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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1899-09-27

multiplicity of beautiful goods
shown by Fox Bros, was at loss to
decide. He at length selected a
dozen hand engraved souvenir spoons
of Washburn, and Mrs. Smith was
much pleased with his choice.
Smith and the Dress Suit.
Mr.. Smith had one more commits
sion before going to lunch. and that
for dress suit He found exactly
what he desired at Anderson & Co.'S.
tailoring Establishment; and was
satisfied that he would make a
favorable impression at the recep-
ton. Anderson & Cos. line of
overcoatlng trousering and suitings
are complete, and his prices so rea-
sonable that he decided to arrange
to have Tom, Jr., leave his measure.
and have his suit forwarded. Ander-
son and Co. furnish everythiE g
usually carried in a first class mer-
chant tailoring establishment, and
do repairing and pressing promptly
and satisfactorily.
Smith Was Reminded
The ordering of dress suit
brought to Mr.. Smiths mind the
fact that he needed some dress
shirts. He stepped into Beckman,
Lien & Co.'S. clothing store, and be-
fore he left placed an order for half
dozen of their Wilson Bros. shirts,
one of the famous Gordon hats,
gloves, hose, two suits of under
wear, and half dozen of the Will
son Bros. fancy Shirts for Tom, Jr.,
and an excellent silk umbrella. A
walking stick accompanied it and
Mr.. Smith was at first inclined to
reject it as dudish, but he &C
knowledged that Tom, Jr., might
adopt it when he went to college,
and had it put in the bill. Mr.
Smith found that Beckman, Lien &
Co. handledWhitney, Christensen &
Bullock always dependable ready
to wear clothing and the Cluett,
Peabody & Co. Arrow brand of col
lars ard cuffs. Then Hon. Thomas
Smith headed for The hotel for din
ner.
Delight of Women.
Mrs. Thomas Smith is not hiper-
critical in the matter of dress, but
everything she wears is selected
with the best of taste An attrac-
tive millinery display in the window
of Pratt & Cos. store, induced her
to step in as the name was familiar
She was soon canvassing the merits
of half dozen pattern hats, and
selected three beautiful ones for her.
self and daughters from the new
fall and winter stock just selected
personally by Mrs. Pratt in Chica 20.
Mrs. Smith was we'll satisfied with
the stock displayed, the low prices,
and the courtesy shown her that she
volunteered to give Pratt & Co.
future orders.
Selected Their Gowns.
When the door of w. III. Lemke' S
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-04
THE ETHICS or TATToOING.
A Grave Question Raised BY a
French Governor.
From the London Telegraph.

From the London Telegraph
Although the Ethiopian cannot change
his skin. nor the leopard his spots, the
South sea islander can obviously he made
to desist from his tattooing This, We
learn. is the formidable project to which
the governor of French Oceana has com
mitted himself on the ground of public
health and morals. Henceforth tattooers
and tattooed are to be subject TO a fine
ranging from one pound - forty-a con-
siderable latitude of punishment, which
no doubt is intended TO correspond with
the compeXity and artistic elaboration of
markings on the skin of the offending
islanders. They may also be sent to prison
for a period not exceeding fourteen Jays
which makes them about equal ia the scale
of iniduity 10 the Maynard scoundrel near
er home who without provocation jumps
with his hobnailed boots on his PROSTATE
wife
No doubt the Governor of French Oceana
is animated by the most praiseworthy mo-
tives i'm his crusade against tattoOing, al
though we are not quite sure that he fas
not embarked upon 1t with light heart
He appears to think that the practice is
inimical to public health in which opinion
some few may be found TO agree with MIN;
but when he says that it is not conducive
10 public morals there are many who will
venture to dissent. Even so solemn a
paper as the Journal des Debats remarks
that if the Governors orders are carried
out il will deprive the natives of the only
costume which they were ever accustomed
to wear. and that surely win not help the
cause of ethics. Either then. tattooing is
in itself immoral-a very hard doctrine.
and one which We believe to be subversive
of the artistic instincts and capacities Of
a fine though scantily clad race-or else
the Governor, in the spirit of the estima-
BILE lady who wanted to send out moral
pocket handkerchiefs to zenanas desires
TO enforce clothing on the naked by rob-
bling them of their ordinary integument.
When Prince Vortigern was described as
having on "a painted vest" which his
grandsire had won from "a naked Pick, -
the picture presented to the mind was, in
the famous essay on Bulls" explained as
one of 'Iaughable confusion" But what
are we to say of the improved and cultur-
cd South Sea Islander shivering in The
cod. clear light of the higher morality
without the protection of his beloved and
comfortable stripes and markings? His
mental condition will indeed be confused
but only laughable, let us say, to the De
bats 1t is one of the saddest lessons Of
lie that even the inhabitants of French
Oceana has to rise on stepping-stones Of
his painted sc If to higher and barer things.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-04
CUBA'S CUSTOMS RECEIPTS.
PROPER DISPOSITION OF THEM
PULLING THE OFFICIALS.

