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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-25
WALL STREET LOOKS ALOFT.
Conservative Houses Eye the Tower
ing Fabric of Speculation With
Some Uneasiness.
From the New York Herald,

From the New York Herald.
We are in a period of speculative craze
similar to that which ragged in England a
few years ago when Kaffirs doomed and
promoters of the Hooley stripe reaped
their harvest. Every day brings its quota
of new trusts, new combinations, new
deals, and of increased issues of shares
by older concerns. The eyes of the public
are faded reading about millions and hun
dreds of millions as if mere bagatelles.
Yesterday we read about big trust to
be organized this week with a share CAPT
tai of sixty millions, to cover concerns
supplying natural gas, electric light and
artificial gas in Ohio and Indiana; about
the trust of tinware manufacturers incor-
porated Saturday, share capital thirty
millions; about a third new steel combi-
nation in the Middle West; about a pro-
posed new combine of printing paper mills
in the Miami Valley, stock forty-two mil
lions: about cast iron pipe foundries in the
South. having a nominal capital of thir-
teen millions, being put into trust OF
twenty-five millions of stock.
The Oatmeal Trust has passed into new
hands at higher prices. The mills that
make writing paper are to be formed into
a trust a the modest cdpltdlIIdtlOu VI AOl
tv-two millions. Then we have endless re-
mort. gossip, rumor about great combina-
ZION of copper mining companies; about
the tobacconists who deal in the products
of the trusts having themselves incorpor-
ated at Albany on Saturday of million,
and about Western makers of paper boxes
moving for combination.
This sort of thing is seething everywhere
The syndicate organized as the Light,
Heat and Power Company in this city in
vites shareholders of the Edison Illumi-
mathis. Company to exchange each 500
of their stock for 1920 of new per cent.
bonds to be issued by The new combina-
ton. and the Brooklyn Rapid Transit
C,ompanv has decided 10 increase its share
capital from $50 900 to $45, 100000. the new
stock to be used in absorbing new proper
ties now and in the future. In every ham,
LET throughout the country the speculative
fever RACES and in towns of any size bro
kers' offices and bucket shops are opened
TO profit by the movement. On the stock
exchanges in the larger cities the balance
of dealings has naturally enhanced the
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-25

Several ladies sat in one Of the Colonial
Club parlors a few evenings ago, discuss
ing the virtues OF their husbands. Mr.
Bingleton." said one of them, referring to
her life partner. never drinks, never
swears, nor does he chew"
Does he ever smoker" some one asked.
YES he always 1kes cigar just after
he has eaten good meal, But suppose
that, on an average, he doesn't smoke more
than once month" Some Of her friends
laughed. but she didn't seem to understand
why.--Clcyeland Leader.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-25
Lemonade for the Grip.

Brooklyn, N. Y, Jan. 23.-Edtor Morn
ing News: It may interest your readers
10 know that during the great influenza
epidemic the board of health of the city Of
London advised the public affected with
hot lemonade.
The Precipitation caused thereby is, in
most cases, sufficient to relieve the pa
ten Of severe colds and saves him from
taking refuge in quinine or other drugs,
which often do more harm than good.
In bronchial troubles the acid of ,em-
ons relieves the irritation in the throat,
acting at the same time as a natural dis
infectant. Charles +. HirZel
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-25

nah river at Augusta, at a. m. (75th me-
ridian time) yesterday, was 9S feet, a fall
of OIL foot during the preceding twenty
four hours
Observations taken Jan. "a, 1899, D. m
Goth meridian time) at the same moment
Of time at all stations for the Morning
News.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-25

Poet: D All ] need is an opeuing. sir.
Editor: Well. what's the matter with
the one you lust came through ?-Brook-
Ign Life.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-25

Butler, Ga, Jan. 24-Col Charles C.
West, a prominent attorney. died acre
lat night
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-25
CA TARRH

