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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-14
PROGRESS OF JUNIOR WORK..
Good Showing Made by Baptist
Young Peoples Union


Richmond, Va, July 13.-The Baptist
Young Peoples Union of America met in
It's ninth annual convention here in the
exposition han this morning. Addresses of
welcome were made by Hon. j. Taylor Ell
Tyson, Mr.. NJ. II. Montague and Mr.. Gar
land Pollard, and the response was made
by Rev h. L. Anderson of Rochester.
n. Y.
After addresses on The Disciple and HIS
Lord by Rev. Or. Mablo Of Boston. and
The Disciple and His Fellow Man" by
the Rev Dr.. ". W. Landrum, read in
his absence, the convention took a recess
Al the afternoon session two addresses
We're made and the annual reports of the
officers submitted. Rev. DR.. A. J. Dickin-
son. Of Selma, Ala, spoke on the Law of
Discipieship, and Rev. DR.. D. 7. Dem
man of Milwaukee on "A Disciple s
Wages"
Reports submitted were those of the
board of managers and of the treasurer
MIR. Frank Moody. The report of the
board of managers sets forth that the past
year has been one of persistent effort
Difficulties were encountered, such as the
vastness of the field and complex interests
but over against these were many encour-
agements. The number of examination
papers received in the Christian culture
course exceeded those of any former year
the total being 1920, There has been, the
report adds, a falling off of senior, but a
gain of nearly 1900 IN The junior depart
meut Of this work
The progress Of the Bible readers
course and the missionary course has been
encouraging. The report says that the
lessons in the sacred literature course for
the coming year will be prepared by Prof.
Milton D. Evans of Crozier Theological
Seminary.
The most gratifying feature of The year
il reported had been the development or
the junior work but it is stated that the
one feature OF the year that detracts
from the general satisfaction is the fnan-
cial. as represented largely in the mat
ter of subscriptions to the publications.
The report was referred to the com
miitee on important topics, and the treas
urer's report. which gave details of the
financial part of the bOarG's report, was
adopted The convention then took a re-
cess until $50.
All the night session the banner for SEN
Tor work in the Conquest Missionary
Course" was presented to Woodruff Place
Church of indianapolis, Ind, after which
President Chapman delivered his annual
address. President Chapman alluded to the
friendship existing between this country
and England and leaned to imperialism as
tending to advance the cause of Christian
lily.
A lyrical address on THE Horizon of
Discipleship" by W. G.. Fennell of Meri-
den, Conn, followed, and the convention
adjourned until tomorrow morning.
The board of managers tonight finally
decided that next years convention shall
be held in Cincinnati The Business Men $
League has guaranteed sufficient money to
defray the cost of the convention and of
bringing speakers from abroad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-14
Mhist Contcst nt chicnro.

Chicago, July 13.-The fourth and last of
the great trophy contests of the ninth an
nual congress of the American Whist
League opened this afternoon with thirty
eight whist clubs entered in the first pre-
liminary round of the Minneapolis trophy.
During the remainder of the week three
trophy contests will he IN play, the Ham
}ton, the A w. l.. challenge and the Min
neapolis. Eight clubs took part In the
contested finals Of the Hamilton trophy,
The results of the contests we're: oaks of
Austin defeated indianapolis, Buffalo de-
feated Toledo Heyer of Racine defeated
Chicago duplicate; Cleveland defeated
Philadelphia. The first session of the
finals for the A. W. l.. challenge trophy
resulted as follows: Nashville and Com
mercial of Sioux Falls tied; Northshore de-
feated Athenaeum of Toronto, American
and Boston defeated St. Paul
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-14
FAILING OFF OF EXPORTS.
Were About $4,0O0,OO0 Less Than for
the Fiscal Year of 1898.


