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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-23
UNIQUE INDIAN BIBLES.
They Reveal the Religious Beliefs of
The Yaquis.


From the San Francisco Examiner.
Two Of the most peculiar volumes ever
compiled in the name of religion have
passed from Indian possession into the
keeping of a San Francisco man. Mr.. Luis
Loaiza. They were taken from the dead
body of a Yaqui Indian an unordained
priest, or maestro" who was shot by
Mexican regulars during the last insurrec-
ton of his tribe.
These sacred books reveal the religious
beliefs and ceremonies of the Yaquis. The
maestro to whom they belonged was one
of band of Indian marauders that had
been devastating the country as they
passed through it, and committing all
kinds of atrocities while on their way to
join the remainder of the tribe The macs
tro had apparently forgotten his priestIy
calling, for he was fighting with the ut
most ferocity when killed. After he fell
the holy scriptures were found by soldier
next to his murder-loying heart
The maestro was an artist OF consldera-
BILE imagination and a technique all his
own, as his conception OF Christ on the
cross, st. John, St Gregory and the Deity
show. His idealization of the ascension
the victory of the cross over sin and
doomsday is pathetic in It's orudity. A
draped cloth over the cross TO represent
tne WTdpplnB OF tne DOQy OF Jesus IN myr-
tie and olive leaves before laying Him In
the sepulcher, according to ST. John xix,
40, proves that the maestro must have
been a student. II is to be hoped that II
he has reached heaven the archangels
Michael, Gabriel and Raphael have for
given him for his outlandish portraits of
them.
Father Demasini of the Jesuit Church,
to whom these books were submitted for
inspection. says that such drawings were
never authorized by the head of the church
and that unless one knew the Latin mass
by heart 1t would be almost impossible
to attempt translation or Interpretation
of the book containing It, The mass seems
10 him to have been taken down while Hs-
tening to the priest, the words are dis
connected. syllables being Joined TO the
wrong words and producing a curious jun
BILE.
The Spanish book IL little better. but
occasionally A word occurs which Is known
only 20 the understanding of the Yaquis
Both volumes are put together with in
finite neatness and painstaking care. are
written and printed with a pen. every
stroke Of which evidences labor of love
and reverence for the task. The frontis-
piece, in red and black ink. are "fearful!y
and wonderfully made" The cover Of one
Is of gaudy red calico, bound with black
and red cotton skirt braid.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-23
RESULTS OF SPANISH WAR.
M'CABE ON RECONCILIATION OF
NORTH AND SOUTH.

Letter From GEN. LawtOn Read BE-
fore New England Society Of New
York-He Wished All Americans
Could Know the True Conditions
in the Philippines--SaId COntinu-
Rnce of Fighting Was Chiefly Due
to Reports Sent From America.
New York, Dec. 22.-Five hundred people
sat down to the fourteen long tables in the
banquet han of the Waldorf tonight. the
occasion being the ninety-fourth annual
dinner Of the New England Society OF
New York. Former Judge Henry E. How
land presided at the dinner
Among the toasts were "Our Reunited
Country" by Prof. C. w. McCabe of Rich
mond, Va; THE Navy" Rear Admiral w.
T. Sampson. U. S. NJ. and THE New Pa
cific," Hon. John Barrett.
Prof. George w. MoCabe said:
Il will say that l was not one who
clamored for war with Spain. Not all the
glories of Manila bay or of Santiago
would have wrought this reconciliation be-
tween North and South, but / believe that
this Spanish war has definitely brought
one, the thorough confidence now reposed
by the whole West and North in the pa
triotism of the South; the other, the
tightening OF the blood tie between our
young Western giant and that grand old
motherland beyond the eea-home nest of
Puritan and Cavalier alike.
God forbid that war. civil or foreign
should come again i'm our time, but should
East and of the West, l speak for my peo-
pie, you shall hear the tramp of our le-
sions as they wheel into line to touch el-
bows with the sta wart sons of New Eng
lana. eager TO keep time with caden-ed
step 20 the music of the Union, TO hsdpe
round with stubborn steel that Starry
Banner that symbolizes once more TO us
as TO you, the majesty of American citi-
zenship and the indestructibllity of che
Republican institutions"
Letter From Lawton.
In the course of his speech, John Barrett
read from letter he had received within
the last month from the late Gen. Lawton
the following extract:
Il would TO God that the truth of this
whole Philippine situation could be known
by every one in America as l know it. II
the real history, inspiration and conditions
of this insurrection and the influences,
local and external, that now encourage the
enemy, as well as the actual possibilities
of these islands and peoples and their re-
lations to this great East could be I'M
derstood az home. we would hear no more
talk of unjust Shooting of government
into the Filiplnos, or of hauling down our
flags in the Philippines. If the so-called
anti-imperialists would honestly ascertain
the truth on the ground and not in distant
America, they whom believe to be hon
est men misinformed, would be convinced
Of the error of their statements and con-
clusons and of the unfortunate effect of
their publications here. If l am shot by
a Filipino bullet, 1t might as well come
from one of my own men, because know
from observations, confirmed by captured
prisoners, that the continuance of the
fighting Is chiefly due to reports that are
sent out from America"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-23
CONSTABLE KILLED A NEGRO.
The Latter When Shot Asked to BE
Sent Home to Die.

