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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-05
THE wICKEDEsT BOY.
Countess SehimmeImann Tells a
Wonderful story.

Chicago, March BIN the long low, mar
row room of rough boards built over the
deck of the. ."Duen," sat scores of "the
une mployed," around rude tables, eating
their dish of hot soup, while as many
more stood behind them and at the doors.
patiently awaiting their turns At the
far end of the room sat Countess Schlm-
melmann, her face suffused with love and
pity, while every now and then she talked
quite informally and cheerngly to these
hungry, shelterless fellows trying to make
them feel that despite their wretchedness
and despair r'God's in His Heaven"
Taken ali in all they were not bad look
ing lot of faces, although the most hard
ened criminal understands that he is well
come to the Countess board just as long
as he chooses to come-that no questions
will be asked, and that he will never
lack the royal welcome-for thus the
countess understands the message of
Christ.
AS entered. she was just telling them
how Gods infinite mercy had reached the
heart and transformed the life of one of
in Berlin. He was a professional pick
pocket, and had gone to her meetings for
no other purpose than to create disturb
ance. Presently she caught him in the
act of slipping his hand into her pocket;
+ she managed to retain her purse and
turned to talk to him in kindly manner,
but he met all her advances with the
most fragrant rudeness; and when she in
cidentally asked his name, began to bias
pheme her and her work. saying that she
only wanted it in order to turn him over
to the police, and that was all her cursed
Christianity was worth. With a feeling
of utter hopelessness, the countess turned
away from his insults; but 1.-THE spirit
strove" and she returned. Again he
cursed her, her religion, God and man
kind, and again the countess turned away.
But the eternal soul of the man seemed
to call unto her, and for the last time she
went to him and gently said, Il feel sure
that you are unhappy, and you may oe
needy. l do not, care anything about your
name or previous life, but won't you let
me help you a little?" and she handed
him a piece Of silver. The man took the
money, and became silent and thought
full The next day he came again and
made no, attempt 10 disturb the meeting
and the next day, and the next. Finally
he surrendered his wicked heart altogeth-
er and became a Christian gentleman. He
turned out to be the son of a distinguish
ed Copenhagen family but from youth of
dissipation had descended to the level of
common thief. He returned 10 his fam
lily, connected himself with church, and
reinstated himself in society.
"And he always kept the silver piece"
added the speaker, for that ne said was
the FIRST thing that made him believe an
the truth of Christianity"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-05
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DE SOTO HOTEL.

First-class accommodations for 500 guests
Among the improvements the past summer 90
new bath rooms were added. Tourists find
Savannah The most interesting city in the
South. An ideal winter resort. Special rates
for families remaining week or more.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-05
wicked Charlie.

my long experience with the
souls of men has taught me
unlimited faith and patience"
continued the countess. "Since
the conversion of my poor boy Charlie,
l never lose hope of any one. Charlie was
the wickedest boy in every way that
ever met. When first knew him, his chief
delight was to frighten horses or by some
cunning device to overturn carriages in
the street, and he was quite beside him
self with joy when he could see his vic
Tins faint and bleeding. 1t amounted to
mania with him; and / once heard him
say, as he watched a vessel sail away
How / would love to blow up that ship
or poison its crew. Well, l took Charlie
into my family and won from him prom
Use that he would never go away, with
out first notifying me. His one good point
was that he would keep a promise that
he had made me. Every little while he
would come, and say that he was tired of
trying to be good and that he was going
away. Then 1 would simply lay my hand
upon his head, and pray: Dear Jesus l
can't keep Charlie any longer; do Thou
make him stay and somehow he always
decided not to go.
AT the end of year, however, I could
not see that he was really much better
than at the beginning. He still had fits
"a NiOASANCg anu Oltc uds amused nlnlSGlf
by breaking every window in the house
l procured new panes of glass, and ask
ed If he would NOT like to help put them
in, when he flew into a rage, and trampled
upon and broke the entire new lot 1 mad
little carriage which 1 greatly priced
as the last gift of my beloved father TO
me. One day 1 allowed Charlie to take
the place of my coachman. He proceeded
to drive 10 a quiet place in the woods
and dismounting from his seat, opened the
carriage door and asked me to descend.
Now Countess he said. according to
your teachings, l may murder and rob
you, and sin Christ win forgive me and
may go TO heaven-and that is lust. what
I am going to do and he seized a heavy
stick lying near.
II looked him steadily in the eve and
said, No, Charlie, you can't do II. God
would not let you do such a thing; be-
sides / know that you do love me a little
and have some gratitude for what have
done for you. But strike if you choose.
1 Shall not try to defend myself His
hand fell to his side, his weapon dropped
and he was seized with violent trembling
and remorse. For dong time after this
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-05
HOTEL NORMANDIE.