Washington. July 1S.-A statement Of the
imports and exports of the United States
shows that for the year the total i'm
ports of merchandise amounted TO $697,-
or. 1888. of which over S30O0O0,O00 was free
of duty
For the year the exports of domestic
merchandise amounted to $1227, 433, AIS,
which is a decrease from last year Of
$4,O3s9O5.
For the year the imports of gold
amounted to $685. ,603. ana the exports
to $37, 522 OS6.
The chief reduction IN the value of eX-
ports during the year is in grain, of
which the supply abroad in 1898 was IN
usual causing high prices as well as a
greater demand for the products of the
grain fields of the United States, the aver
age price per bushel of wheat exported in
the fiscal year 1898 being 9S 80 cents,
against an average of 74.0 cents In the
fiscal year just ended.
The reduction in expectation of grain
is chiefly in price the quantity Of wheat
exported being but about 100000 bushels
less than that of last year. Indeed, the
reduction in wheat exports is more than
offset by the increased exports of flour,
of which the exports of 1899 are about
o,UOO,VVV pdileIS III SASof79 vi 'iiO7o " itifI
year this increase more than equaling the
reduction in wheat exported.
Corn shows a considerable reduction in
quantity of exports, the number of bushels
for 1899 being about 100000 below that of
1888 when our corn exports were abnor-
mally large because of the shortage in
other breadstuffs abroad.
There has also been a reduction OF
about $40, 900 600 in value of the exports OF
cotton, also due largely to the reduction
in price, the average price per pound of
cotton exported in 1898 being 5.98 cents,
and in 1899, 500 cents.
The decrease in value of exports of
breadstuffs and cotton is thus nearly made
up by the increased exports of manufac-
tured articles which seem likely to amount
to 1885 900 900 in the fiscal year 1899, "a
against $3.50 697, 354 in 1898, an increase of
about $45 100000.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-14

Texan Gave GAO Acres of Land to
Quench His Thirst.


Mt Pleasant (Tex) Correspondent ST.
Louis Globe Democrat
A section of land which constitutes one
of the finest farms In the fertile Brazos
bottoms of Texas once sold for a drink OF
water
1t was about fifty years ago according
10 ex-Lieutenant Governor George T. Jes-
ter, that a crowd of frontiersmen from
off the Brazos came to Corsicana on a
trading expedition. The grandfather OF
Gov. Jester was a Methodist circuit rider,
and lived at that time In Corsicana. He
occupied two-story double log house
His house was a rendezvous for people
from far and near, who came trading
In those days land certificates were used
as circulat ting medium, as money was
rarely ever seen. On one occasion a
whisky-drinking character from off the
Brazos arrived in town, got on a drunk,
and at night was put 70 bed in the second
story of the Jester mansion About l
o'clock in the morning he awoke with
terrible thirst. No water was in the
room and he couldn't find the way down
stairs. Sticking his head out the window
he saw some men asleep In the yard. He
called to them to bring him drink OF
water, but no one answered him. A second
a
Spouse Finally he yelled out
zone of you fellows bring me a drink
of water and I'll give you 800 acres Of
land" This aroused one of the sleepers,
who called back that he wouldn't climb
those steps for go acres of land, and the
offer was raised TO $40 acres The man
under the tree drew bucket of water
and lugged it upstairs and offered a dip
perful to the topper, but he pushed 1t aside.
Give Il to me out of the bucket like a
horse" he said. and he put about half
the contents Of the bucket under his
belt.
In those days a Texans word was his
bond and this fellow kept his word about
the land. Next morning he made his
benefactor a deed to Gao acres of Brazos
bottom land This land still belongs to
the descendants Of the water carrier. and
Is one Of the finest farms TO be found in
ali Texas II is now worth from $S5 TO
$40 per acre
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-14

GREAT GALA DAY FOR Triton.
business Mems LcnRuc Preparing for
Rig barbecue.


Triton, Ga, July l3.-At a called meeting
of the business and professional men OF
Triton, held in Fulwood & Murrays office
last night. a Bus ness Mems League for
Triton was organized. Briggs Carson was
elected chairman, and J. II. Hilhouse sec
rotary.
The object of the meeting was to discuss
a barbecue and grand celebration. TO he
held in Triton Aug 10, to commemorate
the opening of the first fifteen miles OF the
new railway from Triton TO Thomas
Vile
In a few minutes nearly 81. 0Oo was raised
by subscr ption and assessment and a
committee appointed to solicit additional
subscriptions. Committees were also APP
pointed on finance, amusements trans
portation, advertising, barbecuing ETC.
and they have gone to work with a will
It was also decided to have q Bohemian
smoker on the night of the 10Th TO which
the officials of all neighboring railway
lines, and of all the towns in this section
Will be invited. The occasion will be
made one of the most enjoyable celebra-
tons ever held in this section of the state
All OF South Georgia viii be invited, and
there will he plenty here to feed them.
Everything will be free, and Triton prom
lses her invited guests day
Of rare amusement and pleas
ure. 1t will be our first public
entertainment for a number Of years. and
we propose to make the occasion one long
to be remembered
The Moultrie Terminal Company and
Triton, ThOmasville and Gulf viii bring
a large crowd out from Mou1trie and Col
quit county, and the Triton and North
eastern viii give a one-cent rate from
Fitzgerald and all intermediate points All
other railway lines entering Triton will be
asked 10 give a correspondlngly low rate.
The committee on amusements will have
an interesting programme. occupying the
entire day. There VIII be races, of several
kinds baseball and other games. and not
a dun hour during the day. There will also
be speaking by several distinguished ora
tors.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-14
RAILROAD CONSULTATIONS.
some big Deals Are on Foot
throughout the West.