Can Not Have But One Responsible
Head in Charge of Customs Col
Iections-BrOOke's Cabinet May
Arrange n Proper DISPOSE ton of
the Beceipts-PrObabIy All the
Money Collected at Santiago
would Go back There.
Washington. Jan. S.-The objection of
the citizens of Santiago 10 the execution
of the war departments programme re-
curing the customs collections of that
port, and at all other Cuban ports, to be
sent to Havana. has brought the war de
partment face TO face with another of the
many problems connected with the admin
istratiOn of affairs in Cuba that require
speedy settlement.
The order is felt to be absolutely neces-
sary, the interests of good government re
curing that there should be but one re
sponsible head to the customs service in
cuba. 1t was pointed out at the war de
partmenI to-day, that if Santiago at one
end of the island, and Havana, near the
other, We're allowed to keep their customs
receipts such provinces as Puerto Prin-
cipe and Pinar del Rio would be without
funds to make any public improvements.
The officials are disposed TO allow each
of the military commanders of the seven
departments into which cuba is now d-
Vided 10 submit acquisitions, based upon
estimates of cost of such public works as
sanitation, harbor improvements and road
and bridge building, as it is deemed de
s'rable to undertake. The cabinet which
Gen. Brooke is about to call to his as
sistance in the administration of the is
land, probably will examine INTO these
necessities and propose an allotment of
the total customs collections and internal
revenue taxation in proportion to the
needs of the commun.ties, and in accord
ance with the principle of justice and good
government
In an likelihood these anotmenls Will re-
quire the approval of the Secretary OF
War. In the case of Santiago. il is the
belief of one of the highest officials of the
war department that the transfer OF
money from that SUPPORT to Havana will
be most nominal, for the needs of the
province at large probably will absorb the
greater part of the actual cash.
The whole subject is now under consider
alton, falling directly under the purview
of Assistant Secretary Meiklejohn, and
some order on the subject may be expected
at an early date
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-04
WOOD GOING TO WASHINGTON.
VIII Protest Against Sending SANTA
gO's Receipts to Havana.

VIII Protest Against Sending Santia-
gO's Receipts to Havana.
santiaao Ian 2--0ta5 Can Toward
WI ,,o -
'00U' 'iie <hiiie icaH 'iiiii'd'y com Hahder
mere, mas cabled for permission to go to
washington Tor two DAYS, and has been
granted leave OF absence. lie will ieave
santiago on board the United states trans
port Mississippi tomorrow morning
The reason or the generals departure is
unquest.onably the order received from
Havana TO transmit the entire customs
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-04
LOCAL Personal.

