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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-05
A BIT OF HISTORY.
Only Living American Newspaper
That Existed Through the RevO-

From the Hartford Courant.
We find in the unusually well informed
St. Louis Globe-Democrat the following
interesting statement, the principal inter
est of which is that it isn't so.'
THE Oldest newspaper in the United
States. the Philadelphia North American
changed hands last week. 1t is the direct
descendant of the Pennsylvania Packet
and General Advertiser, weekly first is
sued Oct. %, III. No other living Ameri-
can newspaper existed through the revo-
luton. In 1854 the title OF the paper was
changed TO the American Daily Adver-
tiser."
If we are not mistaken the North Ameri-
can is the oldest daily newspaper In the
country. Beyond that. the statements of
the paragraph quoted are altogether
wrong and misleading.
The Courant was first published Oct 20,
1854 Ii has been going regularly ever
since, always published in Hartford end
always, for more than century and a
quarter, the Courant. 1t EXISTED through
the revolution and even then was the
leading paper of the country. 1t has
never had to change its title, and does
not have to hunt up dead papers to trace
its own "hfe." 1t has absorbed more than
a hundred publications. First and last
but as always as the Courant. This other
paper whose brief title begins with "Phila-
delphia" and ends with Advertiser 1--WE
have not room for it alD did not start I'M
Gil the Couraut was seven years old, lack
ing just one day.
The ignorance of the Globe-Democrat is
in part excusable, for st. Louis was one
log cabin in 1894, and no name posted on
the door. We have sent people and capital
out there since, and made It a very pre-
sentable city which supports one of the
best newspapers in the country. For a
baby the Globe-D Democrat Is big and
promising, but like the rest Of them, it
has yet considerable 10 learn. We have
watched its rapid growth with approving
interest, and only ask IN return due re-
spect for the facts of history and the rep
utatlon of its elders.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-05
WILL LAY NEW NAMES KEEL
On the Anniversary of the Havana
HarbOr Tragedy,

Philadelphia, Feb 4.-The keel of the
new battleship Maine, the contract for
the construction of which was few
months ago awarded to the Cramp Ship
building Company, will, in all probability,
be laid on Feb. Is. This date will be the
anniversary of the explosion in Havana
harbor of the ship of that name
The Messrs. Cramp are In receipt of
many requests to remember the Maine"
by laying the keel of her namesake on the
anniversary of the Havana harbor trag-
edy. Every endeavor has, therefore been
put forward by the officials of the com
pany in the preparation of charts, the me-
chanical drawings, etc, to crafty this
almost universal desire TO celebrate the
anniversary of the Maine explosion by lay
ing the keel of the new vessel on the an
niversary date. These officials stated to-
day that they now felt safe in announcing
that work on the Maine will begin Feb 15
The laying of the keel of a vessel being
considered the first work of it's construc-
ton.
The Cramps furthermore announce that
the work will be pushed In every manner
possible to have the new battleshlp ready
TO be launched on Feb. Is 1900, the second
anniversary of the Maine disaster.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-05
PROGRESS of PUBLIC BUILDING.
Contractors to Finish First Floor in
Two Months.

1t Is expected that the first floor OF The
public building will be ready for occu-
pancy in less than two months. The con-
tractors are endeavoring to finish it by
that time, but there still remains big
lot OF work to be done
The work to be undertaken next Is the
Mosaic floors, which will be handsome In
both design and workmanship. Skilled
workmen from the marble mills in Tenn
nessee were expected about three weeks
ago They did not come and for this rea-
son there has been some delay in getting
this part of the work under way. The
flooring is necessarily tedious work on ac-
count of the small stones which must be
put in place. There is a good deal of wood
work yet TO complete, which it may push
the contractors TO get through by the
time mentioned.
Curbs have set for the pavement around
the building, and this work will soon be
commenced. The pavement will be of
stone. AS soon as Ii is completed the city
will likely continue the asphalt paving on
York ana President streets from Bull to
Whitaker. These streets are generally in
a muddy conditions after rains and would
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-05
soHRoTT GETS FRENCH PRIZE.
Was Formally Presented to Him by
President Mckinley

Washington Feb. AT O'Clock this
afternoon President Mckinley presented
to Mr.. Charles A. Schrott, chief of the
computing division of the United States
coast and geodetIc survey, the prize re-
Gently conferred upon him by the Academy
of France.
The presentation took place in the libra
ry OF the executive mansion In the pres
ence of Superintendent Pritchett of the
survey and about twenty-five of his asso-
ciate officers.
This prize of 1900 francs was founded bv
an Englishman about two years ago, and
was to be conferred by the academy on
any person in any country whose dscov-
cries In science, or whose original investi-
cations had been most valuable, and had
contributed most to human knowledge in
the direction of mathematics, mechanics,
physics, chemistry or geology.
The academy, after due consideration.
conferred the prize upon Mr.. Schrott for
his investigations into the laws of terres-
trial magnetism.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-05
BROUGHT ABOUT LONG AGO.
GRIGGs WANTS AN END OF TALK
OF RECONCILIATION.

