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Gilpin observer., 1899-10-12
The Alternative.

The responsibility Of taking human
life under any circumstances Is tre-
mendous. Justifiable as 1t may be TO
kill in self-defence. we cannot but
admire the wonderful self-control of
an Armenian who preferred to die
rather than live with blood upon his
hands. It was during the horrible
massacres in Armenia. A native, says
the Rev. George II. Hepworth was en-
ployed In one Of the railway stations.
He was standing on the platform when
the mob approached. A Turk who knew
the man to be faithful servant, hand
ed him pistol. saying: 1T 10 an out
rage. take this and defend yourself.
It Ia good for six OF the rascals." Tho
Armenian took the weapon, hesitated
for q moment, then handed It back
with a groan. II can't do IT," he said
II had rather die than commit mur-
DER" In less than ten minutes he was
n bruised and bleeding corpse. aud the
fiends had started on the track of nm.
other victim.
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-12
historic Land Sold.

New York correspondent Pittsburg
Dispatch: A tract of twenty-three ac-
res OF historic land in Brooklyn bor-
ough was transferred by sale recently.
1t was part of an original grant from
King George III. to Peter De Bevoise.
who was a close friend OF Peter Stuy-
vesant, the sturdy governor OF New
York century and half ago. 1t has
been in the De Bevois family ever
since. But now comes the demand for
Brooklyn cottages, aad away goes tie
property into the hands OF specula-
tive builder. n Mr.. Donnellon, for .
consideration OF $9s,000. The value OF
the holding can be estimated from the
fact that Mr.. Donnelion was offered
$115, 900 for his purchase as soon as he
had completed 1t. and he declined.
When old King George gave 1t to tho
original De Bevois you could probably
have bought the whole property for
$500.
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-12
HIS BEST DEFENSE.

The accommodation train from
Stowell was filed to overfowing when
young man burst out Of group on
the platform at the handsome little
station (the bell had rung twice),
waved hand to young gentleman
standing at little distance with
young lady, and saying, Back ON the
ten-twenty. Parker" leaped on the
platform of the last car and disap-
peared in the car.
"Is he always SO impulsive?" The
gentleman addressed as Parker smiled.
Indeed, have not had time to form
an opinion" His companion lifted her
eyebrows. then bethought herself in
time.
'At least he makes himself very
agreeable. And 1 have no patience
with disagreeable people. We met him
Nast summer at Mount Nebo. Clara
you know she is a model Of propriety.
Dear Clara-I am too severe on her.
But, then, 1t is such relief to get
away from the tiresome. stupid forms
that remind me OF my grand-aunt's
way of making patterns for her quilts
s<-A~ PaSShSo. hC pdlShCo WCiS oAA
alike, but she clipped every one sepa-
rate. She almost dropped when said:
Aunt, why don't you fold your cloth
six or eight times? You could cut that
many at once and they would be ex-
actly alike Our conventions remind
me of quilt; they make very good
covering-but like the pattern varied,
don't you?"
The gentleman smilei again at this
audacious speech, but whether it was
the independence expressed or the
archness of the attitude and glances OF
the speaker that amused him most 1t
is doubtful ii he could have told at
that moment. AS they strolled away
from the station he reminded her of a
remark she made when the coming Of
the train interrupted her.
"Oh, yes. / was just coming to the
droll part. You see, Clara Is SO pain
fully correct. And when the lady's son
came to Rose Center"
Pardon me. l haven't got the con-
nection clear" said the gentleman.
Haven't you?" Her deep-gray eyes
grew round with wonder. II thought
| told you that his mother was seized
suddenly with an uuacccuntable ILL
ness. 1t alarmed them ALL The only
doctor about had gone away. Clara
behaved just like a major-general,
told her-at least she called one Of the
servants to help her place the lady in
bed. Then, as there was no doctor
nearer than nine miles, she sent me to
bed about II and remained with the
strange lady all night. She was with
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-12
WHAT ALoAF OF BREAD COSTS
Result of n Series of Investigations by
Professor SNYDER.


