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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-23
JUDGE JONES GOOD WORK.
The Murchison's Splendid Business.
sanford News Notes

Sanford, Fla. June 22.-Judge Minor S.
Jones of Titusvile spent the day here
on legal business, and left tonight for
Orlando where he will remain several
days hearing cases in chambers.
The judge has become quite popular with
the lawyers and court officers, and shows
considerable skill in dispatching business
His father. DR.. James S. Jones. of Vir-
ginia. was at one time editor of the News
and Herald, in Savannah, where young
Jones was given a position in the office
of the old Atlantic and Gulf Railroad by
President John Screven. Later he stud
led law. and is now a circuit judge.
The Clyde Line river steamer d. Muir
Gibson, Capt. Billy Shaw, came in this
afternoon with big freight and some pas
sengers but left Immediately after I'M
leading for her return trip, although her
regular time Is tomorrow morning. She
goes this early in order to make special
trip TO Palatka, necessitated by a big rush
of freight. This steamer is from Savan-
nah. Mr.. r. L. Brannon, one of the
owners, being chief engineer She is "a
much better boat than we usually have
here in the summer. and our merchants
and The travelling public are highly pleas
ed with her speed, cabin accommodate tons
and general management.
Mr.. 7. j. Miller one of our leading mer-
chants, is moving his big department
stock across the street, 10 the corner OPP
posite the bank, which he has purchased
and greatly enlarged and improved. His
book and stationery department keeps
the Morning News. as does l.. A. Phillips
drug store on the opposite corner of the
main business street.
More people have left Orange county
this summer than ever before even after
the big freeze. The freeze of last winter
ruined more people than the big one, and
they are now seeking new homes. Quite
a number have gone from about Long
wood, mostly out of the state. Col. Hal
stead was in the city from there to-day
en- route TO st. Petersburg. on the Gulf
coast, where he will build and locate as
he thinks, below the frost belt.
The sad news comes here to-day from
his home in Kissimmee that Conductor
Frank w. Swanson, once one of the most
efficient and trusted of the Plant System
conductors, is TO go to the state insane
asylum. A few months ago he was laid
aside on account of trouble with his head,
and now his case has become hopeless.
Swanson came originally from Macon,
Ga, and has wife and two little boys,
for whom deep sympathy is expressed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-23
MARYLAND VIEW OF NEGROES.
nuEsIpENT AGER SAYS THE RACE
Is UNRELIABLE.

considers the Condition of the Far
wer WORSE Than 1t Was Twenty
wears AgO-YOumans of south Car
oIina started n silver Discussion.
mt Was Cut On-Tariff as an OBJ
stacIe to PrOgress-Finds No Fault
with the Negro.
washington, June 22.-Joseph B. Ager,
president of the Maryland State Grange
was before the industrial commission to-
day.
He said that a trust among the farm
ers. such as was suggested by Mr.. Have
never. was impractcable, owing to the
diffculty of getting the farmers to hold
up prices.
Speaking of colored labor, he said ii
was unreliable because of the natural
Incidence and indifference of individuals
Of the colored race. Liquor, he regarded
as the great bane of that people and re-
sponsible for nine-tenths of the crimes
committed by them.
Mir. Ager considered the condition of
the average farmer as worse than it was
twenty years ago. but he believed money
invested in farming safer than in other
lines of business.
L. w. Youmans of South Carolina occu-
pied the witness stand during the after
noon session. He said the agricultural
interests of the South were greatly de-
pressed, and he attributed the depression
to the fact that the silver was not recog-
nized as money metal. He said there
had not been an increase of the volume
OF money to correspond with the increas Sc
OF the population. As consequence there
had been a general depreciation of values
Money Talk Was stopped.
He was proceeding to develop his views
upon this point when Maj. Farquhar made
a point of order against the character of
the testimony. and this point was sus-
tanned by the chair tIIon. A. L. Harris)
after somewhat spirited encounter be-
tween Representative Livingston and the
Republican members.
Mr. Youmans then proceeded to other
considerations. He thought the tariff also
an obstacle to progress, saying that while
the cotton grower of the United States
was compelled to compete with the cheap
labor of the world in sales abroad, he was
not allowed to buy the product of that Ia
Dor in other articles abroad without pay
irg a duty of 40 per cent. upon it, As
remedies he suggested the free coinage of
silver, lower tariff and local banks of is
sue. He had tried the diversification of
crops and had not been successful.
Mr. Youmans said he had no fault to
ind with colored labor and that he pre-
ferred it infinitely to imported labor
Il employ 300 to 400 negroes" he said.
"and l find them docile and willing 10
work. l go away and leave my family
among them, feeling confident of their
safety and protection"
He thought, however, that the negro
was as a rule irresponsible to the efforts
to educate him, and while he willingly paid
his share for such efforts at education, he
considered the money so spent as thrown
away. HN
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-23
GIVEN HONORARY DEGREES.
georgetown HOnOrs SchIey, Wheel
er, Melville and Others.