Chicago, July ton has now
reached the roads south of Chicago. From
official sources it is learned that the Big
Southern Railway Company. reaching to
Louisville, and the Monon. which connects
the latter city and Chicago, will soon be
under one ownership. The deal for the
amalgamaton Of these two properties is
said 70 be nearing close.
Ia addition to the absorption of the Mo-
non. the Cincinnati Southern Is to be
purchased by the Southern or the syndi-
cate representing il, and which syndicate
is believed 10 be the same one that bought
Alton, the st. Louis and Northern Short
Line, the Mouon and several smaller lines,
ana which is headed by f. IA. Hartman
of New York and +. -. Adams chairman
of the board of directors of the Chicago
Terminal Transfer Company.
When the syndicate has finished It's
work there will be only three or four of
the larger railroad systems running south
and southwest Of Chicago that viii be
CCt.i59 the fold
If the Southern Monon deal. which is
the latest one, goes through, The syndicate
viii control these two systems, The Mis-
souri, Pacific. st Louis and Iron Noun
tain. Texas Pacific, ST. Louis and North
ern Short Line, Alton and the Kansas
city. Pittsburg and Gulf. The last named
road is now in the hands Of receivers but
II is being reorganized. and will be bought
in by the Hartman poolers
The roads named are only the fresh ac-
questions of the syndicate for the latter.
being representative of the Vanderbilts.
controls all the roads under their owner
ship, among which are the New York Cen
trail, Boston and Albany. Lake Shore West
Shore, Michigan Central, New York, Chit
cago and 81 Louis, Northwestern and
| Mon Pacific.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-14

Tallahassee, Fla, July 13.-Attorney
General Lamar has been directed by the
Railroad Commission to institute in the
state courts proceedings against those
railroad companies which are still dsre-
garding the order of the commission is
sued about one year ago, relative TO pas
sengcr rates on Florida roads The com
missiouers viii meet at Tallahassee, July
IS, to consult with the attorney general
in regard TO the employment of assistant
council aud other matters pertaining TO the
proposed litigation.
Charles Floyd, negro escape from the
Georgia convict camps. has been cap
tured by Sheriff Pearce.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-14

Douglass, Ga, July 13.-supt. Alex Bon
neyman Of the Waycross Air Line Rail
road. with Chief Clvil Engineer Stone and
surveying party are This week making a
preliminary survey from Douglas to Fiuz-
gerald for the extension Of the Waycross
Air Line TO that point The proposed line
viii run through one of che finest tim
bered and farming sections of South Geor-
gia, and be of untold value 60 Douglas.
The material is being placed on The
ground for the erection of Or. N. Peter
sons brick block
Last night, at the residence of Mr. and
Mrs. r. l.. Floyd, in this city Miss Eliza
Carver was united in marriage to Mr..
James Carver, Rev. A. b. Finley ofiiciat-
ing.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-14
TO EXTEND RAILWAY LINE.
MCultrie Terminal Company VIII
Build to Triton.

Triton Ca, July 1S.-The Moultrle Ter
minal Company advertises a change in its
charter providing for an extension from
the northern line of Coquitt county
through the counties of Worth and Ber-
rien to Triton.
The Moultrie Terminal Company is the
Pinopolis Saw-mill Company which, it
will be remembered, has been having
some interesting legal TITS with the
Union Lumber Company, which is build
ing the Triton, Thomasville and Gulf Rail
way, but whose differences were settled
by compromise last week.
The Moultrie Terminal Company already
has twelve miles of its line 20 Triton com
pleted. II viii be remembered that it APP
piled last year for a charter to the north
ern line of Coquitt county and it now
asks for an Extension, that 1t may COM
pete its line on into Triton, and connect
with the railways entering here.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-14

London, July 1.-THE Pekin correspond
ent OF the Times says:
IAN imperial edict has been issued de-
nounClng the universal pecuiation In the
collection of the Chinese revenue and APP
peanng for a cessation of malpractice
which are increasing the countrys fnan-
Cial strniRhts"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-14
shnmrocI.,s Hollow KeeI.