An interesting contribution to a Sc
ries of publications being issued by the
department of agriculture embracing
Investigations into the food and nutri-
tion of man, has been made by Prof.
Harry Snyder of the, Minnesota Agri-
cultural college. The paper contrib
uted by Prof. Snyder relates the ex-
periments made at the Minnesota uni
versity in bread making. The average
pound loaf" Of fresh bread as sold
by bakers. says the professor, weighed
on an average about one pound one
ounce. A pound loaf of bread can be
made from about three-quarters Of q
pound of flour, about 25 per cent OF wa
ter being added to the -four during the
process of bread making. With some
flour to 10 per cent more water can
be absorbed, making a greater weight
of bread from a given weight OF flour.
This additional weight is water and
not nutrients. At cents a pound for
flour, it is estimated by Prof. Snyder
that a pound loaf can be made. not
counting fuel and labor, for about
cents, one-half cent being allowed for
shortening and yeast The loss of dry
matter in bread making is usually con-
sidered as amounting to about 2 per
cent of the flour used In exceptional
cases, as in prolonged fermentation.
under favorable conditions the loss
may amount to s per cent or more.
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-12
CENTRAL BUSINESS COLLEGE.

SOS 18th Street, corner OF Stout atrcet. Trial In
struction and outfit FkEE. Endorsed by Governor
Thomas. Mayor johnson and hundreds OF Denver
merchants who have students in their employ
Twenty OF students employed In Denver
banks. Write for illustrated catalogue.
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-12
TYPE WRITERS AND SUPPLIES. ALL

MAKES Mt s25 w and up. Lists free on ap-
plication. General Agent Hammond Typo
writer and Dausacre Duplicntor Mwil orders
n speciality, DENVER TYPEWRITER EN-
CHANGE, 1893 Champa street.
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-12
WOMEN IN BABYLON.
nishts In Business and Property laasss.s
Wore Upheld.

nishts In business and Property Mattsss
Were Upheld.
Babylonian maidens held property IN
their own right and there were deil-
mite marriage stipulations relating to
dowry. incidentally indicating the de-
pendence of the son ON his fathers
wishes in the choice of a wife, says
the Boston Transcript. The dowry
contracts were definite, stating the
amount and nature of the property to
be given. providing for payment by q
brother in case OF the fathers decease.
the dowry being regarded as legally
collectible debt, payable in kind II
money were lacking. The legal recipi-
ent OF the dowry was the son-in-law.
yet the daughter (wife) retained such
proprietary interest therein that II in
vested in realty by the husband 1t was
in his wife's name. Married women
were competent to conduct transactions
relating to money, to realty and to
slaves, their contracts being sometimes
witnessed by the husband; while vari-
GUS business transactions were per-
formed in common by husband and
wife, the former being alone respon-
sible as guarantor, the mere presence
OF the wife giving legality to the hus-
bands transactions, at least in certain
cases. There are indications that hus-
band and wife enjoyed approximately
equal rights with respect to property.
the control of children, etc.; there is
little reference to the husbands duty
to support the wife, though it appears
that in case of divorce the husband
paid alimony according to his means.
Frequent reference to slaves appears in
the contracts. but the author postpones
discussion of the subjects Of slavery
and of the condition of female slaves.
The information brought to light
through the study of these ancient con-
tracts bears on the development of in
stitutions. Apparently the regula-
tions governing the contracts studied
pertained chiefly to urban life; certain
ly the regulations seem hardly in ac-
cord with the customs prevailing
among contemporary nomadic tribes
and still maintained among their de-
scendants of similar habit.
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-12

FIDELITY SAVINGS AsssHs,sr suisse isss Dsa;ss
t6.OooOo0 Pays <toG per ct depo.ts send for rus
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-12
Must rurnInh Proofs.

Irate Wayfarer Ito policeEan)-of-
flcer, that brute on the corner has been
very offensive. He Just called me n
liar and n snenk and n cad. Oficer
(wearily)-Well, can't help that, sir
unless you have absolute proof that
you are not
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-12
Ono Mans Theory.

