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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-19
A Pure ana Simple Poker story.

This is a poker story. pure and simple,
says the Cleveland Plain Dealer 1t was
particularly naughty game too. because
it was played by young woman of high
social standing against her own father,
and the cheating that went on-but that
comes later in the tale.
The thing really began last summer. As
soon as this particular girl stopped buying
summer clothes she began to tease her re-
spected papa for new sea-skin jacket.
Papa pleaded poverty, but the young wo-
man kept on until the other night the
thing was at last decided.
II think it's mean" she cried almost
tearfully. you and Uncle Tom and ths
boys were playing poker last night, and
l know you won. You might give me
that coat. They're 50 cheap now"
Papa laughed and said something about
penny ante, but one of the aforementioned
boys who happened to be present sud
denly looked up al the woe-begone maiden
with a sly wink.
Il tell you what, Uncle Ned he draw
ed, suppose you play her for it, If you
win she's never to mention 1t again uu-
der penalty of starvation, and if she wins
she can have it,"
Papa pOo-hooed a bit, but Uncle Tom
came in and Joined against him, the girl
Ilerseu was VIKING, ana SO, as her luck
on the few occasions when she had played
poker had been proverbially bad, at last
her stern parent relented, and the game
began.
But ne had counted without his host.
There were three not one, against him,
and the cards they We're stacked in a
way that I greve"
He began to lose and he kept on losing.
He held fair hands, but his daughters
were always a little better, and for such
a greenhorn at the game she played them
with skill that was remarkable.
Of course she won. The game was got
up with the express purpose that She
should win.
And equally, of course. she got the coat.
she has il now and is sporting it about
these very streets. They meant to tell
papa the little joke" but they haven't
yet because he is heard to use improper
language whenever the dainty garment
comes in view. Also. incidentally. he has
left off playing poker. Says he can't
AFFORD IT. Whereat his wife is joyful. So
wasn't that case of one small wrong
making two rights?
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-19
THE REAsoN ZOE A coMM1ss1oN.

The President, it seems. has decided to
appoint a commission to visit the Philip
pines not for the purpose of getting in
formation as to the kind of government
that would come nearest answering the
need of the natives of those islands, bit
TO assist in opening the way for the ratif-
cation of the treaty. II Is said that not
wthstanding the confident tone Of the ad-
ministrauon senators in declaring that the
treaty will be ratified as soon as it is de-
cided to take a vote on the question Of
its ratification. there are grave doubts as
to whether a two-thrds' vote can be OBJ
tanned for it. Those senators who are
against it in its present shape say they
are certain that the treaty viii not be
ratified unless it is amended so as to
show beyond a doubt that this country is
not committed to the position of retaining
permanent possession Of the islands.
II may be that a resolution declaring
that it is not our purpose to hold the ISL
ands permanently will be accepted. because
of the delay that would be necessary il
an amendment to the treaty were insisted
upon. Not only would an amendment be
costly, but it would be productive of great
dissatisfaction in Europe, where there is a
strong desire that the Philippine question
shall be settled as soon as possible.
delay would be costly, because. while the
question remains open, we shall have to
maintain large force in the Philippines.
both military and naval, and also keep
up a larger military establishment at
home than would otherwise be necessary.
One senator is quoted as saying that our
army and navy are now costing us pretty
nearly million dollars a day. 1t is i'm
portant, therefore, that the treaty shall
be ratified as soon as possible, so that ex-
penses can be reduced
The appointment of the commission is
intended to show that the President is
deeply interested in the Filipinos and
that iit is the purpose of his administra-
tom to help them prepare themselves for
sef-government. One of the objects Of
the commission will be to bring about as
kindly a feeling as possible between the
Americans and the Filipinos. 1t is ex-
pected that the appointment of this com
mission, when its purpose is fully under
stood, will be 80 lessen the opposition to
the treaty.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-19
Morgan as a .Long" TaIIxer.