London. July 13.-With reference to the
new challenger for the Americas cup the
Sportsman to-day says:
1T is stated that the Shamrock has a
hollow kee, in which her cable is slowed.
Remembering the difficulty and unpleas-
antness which arose regarding the De-
tenders shifting ballast, 1t will be inter-
esting to know If this statement Is cor
rect. and what American yachtsmen will
have to say about it,"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-14
eriean Machine ComDanX

Nao6TVoN e. Va, July 19.-The American
was org, o,o'lmpany with a capital of $500 Goa
loving S oaIled here to-day with The fol-
FIRST yic 9'',cefs; President, j. A. Jamlson
vice resident, N. p. Perkins: second
tary ana ',1ent' ]. o. b. Palmer: score
'ay. JAM, 'lea a, urer c. A. Moomaw: attor-
Dhssa,op',s j. Woods. '''0'
Son. Tie 80 80. NJ. Armes and r. E. Jami.
p mrodoooolect Of the new company is
stng macbt. me Perkins tobacco granu-
''''ne In foreign countries.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-14
Aftertbe Mnnufncturers.

Chicago, July bat the meeting of the
Retail Furniture Dealers National Asso-
citation to-day the action Of manufacturers
who sell at retail was roundly denounced
and il was agreed that concerted action of
some sort IS necessary 10 oppose the ac-
ton of the manufacturers. A secret meet
ing was held for the purpose Of discussing
the combinations formed by the manufac-
turers and wholesalers and the delegates
showed themselves to be opposed TO such
combinations. The meeting will be contin-
ued tomorrow.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-14
Convention Has Adjourned.

Macon, July 13.-The Chiefs clerks and
sherins adjourned to-day. after e,ectng
these officers: Mr.. Dampier, president; Mr..
Macarthur, first vice president; Mr.. Arnold
Broyles, second vice president; c. A. Pow
ell, secretary and treasurer; Mr.. Seay.
sergeant-at-arms; executive committee
Mr. Wiley Williams Columbus; Mr. J. w.
Nelms. Atlanta; Mr. John T. Boifeuilet,
Macon; Mr. Frank McDermott Savannah;
-.-r l.. F. Patterson, Cambridge They
meet at Tybee next year.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-14
Flag 10 Go BACK TO Texas.

Indianapolis Ind. July 13.-The captured
battlenag of Terry's Texas Rangers will
be returned to the state of Texas by the
state of Indiana on oct. 5, at the Texas
exposition al Dallas. The flag will be car
ried to Texas by Gov. Mount and staff,
and an elaborate ceremonial for the ex-
change Of courtesies between the two
states has been arranged.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-14

Edgmont. s. D., July 13.--Sheriff Dem
ming with a force of Indian police is pre-
pairing to forciby arrest Swift Bear and
a number of bucks who are wanted for
killing game contrary TO law. The Indians
were encountered on Buck Creek, Wyo,
and threaten an uprising If they are mo-
Tested.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-14

Chicago, July l3--Vice President Stubs
and Traffic Manager Mccormick OF the
Southern Pacific passed through Chicago
to-day en- route to New York. II Is sad
that the object of their Eastern trip is to
confer with the executive officers of the
Santa Fe with a view to arranging a traf-
lic agreement between the two roads in
advance of the latter lines entrance into
san Francisco next winter.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-14
Had an Attack of Paralysis.

London, July 13.--The Marchioness Sails
bury, wife Of the premier and minister Of
foreign affairs, had a slight attack OF
paralysis yesterday at Walmer Castle. She
rallied wen and is now improving in
health Lord Salisbury Immediately after
the receipt Of the grave tidings, took a
special train to Walmer Castle.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-14
An AfIantn Wan Killed.

Kansas City, July 13.-Three tramps
we're killed and five others were seriously
injured to-day by the wrecking of a
freight train on The Chicago and Alton
road near Glendale Mo. The body of an
other man is believed 10 be at the bot
tom Of the wreckage Perry Curtis of At
lanta. Ga, is the only one of the dead
Identified
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-14
PRACTICAL SUGGESTIONS.
Read Builders Listen 20 Interesting
Discussions.