Columbia, S. c., Dec. 22-Lawyers,
Christmas shoppers and visiting country
people heard lead whiz on Law Range to-
day. and there was wild scattering. Con-
stable Bishop lost his head while pursu-
ing negro charged with moving a crop
under lien, and pulled his pistol and fir
ed down the sidewalk. He chased the
negro into lawyers Office, shooting two
shots in the office.
The negro was caught and taken back
into the magistrates Office. Soon after
he felt in his back and saw blood on his
hands, then on his abdomen and found
blood there. He coolly told the magis-
trate:
Il am dead man. Please send me home
to die in bed"
This. was done and he died tonight.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-23
Races At Ne.y orIenn..

New Orleans. Dec. 22.-The weather was
rainy and disagreeable to-day and the
track heavy.
First Racc-Seiling, seven furIongs Ire
Dor, 3 to 1 and to 5, won, with Agisator.
II to and to I, second, and Estaca, 70
1, third Time ga
Second Race-Six furiongs Inlook. TO
z and TO 8, won. with Avalor. 10 to / and
4 20 /, second. and Magic Light. 20 /.
third. Time l;2O.
Third Race-Selling, one mile. culras-
sier. to ], won. with Elidad, 20 2. and
70 Z, second, and False Lead 7 10 2.
third. Time 1850
Fourth Race-Handicap, six furlongs !.
Tom Collins, 10 ! aud 10 2. won. With
Judge Wardell. even and ] TO 3, second.
and Refugee. % 20 f. third. Time lis.
Firm hace-selling. one mile. strangest.
. 70 S and 3 20 3. won. With Prospero
10 ! and % 0, second and Col. cluke. a
20 4, third Time l:49N
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-23
MOUNT AIRY AND EASTERN.
New Road Will Open Up Rich I'm
developed Section.

Charlotte. N. c., Dec. 22.--work is ac-
lively progressing on the Mount Airy and
Eastern Railroad. which will extend from
mount Airy, N. c., to the Dan river.
rams are running on portions of the
road The road opens up rich, unde-
'eIoped section of the state. including a
'Isln forest of 1000 acres of hardwood.
~. ne officers of the road are: President,
l.. Houston of Chester. Pa; vice pres
cent w. II. Tunis Of Baltimore; secretary
va treasurer. w. w. White of West Nir-
GINA
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-23
FOREFATHERs, DAY BANQUET.

New England Society of Charleston
Gives Annual Dinner.
Charleston, S. c., Dec. 22-The eightieth
banquet of the New England Society of
Charleston was given at the Charleston
Hotel here tonight. A large and bril-
liant company was assembled. The re-
Spouse TO 'Forefathers' Day." the leading
toast of the evening, was made by the
Rev. j. A. B. Scherer, D. D. The other
speakers were Mayor Smyth, Gen. M c.
Butler and Judge Gage of the state
courts and Robert NJ Larner of the Grid
iron Club, Washington
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-23
LAND FOR NEGRO SCHOOLS.
Congress to BE Urged to Pass Senator
Pettus' Measure.

Huntsville, Ala, Dec. 22.-President
w. H. Council, of the Agricultural and
Mechanical College for negroes at Normal,
this state has Issued a circular letter to
friends asking them to lend all possible
aid to the passage of a bill introduced in
the Senate of the Fifty fifth Congress by
Senator Pettus, granting 25,OC0 acres of
land each TO the Normal College at Flor
ence and the college at Normal.
President Council recites that the bin
passed the Senate without opposition. was
unanimously endorsed by the proper COM
mlttee of the House, and would have pass
ca but for Speaker Reeds hatred for Gen.
Wheeler, three-fourths of the members of
me House having pledged themselves to
support it.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-23