Senator Morgan of Alabama can talk
longer and say less than any man in the
Senate. says the Washington correspond
ence of the New York World. His rapi-
dity and range of ideas are phenomenal.
He can talk on every subject known to
mankind When he makes a speech. how
ever he drives every one from the cham
Der. His voice Is soft and feeble and it is
with difficulty that the stenograp her, who
always sits at his right, catches his words.
Senators have great respect for the ven
cradle statesman from Alabama, but they
sometimes joke with him on his speech
making proclvites. Not long ago Sena-
tor Chandler of New Hampshire. whose
chief delight is TO stir up the animals"
occasionally, facetously inquired of him:
Senator. how long would it take you
to say all you would like to say on a
subject you knew nothing about?"
The Alabama senator shot a savage
look at the New Hampshire fre-eater and
replied:
well, If it were a subject about which
I knew absolutely nothing. l think
could say all 1 might have to say in two
days"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-19
INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

NIeetings-Solomon's Lodge No. !, f. and
"A. M; Savannah Lodge No. 81, X. of p;
Savannah Confederate Veterans Associ-
alton; First District Liberal Club
Special Notices-Notice to Superior Court
Jurors; Ship Notice, Strachan & Co, Con-
signees; Proposals for Feed. NJ. Hanly.
Fire Chief; Notice in Regard to Licenses
and Badges, c. s. Hardee City Treasurer;
New Store and New Stock, Mark Apple;
Notice TO City Court Jurors; Notice, w.
+. Bailey Clerk of Council; The Produce
Market, ]. c. Slater: Miss Benefits Re
ception; No Old Stock to Work off, r. d.
& VIM. baltimore; Closed To-day and To-
morrow, Account Reducing Prices on En-
tire Stock, Metropolitan Clothing Com
pnny.
Business NOTES.-The Bendix Grand
Concert Company, Guards Hall, Jan. 20.
Legal Nouces-Notce to Debtors and
Creditors, Estate Barbara A. Koch, De-
ceased
Prices That Attract-C. A. Munster
Free Book on Dressmaking and Diamond
Dyes-Wells, Richardson & Co.
Kabo Corsets-B. H. Levy & Bro
Does Your Horse-E. L. Neidlinger
Steamship Observation-Disclosures Steam
ship Company.
Why Not Buy-At Browns.
Railroad Schedule-Florida Central and
Peninsular Railroad.
Condensed NIik-Bordens Eagle Brand
Condensed Milk
Medical-Castoria; Erie Medical Com
pany; Hoods Sarsaparilla; Pe-ru-na; Nc
Elree's Wine of Cardui; Bradfields Fe-
male Regulator; Ayers Pills; Cuticura
Remedies; Worlds Dispensary Prepara-
tons; Warmers Safe Cure
Cheap Column Advertisements-He
Wanted; Employment Wanted; For Rent;
For Sale, Lost; Personal; Miscellaneous.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-19

secretary Ayers scheme for a great
railway line through Cuba may never be
carried out by the United States, but 1t
appears that, as a matter of fact, this
government is at the present time build
ing a railroad in Cuba. The road runs
from Trisconia around Guanabacoa, giving
connection with all railroads entering Ha-
vana. 1t viii be about six miles in length.
A few days ago seventeen hundred men
were at work upon 1t. The road Is being
constructed by an American company I'M
der contract with the United States gov
eminent.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-19
QUAY'S BLTrEE