Washington, d. G.
Opposite Mcpherson Square, Fifteenth and
1 Streets.
Contiguous to all places of INTEREST,"
within two squares OF the White House.
Treasury and State, War and Navy De-
partments. Fifty rooms with tiled bath
and porcelain tubs; strictly first-class IN
every particular.
II. NJ. CAKE. Proprietor.
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PLANT LINE.
For BIufflOn and Beaufort, S. C,

Steamer loretta will leave wharf foot
of Abercorn EthePs WHARF street at 8 p.
m. for Button daily except Sunday and
Thursday. Wednesdays trip extended to
Beaufort, leaving Bluffton Thursdays at
a. m. Returning same day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-05

Unsurpassed cabin accommodations An
the comforts of a modern hotel. Elec+ri,'
lights. Unexcelled table. Tickets incIuds
meals and berth aboard ship.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-03-05

If one is within range of bullets during
a shooting "scrape,' no matter If he takes
part in II or not, the safest position to be
In is to be fiat upon the floor or ground
"Under the table" Is a favorite resort
whenever sudden trouble occurs and six.
shooters are in evidence The reason for
this being the safest possible position 'un-
der the circumstances is because almost ali
revolver shots fly high and 1t is very sci.
dom that one strikes the floor on the
same principle, 1t is a favogite trick with
those who use the American national
weapon TO instantly drop on one knee
when they begin shooting One in such
position presents a smaller target to his
opponent than If standing, and also has
Inc great advantage Of being below the fine
The Burke County news., 1899-04-14
Ashanti Children.

When children are born in Ashanti
they are at once rubbed all over with
a mixture OF olive oil aud red ochre.
this being repeated every two days
Their mouths are washed with a fiery
concoction in which red pepper is the
main ingredient, aud a crier goes
through the town proclaiming the new
arrival and claiming for it name and
a place among the living. Some one
else IN distant part Of the village ac-
knowledges the fact and promises, on
the part of the people, that the new
born babe shall bo received into the
community The townspeople then
assemble IN the streets, and the babe
is brought out and exposed to view.
A basin OF water is provided, and the
head man or chief OF the town sprinkl es
water upon it, giving it name and
invoking q blessing upon It, such as,
for instance, that it may have health,
grow up to manhood or womanhood,
have q numerous progeny and possess
riches. Most Of those present follow
the example Of the head man, and the
poor child is thoroughly drenched be-
fore the ceremony is ended. Everyone
who participates IN the ceremony
pledges himself to be friend to the
child
The Burke County news., 1899-04-14
Some Stories oe Royalty.