Military Appropriation Bill Served
As "A Text for His Remark wv Ortls
of the President Accepted in Good
Faith, hut There Has Been
Enough Reconciliation of the Sec
tiOns-Was Warmly AppIauded
and Congratulated.
Washington, Feb. 4-The House to-day
passed the military academy appropriation
bill, carrying about $4,000. 1t served as a
text for a speech by Mr.. Griggs of Geor-
gia, on the Presidents suggestion that the
government care for the graves of the
Confederate dead.
He referred to the devotion Of the South
ern men to the country from the days
Of Appomattox TO those of Santiago. Let
there be an end, therefore, he urged to
the constant reiteration of reconciliation
between the sections. That reconciliation
had long ago been accomplished, and with
the new generation of the South, the
younger men, there was no need of recon-
Citation, as there had been no separa-
ton.
we accept the words of the President
in good faith said Mr. Griggs. but we
insist that this shall be the last reconcile
alton of the sections. Let this be the final
notifications of the treaty of peace be-
tween the North and South"
Mr. Griggs speech was warmly ap-
plauded, and he received many congratu-
Iations.
After 3 O'Clock the House devoted its
attention TO the euogistc speeches Of
Thomas Benton and Frank p. Blair, whose
statues have been presented by Missouri
for erection IN the statuary han.
The resolution accepting the statues was
agreed 10. and at AS p. m. o'clock the
House adjourned
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-05
GOV. T. C. FLETCHER.

Hon. Thomas c. Fletcher, the noted
war Governor of the State of Missouri,
is great friend of Pe-ru-na. He writes;
The Pe-ru-na Drug Mfg Co, Columbus,
Ohio:
Gentlemen-For years have been
afflicted with chronic catarrh, which
has gone through my whole system, and
no one knows the torture and misery 1
have passed through. My doctor has
prescribed various remedies, and 1 have
never found any relief until 1 was per-
suaded by friend to use Dr. Hartman's
Pe-ru-na After the use of one bottle
feel like a new man. II also cured me
of a dropping 1 had in my throat, and
built my system up generally. To those
who are suffering with catarrh take
pleasure in recommending your great
medicine. Very respectfully
Thomas c. Fletcher
Everything that affects the welfare of
the people is a legitimate subject of COM
ment to the real statesman. The states
man is not narrow man. 1t is the poll
tician who is narrow. The true states
man looks out on the world as it Is, and
seeks, as far as is in his power, to remedy
evils and encourage the good.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-05
CURSED AND MET HIS DEATH.
BARROOM KEEPER SHOOTS DOWN
DRUNKEN SOLDIER.

Dennis O'Connen WAS Cursing in
His WfCe's Presenee-HadIey
Warned Him to Stop, and ~ nen
He Did Not DO SO. Fired Upon Him.
O'COnncII Never Spoke After Being
Shot-HadIey Mounted His Horse
and Rode Away.
Augusta, Ca, Feb. 4.-Dennis O'Connell,
a private in Company F. Fifteenth Min
nesota Regiment, was killed tonight by
c. B. Hadley. in his barroom just out
side the city limits.
OConnel, his brother and two other SOL
dlers went into Hadley's saloon They
had been drinking, and OConnell was
cursing profanely and vulgarly Hadley
tod him his wife was in the store and
could hear him and he must stop O'Con-
nell said g. - it, if she don't want to
hear it let her go out"
Hadley. without another word, drew his
pistol ana shot the soldier dead in his
tracks. The bullet entered just above his
heart and death resulted in few minutes.
O'Connell never spoke after he was shot.
As soon as Hadley saw that the man was
dead he ran out, mounted his horse, and
galioped away. Ii is commended by his
friends that he only got away to avoid
lying in Jail until the April term of court,
but that he will give himself UP in due
time, and stand his trial.
O'Connen was "A years old and unmar-
ried His brother, who was with him at
the time, is just q.
The occurrence Is deeply regretted by
the community as this is the first honi-
eide since Camp Mackenzie was establish
ed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-05
GUESTS OF UNION LEAGUE.
PEACE COMMISSIONERS ROYALTY
ENTERTAINED.