AIR John P. Grace of Charleston is in
the city.
Mr. 4 I. Griffin of Tarboro is among
the visitors in the city.
MIR. c. E Perry was registered yester-
dav at the Pulaski House from Ridgeland'
Mr. L. B. Warn came up yesterday from
vaIdosta, registering at the Pulaski
House.
Mr. J D. Daniel of Lake City, Fla. is
in the city. stopping at the Screven
House.
Mr. w. c. Lott came up yesterday from
v1evcross and is among the visitors in
the city
Holton of Baxley was among the
,.ri,,als registered yesterday at the Screw
en- House.
Mr. and Mrs. w w. Norris of BaXley
snert Yesterday in the city guests OF the
Pulaski House
Mr. H. H. Pelton of Atlanta was
arnonp the arrivals registered yesterday
at the Pulaski House
Mr. H. ]. Richardson of Tallahassee
was among the guests reg stered yesterday
al the Screven House.
1ressrs. e. b. Vickera and william Moo
low of Fargo We're in the city yesterday
efonoing at the Pulaski House
NJ charles Catherine, one of the pro-
,,-ia,ors of the Marshall blouse, has re-
tnrped from New ork, where he was call
ed several days ago by the illness Of his
brother.
Rev. Sam Small, chaplain of the Second
Engineers. now at Macon, was in the city
,.estardav The chaplain is enjoying
snort leave of absence from his command.
ne will 20 TO Charleston from here and
win ratoin his regiment after a few days.
Mr. Small says the troops at Macon are
Ioolsing forward to their trip to Cuba. He
/ aoes moi know when they will leave Macon
Cor savannah to take transports, but an
/ tcinates that the Seventh Cavalry, which
is 70 be the first regiment to move, will
get away in about ten days.
Cant. E. c. Mcdowell, quartermaster Of
the First Division, Second Army Corps
/ passed through the city yesterday en- route
4 10 his future post of duty in Havana. He
was ACCOMPANIED by his clerk, MIR. CLAIR
! once L. walsh Capt. Mcdowell is from
! Nashville. Tenn and was one of the first
| 70 90 into the army. In his new field he
will not find the duties altogether new,
however. since he saw long and honorable
! service in the Confederate army during
! ,bo civil war. through which he served
with credit and distinction. Capt. Nc
powell is an old friend of Col. J. II. Estill
Of the Morning News, and they had the
! Measure of meeting yesterday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-04
TO PUBLISH a NEGRO PAPER.
AfrO-American Appoint PIedger to
Solicit Subscriptions.

AfrO-American Appoint PIedger to
Solicit subscriptions.
Washington, Jan. 3.-The Afro-Ameri-
can League, before adjourning, turned
over the matter of soliciting stock for the
publication of a daily newspaper to w.
A. Pledger of Atlanta, Ca, who is now
editor of the Atlanta Age. Pledger has
appointed the following committee to act
in conjunction with him in the work:
Booker T. Washington, Bishop H. M.
Turner, Rev E. R. Carter, Ida B Wells
Barnett, ]. W. Lyons, George H. White,
John Mitchell, ]. A. Peaker Hon. ]. c..
Napier, T. T. Fortune E. E. Cooper
Rev. B. T. Johnson, Rev. S. E. Morris,
Bishop A. W. Arnett, Bishop A. Grant
Hon. Henry Demais. Bishop A. Walters,
H. P. Cheatham, H A Rucker, Charles
w. Anderson, DR.. W. D. Crum, L. Wilder,
w. H. Farris, r. w. Thompson, w. c..
Chase, Chris Perry. A. D. Carey, Daniel
Murray
The work of taking stock has already
commenced Ten thousand dollars have
been subscribed, and it is expected to Sc
cure the charter and begin publication by
Sept. 1 next. While the paper will be the
organ of the Afro-American League, the
policy of the paper will be shaped by the
board of directors selected by the stock
holders
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-04
A DEER GUNNER's LUCK.
why Maine sheriff Has Left the
Woods.