wo or three pretty stories have
come floating in 10 us from various
sources abroad-Stores which, like
those best loved among fairy tales
have 10 DO with kings and queens and
children. Queen Victoria. IS seems
sometimes goes uDannounced into the
nursery at Buckingham Palace where
the Battenberg children who live With
her play with each other or entertain
their visitors. Two little girls were
among these visitors the other day,
when the Queen came into the room,
very much 10 their CONSERVATION
They had never been taught how 10
address her. but having been brought
up in Bible history. they suddenly re.
membercd what Daniel did before
King Darius. So they threw them.
selves ut the foot OF the Queen and
cried ont. with Il loud voice. 20 Queen
live for ever greatly 10 her amuse-
ment. who. being most of all 4 woman,
aS all good queens must. laughed and
taking them on her knee. entertained
them with funny questions.
Another story has 10 do with the
when all the children of the mission
We're brought into his presence
(Which is the Emperor" asked the
Empress. and the children with one
accord shouted. There he is" which
threw the Emperor into pretendc'
fright. and he jumped back rs If they
had scared him. which SO greatly
amused them all that they shouted
again with delight.
Simple stories, the reader will say.
Yes. but pretty ones, we think-thcrs
were three or four others like them
and interesting. too, as proving thai
before little children even kings anI
queens. like the rest Of us. must un
bend. or else be proved unworthy oi
high estates IIarper's BaZar.
The Burke County news., 1899-04-14
TpG JEWELS OF THE NIGHT.

= ..,. : :. Loyer that wooeS the Earth
a.tl ieEe.5 and crystals bright,
l.-.g-5n and golden hs heaps them I'D,
Low and euiph roCs white
tf..a.yetn them all for a bitter price,
tl1 ir;sntcth her loarts ; delight.
s,...s are clustering brooches fine
f. Ilu at her bosom fair.
TnetoWn and the misty roadway lamps
Ara -ta-3 Tor her snmbre hair.
An! the cleaning tights of the roadside inns
Are cluc- that hex fingers wear.
H.. tlnect1l a belt OF cities and towns
Ia -hIne where hi, arm cmbrtced-
A. tac ragged ei ge Of the li-ping lakes
Are tho ~harve, and the houses placed.
G.a4T INTO CLEAN, til they shine az last
-.Ir.he 10 clasp her waist
l1isl who're the mighty ocean means.
Ihe -IIpa and the vessels ilOat.
aunt. Hnern the lonely darkness IcaG,
Through the pathways obscure remote
4... MN, fatn made of the harbor lights
lHe .se:n- for his mistress throat.
Ilennor {. Adams in The Criterion.
The Burke County news., 1899-04-14
Women Who Defy Fashions Demand.

The Nationa! Council Of Women,
while in session in Washington a few
days ago, devoted the greater part OF
one afternoon to the discussion Of dress
reform. Women who are making that
part Of woman's life a study, averred
that the movement toward more ra-
tional views in dress was becoming
pronounced. although. like all reforms,
it could only be accOmplisheds slowly.
The most striking changes consisted OF
the short skirt as an athletic and rainy
lay costume. modification Of the lac
ing habit. and the growing sentiment
against the use of birds and their
plumage on hats The council recon-
mendS the diSuse of mourning, but as
yet sees no great progress In this limo
Of dress reform. Beauty. comfort and
modesty were laid down as essential
parts OF q woman'S costume.
The Burke County news., 1899-04-14
How Gold Crows Warm Their Feet

From ockbridge county comes the
report that there are an enormous
number of crows there, aud they are
committing unheard-of freaks. They
have been seen on the backs Of the
sheep on several farms. A gentleman
stated that he saw three crows at the
same time on the back Of one sheep
and the animal did not appear 70
mind them. but continued TO walk
about and feed The only reason as
signed for the crows being there was
that they had frosted their feet dur
ing the cold spell and were using the
wool on the free list as an antido,e
for their injured feet. et.-Alexan1ria
Va Gazette.
The Burke County news., 1899-04-14