Enlargement of the soft bones Of the
nose, thickening and liberation of the lin
ing membrane, with its constant discharge
of unhealthy mueus and pus; breath
tainted, hawking, expectorating, nose
bleeding, headaches, partial loss of hear
ing, and noises in the head
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-25
TO- DAYS WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Savannah and vicinity I'M
til midnight. Jan. 25.-Fair; colder; high
northwest winds.
Washing Forecast for Wednesday:
For Georgia and South Cardinal Fair;
colder; northwesterly gales.
For Eastern Florida: Fair preceded by
showers on Atlantic coast high northwest
erly winds; colder In northern and central
portions.
For Western Florida: Fair; light winds.
General conditions: Rain is falling on the
Atlantic coast at Key West, Jupiter Phil
adelphia, New York, Boston and Washing
ton city. while DIT the intermediate sta
tons the weather Is partly cloudy. Snow
is falling at Pittsburg and Marquette,
while along the lower lake region partly
cloudy weather prevails Generally clear
weather prevails in the Missouri and Mis-
sissippi valleys and along the Gulf coast
The temperatures along the Atlantic
coast are generally higher than on yester-
Gay, while in the lake region they are
lower. The following high winds are re-
ported: Memphis, Is NV; Jacksonville, 80
SW; Augusta. 80 SW, Atlanta, Sc w; Pen
sacola, 30 NV. The greatest precipitation
was at New York, 1.02 inches
The following telegram has been re-
ceived from the chief of the weather bu-
reau at Washington, d. c.:
Washington, D. c., Jan "a, 1899, 10 p. m.
Change information signal to northwest
storm signal at $50 p. m. Storm central
over the middle Atlantic states, moving
northeast; will cause northwest gales. d.
minishng in force. Willis l.. Moore,
Chief OF Bureau.
Yesterdays Weather at Savannah
Maximum temperature, pm. IA degrees
Minimum temperature 6 pm. 50 degrees
Mean temperature ............... 63 degrees
Normal temperature ............. 90 degrees
Excess of temperature .......... II degrees
Accumulated deficiency since
Jan. Observation-Disclosures. degrees
Normal OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. IL inch
Excess since Jan. l. ................. % inch
Excess since Jan. /. ................. 26 inch
River Report-The hight of the Savan-
nah river at Augusta at a. m. t75th me-
ridian time) yesterday, was 9.s feet, a fall
of OIL foot during the preceding twenty
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-25

1T, temperature; ~. velocity of wind.
II. y. Boyer,
Observer. Weather Bureau.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-25
Caused by Poisoned Condition Of the Blood.
Cured by Botanic Blood Balm (B.B.B.)



(afarrh is due 10 an impure condition OF the
blood and Of the numerous offspring OF Blooc
Poison. IL may have come from long way back In
the family history, but the general opinion among
medical men IL that Catarrh is the offshoot Of Poi
soned Blood, producing bad breath and the above
named symptoms. The fact is admitted by all that
IL is only durable by constitutional treatment BO
tanic Blood Balm (B. B. b. has scored some bril-
liant victories In the cure OF this loathsome naladys
and why Because y. Is. H., when taken as directed,
mixes with the pOisOns in the blood which produce
Caarrh as 10 cause the poison 10 be expelled from
the blood through the sweat glands and eNcretory
organs. X. II. Sauter, Athens, Georgia, wrote US
not long ago that he was surprised to observe how
agreeable his breath had become since using only
three bottles of -. Is. u. He was also able 10 hear
better Mrs. Lula Banks Of Alabama wrote us that
a friend OF hers since using ak bottles OF Is. is. H.
that the mucous discharges which she had through the
mouth and nose had stopped, and that she was able
10 breathe freely and tax without offending any one
with her bad breath.
botanic Blood Balm (B b. b. is scientific vege-
table compound used by DR.. Gillian IN his private
practice for blood diseases, such as Old Sores scTof
ula Boils Blood Poison, Catarrh, etc. For sale by
ali druggists at ~ per large bottle, ak bottles, full
treatment S. BOOK of cures sent free Of charge.
BLOOD BALM CO., Atlanta, Ca.
The times., 1899-05-31

the narrow and, it is important to say. ig-
nominious lines proposed By the Dominion.
Already. in view of the attitude of the
Canadian Government and people, sugges-
tions of retaliation in the matter of lum-
ber are made. 1t is urged by leading pub
lie men here that a practically prohibitive
duty on lumber from the Canadian pro-
vinces imported into this country should
be levied if found constitutional. An opin-
ion from the Attorney General is expected
respecting the proviso in section 1876 of the
tariff act. This section authorizes the i'm
position of a retaliatory duty upon any
country or dependency which may impose
an export duty on logs. BY recent legi5-
lation Canada prohibits the export of logs.
Treasury officials think that this absolute
prohibition comes within the meaning of
the section cited. Whether they are right
or not, the increased duty, if levied. will
apply to all the provinces and to al! nds
OF lumber
OF course, the timber interest IN -ae
Northwest desires. for selfish reasons to
avail itself of this crisis, If we may so
serm it, to make point in favor Of prac-
tically prohibitive tariff on lumber. New
ertheiess. while condemning such policy,
it is a good argument to use against the
short sightedness of Canada.
1t is to be hoped that the Imperial Gov
ernment may be able to exercise whole
some influence upon the Dominion states
mem before the situation shall become
any more acute.
The times., 1899-05-31
The LATEST Indian outbrenk.