Does Senator Clay think he wiR be re-
elected or is he only bluffing. with the
view of eventually naming the winning
candidate? On Tuesday he lacked sixteen
votes of having enough to win the election
If the situation in the PENNSYLVANIA Leg
stature were the ordinary one in sena-
torial elections he would stand a pretty
good chance of getting the votes that he
needs to win. But the situation is not an
ordinary one. All of the Republicans who
are against him have taken pledge not
to vote for him until the charges. pending
against him in the criminal courts of Phil
adelphia are shown to be without substan-
tial foundation. If these Republicans are
true TO their pledges Senator Quay can
not be reelected before he stands his
trial
But will those who are pledged against
him remain faithful to their pledges? It
must be admitted that there are doubts
that they will. Pennsylvania is noted for
corrupt politics. If enough of those who
have pledged themselves to the opposition
to Senator Quay should find excuses for
voting for him the country would
not be surprised But there would
be no doubt in the public mind that
bribery of some sort had been used. It is
said that one of the members of the legis-
lature who was thought to be against
Senator Quay found out that if he did not
vote for the senator bill which he had
against the state Republican committee
would not be paid very promptly. He vot-
ed for the senator 1t may be that six
teen others-the number needed by the
senator to secure his electon-wilI dis
cover equally potent reasons for changing
their votes.
The senator shows his contempt for the
legislature when he insists upon being re-
elected while the charges against him are
pending. He virtually tells that body that
il has not such a reputation for virtue
as to prevent it from electing to the
United States Senate a man who is under
indictment for conspiring TO unlawfully
use the money of the state. If the sena-
tor should succeed in getting elected with
out disproving the charges against him
the legislature of Pennsylvania would be
regarded with feelings akin 10 contempt
in all parts of the country.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-19

The German Emperor is credited with
having paid very striking tribute to Eng
lands power during his trip to the Holy
Land Speaking 30 DIR. Fenner in Paies-
tine about the probability of war between
England and France, the Emperor is re-
ported to have said: The struggle would
not last more than five or six days, as
in that time Toulon, Brest and Cherbourg
would be in flames and the French fleet
would be exterminated
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-19

tween them. The negro is not a ward Of
the nation. The government is under no
obligation to him. He must work for
himself"
The leaders mentioned are on the right
lire. They are preaching a doctrine which
viii be fruitful of good TO their people.
They deserve announcement, and the as
sistance Of other blacks who regard the
progress and peace of the race as of great
er consequence than the possibility of
themselves as individuals holding minor
political Offices.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-19

The opinion seems to be that Represen-
tative Payne of New York, who stood
next to Representative Dingley on the
ways and means committee. will succeed
to the craftsmanship of that committee.
Mr.. Payne is So years old. and is now
serving his seventh term in the House.
He was candidate for the senatorship
to succeed Senator Murphy, but stood
aside in order that the nomination might
80 to DR.. Depew. 1t would seem, by the
way. that New York had about got her
share Of the plums under this administra-
tion.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-19

"Pecos Bill" as Gen. Shafter is famil-
iarly known among his friends and admir-
ers, seems to be coming to the front some
what after the manner of Hobson 1t is
stated that at Ell Paso the other day he
was captured by a bevy of pretty girls,
each one of whom insisted upon being
kissed by him. The general is credited
with having removed his cap and done his
best to make the performance come up to
the expectations of the girls.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-19

1t might be to Senator Quay's interest.
If those Republicans who have combined
against him persist in being unruly. to
seriously consider the plan alleged 10 have
been adopted by the managers of Senator
Stewards campaign in Nevada for secur-
ing majority; that is, to engage a few
gun fighters to take care of the obstreper-
Gus legislators
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-19

% That Peoria man who applied to the
court The other day for an injunction
against death is still alive. A local prophet
had foretold that he would die on Jan Is,
1899. The court couldn't issue the injunc-
ton against the prediction, so the pros
pective victim had nothing to do but
clench his teeth and try TO live it down;
and he has done it successfully. Now
that the fateful date has been passed, the
man who didn't die is very angry with the
man who said he would die, and declares
that he means to give him sound thrash
ing the first time he can catch him.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-19