He made a final effort and siung out
terrific blow at David Partly parried
It caught him on the shoulder, telling
INN 10 the earth Now, surely, the
victory was with the Philistine. But
no The fallen man recoied to his
feet like young sapling, and the next
that Goliath knew was, ten minutes
later, when he opened his available
eye and found that his enemv was
bending over him. wiping the stains
from his face with fine linen hand
kerchief.
Feel better?' said the curate.
"Well, I'm
'Hush, man; its not worth swear
ing about interposel his nurse.
Now, get up.
He held out his hand and assisted
the wreck to its feet.
''Iou 4 better call at the chemists
and get patched up. Here's money" !"
The vanqulshed one took the silver
and gazed stupidity at the giver, who
was making his toilet
Please, go away. and don't thrash
your boy any more, said St. John
persuaslyelv.
Goliath made few steps, then re-
traced them, holding out grimy paw.
Mister Parson, I'm-I'm' -
Don't say another word Good
bye" and the curate shook hands
with him.
The big man turned away. Presently
he halted once more. ''I'm-f' he
said. 1t had to come. Then he
shambled homewards.
st. John adjusted his collar, gave
his shoulder a rub, and donned his
coat and hat. AS he started toward the
village a girl came swiftly to meet him.
80 John, John, you are splendid"
she gasped as she reached him. Il
watched you from the hedge yonder. "
81 am exceedingly sorry, Miss
Edmiston," said the cnrate coldly,
raising his hat and making to pass on.
Nancy started rs though he had
struck her; her flush of enthusiasm
paled out. In her excitement she ha(
forgotten that event Of week ago, bu'
the cutting tone Of his voice reminded
her. She bowed her head. and ht
went on his way. He had gone abou
fifty yards when she called his name
Her voice just reached him, but some
thing in it told him that he had no
suffered alone.
He turned about and hastened K
her.-New York Weekly.
The Burke County news., 1899-04-14
The little Clrate.
BY j. J. BELL.

The cusate and Miss iLniston were
walking down the mann street Of he
Village engaged IN cony rea.ion, which.
being that O. a recently athanced pair,
need not here be repeated
Mss FdmISton carried herself with
al air OF pretty dignity, made none
the less apparent by the fact that she
vas fully two inches taller than her
lover, the Rev John St John He
Wa- Ii thin, Niry little man, dark haired
and pale-coinp aud was much
troubled IN his daily work with GER
tain unconquerable shyress. That he
should have Won the he2rt OF hand
some Nancy Edmiston was 4 matter
for surprise and discussion among the
residents IN BroXbournc.
such a very uninterestinG young
their afternoon tea.
$50 ridiculousIy retiring. How did
he ever rornc to prOpose?' remarked
the mothers whose daughters assisted
~ giving women an overwh Ginning and
not altogether united majority in
BroNhpUrne society.
The men on the other baud. voted
St. John a good sort; and his parish
loners, IN their rough ways, owned to
bis many qualities.
Y on re a dear little girl, Nancy,
the curate was stammering, looking
up al his beloved. when they were
both stopped short OH the marrow
pavement. \ burly workman was en-
Gagged IN chastlsing y small boy with
weapon ~ the shape Of Il stout lea
ther belt. The child screamed, and
the father, presumably, cursed
stop" cried the curate
he angry nan merely scrowled and
raised the strap for another blow. st.
Jonn laid a detaining hand on the fell
IoN ann. tae temeritv OF which
caused the iatter such a surprise that
he .ooseued his grip for Il moment. and
the ,onngster fled howlirg up an
...er
What the spluttered tAe bully
danrlng ronnd the curate. WHO seemed
:" shrink nearer his sweetheart.
Let rs 20. .dear. he said He had
erowa Mite and MS trembling
\ TINS juucture tHo OF the work
MaH cronIes appeared at the door OF
the a.ea"a>e opposite, and, sa5ins how
matt H. stood. crossed the Dad. and
WIN 'a"-h hands and soothing curses
e'au"e,ed tueir furiols irield from
he scene.
aerrlbjer sighed the en- e as tpe
Io',.- continued them walls.
ht.-- , ttlsTStan' baoJ la1l =,
The Burke County news., 1899-04-14

ner thoughts. He knew her romantic
Ideas But she made no reply.
so YOU think / acted in cowardlv
tashlon?' he questioned after a chill
pause.
II don't think your cloth is anv e1-
cuse, anyhow, she burted out sud
denly and cruelty; the next instant
she was filled with shame and regret
Before she could speak again. how
ever, the curate had lifted his hat and
was crossing the street An icv
'iood-bye' was sli he had you chsafed
her.
The Burke County news., 1899-04-14