From New York Commercial Advertiser.
, Cherryfeld. Me.-Deputy Sheriff Abe
Miller having spent two weeks in the
northern woods looking for deer and re-
turned empty-handed will hereafter de-
vote his energies to serving writs and
processes upon such citizens of Washing
ton county as the courts shall direct. The
reason why he has abandoned hunting
for the law is well known 20 John Oak
and Bill Clifford, two young lawyers who
attended him during his campaign in the
woods.
They had been hunting around Chain
lakes for q week without success, when a
sharp snowstorm came on that enabled
them TO follow deer tracks all over the
county In two days Oak had killed a
fat buck and Clifford had bagged two
does. Meantime Miller had hunted far
and wide without shooting anything big
ger than a hedgehog. Two days before
they broke camp Miller grew disguised
with his company and started out alone
While he was away his companions
skinned the dead buck, which Oak had
shot. and stufiing its hide with brush and
snow. hung it up by a leading line in the
path which Miller must travel when he
returned 10 camp.
The men concealed themselves near by
and waited until nearly l o'clock before
Miller returned. He came within ten rods
of the counterfeit deer before he saw it.
Then he put his Winchester TO his shoulder
and blazed away. The smoke rolled off
and showed the deer standing in the place
It was before he had fired. He walked
forward a few steps, took careful aim
and fred two shots in succession. At
this the deer began to move down the
path. apparently wounded and about to
die Miller shot again, and when the
smoke had lifted a white card stenciled in
black letters moved up from under the
deer's belly and presented itself to Millers
gaze. &c card contained the following
cheerful information:
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. .s.sss.sss.s.s-s..sss-
YOU DIDN'T TOUCH Me.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-04
TO FIX THE RESPONSIBILITY.
hoard to Investigate Loss of 100000
Pounds of "Embalmed" Beef.

BOARD to Investigate Loss of 100000
Pounds of 'EmbaImcd" Beef.
Washington, Jan. S.-The board of sur
vey appointed by the Secretary of War to
examine into and report upon the respon-
sibility for the loss of coo pounds of re-
frigerated beef of Swift & Co., which was
rejected by Gen. Miles upon its arrival at
Ponce Porto Rico, and which was subse-
quently thrown overheard while en- route
on the return voyage, met to-day, but de-
cided that inasmuch as the proceedings
of a board of survey were subject to re-
view, that they would not be made public.
The board is instructed TO ascertain il
proper effort was made 10 feed this beef
to the troops in Porto Rico, and fix the
responsibility in case proper effort was
not made. To ascertain whether, as re-
ported in the testimony before the war
investigating commission, the beef had
been chemically tested, and whether the
United States was responsible for it's loss
which involves a recommendation as to
whether Swift & Co. should be reimbursed.
A board of survey has no power to ad-
minister oaths. It can only find on in
formation and recOmmed subject to re-
view of the appointing officer, in this case
Secretary of War Alger.
The board will investigate the questions
with which they are charged They init
mate that the proceedings are not of great
importance, in reality only involving a rec
ommendation as to whether Swift & Co.
should be paid for the beef. Such a rec
concentration, however, necessarily in
wolves fixing the. responsibility for the re-
lection of the beef
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-04
WANTS TO HEAR FROM DAILY.
Swift Il Co. Also to Appear Before
Investigation Commission.

Swift q Co. Also to Appear Before
Investigation Commission.
Washington, Jan. 3.-The war investiga-
ton commission has decided to make
thorough investigation of the complaints
made about the beef furnished the army
in the expeditonary campaigns.
Summons was made to-day for the ap-
pearance before the commission next Fri
day of Mai. DAILY. the chief surgeon of the
army headquarters at Tampa, prior to the
departure of the Shafter expedition, who
adopted a vigorous report, forwarded by
Gen Miles, in condemnation of the beef
The Swift Packing Company OF Chicago
wall be heard next Monday in defense of
these supplies.
There was only one witness to-day, Col.
James M. Moore, assistant quartermaster
general of the army, who appeared merely
to correct some errors in the report of
previous testimony.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-04
-'s' REGENTS May SHOW FIGHT.
americans Told 1t Would Be Ups,sc
10 Land with Arms

