
Pullman Pal. .15Sh
Peoples Gas Iii
Silver Ger 800. 59Is
$. Rope & t.. 9M
Sugar ...........127Is
do pref .l10ll
t. G. q I........ 3SIa
U. $. LEATHER. ~
do do pref -. .7iA
u. S. Rubber. -. 46iz
do do pref .114ld
w. Union ....... "a
Fed Steel ...... 81
do do pref 49,. So
N. & w. pref. 81
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-18


Atchison ,....... 2lsS
do pref ........ 81
b. & Ohio ...... 68l.
Can. Pacific -. IS
Can. South -. So
Cent. Pacific -. 46A
G. g. Ohio ...... 26ht
c. e. Alton .16S1l
c., 3. & Q 1925
Chi. & f. Ill.... 64E
do do pref ....1l4
Chi. G. w ..... 1914
Chi, Ind. & L.. 8
do do pref -. 80
Chi. & N. W....1H
do do pref .1S8
c. c. G. & st. l.. Asa
do do pref 80. 1914
Del. & Hudson INV.
D., i. & w ....157
Den. & r. G. -. 1914
do do pref -. 69A
Erie new ...... 1873
do 1st pref -. 393s
Ft. Wayne ....1Sl
CT. Nor. pref ..159A
Hook. Valley :. 27s
Ill. Central .....116
l.. L. & w.. 1914
do do pref 49,. 62
L. Shore ........19S
l.. & N ......... 65ss
Man. l. ........ lW
Met. st. Ry..... 1921
Mich. Cen .....1i2
MINI. & st. L.. 36
do do LIST pf... 98iz
NJ. Pacific ...... 44%l
Mobile & 0 -. 80
NJ, X. & IT,. 1874
do do pref 49,. S73s
n. j. Central. 1913
N. Y. Central. .12412
NJ. G. & ST. l.. 14is
do do LIST pf... 20
do do End pr. So
Nor. e. w.. 1874
n. Amer. Co.. Z
n. Pacific .... 463i
do do pref -. 7Sl4
ont. a. w ..... 1875
ore. r. & NJ. As
ore. S. Line.... 45
p. C"st list pr. So
DO 2nd pf..... 81
Pittsburg ......1S0
Reading ..."... 229s
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-18
QUIET LOCAL MARKETS.
THE TRANSACTIONS LIGHT IN ALL
DEPARTMENTS.

Spirits Turpentine Quoted Steady at
42lh Cents-Rosin Firm and I'm
chOnged-COttOn Market Quiet.
Wholesale Markets Steady.
Savannah, Jan. l7-There was very little
doing in the local markets to-day. Spirits
turpentne was steady at 42ib cents with
no sales reported. Resin was in good de-
mand with prices unchanged. Cotton was
quiet with no change in quotations. Other
markets were steady and unchanged. The
following resume Of the different markets
will show the tone and the quotations at
the close to-day:
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-18
COTTON.

The total sales of spots to-day were 22S
bales. The market was quiet at each call
at the Cotton Exchange. The conditions
in the futures market were unsettled.
The following We're the official spot quo
tations at the close of the market at the
Carton I,xohapga today.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-11
BETHANY DAY NURSERY.

The annual reception OF the Bethany Day
Nursery. at No. N2 East sxueth-s''' was he'u
Yesterday IN the Board rooms. on the second moor
OF IFS building Most OF the managers ana many
OF their friends including superintendent and
teachers from several other day nurseries OF the
city. present
A pretty luncheon was served from table deco
rated with pink shaded candelabras and pink roses
end carnations.
There were nineiy-eght children In tho nursery
Yesterday OF whom hfty-three were babies ana
toddiers There were forty-nve In the kinder
garten. large room the top floor. which has
windows on four sides Here the smallest children
we're deeply engrossed in playing games. wnhe IN
a corner Of the same room was group OF youns
Urls lust returned from school They were taxing
q sewing Lesson IN hemming In the dining roo o.h
in the basement the low table vas spreau VII" III
nrettv blue and white bowls and plates for me
t,ndergsrtners' supper. and tray nlied high WIN
road and molasses was ready TO send 70 the toa-
oi s o., rhtldren were entertained at the sum
81 home OF this nursery AT Cold Spring lsst
n. Thirty-nne OF these remained six weeks
and fhrty-one who were not strong sno hetueo
The county air. kept the entire sssson-'"'ss
manila
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-11
arDrBON SOCIETY DISCUSSED.