uOn tnlnk your cloth IS anv eX
cuse, anyhow" she blurted out sud
denly and cruelty; the next instant
she was filed with shame and regret.
Before she could speak again, how
ever, the curate had lifted his hat and
was crossing the street An icv
''ioodbye" was sli he had yoCchs safed
her
Mr.. ST John was returning from
paying Il visit Of coincidence some dis
tance out Of the village. and he had
taken the short cut across the moor.
II was q clear summer afternoon, a
week since his parting with Nancy. 4
parting III earnest it had been, for the
days had gone by without meeting or
communication between them The
curate was a sad young man, though
the anger III his heart still burned
1iercely. To have been called a coward
by the woman lie loved was Il thing
not lightly to be forgotten. His recent
visit, too, had been particularly try
ing. IN his soul he felt that his words
Of comfort had been unreal that. for
al he had striyen, he had failed IN his
mission to the bereaved mother. SO
he trudged across the moor with slow
step and bent head, giving no heed to
the summer beauties around him.
He was about half way home when
his sombre meditatlons were suddenly
interrupted. A man rose from the
heather, where he had been lying, and
stood in the path, barring the curate's
progress.
Now. Mister Parson,' he said,
with menace Ill his thick voice and
bl atel face.
Good d-aftcrnoon, my man. }" returned
st. John, recognizing the brute Of
week ago, and turning as red as a
/ turk kev cock.
! "IN good afternoon We, Mister Par
! son, No. Ie don't pass till I'm done
wi ye. cried the man, who had been
drinking heavily, though be was too
| seasoned to show any unsteadiness in
gait
| The curate drew back. ''What do
you want?" he asked. He was pain
fully white now
'What do I want?' repeated the
bully, following up the question with
Il vOlley of Oaths that made the little
man shudder ''I'll tell We what
want. | want your apology
! iumbied with the word : apology
for interferin' tween a father an his
| kid. But | licked him moren ever
! for yer blamed interferin'."
You coward" exclaimed ST. John.
His opponent Gasped.
Let me pass, > said the curate.
'.No We don't, cried the other, re-
covering from his astonishment at
hearing strong word from par
son.
StJohn cazed hurriedly about him.
The path wound across the moor,
through the green and purple Of the
heather, cutting low hedge here and
there, and losing itself at last IN the
heat haze They were alone.
The bully grinned. I've got ye
now
"1ou ha :e indeed" said St. John.
peeling off his black coat and throw
ing it on the heather. His soft felt
links from his cuffs and rolled up his
shirtsleeves, while his enemy gasped
at the proce edlngs.
''\ow m ready said the curate
gently.
Are We goin 10 ticht:" burst on.
the Other, looking at him as Goliath
might have looked II David. Come
on We -
But the foul word never passed his
f,Iil
The Burke County news., 1899-04-14
Loncon has Isso miles Of streetSs
Par10 eoA

Why don't poultry raisers :ced cneir
hens on egg plant?
The Burke County news., 1899-04-14
Beauty II Blood Deep.

Clean blood means clean skin. No
beauty without it. Cascarets, Candy Cathar
tic clean your blood and keep 1t clean, by
stirring up the lazy liver and driving all i'm
purlties from the body; Begin today to
and that sickly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarets, beauty for ten cents. All drug
gists, satisfaction guaranteed, l0c. &c. SOC.
The Plymouth. Mass. WooIen Company
has been Incorporated, with a capital oi
:400, 900. q. W. Moses is president.
To Cure a Cold in Ono Day.
Take Laxative BroIno Quinine TAh,en. An
Drugeisie refund money I, fails 20 cure coc-
Philippines contain l23 miles 0: rail
road. So. IA
French soldiers shoe- have india rubber
ee.s
The Burke County news., 1899-04-14
Alarm.

indicates instantly tne opening q door or sin
tors Tn. most 4 Z que article the market eD'
arrad upon receipt pf SJr agent ~&ntec 40
dres. G. J GI-SDEL, t1.i Barnes T.. al NOR, No
The Burke County news., 1899-04-14
To Cure a Cold in Ono Day.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tah,en. An
Drugsis,e refund money /, fails 20 cure c,c-
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