Charlotte, N. c., July 13.-At the ses-
sion of the Road Builders Institute to-
day the address of Gen. Keystone or
washington was the feature of the occa-
sion and was full of practical and wise
suggestions concerning road building in
the Southern states.
Other valuable addresses were deliver
ed by President Aldermen of North Car
DINA University, State Geologist Holmes
Commissioner of Agriculture Patterson
Prof j. V. Lewis of Clemson College
Prof. J. NJ Bandy and several other prom
inent delegates.
The delegates are delighted with the
more than 100 miles of splendid macadam
roads in Charlotte and Mecklenburg coun-
ty.
Tomorrow the delegates will again ex-
anime many features connected with the
building and repair of these highways
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-14
Miser's Wealth Dug IN

Richmond. Mo. July 13.-Neghbors dig
ging in the ruins OF the house Of Thomas
Graves near here to-day dug up several
Jars of money gold and silver, amount
ing to $500 Graves and his aged sister,
who lived with him. were murdered ana
burned 10 conceal the crime, The man
was a reputed miser. aud it is believed that
the murderers hoped to secure his hoard.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-14
A s1.5oe.OO Deal.

P.ausburg, n. Y, July at IS reported
on good authority tha. the American Steei
and Wire Company has purchased the ron
mines and mining properly Of Wi.herbee,
Sherman e. Co., at Port Henry Essex
county, New York. The price paid Is said
10 have been M50J,000
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-14
IniureI nv Initiation.

jamestown N. y, July l3.-Roy Terry
is at the jamestown Hospital in serious
condition, the result, It is alleged. of inju-
ries received while being initiated into
jamestown tent, Knights OF the Maccsbee.
Terry has placed the matter in the hands
of an attorney, and demands financial
satisfaction for his injuries. IL is claimed
that his abdomen was injured and one OF
his front teeth knocked out
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-14
Retention TO Nebrnskans.

Lincoln Neb., July ia largely attend
ed mass meeting was held in Lincoln to-
night to perfect plans for state reception
TO the First Neb.o ska Regiment which is
expected 70 reach san Francisco within
tW6 weeks Other towns have abandoned
their plans and wifi unite with Lincoln in
a large demonstration.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-14
Now Gcrser Named Dewey

ST. Paul, July 13-The new geyser which
broke out before the fountain head in
Yellowstone National Park has been
named Dewey, In honor of Admiral Dewey.
The new geyser is second only 70 the Elk
celsior 1t throws an immense volume of
water $50 feet high.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-14
NEW YORK TO SAN FRANCISCO.
Man and His Wife Started on a Gas
oIine Automobile.

New York, July 13.-John d. Davis and
his wife. Louise Hitchcock Davis, at II
O'Clock to-day started for a trip to San
Francisco on gasoline automobile. The
trip will be the longest, if completed, ever
made by an automobile.
The automobile is a handsome contriv-
ance built compactly and with the pur-
pose in view of travelling over rough
roads. 1t resembles a road phaeton. The
wheels are of the bicycle type. with steel
spokes and pneumatic tires. A big trunk
and a well stuffed valise were strapped
on the back of the vehicle
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-14
PuLLMANs LOSE THEIR FIGHT.
Inheritance Tax VIII Have 10 he
Paid ON About -, 900, Gao.

Chicago July l3.-The fight against the
collection of the inheritance tax by the
heirs of George NJ. Pullman and Albert
NJ Billings has been lost as far as the
lower courts are concerned. and the col
lection of taxes in question, amounting
to about 100000, will be made unless the
Supreme Court interposes
The Pullman heirs are taxed on the net
value of the estate IN Illinois. amounting
to $S12402. The net value of the Billings
estate in Illinois Is SAP, coo
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-14
Labor Commissioners Meet.

Augusta, Me. July l3,-The fifteenth an
nuaI session of the convention of National
Labor Commissioners was opened here to-
day, with Carroll d. Wright, head of the
Tn ted States bureau of statistics, pre-
siding Twenty-one commissioners or
members Of the department were present,
from fifteen states. Virginia and North
Carolina were among the states repre-
eanfe1
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-14
GEN. WHEELER CORRECTED.
An Error in His Chicago Interview
Is Now Set Straight.

Is NVFF
Grand Island, Neb., July l3.-Gen. Joseph
Wheeler passed through this city to-day
and made the following statement, asking
that correction be made through the Asso-
c!ated Press;
81 was incorrectly reported in Chicago
as 10 the Philippine insurgent army. In
answer to a direct question l stated that
did not know the strength Of Aguinaldo's
forces. AMI that the published reports OF
our officers in Manila dad not state them.
"r desire to state that no doubt these
officers and officials in Washington are
wei Informed, but I have never had a
conversation with any official in Washing
ton ON the subject and am quite Ignorant
as TO The extent Of their information"