Tho I-niversalist Women's Alliance or the "e"o-
,,+an District held first meeting or the season
yesterday morning at II O'Clock In the Church OF
the Good Shepherd. OF Jersey Ci'y'
Tho subject for consideration was The AuuuOon
soo,a,r" Mrs A J. Newbury was the chairman or
,ho programme Committee. A paper on the SUD
,ec, uas given by Miss Fuller; recitation, "A la'e
., a ponnet." by Mrs. Leland. and two SOLOS Dy
Nrs uough and Miss Alberta Fisher Lunc"eo"
was served after the programme
The Alliance has its object the promouoh vi
closer fellowship and the increase OF real ih'ere.
60 rs,gion and philanthropy. as well as an Increased
ara more united and effective action In the ad-
vancement OF Tniversalism. II holds mon'hiy meet
irgs during the winter follows:
ON Friday. December S. at II O'CLOCK d. 'ne
church Of the Redeemer. Newark. n j.; SUBJECT
Tho Religion OF the Poets: Mrs. Ellen " Beecher
chairman January r. nj II o'clock. a. m az
,be church OF the Divine Paternity. In New YORK
subject character Building: Mrs G NJ ram,
obo}rman February 9. at the Church or our
Eather Brooklyn. subject. Househoio ECO
nomics@. Mrs Priscilla ID. Hackstan. chairman,
Warch 9 al the Church Of the Eternal Hope IN
M MaaoY subject philanthropy; Mrs. ". 5.
prontivn subject. 'I'niversalst Heroes OF Cen
tmrv': Mrs ". d. Fars, chairman: 10000, o,o.
'' 10 oGicers Of the Alliance for this season are;
pros,dent Mrs F. T. Sherman: first vice, president
Mrs " s Grove; second vice-president, MRS
Pose: recording secretary. Mrs II L. bran.;
Corresponding Secretary Mrs A J Ne"bury. OF
No g. clifton Place. Jersey city, " j. ana treas
Miss Mary Havley.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-11

their hands. IN an endeavor TO paralyxe the force
or their new population. the Beers enacted special
legislation against the Outlanders, tying their
hands and restricting their privileges. finally CIV
ing the ballot denied TO the foreigner except under
prohibitive conditions. to their own children at the
age OF sixteen. and the Outanders, paying nine
tenths OF the taxes. excluded from any voice
In the administration OF the republic
Event followed event In rapid succession. Jane
son came and was repused. TO the discontinue OF
the Outlanders and their presiding genius Cecil
Rhodes. Embodened, the Beers enacted new
measures. st tighter drawing the rein. excluding.
after the bent OF their narrow and bitter natures.
all thought OF expansion and progress
For a century civilization has knocked at the
doors OF people determined TO close their ears.
who In that time. have steadily and OF choice
refrigerated TO condition OF brutal crudeness.
frightened only by shrewd wit. never the indca-
ton OF a great mind They have chosen to ex-
clude progress. have set their faces against the
march OF evolution. for which another name IL
civilization. True 10 Its history. the march OF
civilization has refused to tolerate retrogresson.
and the end is nevitabe-the consequence OF Il
suicidal policy. Unprepared for the moment. Great
Britain has met temporary check. but. presently
her full force will fall. and there be but one
result.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-11
BEAUTY IN CIVICS.