Too Much Honor Could Not BE Paid
the Guests, said President McE[in-
ley in His Letter of Regret-HeaIth
of the President Was Drunk stand
inE-A QUIET Dinner, But 5000
Guests Assembled mt the Reception
Following.
/. Philadelphia. Feb 4.-The members OF
the American Peace Commission were
guests here tonight of the Union League
at a dinner and reception rendered them
by that organization.
Senators Gray. Frye and Davis came to-
gether from Washington this evening, and
Whitelaw Reid came from New York
Judge Day was not present, being in Flor
ida
The dinner though very elaborate af-
fair, was of rather a private nature. COW
ers being laid for sixty-eight.
The reception which followed the din
ner was, however attended by over 5000
members of the club and invited guests.
The dinner party in addition TO the com
missioners, included the president and di-
rectors of the Union League, and dlstin-
guished guests who had been especially
invited to meet the commissioners. Among
these guests were Postmaster General
Smith, Senator Sewell. Gov. Stone of
Pennsylvania Gov. VOORHEES, of New Jer-
sey, Gov. Lowndes of Maryland, Judge
w. w. Porter of the Superior Court of
Pennsylvania, Hon. William Potter, Judge
William II. Armstrong. Mayor Warwick,
Clement r. Griseom and P. A. b. Wide
ner.
There was no speechmakng except that
OF an informal nature. Joseph G. Darling
ton, president of The Union League. who
presided, read letter from President Nc
kinney regreting his inability to be pres
ent. The letter was as follows:
The Presidents Letter.
Executive Mansion, Washington. Feb 2,
1899. Joseph c. Darlington, Esq, Presi-
dent. My dear Sir: l find that it win not
be possible for me to be present at the
dinner In honor of the peace commiss-
ioners to be held on the evening of Feb
4, at the Union League, Philadelphia. Too
much honor cannot be paid to the eminent
gentlemen who will be your guests next
Saturday evening, for the able statesman
like negotiations conducted by them at
Paris which resulted in the signing of a
treaty of peace honorable TO both countries.
AS / have long enjoyed the personal
friendship of all the commissioners and
been closely associated with them In pub
lie life, have uncommon regret that
cannot join in the dinner given In their
honor.
To the guests assembled with you
please convey my good wishes and belief
that the great work that the commits
sioners have achieved will rebound to the
good of the nation and humanity Very
sincerely yours. William Mckinley.
After reading the letter President Oar
llngton proposed toast to the health of
President Mckinley, which the party
drank standing.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-05
BRoOKLYN BAsE BAIL DEAL.
Contract With baltimore Team Soon
TO he signed.

New York. Feb 4-Ned Hanlon, man
ager of the Baltimore Club. announced to
night that the deal whereby the cream of
the Baltimore base ball talent was to be
transferred to Brooklyn mad been as good
as consummated. Brooklyn is to be rep
resented by as strong an aggregation OF
ball tossers as ever pursued the champion
ship emblem.
As things now are, the understanding is
that Ebbitts is 10 remain president OF the
Brooklyn club. Hanlon is to be manager
As for the division Of the stock. the con
diifons ali along have been that the Bal
timore people were to have 80 per cent
and The Brooklyn people 80. 1t was IN the
division Of the Brooklyn part of the stock
that a hitch arose. OF this stock Abel will
hold the Hons share, .Ebbitts having
agreed TO part with some OF his holdings.
When Byrne gets his $4,000 this week he.
according to the plans, wiz turn his stock
over to Abel and the papers closing the
deal will b. signed.
Hanlon left here for Baltimore tonight
He expects TO be back on Tuesday morning.
The manager said that he would take
both the Brooklyn and Baltimore teams
South about March % for preliminary
practice.
The Brooklyns are to be organized in the
following formidable fashion:
Kelly. first base; DAILY, second base;
Jennings. shortstop; Dahlen, third base;
outfie.ders. Griffin. Jones and KeeleT;
pitchers. Dunn, Kennedy. Maui, MeJames,
Nops and Hughes. The catching depart
ment is in doubt.
Hanfon is trying to make a deal that
will increase the strength behind the bat.
He will also get Corbett If he can McGraw
probably will remain in Baltimore and
manage the Orioles.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-05
REPORTED RAILROAD DEAL,
RumOr That the Memphis Route Has
Purchased SeabOard.