i"ld 1t Would BE Unsafe
to Land with Arms.
AL. 1.'aI.a Dan. a.-Adyices just received
. . l-'..o sag the rebels at a meeting -,
'''lL4'.. ,arded The action of = delesa
D'' which assured the Americans t1at
is' m'-as and unarmed. but tba, IL ,no
ur..... ,.'''.I armed the natives wonId no
Is 5. ''.f said that every prenaratiop
NJ made for resistance rnor H. -
ans. .52e.s ana that reinforcements aro
island. '-H Nesros and The neighbor,ng
Unr.. spite OF the efforts of tbo
gls.o.. ''4 los cruiser Baltimore ana tbc
sear.bi..,. .N'4zona to scare them with
Ilolo l ,'a'lsh gunboat FL Cano is sim q,
has 1ot = ner status is not defined she
that sbe mo ested. 1t is understood
rog5 destined to 20 to sanhoaga 'roUu
so95, d" the Philippine rsIanIe -, a '' tl1
darlo. AIemlty Of the Island of Min
Rebels 3l ' l troops are restless. The
and mount ilug on the beach evening
tzfs1',. DO fun view of The r o.1'iIiis
T1a r.... which is still aloat ''oi 10
Cd On toiiia volunteers were or,b,r1,
tiuauor .l ,.ansports to-day. Their des-
Nachsa'. .''es here are quiescent I'm,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-04
MERCHANTS and MINERS
TRANSPORTATION co.

Tickets on sale at company's office to
the following points at very low rates:
ATLANTIC CITY. N J.
BALTIMORE, MD.
BUFFALO, N. X.
BOSTON, MASS.
CHICAGO, ILL.
CLEVELAND, o.
ERIE, PA.
HAGERSTOWN, MD.
HARRISBURG, Pa
HALIFAX, N. 5.
NIAGARA FALLS, N. 7.
NEW YORK, N. Y.
PHILADELPHIA. PA
PITTsBURG, PA.
PROVIDENCE. r. I.
ROCHESTER,, N. Z.
TRENTON, N. J.
WILMINGTON. DEL.
WASHINGTON, d. c.
First-class tickets include meals ana
atate room berth. Savannah to Baltimore.
Accommodation and Cuisine Unequaled-
Freight capacity unlimited; careful ham
ding and quick dispatch.
THE steamships of this company are ap.
polnted to sail from Savannah to Balth
more as follows standard time);
VIM. LAWRENCE, Capt Willis. sATUR-
DAY, Jan. 7, at 200 p. m. ri
A1I,EGHANY, Capt. Foster. MONDAY.
Jan. 9, at 400 p. m.
TTAsCA, Capt. James, WEDNESDAY,
Jan. IL, at 500 p. m.
steamship VIM. Lawrence does NOT
carry passengers.
And from Baltimore every MONDAY.
WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY, at 400 D. m.
J. J. CAROLAN, Agent,
Savannah, Ga
W. g. TURNER, G. P. A.
A. D. STEBBINS. A. T. M.
]. c. WHITNEY. Traffic Manager.
General Offices. Baltimore, Md.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-04

and natives at Iloilo and vicinity is SINH
lar in effect TO that reported in the press
dispatches.
The situation, officials say, shows that
the relations between the Americans and
those with whom they are dealing are
much strained, and win require tact and
forbearance on the part of both to avoid
a collision It as also said that the in
formation which has been received here
does not Indicate that Gen Miller has
landed with the American troops
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-04

1T is said that a private solder found
in street in Omdurman the letter which
Gordon wrote to the mahdi in answer TO
the demand for retreat or surrender. The
letter has been examined by all the ablest
experts and 10 pronounced to be an Cor
don's handwriting As might be expected,
an idea of surrender is secuted. the mahdi
Is reminded Of his evil doings and his des-
truction at the hands Of English soldiers
is prophesied
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-04
SAVANNAH TO BOSTON.
VIA DIRECT SHIP.