Washington, June 22.-The honorary de-
gree OF LII. D. was to-day conferred by
Georgetown University on Rear Admirals
winfield Scott Schley and George w. Mel
VILE Maj. Gen. Joseph Wheeler, Hon. w.
bourke Cochran of New York. DR.. Sam
uei Busey, District of Columbia; DR.. Dan
lei Brewer of Illinois and Hon. Thomas
Herran, United States Colombia.
Gen. Wheeler, Dr. Brewer and Hon.
lhomas Herran were unavoidably absent.
Inc presentation occurred during the an
nual commencement exercise of the uni
Ferslty. When the honorary degrees were
conferred the rector of the university an
houhced that for years it has been the
pohcy of the institution to confer the
honorary degree of Doctor of Laws upon
certain of the nations men who have hon
cred their country and reflected glory on
themselves.
He said it was fit and proper Georgetown
University shall honor one of the coun-
Try most noble sons, Rear Admiral
Schley, the hero of Santiago. AS the adj
miral stepped to the center of the plat
form men and women arose en- masse and
pandemonlum reigned. Waving of hand
kerchlefs, shouts, clapping of hands and
stamping of feet marked the occasion.
The undergraduates were unrestrained
10 their demonstrations. Cries of Whats
the matter with Schley? He's al rightr'
and like outDursts filed the hall Adj
nirsl Schley received his degree without
any remarks
cipient of generous applause as he was
handed his degree.
The address TO the graduates was made
by Bourke Cochran
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-23
ooLoRED MAsoNs' CONVENTION.
Methodist Conference Meets-Ameri-
GUS Cotton MIL

GUS Cotton Mil.
Americas. Ca. June 22.-The colored
Masonic Grand Lodge of the state, f. and
A. NJ, convened in annual session in
Americas this morning. Prominent col
ored Masons from Savannah, Brunswick
Atlanta, Columbus and Augusta are In
attendance, among them Judson Lyons
who came from Washington TO attend the
session. The grand lodge met this morn
ing at city hall, where an address of well
come was delivered by Mayor Hixon
Grand Master Terry of Columbus presid-
ed at the session. The grand lodge is
erecting a widows and orphans home in
this city. costing $4,000, and in future all
sessions of the grand lodge will be held
in Americus.
The congregation of First Methodist
Church of this city contemplates the cree
ton of a new and modern house of wor-
ship at an early date, costing perhaps
$4,000. The present building has been
used nearly fifty years,
The annual conference of the Americas
district, Methodist Episcopal Church, IS
now In session here, having convened last
night The opening sermon was preached
by Rev. Mr.. Wray of Cuthbert, Rev. j.
w. Hinton preaching at the noon service
to-day. All OF the thirty or more churches
comprised in the Americas district are rep
resented, Bishop w. A. Gambler being
among the prominent visitors. The ses-
sion win last until Sunday.
The movement looking to the building OF
a cotton mill here, 90 cost 100000, Is meet
ing with success. and even now seems an
assured fact. More than $1,000 was raised
yesterday without effort. The money Is
to be paid in monthly instruments of s.. so
per share, thus making it easy upon all
subscribers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-23
DISCUSSED BIBLE TOPICS.
Southern Biblical AssembIy's Third
Days Session.