There is evidence that the braves be-
longing to the two principal factions of
the Tammany tribe are painting the town
with red medicine and getting ready for
the warpath The big chief. Croker, who
leads one of them. is away from the reser-
walton at the present time. But runners
have been sent after him to beg that he
will come back TO his own, grind his toma-
hawk, whet his scalping knife, and take
hand in the fracas.
It is long time since the country has
enjoyed the sensation OF a genuine. blood
curdling hair-raising Indian outbreak The
battle of the Little Big Horn is hardly
known to the current generation, and even
the woundt Knee affair is almost ancient
history Now that we are dull because
there is peace with Spain. and DENLY has
frightened the Tagals into submission, it
would be a relief TO read of some really
lurid aboriginal operations on the wild
Manhattan frontier. II would be a wind
fall TO some OF our metropolitan contem-
poraries. which are pining on divorce
cases and police sensations. if the panic
stricken settlers out on the Bronx were
to leave their homes and oil stoves. and
rush for shelter TO the hospitable environ
ment of Wall Street.
To Judge by the latest intelligence from
the seat of war where the pale air is
streaked with blood" something of thar
kind is as likely as not TO happen. As we
have remarked. Croker. the big chief, is
away and his sachems. wiskinskies, war
riors, squaws, and pappcoses are in a state
of terror There are rebel chiefs, bad In
dams from the confines of wayback, who
threaten them grievously with battle and
slaughter, and they are short of the wam-
pum wherewith to propitiate the spirits.
It is 4 serious situation. The savage
hordes of those stern and gore-thirsty
braves, who glory in the distinctively Con-
nemara and Kerry Indian names of Shee-
han and Bourke Cochran. are about ready
to begin the burning of the big wigwam,
and there is yermiliion on the blooming
face of the sanguinary Moon. The ques-
ton is, will Croker come back and save
his faithful clubmen and other villagers, or
will be stay in the British woods at his
dog feast? In the interests OF good,
lively disturbance. 1t is to be hoped that
he viii seize the FIRST big canoe and pad
die over. AS matters stand perhaps he
could not be too quick about coming. 9th
The times., 1899-05-31
Esterhnz,. Not Dre,fus.

The profound silence in which NJ.
Ballot Beaupre read his report on Monday
from the civil section of the Court of Cas-
sation recommending a new trial in the
Dreyfus case may indicate either return
ing sense of justice on the part of the
public or the result of the efforts of the
authorities to secure order The court
room was filed with celebrities, and spec
uiatoTs sold seats for from ten to twenty
francs apiece. The report of the presi-
dent of the civil section was extremely
interesting 1t seems to have been iull of
eulogistic reports on the condemned officer
made at the time he was on the general
staff rs military school probationer. His
denials, upon interrogatory by Lieut.. Col.
Du Patty de Clam, of having any relations
with foreign Embassy and his state
ment that he had not given any documents
relating to the country's defence to any
agent whatever, were brought out. NJ.
Ballot t-Beaupre reviewed Major Esterhazy's S
connection with the case He read NJ.
Mornard's strong defence OF Dreyfus, show
ing that the material evidence of the bor-
uSASdu anu Tue IuuTal eNlueuCe eilClleu
during the trial pointed to Esterhazy as
the person who was guilty of treason.
The fact that the report was read in the
greatest solemnity and that it exhibited
throughout the most scrupulous impair
tiality possibly augur well for successful
outcome. AT any rate a change seems to
have come over the French in respect of
this matter of Dreyfus. The nation no
longer raves, it pauses to reflect. 1t may
do justice which. in some small measure,
will repair the fearful injustice already
committed. The contrast with the spec
tacle at the Deroulede trial, which occurred
on the same day in gay and brilliant Paris.
was striking, possibly characteristic. The
facile Gaul goes at leap from vivid emo
tion to the deepest gloom. Dreyfus per-
secuted yesterday, may be feted tomorrow.
But the same facility preserves always
varying editions of the theatrical blus-
terer like Deroulede and the tin soldier
on horseback like the late goulanger.
The times., 1899-05-31
The Feast of spoiIS.