Giles-Statistic show rhat fewer
men fll drunkards' graves than In
former years. Miles-What's the
cause-world growing better? Giles
No; I guess cremation has somethirS
to do with II.
Gilpin observer., 1899-10-12
A NEWSPAPER STORY
PUBLISHED BY A WOMAN in
YUKON REGION.

Printed ON . Typewritsr-Makes lts
Appearance Monthly, Sells for .
Dollar . Copy and L In Great
Demand. I
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-06
The Plan to. Get Rid of Ignorant
Negro Voters.

The Plan to Get Rid of Ignorant
Negro Voters.
The following is the proposed amend
ment to the State Constitution, known as
the Hardwlck bill, for getting rid of igno-
rant negro voters. II has been favorably
reported by the House Committee on Con-
stitutional Amendments.
BE il enacted by the general assembly
of the state of Georgia, and 1t is hereby
enacted by authority of the same, that
paragraph . of section of article of the
constitution of this state be, and the same
is hereby amended, by adding to sad para
graph at the end thereof, the following
words. to-wit Provided further, that
no person shall be competent voter I'M
less he shall be able to read and write any
paragraph OF the constitution Of this state
and shall be able to understan any para
graph of such constitution, and to give
reasonable Interpretation thereof; provid-
ed, however that no male person who was
on Jan /, 1857 or at any time prior there
to, entitled to vote under the laws of the
state wherein he then resided and no lin
cal descendant of such person shall be de-
nied the right 10 register or vote at any
election in this state by reason of his fail
ure to possess the educational qualfca-
lions provided for In this paragraph"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-06
RESIGNATION or DIR. BURROWS.
RESOLUTIONS of Confidence and Re-
gret Passed in Augusta.

Augusta, Nov. Sin the First Baptist
Church today The committee TO consider
and report upon the resignation Of Rev.
Dr.. Lansing Burrows, af,er conference
with him. reported that his resignation
was positive and final, and, therefore, the
committee recommended its acceptance,
which was carried
The committee also reported very COM
plimentary resolutions, the character o.
which can be gathered from the final one,
which Is as follows:
Resolved, That VIC place on record this
cordial and sincere. though inadequate eX-
preston of our fraternal esteem and affec-
ton for MIN; our estimate of him as a
preacher, whose pulpit minis tons have
been characterized by a presentation of
the gospel in las purity and power with
rare force and eloquence; our testimony
TO his Christian character our grateful
appreciation of his long and faithful ser
vices in the pulpit and mis- ministrations
out of il AMI our sense of the loss sus-
tanned by mis- leaving"
A committee was also appointed to pre-
sent Dr. Burrows with a suitable testi-
monial from the First Baptist Church as
a token of esteem and as an emblem Of
the ehurchs appreciation Of his long and
faithful services as pastor.
Next Sunday will De the last of DR.. Bur
rows pastorate in Augusta.
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SILVA's,
20 Congress Street, West.
NOTICE TO ELECTRICIANS.

Headquarters Fire Department savan-
nah, Ca, Nov. 6. 1S99.-The ordinance pass
ed by Council Oct. IS, 1899 adopting the
National Electrical Code for the govern
ment of electricians when install ing wires
having been in effect twenty aays, and
numerous violations of the ordinance hav-
ing been discovered, the result of which
has been 10 require inspector to make as
many as five inspections of one INSTALL
ment, notice is hereby given that on and
after Wednesday, Nov. 8, all persons in
stalling electric wires in violation of the
above mentioned code viii be placed on
the information docket in accordance with
the ord nance referred to. Further notice
is given that only approved wire and fit
tings will be permitted, except when ap-
proved in writing by the electric inspector.
JOHN E. mcguire,
Electric Inspector.
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COURT SENSA ALTON PROMISED.
Reported That Jurors May he Charg-
ed with Partially.