The discussion Of aesthetics in Civics' was In
troduced by the chairman. Mrs. Jacob Hess, OF
New-York City who said in part
Much has and is being done to bring the lives lives
plane Let begin with the kindergarten rms
system arouses the soul In the chiia; IL SUI s
acter and teaches II refinement OF manners BE
yond the children of the poor lie the homes OF me
81 tenement house to say how much me cam cam
ness. the sentences the efficiency OF the '"'''
The people are to be congratulated upon the sue
cess OF the measures adopted 10 provide the chill
dren OF the poor with amusement and instruction
during the torrid vacation season SIX playgrounus
were thrown open last summer by the Brooklyn
playground is in It's second season ana nourlshes
being keeniy interested in it's success. Now that
there IS music in the parks on Saturdays ana sun
are not slow in taking advantage of this blessing;
Coca music fcmedy o an no IFS on the
system by an overworked body or an overtred
Students OF social phenomena are coming more
and more TO test given movement by tie amount noun,
have river parks. but New-York city has made
possible the most unique system in the world by
they are called. 4 pier is selected IN one OF the
most and a Toofsd DTgr se
and recreation. In summer it affords deightful
the department is planning to inclose them with
glass and decorate them with palms and lowering
shrubs while fountains and music Will delight the
possible TO overestmate the far reaching and
beneicent influences which these recreation piers
have the lives Of the jewellers in our crowded
tenements
Athletics ought 10 be encouraged. At a recent
meeting OF teachers Of prominent English schools
the matter Of the use OF athletics was FUZZY uis-
cussed. and Il conceded that athletics and out
door sports were the greatest protection against
immortality. While the game OF golf has sprung
into unprecented popularity. II has hitherto been
confined 10 certain private communities and asso-
clatiors which could well afford TO control the
necessary grounds and TO provide clubhouses and
tho OF the expensive paraphernaiia OF the
game IT decidedly new move when our
municipal authorities recognized golf public
diverson-almost necessity-and volunteered TO
place the within the reach of any one who
took the trouble go 10 Van Cortlandt Park.
I would suggest the clubwomen interesting them
selves In tabshing various public links where
the paraphernalia is permanent and making II
possible for the young men and young women who
are employed during the week and who, that
the Saturday hall holiday is established fact.
may enjoy this healthfu outdoor sport.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-11
IMPORTANT LABOR PROBLEM.

Miss Harriette A. Keyser was chairman or frac-
ocsl Reforms in Labor" and opened the discus
son With the following remarks:
=. Though one might have a mind so stored az 70 De
familiar with the labor Legislation OF England anu
~. vuf own land II would not necessarily mean any
'nng practical -, 80
One OF the most important problems If w ns vi
ganzation Of WOme1 which is exceedingly ul1Icult
on account OF a sex disability. which cannon DC
mentioned here beclu II Is political some uIs
mat In spite OF this unmentoDable DISABILITY WI
,,,,s women should unite with workinglneh uio,s
rhs Is not 80 often would be wise; Deca1se
IN a badly organized trade the IDEAL OF me au ~,
rrnon. equal pay for equal WORK. ~ not Cairo ed
me printing and tobacco trades are well orsai%tu
but In some others a woman may enter union
SHOP and receive the usual womanly pittance ihey
are often too exhausted by their III PAID work ~
realize that although they organize IN Weah III
strength Will come by and by. The Natlonai reu
grafton has begun the work Of attempting 10 cfeae
on empowering public sentiment III IhNvI % 80
organization OF for their INDUSTRIAL ifteIest
we should work for the abolition OF Tue s~s.
enop system Let us not appeal 10 our own re'iISn
ness and dwell on the fact that wandering ma
..snant germs may reach some or our MONIES. ~,
.housn this Is true IL T. better 10 stliula'e IL
sense OF justice in favor OF these oppressed Woi
yrs and help enforce existing legislative ena. ,
,Is.en's that II properly carried OUT VIII "'i''N'
how shall We gain practical knowledge without
..vntact with the workers, Our social ana e9uca-
e,on INF ence should be extended far beyonu gu,
WI narrow club circles II IL sometimes sAio tnas
soklng women can attend night schoois aho u.s
80 suncent. After ten hours OF ehhau III, us
'"h rev are able 20 endure I'VE nlsh's s'u"'o'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-11
THE JEFFERSON DAVIS MEMORIAL.
UNITED DAUGHTERS OF THE coNFEDERAcH 10
HAVE CHARGE OF ERECTING
MONUMENT.