taken advantage of at Lancaster, Penn,
and Bassler never had occasion to go on
70 Philadelphia until the other day, when
he used the coupon.
General Superintendent t. d. Kline OF
the Central Railroad is confined to his
home by a touch of illness. His friends
trust his recovery win be speedy.
Vice President John M. Egan Of the Cen
trail is in Washington.
Two new Rogers locomotives have been
constructed for the Atlanta and West
Point Railroad. They will soon be turned
over to the road for service. The locomo-
tives will pull fast trains between Atlanta
and Montgomery.
1t is understood that the Pennsylvania
Railroad is after the Wheeler line of
steamers between New York and Boston.
Negotiations are said 10 be pending at
present.
Farmers In Kansas are complaining of
a shortage Of freight cars. II is said they
have 2;0OO0,00O bushels of corn that they
are unable 10 ship East because Of the
scarcity of cars.
Mr.. c. r. Harmon, general passenger
agent of the Western and Atlantic, was In
the city yesterday.
Mr.. l.. A. Shipmans general passenger
agent Of the Florida Central and Peninsu-
lar, with headquarters at Jacksonville, was
in the city yesterday.
Mr.. M v. Raley, master Of transporta-
ton of the Florida Central and Peninsu-
lar, with headquarters at Jacksonville,
was IN the city yesterday, the guest Of the
De Soto.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-23

frankfort, KY, Dec. 22.-The state Com
MISSION On elections will meet here to-
,-f Tow 1t is understood Judge A. j. Full
20 Judge Pryor on the commission. Full
wy was one OF GoebcFs confidential lieu
,ants IN The campaign. The state Com
ION q Elections as organized, will
Ut me contests of stpte officers except
h, Nvvernor end elttnant governor tie
tgra Two being heard BY the Lesisla-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-23
SALE WAS DECLARED VOID.
Lands Purchased From the Univers-
ity of Alabama.

Ity OF AIabama.
Birmingham, Ala, Dec. 1.-THE trustees
of the University Of Alabama in session
at Tuscaloosa, to-day declared the recent
ale of 4, $50 acres of university lands TO the
Sloss-SheffieFd Steel and Iron Company
void, and authorized the executive COM
mittee of the trustees to take steps to set
aside the transaction.
This sale was authorized at a special
meeting of the trustees called by Gov.
Johnston, and held on Sept. %, last. The
Governor recommended the sale of the
lands, and said that he regarded $3.50 per
acre, the figure agreed upon, as a fair
price
About two months later, when it became
publicly known that the land had been
sold the matter created a sensation.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-23

1t is said that Gen. Joubert's zeal for
his country amounts to fanatcsm, and
he regards himself as divinely appointed
10 secure Independence for the Beers He
has quelled many upnsings Of the natives.
his mere presence being sufficient 10 strike
terror into the hearts Of the Kanirs. who
regard him with superstitious dread as a
superior being. He studied the military
art in Germany. and has kept'hlmself in
formed as 10 all the latest developments.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-23
North Carolina railroads.

Charlotte, N. c., Dec. 22.-The report Of
The North Carolina corporation commits
sion, soon to be issued, viii show that 10S
miles Of railroad were built during the
fiscal year, which is a considerable in
erase over the previous twelve months.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-23
ROBBED TWO POsTOFFICES.
safe Blowers Got in Work at Fort
Mcpherson and East Point.

the postoffices at Fort Mcpherson and
East Point, two small towns near here last
night, and secured about $500. They made
good their escape and no trace of them
has been found. 1t is believed by the Of
fcers the same parties entered both places.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-23
Better wages for Laborers.

Pittsburg, Pa, Dec. 22.-The Carnegie
Steel Company posted to-day at its works
in this city notices increasing the wages
of common labor to $1.50 per day and all
other labor with certain exceptions, pro
portionately. This makes a total of %
per cent. increase since the last general
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-23
Appointment of Mrs. Lowe.

Atlanta, Ga, Dec. 22.-Mrs William D.
Lowe, of Atlanta, president of the general
FEEDER alton of Women's Clubs, has received
notice of her appointment as honorary
president from America Of the womens
board at the Paris Exposition.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-23
BOLLIN KILLED BY CARROLL.
Bad Blood Had Existed Between the
Two for Some Time.

Columbia. S. c., Dec. 22.-At Blackville.
this evening, R. r. Carroll shot and killed
James Bollin. Bad blood has existed be-
tween the men since a fight in which Car
rol was severely cut. Bollin had his pis-
tol drawn, but did not, or could not, use it.
Carroll fired three shots. Just a year ago
Bollin shot and killed young man nam
ed Merritt and was acquitted on the plea
of self-defense.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-23
convent buildings Burned.