Atlanta, Ga, Feb 4.-Among the many
rumors current in the South regarding the
sale and consolidation of railroads is one
to-day to the effect that the Kansas City.
Fort Scott and Memphis Railroad has pur-
chased the Seaboard Air Line, and will
reach Birmingham from Atlanta by using
the East and West Railroad
The latter line runs from Gainesville Ga,
to Pel City, Ala, and would leave gap
between Atlanta and Cartersviile. This
point, however, is reached by the Western
and Atlantic, with which the Seaboard
Air Line already has a working arrange
ment The Georgia and Alabama is also
mentioned in the deal
The purchase which would give a direct
line to the Atlantic ocean from the West,
is connection long desired by the Mem
phis Route" The rumor does not receive
much credence in Atlanta, nor is it believed
that the conference at the Aragon yester-
day between c. r. Caps, general freight
agent of the Seaboard and Maj. A. Pope,
general freight and passenger agent of the
Georgia and Alabama, had anything to do
with it.
However, President Washburn of the
Memphis Route" was recently in confer
ence 1t Montgomery with the officials of
the Georgia and Alabama, and to this rail-
road men attach much significance.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-05
WANTS COURT-MARTIAL HERE.
Effort to Have Lieut.. Curry Tried In
savannah.

The Morning News has received a letter
from John Reed OF Philadelphia, a brother
of Private George Reed of the Second
United States Artillery, who was shot and
killed by Lieut.. Frank z. Curry of the
Third Georgia Volunteers, a short time be-
he says he has enlisted the interest of
senator Penrose and Congressman Bing-
ham in the case and he Is making every
effort TO have the court-martial which is
TO try Curry, held In Savannah, where the
witnesses of the shooting will be available
Mr.. Reed writes that he has been work.
ing up Currys previous life and he be-
lieves he has with the witnesses of the
shooting in Savannah, with whom he has
been in correspondence, sufficient evidence
to convict Curry of murder.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-05
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BIsBEE WANTS JUDGESHIP.
Van Epps Suggested the Appoint
ment of "a Democrat.

ment of "a Democrat.
Washington, Feb. 4.-(speclaD Florida
has a candidate for the circuit judgeship.
Senators Pasco and Mallory to-day called
upon the President and presented the name
of Horacio Bisbee, well-known lawyer
from Jacksonville
A committee of Florida lawyers accom-
panied the senators to the White House
and strongly urged the appointment Of
Mr.. Blsbee. The President informed the
Floridans that the race is still open, and
he promised to give the claim of Mr. Bis
bee due consideration.
The friends of Col. John #. Glenn and
Capt. Shelby are not disturbed by the
candidacy of Mr.. Bisbee, as II is generally
believed that the appointment will go TO
either Georgia or Alabama.
Judge Howard Van Epps Of Atlanta was
a caller at the White House to-day. and
he took occasion TO talk to the president
about the judgeship. Judge Van Epps
suggested that a Democrat should be APP
pointed, but that proposition did not strike
the President favorably The latter IL
friendly disposed toward Col Glenn and
Capt. Shelby. and IL is confidently expect
ed that the choice rests between these
two.
Upon learning from the President that A
Republican is to be appointed, Judge Van
Epps warmly urged the selection of Col
Glenn.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-05
DEATH OF A FAMOUS CITIZEN.
Maj. George t. Jackson Identified
With Augustus Progress.

Augusta, Ga, Feb 4.-Maj George It.
Jackson died at his home in Harrisonville,
near Augusta, tonight at o'clock, after
an Illness of several months, with typho-
malarial fever. He was taken sick in
September and has been in bed with fever
ever since October.
Maj. jackson was born in Augusta in
1922, and has been identified with this city
all his life. He leaves wife and six
children, Miss Fannie Jackson, Mrs. G.
B. f. Lowe, Walter M, James u, George.
Herbert and Charles w. Jackson.
For many years Mai. jackson was auone
the most prominent and popular citizens Of
augusta He was connected With everv
public enterprise and identified with every
movement looking to Augustus develop.
ment. He was handsome man. of sol
dlerly bearing and popular manners ana
circle.
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POLICE CAPTAIN A Suicide.
Pierce of Terre Hautc Shoots Him.
self at Pensacola.