The young Emperor of China is now
engaged in an occupation which he no
doubt finds more enjoyable than govern
ing millions of heathens and at the same
time defending himself against a wicked
old woman. He is said to be training some
goats and monkeys. When he gets out
of the job of Emperor, therefore, he viii
be in a position to go on the road with
a trick animal show if he wants TO.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-19
GARDENERS BAZAAR.
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Bird Seed, pounds, 25c.
Mocking Bird Food, pound, 25c.
Gold Fish, dozen, $780,
Aquaria Grass, bunch, 1Oc.
Canary Birds, male and female.
Cages, Brackets, Springs. Hooks.
Cutter Fish, Perch Cleaners.
Scissors guaranteed to be satisfactory
or money refunded, 23c.
Gardner Razor. none better, guaranteed
or money refunded.
Toilet Paper, 2 packages, sc.
1A-pound Excellent Note Paper, 1Oc.
"a sheets Paper and 25 Envelopes, sc.
Aluminium Shirt sets, 10c.
Baby Pins pair, 10c.
Sterling Silver Shirt Waist Set, Csc.
School and Miscellaneous Books, new
and second hand.
Agent for the Kimball Anti-Rheumatic
Ring. Send for certificate.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-19

There seems not to have been great
deal of difficulty about the arranging of
modus vivendi between the Maine Re
publicans and Senator Hale While being
opposed to some Of bis, Opinions, they
voted for him because he was party man.
and he, being a party man, the other day
promised that he would put his opinions
in his pocket if it was the will of the
party,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-19

Following the death of a wel-known
public man, it is customary for the news
papers to print anecdotes and funny
stories about him, by way of illustrating
his character. But there has been al
most a total absence of stories about the
late Representative Dingley. Probably 1t
is because there was nothing humorous
about him. He viewed life from the seri-
Gus side. To him men and affairs were
deep and abstruse problems, to be studied
with patience and plodding care.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-19

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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-19

A Pennsylvania court has decided that
the political laborer is WORTHY OF his hire
Rittenmyer had worn out two pairs Of
shoes eanvassing a county ia the interest
Of Martin. Martin said he would pay for
the shoes. RiHenmyer said he wanted
more than that. as ne had talked himself
hoarse besides wearing out the shoes Mar
tin demurred. Ritteumyer sued for com
pensation, ana the court ordered that he
should be paid so much per day for every
day he had been .eIectioneering for Mar
! tin.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-19

1t seems that there are fifty-five persons
in the South exclusive of Senator Marion
Butler, out of several millions, who favor
the payment of federal pensions to ex-sol-
diers of the Confederacy. These fifty -five
are apparently residents of Muscogee
county, Georgia. Their names, many of
which we present this morning, will stand
alone in the Senate records. in all prob
ability, as the only ex-Confederate SURVIVE
ors of the war who were willing to petit
ton for the pension privilege.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-19

Pittsburg is to follow the example of
Boston in the matter of the consolidation
of a number of banking institutions into
one great bank. Eleven Pittsburg banks
are 10 be brought into one organization.
A syndicate is to buy the stock of the
banks, close up their business and carry
as much of it as possible over 20 the new
bank.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-19

Dewey said he wanted first class states
men sent to the Philippines. VIII the
President cable his list of commissioners
to the admiral for approval or revision?
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-19

Should the Spanish dynasty and Don
Carlos come to blows, Uncle Sam might
feel constrained 10 interfere in the inter-
est of humanity.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-19

OF the 400 men of the new Havana police
force, 100 will be spaniards. Thus there
Is still a chance for at least some Span
iards to get even with some Americans.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-19

Gen. Eagan has perpetually shut HIM
self out from the military kissing bees.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-19
CURRENT COMMENT,