Washington. Dec. 22.-The old building
and the dormitories of the Georgetown
convent were destroyed by fire to-day.
How the fire originated has not yet lie N
discovered All the inmates and employees
escaped. The loss was $4,000
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-23
FIGHT WITH MOB OF NEGROES.
rOliceman at Newport News Had to
Fire Into the Crowd.

Newport News Va, Dec. ga mob of
negroes, 1000 strong, attempted to take a
prisoner away from two policemen i'm the
negro quarter of the city to-day. The
officers fired on the negroes, wounding
two.
ne blacks assaulted the policemen with
sucks and stones, and the entire police
force was called out, preventing further
trouble
The trouble grew out of the killing of
notorious negro burglar last night by
sam White, Sam Jacobs and Abe Levin,
White men.
Inc police are keeping a close watch
on the negroes tonight
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-23

Brig. Gen. Regina'd POle-carew, Of ire
coldstream Guards, 20 whose services IN
the nrst battle "a MoGder river Lord No
ihucn made IRE ifl feserfncf. had pre-
v'ous dis inguifhed himseif in me a Rhan
war, Ia is19-s0. ard iu fbe Egyptian var. in
1852. In 1855 be sefYfd win he Bufmsas
eyprdliion.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-23
Burial Of Names victims.

Washington. Dec. 22-The navy depart
mcnt has announced that the ceremonies
al Arlington attending the burial ~ enc
Maine's dead. which are coming on abe
Texas. viii take lgace "a Il q. m. On the
18th inst
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-23
TO-DAY'S WEATHER FORECAST.

Washington forecast for Saturday and
Sunday:
For Georgia.; Rain Saturday. Sunday
rain in eastern, fair and colder in west
ern portion; light to fresh easterly winds,
becoming northwesterly Sunday
For Eastern Florida: Fair in southern,
showers in northern portion Saturday and
probably Sunday; light to fresh easterly
winds.
For Western Florida: Rain, Saturday.
Sunday fair and colder; light to fresh
easterly winds, becoming northwesterly
Saturday night.
For South Carolina Rain Saturday and
probably Sunday; fresh easterly winds.
Yesterdays Weather at Savannah
Maximum temperature, 8. p. M. 81 degrees
Minimum temperature, a. m... AZ degrees
Mean temperature ............... So degrees
Normal temperature ............ 81 degrees
Deficiency of temperature ...... degrees
Accumulated excess since Dec.
!. .............. .................. . degrees
Accumulated excess since Jan.
/. ....... ...................2S 9 degrees
Rainfall .............-............ 90 men
Normal ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. IL inch
Deficiency since Dec. l. ..........1. 81 inches
Deficiency since Jan. 1. ..........9. as inches
River Report-The hight of the Savan-
nah river at Augusta, at s a. m, (75th me
ridian time), yesterday, was SO feet,
rise of OIL foot during the preceding twen-
ty-four hours.
Observations taken Dec. ., 1890, D. m.
(75th meridian time, at the same moment
of time at all stations for the Morning
News
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-23
AGAINST HIGHER RATES.
Merchants and Shippers Expect
Them to he Modified.

Chicago, Dec. 22.-Merchants and ship
pers here have started movement which
they expect will induce the railroads to
modify advances lately made, which are
considered so high as to threaten serious
injury to commercial interests. Not much
relief is expected from the Interstate Com
merce Commission, with which complaints
have been filed, and steps are being taken
therefore, to bring about the formation of
local and state protective associations. Out
Of these will be formed a national asso-
citation of merchants and shippers for the
protection of their interests.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-23
Cnrnegic,r Girt to Lincoln.

Lincoln, Neb., Dec. 2.-Andrew Carne-
gle has made the city of Lincoln a con-
diuonal gift Of $4,000 for a public library
building.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-23
WILL SHIFT OFFICES ABOUT.
Officials VIII Make Some Changes I'm
the CenfraIs Buildings.