Richmond. Va Nov. 10 (speciaD.-The United
Daughters Of the Confederacy will undertake the
erection here OF a splendid monument to Jefferson
Davis The National convention to-day after
hearing a statement from J. Taylor Ellyson de-
cided to assume the responsibility. as invited to
do by the United Confederate Veterans. MI
Ellyson is president OF the Jefferson Davis Monu-
ment Association. and spoke both for that orsan''
zatIon and upon the authority OF the veterans 40
expressed In a resolution adopted by the conven'
ton at Charleston.
II was evident from the beginning that the BODY
was practically a unit in favor OF erecting the
monument but II took nearly two hours TO reach
a decision as the policy 10 be pursued score
or more 0: resolutions were onered put ME-
Stone Of Texas, had the honor Of Offering the one
that prevailed. 1t is hoped that the Work may De
accomplished in two years. A design Tor tne
monument was adopted and the cornerstone laid
at the reunion here three years ago The Daugh.
ters however. free to make any change they
wish There are no limitations placed around them
They will probably decide upon $4,000 memorial
About three-ffths Of this Is In hand or mas been
subscribed
Mr. Ellyson said the Monument Association had
In It's treasury sO4s5. There has been collected out
not vet sent in from the different States between
900 and $4,000 more. The association has no
debts and proposes 10 cooperate heartily Wild
the Daughters as will also the United Confederate
Veterans
..Our resignation" said Mr.. Ellyson. does NOT
mean that we will be less diligent In our WORK. out
We recognize that woman has faculties 10 toucn
that what would take us years to accomplish you
can do in a short time. All the great memorials
OF the South are. in the most part, results Oh .ne
efforts OF the women OF the SOUTH -,
The Council of Richmond has agreed 20 pro'iue
O,he, site that s 81 not be put Mon
roe park. where the cornerstone has been laid
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-11
PHILANTHROPY OF CTERS

d. J. De Ia NJ Lozier. OF New-York City proved
herself one Of the easiest speakers in the Fedora
ton. On philanthropy" she had the following
10 say:
In the early days OF the existence of the New
York State Federation OF Womens Clubs an at
tempt was made to classify clubs with reference
their aims and objects under the heads OF
to on the subject. discaimed any exclusive appro-
pration Of egoism and eagerly averred Itself 10
possess an altrustic department or feature or ten
dency 49,. ,,.....,.,. ~, a,,,, o,a.- go, limos
Of demarcation because the eRoistlc ana atruls1lc
principles OF life correlative-not antagonistic
They like the centripetal and centrifugal forces
which when duly balanced tend 10 prouuce st
equilibrium. Drummond, In his Ascent or Man.
has proved that the preservation Of the other exists
In nature anu IN society In proportion 10 the pres
ervaton Of self and that the one cannot lone De
maintained without the other both being indls-
Yensable to the persistence OF the Individual ana
hands Of the body The right hand Is that OF
poWer-of possession it is the hand that SEXES and
tons bears the betrothal and marriage rings as
symbols Of love and dependence, is the hand also
hand Of the body only because OF neglected educa-
ton. Did YOU ever read Franklin's witty and In.
he perpetual Indifference with which it has been
regarded ana declares that while every at'ehilon a
has beer lavshed upon the favored sister. II mas
been simply considered symmeirical appemoag sa
Science ha. not 50 decreeq on me snd pbyca
harmony man should be ambdextrous. TO carry
out the b smile of pow sef and he Of
should bear an equal share in the development OF
the club ideal . 49,,
The discussion Of the phianthropic side OF club
work will prove that the club women understand
Philanthropy 10 be a broadening OF views-an en-.
argement Of opportunity. the encouragement OF
talent and the production Of sympathetic relations
between women based upon something better than
propinquity or external conditions. philanthropy
In club work will lead 10 personal consideration
Of every member discovering or creating fitting
niche for each not putting the round woman IN
the square hole. vice versa II VIII unite WoIne
in GOOD work for each other; in the formation OF
Rev clubs and in the cordial support or ones own
Loyalty TO women, fidelity 10 spoken or unspokeh
pledges appreciation of club privileges and gen
erous Effort 10 extend them to all who need or ASK
for them Will make the philanthropic size OF ciup
work strong its intellectual or SOCIAL slue
The movement will then become HARMONIOUS
one holding a permanent and Important placss
among the c,vzing and humanizing agencies OF
NE present period.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-11
ENGLAND AND THE BOERS.