Pensacola, Fla, Feb. 4.-The dead hodv
of James H. Pierce, a captain of nolioa
from Terre Haute, Ind, was found on tho
bed in his room at the Park Hotel hero
to-day, he having shot himself tbrougb
the head with a pistol
The deceased had come here by the advice
of his physician to seek relief from a main.
full stomach trouble, but grew desmond
ent. He said nothing of his Intentions ho
fore retiring last night.
The shot was not heard On the boto,
and the condition Of the body indicated
that the deed was done shortly before dsv.
iight he left a note saying that money
would be found sewed up in his shirt sleeve
and requesting that his effects be semi 70
his wife at Terre Haute. Eighty dollars
In bills were found in his shirt sleeve ana
some small change in his pockets.
The chief of police at Terre Hauta hos
been notified i'S
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-05
FROM STAMPED PACKAGES.
Dealers in Mixed Flour Must Sell
From the Box.


Retail grocers throughout the city, who
are displaying mixed -four upon their
shelves or selling it, other than from the
original stamped packages, are commit
ting an infraclion of the revenue law, and
rendering the goods so displayed or sold
liable to seizure.
AS the law stands, mixed or self-rising
-four stands in the same category with
cigars. The stamp must be affixed to The
original package, destroyed when the
package is opened and the contents sold
direct from the box.
vendors of the succulent chewing gum,
beloved Of the small boy and sweet girl
graduate" are also unconscious violators
OF the law The article usually comes IN
cardboard boxes, whence the enterprising
dealer removes to other receptacles, IN
which its attractiyeness is better dis
played.
IL is another of the articles that must
be sold from the stamped package and
the scheme outlined above, though COM
mendahle, renders 1t table IN Seizure.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-05
THE TOPEKA IN BAD SHAPE.
Will Have to Lay Up for Repairs to
Engines and Boilers.

Norfolk, Va, Feb. 4.-After a tedious and
uneventful journey from San Juan, Porto
Rico the cruiser Topeka and the collier
Sterling arrived here this afternoon and
went to the navy yard.
The Topeka is here for repairs to her
boilers which are in such condition that
the Sterling was obliged to tow her from
San Juan She came up from Hampton
Roads, however, under her own steam
The accident which rendered the cruiser
practically unfit for service, is of a seri-
Gus nature, and 1t is more than probable
that she will be put out of commission for
extensive repairs to her engines and boil
ers. which are in very bad order.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-05
TO PROMOTE NAVAL OFFICERS.
Board Recommends only Twenty
eight for New Honors,

Washington, Feb. 4.-The naval promo
ton board has recommended only twenty
eight naval officers for promotion for EN-.
inent or conspicuous conduct in battle, or
extraordinary heroism during the late war.
The board is composed of Admirals Sic
ard, Matthews and Norton, with Ensign
II. Smith as recorder, and has been stead
lily at work on the records of the officers
since Sept. 10 last. They also considered
the reward of marine officers and bestow-
ed eight brevets, being aided in that part
Of the work by the colonel commandant
The findings of the board do not take
into account the cases of any officers whose
services have been heretofore recognized
by the navy department. Thus the lisi
Includes none of the commanding officers
and executives of Dewey's or SIMPSONS
fleets who were i'm the two great battles.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-05
CRUSHED TO DEATH BY TIMRER
John A. Tyre Pinioned to the srcnna
for Seven Hours.

Jesup, Ga, Feb. 4.-Mr. John A r~,ra
who lives about four miles from Jes,n
went TO the woods to haul timber yesterday
morning and not returning home at the
accustomed time, his cousin and brother
went to look for him. and found him with
large tree across his body. He was stiIl
alive when found, but died about 10 o,csoc,,
last night. He was about 81 years Of ooo
and leaves wife and three children
IL seems that Tyre while enpagad l.,
hauling timber, was crushed to death -,
the timber failing on him. He was ~.
himself, and remained under the tip,hsr
from 10 O'Clock in the morning untjI abor.
O'Clock IN the evening. He was conscions
when louhd, but died in twenty or forty
minutes after the log was removed
His remains wilS be inferred AT Iesnr %
morrow. W
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-05
ARTILLERYMEN MUSTERED our
Charleston Battery. which Has ae.r
Serving at Home.

Charleston, S. c., Feb. 4.-The Charles.
ton Heavy Battery, volunteer companv
recruited here at the outbreak of hosttli
ties last spring, was mustered out of ser.
vice on Sullivans Island to-day.
The battery was assigned to garrison
duty az the new fortihcations here by The
war department, aud has rendered good
service side by side with the regulars.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-05
DENIED BY JUDGE LUMpK1N.
Receiver Not Allowed for the Atlanta
National.

Atlanta, Ca, Feb. 4.-The application for
a receiver for the Atlanta Building ana
Loan Association made several days ago
by Malcolm Johnson was to-day denied by
Judge Lumpkin.