GU " Ahh
Augusta, Nov. Sit is reported tonight
that the state will spring a sensation to-
morrow in the trial of the murder case of
james Wiseman, which it is believed vii.
stop the trial before the present jury
1t is said that the solicitor general hes
several witnesses, who viii swear that
two or three members of the jury said in
their presence that if chosen on the jury.
they would clear Wiseman.
Ibis case is attracting a good deal OF
attention. Associated with Solicitor Davis
in the prosecution, are Judge Twiggs and
Hon. Boykin Wright, and for the defense
are Messrs G. II. Cohen, Henry Ham
mond and NJ. p Carroll. The defendant is
a well known young man, whose brother
is now candidate for the City Council
in the Fifth Ward.
He shot and killed, on the Sth of last
July, Jack Spalding. "a policeman. who
was seeking his arrest. Two days have
already been consumed in taking evidence.
ana the court room is crowded from morn
ing to night.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-06

WOrkmen in Two Big Tampa Fac
tories Make Complaints.
Tampa, Fla. Nov. 5.-The cigarmakers
al the factories Of Bustillo Bros. and Diaz
and Ell Modelo have struck. The work
men complain it is alleged. of poor ma
terial furnished, and disagree with the
management as to some prices on certain
fine goods that were not adjusted when
the great lockout last summer ended but
were left for future consideration.
Juan LaPaz and El Arte Manufacturing
Company are also having some trouble
with their men. who demand that they
adopt the new prices that are paid in the
other factories. These Two concerns were
not in the lockout
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-06

BY wearing glasses that not alone enable
you 10 see, but correct every defect that
may exist.
There Is no Guesswork in our methods
we have the latest and most approved
scientific apparatus for accurate eye test
Ing. We make no charge for consultation
or examination, and should you need the
services of a physician we will frankly
tell you so.
Our crystal lenses are perfect in every
respect, being ground under our own SUI
pervislon They cannot be compared In
value to the kind offered as cheap by the
so-called opticians or jewellers who handle
inferior glasses as a side line
DIR. NJ. SCHWAB & SON,
Exclusive Opticians AZ Bull street.
N B.-Oculist prescriptions filed same
day received. Repairing done at short
notice.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-06
SPECIAL.

Savannah, Nov. 2, 1899.
We beg to announce to the trade that we
have this day appointed Messrs. NJ. Ferst' 5
Sons & co. distributing agents for our
CELEBRATED GIBSON PURE RYE
WHISTLES
for the city of Savannah and adjacent ter
ritory, and solicit for them a continuance
of the patronage accorded us in the past.
We also wish to caution the trade
against the many spurious and worthless
goods fraudulently sold under the name
Gibson" None are genuine unless bear
ing the name John Gibson's Sons & Co."
MOORE & SINNOTT,
Successors to John Gibson's Sons & Co.
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TO CURE La GRIPPE IN TWO DAYS
FUNERAL INVITATIONS.

WELLS--The funeral services of Mrs
Theodore Wells will take place from the
family residence, corner Habersham street
and Waldburg lane, at $50 o'clock this
morning. Friends of the family are in
vited Interment at Macon
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DOUBLING THEIR CAPACITY.

WilIinghnm Mills Find 1t Necessary
to Build Houses.
Macon, Ga, Nov THE Willingham
Cotton Mills which started up only about
three months ago, have let contracts for
twentv-seven tenant houses for the accom-
mediation of the hands they will be COM
PEELED to employ in doubling the capacity
Of their mills. They have been working
night and day since they started, and are
still behind with their orders
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-06

Washington Nov. 5.-Francis p. Dewes
died here this afternoon. He was assist
ant attorney general from 1885 10 1898.
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RECOVERED FOR SANDER.

Ms. J. A. Ennis Given "A verdict
Against Davis at sumner.
Sumner, Ga, Nov. 5.-In the fan term
of Worth Superior court, which adjourned
yesterday Mrs j. A. Ennis recovered a
verdict of $3.50 against D. H. Davis for
Islander.
Davis had accused Mrs. Ennis of setting
fire to the barn belonging to mis- nephew.
D. d. Davis, and was unable to prove it
to the satisfaction of the jury.
TO CURE LA GRIPPE IN TWO DAYS
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it fails
to cure. E. W. Groves signature is on
each box. 25c.-ad.
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MEETINGS.