Charlotte N. c.. June 22.-The pastors
conference of the Southern Biblical As
sembly this morning was addressed by
Rev. DR.. r. C. Holland of the Charlotte
Lutheran ChurchI Rev. C. H. Detwiler of
the Methodist Church. Gastonia, N. c.,
and Rev. DR.. j. T. Calmers of the Associ-
ated Reformed Presbyterian Church, Char
lotte.
The Judean Ministry of Christ was
the lesson studied by the large class to-
night, taught by Rev. DIR. Henry A.
White of Washington and Lee University.
Rev. DIR. E. B. Pollard of Columbian
University, Washington, D. c., in the
school of Bible doctrine, discussed Re
pentance for SIM"
Frof. Walter Skies addressed the young
peoples conference on the subject, 1.-THE
Bible Our Lords Book"
Miss Ernestine Robertson of Washing
ton D. c., taught the juvenile school, the
subject being Our Playmates."
THE Life of Christ in Song and Pic
ture," by Prof. and Mrs. ]. ]. Lowe of
Philadelphia, attracted an immense audi
ence at night.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-23
DEWEY WAS WELL RECEIVED.
PRESENTED A SILVER CAsKET AT
COLOMBO, CEYLON.

GIFT Was Greatly Appreciated by the
Admirnl-A Cheer That Went to the
Heart of Every Man on Board the
oIympia-Crew of the Cruiser Pre-
scented LOCO Pounds OF Tea.
Large Delegation Called at the
Vessel.
Colombo, Ceylon, June 22.-The United
States cruiser Olympia, with Admiral
Dewey on board, arrived here at o clock
a. m. from Singapore, June 10, saluted the
forts ashore and was saluted by the lat
ter in return.
An aide-de-camp representing the Gov
ernor of Ceylon, Rt. Hon Sir Joseph West
Ridgeway, boarded the Olympia at Z
o'clock this morning in order to welcome
the admiral, and Gel. Savage, commanding
the troops, called at 10 o'clock The visits
were returned by Admiral Dewey at II
o'clock
He was received at the jetty by guard
of honor, and amidst cheering drove in
the governors carriage TO breakfast with
Col. Savage. The admiral afterward book
ed rooms al the Callofare Hotel and re-
turned on board the Olympia at l o'clock.
There he received deputation repre-
senting the Planters Association and the
Chamber of Commerce, and was present
ed with a silver casket and an address as
memento of his visit
The admiral will remain in Ceylon about
week. He says he had good voyage
from Singapore, and THAT, his health IS
fairly good.
The presentation of the casket to Ad-
moral Dewey was made on board the
Olympia. instead of in the council cham
Der, because his doctor had forbidden him
to participate in any official function
The delegates also presented 1000 pounds
of tea 10 the crew of the Olympia
The admiral, replying to the address of
welcome, said he wished he could reply
in adequate terms, reciprocating the senti-
ments expressed, but, he added, he spoke
| from his heart when he said he deeply
| appreciated the welcome
Admiral Dwey added that he would have
the very acceptable present of tea disJrib-
| uted as desired, incidentally mentioning
that he was a lifelong tea drinker him
| self, and assuring the delegation that the
| address of welcome would be read at
muster" and afterwards framed and
| preserved.
The casket, he remarked, he would al
ways keep on his table, and he told the
| delegates that he would report the matter
| to his government and describe the cor
diality of his reception. Continuing, Ad-
miral Dewey remarked:
THAT cheer raised on the jetty when
I landed went TO the hearts of all of us.
| We are 1900 miles from home, but that
cheer will be heard in America, although
the way in which it has touched me 1
shall never be able to fully express.
1.-THE two nations were never so closely
allied by mutual sympathy and appreca-
! ton as now The American people reaiiz-
ed this during the late war, and you can
| imagine how all those who were at Ma
Mia and met Sir Edward Chichester Com
n1ander of the British first-class cruiser
Imortalite), and his gallant comrades hold
| that feeling very deeply
| A general conversation followed and, aft
er toasting the "Anglo-SaxOn Union"
and the prosperity of the two countries,
| the delegation departed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-23
PROF. SLOAN HALL is DEAD.
Blind Pianist of Orlando Was Well
Known and Popular.

Orlando June 22.-Prof. F. Sloan Hall,
the blind pianist, died at the residence
of his parents DR.. and Mrs. F. S. Hall,
in this city, last night.
In childhood Prof. Hall lost his sight
from illness. Being thus barred from or
binary vocations, and being gifted with
great natural musical talent, he devoted
himself to music. He received instruction
from the best teachers of the country, and
although still a young man, he babe fair
to outstrip them all in fame. He was COM
PEELED to rely upon an assistant to read
for him. but once read, he mastered the
most difficult compositions almost without
effort, and his renditions were marked by
a power and pathos that almost reached
inspiration.
He opened a studio here and devoted
himself to his chosen profession, being
exceptionally expert as an instructor while
his fine physique and strong personality
drew about him people of refinement and
lovers of art.
He was an Orlando boy, having spent
most of his life here, except when absent
for instruction. All knew him. all loved
him, and all will mourn his loss. He was
essentially one of the community, and
had a hold in the social life of nearly
every family here.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-23
AFFAIRS AT PORT ROYAL.
Arrival of the Wasp-Lands Con-
demned for the Naval station.