(From the New York Evening Post.)
The worst change of all is the amend
ment of rule ten, so that transfers may
be made without any limitation. and a
harness maker be given a position as ply
sician. or a laborer the salary OF q hi.h-
grade clerk. The only restriction is the
requirement that a man shall pass non
competitive examination. which will be no
obstacle 10 the change. Thus. instead Of
only about 1000 places being exempted,
the way is opened for getting several times
as many outside the operation of tho -rIles.
The mozt shameful feature OF this order
is the fact that Mr.. Mckinley issued it
without any conference whatever with the
Civil Service Commissioners. In June
last said President Proctor yesterday.
the Civil Service Commission recommend
ed to President Mckinley that certain ex-
ceptions be made to the classified service
and certain amendments to the rules. Since
that recommendation was made. the Com
mission have not been called into consulta-
tion, and the Executive order made today
was without previous reference to the Com
mission"
In taking this backward step President
Mckinley has violated the most solemn
pledges given by his party and himself.
The platform upon which he was elect
ed declared that "the civil service law
was placed on the statute book by the
Republican party, which has always sus-
tanned it. and we renew our repeated de-
clarations that 1t shall be thoroughly and
honestly enforced and extended wherev-
er practicable" His own letter OF ac-
ceptance quoted this engagement. declar-
ed that it will be faithfully Observed
and announced that "the Republican
party will take no backward step upon
this question II will seek TO improve.
but never degrade. the publice service"
The whole performance is disheartening.
At the very time that we are taking in
new possessions" and attempting to carry
the blessings of civilization 10 inferior
races abroad. We remove safeguards frc,m
an inferior race at home We turn over the
government of Alaska entirely TO the
spoilsmen. and we make the proclamation
OF the Philippine Commission which guar
antecs an honest and effective civil ser
vice a laughing stock.
The times., 1899-05-31
Cnnnda,s Case.

1t is quite futile for the Canadians to
attempt to bully the United Statesi
No sophistry can impose upon the people
OF this country. nor are they open TO sug-
gestions of another kind. appealing either
TO their moral or TO their physical cour-
age. They know well what their rights are
In the boundary question. and are not dis
posed to concede points in advance OF ar
bitration. II is therefore the height OF
presumption for the Canadians to lay
claim to Pyramid Harbor and the vicinity.
where the Americans for several years
have had undisputed possession. We a:e
asked, as necessary means to the arb.tra-
tion proposed, that our settlements, in
cluding towns. shall be conceded instanter
10 Canada. This would be superlativeiy
kind treatment to the American settlers.
who would be under this preposterous sug-
gestion turned over. bag and baggage. to
the tender mercies OF the Dominion Gov
ernment- The American Commissioners
have seen fit to give out in a semi-officiaI
form a statement of the differences be-
tween the two countries, or rather OF the
reasons actuating the Americans and the
untenable nature OF the Canadian position
In the negotiations. Further than what
has already been said on this subject in
The Times, it is necessary to point out
that Canada is inconsistent In the view of
the Commissioners, as well as in the view
of the American public, and perhaps The
view OF the disinterested, intelligent pub
lie OF the civilized world. She said she
was willing to arbitratc, then partly re-
iracted by making an impossible demand
for Americans TO concede to her, in any
event, tidewater settlements indisputably
American.
This cranky and wholly graspIng dispo-
sltion Of our colonial neighbors does them
no credit They should be ashamed to BE-
at once regarded by all nations as fa ling
in fairness and failing in appreciation CT
their own circumstances. For nothiug Is
moro certain than that Great Britain can
never conform her ideas to those of Can
ada, and that II anything is to be achieved
il the future in the matter of boundary or
trade adjustments 1t cannot be done on
The times., 1899-05-31
Theory Against Practice.