The Nashville American Dem) says:
Dispatches from Paris state that French
sentiment is again being worked up
against the United States and that the
French newspapers don't like the way
we are doing in the Philippines The
French, it would seem, have troubles
enough of their own without trying 10
butt into our affairs, but if they insist
on throwing dirt at us we can stand it,
for their influence just az present is not
great"
The Presidents several commissions
have not impressed the Valdosta (Ga0
Times (Dem) to any great extent 1t says
of one of them: 1T viii soon be in order
70 appoint another investigating commit
tee to investigate the work of the one
that has been operating since Sept "a,
without learning anything of importance
10 the country except the opinions which
some of the army officers have of each
other
The Rome (Ga.) Tribune thus touches
upon a text from which there should be
preached good many sermons in Geor-
gia during the next twelve months: "B-
ennial sessions of the legislature would
cut down the great flood of useless laws
enacted at every session. We have too
many laws now The people of Georgia
should rise up and demand biennial ses-
sions Of the Georgia legislature"
The Springfield Republican Qnd) says:
Gen. Palmer of Illinois is in reduced cir
cumstances at a very advanced age, and
pension Is to be asked of the govern
ment for him. His rare public services
have never been turned to the account of
his own purse"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-19

Registered at the Pos,omce in savannah
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1899-1900, 1899-04-12
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

Ninety-fmT Chinese were killed and
1923 wounded by the Russian soldiers
in the recent riot at TalienrWan, China.
A Russian interpreter was killed by the
Chinese.
Bishop O'Connor, of London, Ont,
has received the appointment to the
archbishopric of Toronto diocese made
vacant by the death of Archbishop
Walsh. Bishop O'Connor will be In
stalled earlx-in Mary. ''f''e'' ?"
NThe Swedish riksdag has voted 1885,.
Dob crowns fer the purchase of rifles
and 2,2OO0O0 crowns for the improve
ment of the Swedish Notifications.
Fears are entertained that the Brit
ish ship Austria, from Mobile January
for Belfast, Ireland, may be lost. She
has not been heard of since she sailed.
Creditors and debtors in Cuba are
both appealing to the Washington au-
thorities for relief. The creditors are
afraid that Gov. Gen. Brooke will issue
an order carrying out the plan of the
Sugar Planters association. This pro-
vides for an extension of credits
through a period of six or seven years.
Advices received from Sana, the capi-
tai of Yemen, Arabia, say that fighting
between the Turks and the revolving
Zaidis continues and that the former
are committing such atrocities that the
inhabitapts have sworn to fight to the
last man.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1899-1900, 1899-04-12
PERSONAL AND POLITICAL

Returns from the municipal and
school elections held in most of the
towns, cities and counties in Missouri,
show that the democrats carried the
majority of their tickets, while in sew
eral cities, notably Boonville and Seda-
LA, honors were divided with the re-
publicans. Party lines were closely
drawn.
The returns show that Mayor Harri-
son carried every one of the 81 wards in
Chicago except. five. His own ward,
normally republican. was carried by
him, as well as another strong repub-
lican ward, the Tenth, in which his op-
ponent Zena Carter lives.
Gen. Russell Hastings has declined
the presidents appointment as direc-
tor of the bureau of American repub-
lies.
President Mckenzie, of Elmira On.
" college, has secured 100000 TO-
ward 100000 bi-centennial fund.
The celebration will take place in Sep
tember 1903. VI t-f 'r o.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1899-1900, 1899-04-12
usEDsRocks 4kD FISTS.
A Hot Battle Between Young Men in
a New York Town.

West Point, N. Y, April 1O.--A fierce
battle occurred at Highland Falls at a
late hour Saturday night between can
didates for admission to West Point as
cadets on the one side, and boys of the
village on the other The candidates
are attending the preparatory schools
at Highland Falls prior to being exam
ined at West Point next June for adj
mission TO the academy. There were
about 30 OF them in the fight, but they
were outnumbered three to one by the
boys Of the town.
The trouble began with handto-
hand encounter. and the crowd soon in
creased 10 such an extent that stone
throwing took the place OF fists. Sew
eral of the candidates were more or
less injured, the most seriously hurt
being U. S. Grant third, appointed by
the president. Many of the town boys
were badly used up. The services of
all the doctors in town were required
to dress the wounds OF the injured.
Hostilties continued for nearly an
hour, .tT Hr,r. &c..