demned for the Naval Station.
Port Royal, S. c., June 22.-The govern
ment tug Hercules came in yesterday with
the auxiliary steamer Wasp, which has
been lying at Jacksonville, Fla, for some
time The Wasp is in need of repairs, and
will be doctored up at the navy yard.
1t will be remembered that some time
ago the government condemned certain
lands adjacent to the naval station and, in
the United States Court in Charleston the
valuation of the condemned property was
assessed. The object was and is to in
crease the government reservation. Next
Tuesday. Mr.. b. A. Hagood, assistant
United States district attorney, will be on
Paris Island for the purpose of hearing
the persons whose lands were condemned.
This will throw a good sized amount OF
money in circulation, and as Savannah IS
only a few hours off by steamer 1t IS
probable much of the money will find It's
way into the tills of her merchants
It is reported that the Johnston Line
of steamers viii resume business at TINS
port during the approaching season.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-23
MoNAGHAN's BoDY SENT HOME.
Appropriate HOnOrs Paid the De-
ceased Naval Ensign.


San Francisco, June 22-The body of
Ensign Monaghan, who was killed at
Samoa, was taken to Portland to-day on
the steamer Columbia. The body was
taken ashore from the Philadelphia, with
full naval honors, accompanied by Admiral
Kautz and other officers of the Phila-
delphia.
The escort from the cruiser was met at
the landing by Mayor Phelan and two
companies of the naval reserves, and the
procession marched to the Columbia. The
coffin was ,draped with flags and covered
with beautiful flowers, conspicuous among
which was a handsome wreath, the Offer
ing Of the officers of the British man-of-
war Porpoise.
The flags on all the British
vessels in the harbor were at
half-mast out of respect to the memory
of the brave ensign. Flags flew at half
mast from public buildings and from
many houses. The British flag, draped
with that of the United States, was very
conspicuous. From Portland the body Of
the ensign will be sent by rail to Spokane,
where the funeral will take place.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-23
TALLAHAssEE NEWS NOTES.
Tax Collectors Home Burned-AI-
legged Murderer Caught

Tallahassee, Fla, June 22.-Campville,
Alachua county, has a new corporation
with 100000 capital, the Campville Brick
and Land Company, which was incor-
porated by letters patents issued to-day.
The company will manufacture buy and
sell lumber and brick and other clay
products.
On Oct. 2, 1897. Will Wright killed Joe
Smith in the turpentine camps south of
Tallahassee and escaped. Sheriff Pearce
recently heard of him in Sumter county
and boarded the train on Monday to look
him up. After chasing him across three
counties, Mr.. Pearce captured him at
Panasofka, and he is now behind prison
bars here.
over 100 Tallahasseans were present at
Quincy's gala day on Wednesday. One of
the features of the occasion was a bowling
contest, in which Quincy was the win
ner. Thomas Scott of Quincy was the
successful Knight in tournament. Five
prizes were offered in fireman's contest
Quincy took three, and cambridge and
Madison one each.
An early morning fire destroyed the
home of Tax Collector w. A. Demilly. The
fre destroyed the kitchen and had made
considerable progress on the dwelling be-
fore an alarm was sounded, and the fam
lily had TO flee for their lives in their night
clothes. The origin of the fire Is I'M
known. Very little was saved. The loss
IS 5000, with 5000 insurance on the
dwelling
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-23
THEY WANT JOINER PUT BACK.
Friends Are Working I'm Behalf of
the Late Captain.

Atlanta, June 22.-At a called meeting Of
the police board tonight a petition was
presented signed by many citizens, ask
ing for the reinstatement OF Capt John
Joiner, whose resignation was accepted
the other day because he allowed his Gag
talent" 10 get the better of him The
board, however,, did not take the question
up. but postponed 1t until later day
Strenuous efforts are being made to
have Capt. Joiner put back, because he
is not only a capable man, but very popu-
lar personally The vacancy caused by
his resignation has been flied, however,
and It looks as If he will not get his job
back unless the man elected 90 take his
a. scheme which Capt. JoIners friends are
trying TO work.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-23
TYPHOID FEVER IN THE ARMY.
Boards Report Shows Water Supply
Had Little to Do With 1t.