Indications rot wanting that some Of the
powers represented at The Hague are very much
in favor OF international arbitration in the alb
stract, but that their enthusiasm undergOes Il
great decline in the presence OF practical propO-
sitions which would bring about the desired end
They recall once mere the position OF the citizen
OF Maine who always in favor OF liquor pro-
hibiticn, hut ''agin' the enforcement OF the
law. Russia, for example, is quite in favor OF a
little mediation the part Of friendly power
in cas-" OF dispute. of arbtrltion-but only
ii it should be deemed convenient by the Gar
ard his advisers But permanent tribunal Of
international arbitration such as proposed by the
American and English representatives at The
Hague would decidedly not BE- in accordance with
the nclinatioRs and policy OF the Autocrat Of
all the Russias. Such international tribunal
for settling the worlds disputes might very
ri0usy interfere with the Cossack plans OF i'm
perial aggrandizomcnt in the Far East Is well rs
in the West. Although neither Russia nor any
other power will be wanting in diplomatic tact
to oppose the principle OF arbitration, it will
70 hard with SOME Of them if they shall ffil to
defeat the establishment of a permanent court Of
international arbitration, which alone could give
effective operation to the principle.
The times., 1899-05-31
WEDNESDAY. MAY 81. 1888.
The Philippine Crisis.

The remarkable unanimity with which
the press has called upon the Administra-
tion to retire its civilian Philippine Peace
Commissioners from active service and 10
give Otis a little chance as well as some
more troops. is understood to have i'm
pressed Mr.. Mckinley very deeply. and
the result is that the Filipino quarter of
Manila is likely soon TO lose three of its
most ornamental figures. The Oriental
luxuriance Of those cooked hats and white
feathers; tire beauty OF those gold en-
broidered coats, and the turquesness of
these red. red breeks. will no more shine
on naughty native world loaded to the
guards with snickering Malay tricksters.
Il is well. Innocent and simple school
masters like Sehurman and Worcester
never ought TO have 5een placed in the
position they were. As for DENLY, Wen.
DENLY is DENLY, and the least said the
soonest mended. Only the President will
be Ill advised If he does not allow the
former Chinese dipiomstist to devote him
sc in future to that impcrtsnt business in
terest for which ne displayed so much
fondness in the halcyon days of his con-
nection with the Alger Relief Commission.
An the damage that civilian meddling
could do to our mission in the Philippines,
within the time at disposal. has been done,
and as the milk is spilled, it would be
useless to cry over it. But the spillers
need 10 be sent home and put to bed for
good and ALL
The next step for the Government TO
take suggests itself AID beyond question
VIII be taken. Either we must abandon
the intention to put down the Tagal mutiny
and establish American Government in the
Philippines. a thing every patriot in the
land would scorn, or else Otis must be
furnished with force sufficient to restore
peace and good order without the least
delay. II may be impracticable, as we be-
lieye it is. to more than hold our pres
ent lines in Luzon between now and Oc-
tober If it were otherwise and a summer
campaign were feasible. the regulars re-
naming in the States should be sent over
immediately. their places temporarily filled
by calling the uniformed militia into SER
vice and the provisional army called out
and organized. The last named, or most of
#, viii be required in any event. 1t could
not be made ready to take the field before
autumn If the call were issued today. 1t
stands to reason. then. that it will not be
any longer postponed. The rebellion must
be put down. and American supremacy es-
iablished at all hazards.
The times., 1899-05-31
PRAYER ANSWERED BY RAIN.
Long Island DcIuged After IA United
sunday InNOcnfion

Northport, l. L. May 3o.-Drought hav-
ing manifested itself in many sections of
Long Island Of late the various pastors of
Northport conformity prayed for rain last
Sunday morning. and the same evening a
severe electrical storm passed over Long
Island. lightning playing great havoc with
barns and houses.
AT Northport the house and barn of
George p. Lewis were struck by lightning.
and the latter burned with its contents
AT Gienhead the barn of Townsend Baylis
was destroyed from the same cause, and
at Bohemia the residence of Charles Bar
tick was struck by bolt. Mrs Bartick
and her three children had just retired for
the night when the electrical current pass
ed down the chimney, wrenched off one
side of the house. and tore off the plaster
IN every room. Great timbers were shat
tered within two feet of the mother and
children. but they escaped --..urt. Mr..
Bartick. who is a night watchman, was
away at the time.
AT Bayshore the carriage house OF VIII
liam Gunther. of New York was burned
to the ground by lightning. the gardener
and the coachman, who slept inside having
q narrow escape. while at Jericho the barn
OF George Tilly suffered a similar fate. sew
eral horses and many agricultural imple-
ments being also destroyed. At Rongon-
gonna the chimney of the residence of Will
liam Arnott was torn down and a corner
In the dining room wrecked.