CITY OF MACON. Capt. Savage, FRI
DAY, Jan. g. 1890 a. m.
CHATTAHOOCHEE. Capt. Lewis, TUES
DAY, Jan. 10, a. m.
GATE CITY, Capt. Googins FRIDAY.
Jan. 10, 6 a. m.
CITY or MACON. Capt Savage, TUES
DAY, Jan. II. 9 a. m.
CHATTAHOOCHEE, Capt. Lewis, FRI
DAY. Jan. 20, 2:SO Il. m.
GATE CITY. Capt. Googins, TUESDAY.
Jan "A. a. m.
CITY OF MACON, Capt. Savage, FRI
DAY, Jan. q, a. m
CHATTAHOOCHEE. Capt. Lewis, TUES
DAY, Jan. 81, 7:30 a. IN.
Steamers leave New York for Savannah
p. IN. daily. except Sundays and Mon
days, and leave Boston for Savannah
every Wednesday at II noon. Saturdays
at p. m.
W. G. Brewer. Ticket Agent. 80 Bun
street. Savannah. Ga.
e. w. Smith, Cont FIR. Agt. Saw. Ca
II. G. Trezevant. Agt.. Savannah, Ga.
Il. II. Hinton, Traffic Manager
John NJ. Egan, vice president.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-04
FOR A BREACH OF DISCIPLINE.
Entire Senior Class of v. VI. /. Dis
missed From the SCHOOL.


missed From the school.
Richmond, Va, Jan. 3.-News is receiv-
ed from Lexington tonight that to-day
the superintendent of the Virginia Mill
tary Institute issued an order dismissing
the entire first class of that institution,
consisting of thirty-five cases. The young
men dismissed represent twelve states,
and their offense was a breach of disci-
pine committed New Years eve in the
face of special warning.
The specific offense for which the class
was dismissed was that of setting off fire
works from the towers Of the institute
building cn New Years eve after their
intention SO 20 DO had been found out and
the display prohibited OF the class, Capt.
Derbyshire alone who was officer Of the
day escaped the penalty. The order says
the sweeping dismissal was not on account
of the act itessI, but because of The de-
fiance of the prohibit on
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-04
The spaniards Deny 1t.

Madrid, Jan. 4.-The statement that the
Spaniard evacuated Iloilo in order TO
render the situation difficult for the
Americans is positively denied. The gov
ernment, Immediately after the treaty had
been signed, ordered the Philippines to
be evacuated as quickly as possible in or
der to avoid further b,oodshed and to
conform to the expressed wish of the
Americans who were very exactiug, es-
pecialiy in the case of Cuba.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-04
DENIED USE OF CHEMICALS.
Gen. Cgan Makes Public Letters
From the Meat Firms.

Washington Jan. S-Commissary Cen
eral Egan has been steadily prosecuting
the inquiry into methods followed by the
big meat packing houses, in putting up
the meats supplied to the army during
the war.
Last week. he made public formal
statement from the Armour Company,
and to-day he gave out for publication a
number of letters addressed TO Lieut. Col.
O. NJ. Smith. purchasing commssary at
Chicago, which came from all save one of
the big firms that supplied the army meat,
either refrigerated or canned.
The firms denied that chemicals were
used in the refrigerated bee6
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-04

Though he has just passed his 95th
birthday. Sidney Cooper, the English ar
tet IS stiIl able to paint with facility, all
hi faculties except that of hearing be-
inc as vet unimpaired He does not, how
over. equal the record Of Count Waldeck
he French painter, who died in 1875 al
Me- age of 100. The Count had two pic
lures m the French salon when he was
over 100.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-04
PUTTING ON NEW TRAINS.
Atlantic Coast Lines VestibuIed Ser
vice From the North.

vice From the North.
Washington, Jan Recommending on the
first of this month the Atlantic Coast Line
put in service their Florida and West In
dian limited solid vestibuled trains, with
coaches and Pullman palace sleepers
through to Jacksonville and Port Tampa,
Fla.
Commencing Jan. 16 they will put in
service for tie season of 1899 their New
York and Florida special train, composed
entirely of Pullman palace vestibuled,
sleeping compartment, dining, library and
observation cars, heated by steam, and
lighted throughout by electricity, leaving
New York daily, except Sunday, 1920 p.
M, and this city at $40 p. m, arriving at
Jacksonville lie D. m, and st. Augustine,
Fla, 2:20 p. m next day.