Had Little to Do With 1t.
Washington, June 22.-The board APP
pointed by the war department at the in
stance of the surgeon general to study
the distribution of typhoid fever in army
camps is busily engaged in arranging the
data collected, preparatory to making its
final report. The collection of statistics
is about completed, and the members of
the board hope to have their information
charted and tabulated by the end of July
This board is the first that has ever
been appointed to study the propagation
of disease in army camps by the history
of individual regiments. The board las
gone further however, taking the com
pany as the unit and tracing the history
of all intestinal disorders and all cases of
malaria and fever of every sort that APP
pears on the sick report.
Owing to the fact that some of the regi-
ments were alleged to be Infected with
typhoid fever germs before coming 10 the
large camps, il has been necessary to
trace their history back 10 their state
camps and even to trace the history of
individuals before they entered the serv-
ice. The report will Indicate that the
water supply had practically little TO do
with the spread of typhoid. This is con-
trary to all previous medical theory in
typhoid propagation.
The appearance and spread of the dis
ease, the report will say, indicates that it
was transmitted through the atmosphere
by the wind carrying about dust contain
ing the dried germs of typhoid and by the
agency of flies.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-23
Curious Christian Names.


remember hearing the following story
from the late Canon Bardsley. author of
English Names and Surnames Thare
was once woman-"a little 'crackv.' I
think" said the canon, by way of paren-
thesis-who had a son whom she hal
chrlstened What" Her idea seems u
have been that when in after years he
was asked his name. and kept saving
what" amusing scenes would follow
which was likely enough, especially IL the
boy was careful to pronounce the asni-
rate. Such a scene did, l believe. occur
once when he went to school, and was
told, as a newcomer. TO stand up and fur
nish certain particulars. What Is YOUR
name?" asked the teacher. What" bIhrt-
ed out the boy, amid the laughter OF the
class. What Is your name?' asked the
master again, with more emphasis.
What" replied The boy. Your name,
"What Whatr roared back the terrified
urchin. The sequel l forget but 1 believe
ID was one of those cases In which the
follies of the parents are visited on the
>chldren of the first generation.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-23
oPER ATORs MET THE MINERS.
Refused to Pay the Scale of Wages
Asked in Alabama.

Birmingham, Ala, June 22.-The operat-
ors In the Birmingham district working
union miners conferred with the miners
in their convention here to-day relative
TO the scale of prices adopted yesterday
afternoon. The operators announced that
they could not give the prices asked for.
The operators then withdrew and asked
for another conference tomorrow. The
miners adjourned to 2:SO O'Clock tomorrow
afternoon.
Resolutions passed to-day condemn the
exporting and importing of labor from
one state to another where strikes are
on. and also criticise the government for
calling out the militia in the Idaho strike.
II is expected the operators may offer
a compromise price tomorrow. The min
ers are firm in their scale.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-23
ON HIS WAY TO LAS VEGAS.
Roosevelt Interviewed on Trusts
While in Chicago.


p Chicago, June 22-Gov. Roosevelt of
New York. en- route to Las Vegas to at
tend the reunion of the Rough Riders,
was given an enthusiastic reception here
to-day. On his way from the railroad sta
ton to the Auditorium he was accom-
panied by a cheering crowd.
He laughingly dismissed any reference
to himself as a Presidential candidate.
When asked about trusts and the pro-
posed conference of Governors to consider
this question, fathered by Gov. Sayers
of Texas. Col. Roosevelt said:
1.-THE poor man, when he fights the rich
man, is his own worst enemy. Legislation
along the right lines is the only solution
of the trust agitation. The rich and poor
should be treated alike in the matter of
property assessments and taxation"
Many prominent people paid their re-
spects during the evening while GOV.
Roosevelt was at the auditorium.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-23
ON Their Way 10 AIasIsa.

Tacoma, Wash, June 2--congressman
Serene e. Payne. chairman Of the ways
and means committee, member of the
joint high commission, arrived here to-
day, accompanied by prominent congress-
men. The party viii go to Portland and
San Francisco, and later TO Alaska. where
the international boundary question Will
be studied