Officials VIII Make Some Changes I'm
the CentraI's Buildings.
Oficials Of the Central will move their
quarters about within the next few days
Traffic Manager r. II. Hinton and his
force viii 90 to the rooms at present oc-
cupied by Mr.. J. W. Conner. purchasing
agent. Mr.. J. c. Halle general passen-
ger agent, and his force Will. in addition
10 their present quarters, occupy the room
vacated by Mr.. Hinton. Mr.. Henry NJ.
steele. Typographical engineer. and his as
sistani, viii go % the basement of the
old office building 20 make room for Audit
Or ~. A. Dunn, who gives M his present
Office IN the Old building 20 the purchas-
ing agent.
For some time there has been a difficulty
about room in the red building. The Off
ciala have been cramped, and there mas
been trouble Ia the proper discharge Of
the duties Of the clerks as q result The
prospective changes viii probably be made
after Jan J.
a railroad ticket Was used o short while
ago 10 Pennsyiyanla, that had been pur-
chased eighteen years before Chrsiian
kafslrr Wa Che man who rendered fho
fickfi - mo conductor. ile hud bought
u iu CANON. o., aHd intended a. rkle 10
Philadelphia, A giop-oyer privilege WIS
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-23

taken advantage of at Lancaster Penn,
and Basser never had occasion to go on
70 Philadelphia until the other day, when
he used the coupon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-23

Nov York, Dec - ~Chnros smith. hi.
ifr known ~ ~ ver Dollsr" smith. dlaa
io-doy a. bis htme 10 his city
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-23

General Superintendent T. d. Kline OF
the Central Railroad is confined to his
home by a touch of illness. His friends
trust his recovery win be speedy.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-23
---e-- - -
THE WISE MANS QUESTION.

The Subject of Rev. A. j. Smiths Adj
dress Mt the Y. VI. CA.
''The Wise MEMS Question" will be the
subject Of the address at the Y. M. c. A.
tomorrow afternoon, at o'clock. The
speaker will be Rev. Arthur j. Smith.
pastor, First Presbyterian Church.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-23

Vice President John NJ Egan Of the Cen
trail is in Washington.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-23

4, temperature; ". velocity OF wind.
II. -. Boyer,
Local Forecast OdiclaG
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-23

Mr.. C. r. Harmon, general passenger
agent of the Western and Atlantic, was in
the city yesterday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-23

Mr.. l.. A. Shipman. general passenger
agent of the Florida Central and Peninsu-
lar, with headquarters at Jacksonville, was
in the city yesterday
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-09

A good story comes from the
Smokey hill valley. A young lady
from Good Hope, over south.
was visiting a lady friend, a couple
vonng fellows cane over to bring
them to the cold Settlers picnic.
reached the place and turned round
and went home fearing another
young man was ahead. He was,
but waited too long and found
some else was even then ahead pro
wing that old maxlm-'never put
off till tomorrow. The young
men need lessons in counting & the
old saying ''faint heart ne'er cap
tured fair lady" and they came to
the picnic alone. But don't be dis
couraged boys, but help enjoy the
cake and wedding feast and try
again.
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1899-09-09


Editor Griffith in his last IRE
publican" gives the following cruel
dig at the Republican state admin
istration, and the republican admin
1stration of Big creek township &
the city OF Ellis and school boards
of Hays and Ellis. Here is what
he sa1d::-
Let's see. zares qcere to be Iagh
ter this 4ear Well, they're not:
they're the same as last gear.
It's about time for 4 CHANGE
Now, isn't that a mean fling at
his G. D. P. Let's see the facts.
Last year the Pop state levy was
8 mills but this year Stanley and
redeem Kansas make 1t 4 mills.
Trustee Arnold run Big creek
on a 3 mill levy, the republicans
have made it now 4 mills and the
city of Ellis have raised from %
mills last year to 5 mills this.
Hays school district jumps from
143 mills to 16 mills. Ellis school
district from 134 to II mills.
Yes, we favor a change and put
out the Stanley Redeemers and try
John Breidenthal; put Ben Arnold
back in for Big creek.
He didn't mean The Young men
of Hays as they made no change.
He couldn't mean the Demo-pop
county commissioners for they
REDUCED their levy 3 mills.
And he couldn't mean the County
Printer for he does the county
printing for $50. which Brettle &
Griffith used to unite and get 5000
for and are trying so hard to elect
their pet commissioner and get at
another whack, but 1t is not posi-
BILE that the taxpayers OF the LIST
district will favor q chBnge back to
old prices of Brettle and Griffith.
They will prefer to leave IN honest
old John Gerkcn, if he will accept,
knowing he will keep down expen-
ses as low as possible.
In Ellis it seems quite a ques-
ton whether to run trustee Kea-
gy for second term or run him
for commissioner. The merchants
he has not favored with orders are
anxious to change and get in a
new man. And some republicans
remember his running last fall &
beating the regular nominee & are
anxious to run him tor commits
sloner and square accounts. the
vote in that district in the last state
election showing Stanley 220
Anti Republican 246