Under the head OF Current Events" Miss Anne
Rbodes corresponding secretary Of the New-York
state Federation OF Women's Clubs. spoke on
England and the Beers" She said In part:
Foremost among the events OF the day. and not
10 he overlooked In summary, even prief or
Current Events" Is the war now In progress IN
go Transyaai between Great Britain and the
Beers. -, os-.,r, IN. Dutch sa.,lsd
., 'he cane OF Good Hope To them came itugur-
81 -" seekine religious freedom BY intermhr rage
NO. no ,,rsin became one people and from thcIn are
l1aeecandad the Beers. century later cam, the
99e. nr,,ish Troubles arose and wars ana ne
nIs, D.;s,r,ct was coded to the British lis less
Sspe acclaimed the emancipation or slaVss: 10
VA nc Roers were bitterly opposed ana Sley
WIZ W.T. trail into the wilderness, seeking NV
Ina.e ,o practise their theories OF tne MuuIe
ioo,no' Tbsv crossed the Vaal River and the lrans
'a Isars thew found the Zulus Matabees ann M
heio ia we're forced 10 utilize Great briian az 4,
MT, ,. az" The Transvaai was annene a. Rs en-
protscloy IN again and let go. until nnali! an AZ,
rssmsnt was signed granting 10 me bo,Id con-
sfnsdon with the proviso maj my 81, ,hs con-
liza no treaties with any people wi'nou ascoyery
ciu. cruz, ~ the Queen Presently came tne ,sb ~
., fabulous gold nelds. and consequent ''''
gold seekers ,,.n, arose johannesburg.
Una seuls and th. Beer s, rsy enl,.S oasns.
w rs.sis,s W w TIA osysxnnsst ssns'''A~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-11
AN historic EXHIBITION.
AT A. ALEXANDERs sIXTH-AvE. AND
NINETEENTH-ST.

Mn ZEN f1-Sl.
There is an interesting exhibition OF shoes being
given al Mr. Alexander's handsome store ~mch
affords the public opportunity 10 compare tue
shoes now worn with those OF fifty and more years
MO The collection made by the old mousse Oh
7 y Miller & Co. and comprises an exhibit pre-
nared by the firm for fair held in 1913 IN the
CRYSTAL Palace which stood on what Is now known
as BRYANT Park and another exhibit prepared Ior
the Centennial Exhibition In Philadelphia. IN 1910
The latter shows a close relation to the present
STYLES In addition TO these are examples dating
b,cE 10 l7uO and many antique Oriental SHOES
among them being Japanese womans rainy gay
shoe The exhibition is well worth seeing as an
instructive curiosity.
In nm to date shoes everything OF the highest
class NAV be found. The second floor IL devoted
70 sinners and low shoes In a fascinating variety
The STYLES are dainty In the extreme IN Do'h'
,o,,c.able noint Is the height OF the heel; Two
incLea is the usual height this year, ana many
nrders are given for three inch heeis. ,,nar
heels are often different In color from tne spi ~
For fashionable party a week or lWS asV , ...
bouse made a patent leather slipper with isu IL
ana red satin ribbon bow, with cut steet uuu
aieo eeveral ot hers In different color cotnoliao"'
The high heel appears In the military SHAPE ape o,
.,.aiii,g boots and often Is one and nan lncnes,
nd even the swell bicycle boot has Louis QulIiIfe
hnels An extremely neat rainy day shoe OF OILY
grsin calf has a high military heel