PALESTINE COMMANDERY NO. 7,k.T.
Attention Sir knights: Attend 90
special conclave at your asy-a, &&LNA
lum o'clock this evening g@ssY
Order of the Temple will be conferred,
Visiting Sir Knights are cordially invited
to attend. BY order of
II. E WILSON, Eminent Com.
w. S. ROCK WE'LL. Recorder
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-06
SPECIAL NOTICE.

Strong 2-year-old rose plants now ready
70 plant $500 per dozen. Send for list of
varieties to JOHN WOLF,
Florist
Phone 684 OFT and Anderson Streets.
WALL PAPER, PAPER HANGING.
We carry complete assortment OF latest
style papers and employ only best artists
See our goods and get our estimate, be-
fore giving out your work. Our prices the
very lowest.
SAVANNAH BUILDING SUPPLY CO..
Corner Drayton and Congress.
Phone 519.
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MILITARY ORDERS.


-~--~-~---~-~-~-~~~ ~--1~-@-~~~
Third Division Naval Battalion,
Georgia Volunteers.
Savannah, Ga, Nov. 5, 1899.
Orders No. g.
All petty officers and seamen of this di-
vision are hereby ordered to assemble at
armOry, York and Barnard streets, Mon
day evening, Nov. 6. 1899 at $50 o'clock.
j. H. KINZIE Lit. Comd'g
ATTENTION COMPANY Ii. 5. v. G.
An important meeting of the company
will be held at S:15 O'Clock this CMonday)
evening. Every member is expected 10 be
present. THOMAS SCREVEN,
Captain Commanding.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-06

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad has
placed an order with the Pullman Palace
Car Company for l, 500 box cars, and with
the South Baltimore Car Works for 1000
box cars The cars are to be built ac-
cordfng TO the Baltimore and Ohio stand
ards. This makes a total of $3.50 box and
coal cars ordered for delivery within the
next six months
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His Probable Policy.

When Senator Davis was questioned by
the writer on what lines the next Con-
gress would follow as to colonial legisla-
tion he answered with deep convic>
ton: Congress win be ooncilatory, al
though in Cuba our occupation will, OF
course, be military. Very little legisla-
ton will be required or even jusdnable
Porto Rico is an old and finished com
munity, with social system of its own.
mis- viii require some notifications ana
adjustments. bur the colony viii continue
unoer the present system with AS little
interference as possible. As to the Phil
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-06
THE HARDWICK AMENDMENT.

N. Eggleston
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church, as the sacred edlhces are always
the first objective of hooters. Within an
hour the town was patrolled and all loot
ing rigidly prevented.
Almost all the inha abitants had fed dur
ing the two preceding nights, and only a
few Chinese shopkeepers have emerged
from hiding and resumed business.
On the marshes north of the city were
found forty dead Filipinos, some terribly
torn by shells, and many others wound
ed, 10 whom the Americans offered their
canteens. as though they were comrades.
A surgeon who traversed the hell
counted eighty killed and Gen. Lawton
will report at least sixty-eight.
Incidents of the Fight.
one Filipino, attempting 10 make his
escape slashed vicious.y at Maj Wesen-
berger. who shot and killed him
Yesterday the Insurgents captured two
men of the Fourteenth Infantry while
unarmed, but the Americans stole the
guns of their captors, dubbed them, hid
in the trees over night and returned this
morning.
The gunboets this afternoon have been
searching the Santa Cruz river for ship
ping.
Tomorrow the expedition will push for
ward, the Americans having destroyed
miles of telegraph lines, cutting Off in
surgent communication east and west
An expedition. consisting of about 800
men, commanded by Gen. Lawton. left
San Pedro Macau, on the river Pasg, on
Saturday night with the purpose of cross
ing Laguua' de Bay, and capturing the
town of Santa Cruz, on the eastern shore
of the lake
The American troops were then, as
planned, to sweep the country to the
south. The force consisted of 200 picked
sharpshooters from the various regiments.
Hawthorne's mountain battery, Gales
squadron and three troops of the Fourth
Cavalry unmounted Bronkes and Tap
pens battalions of the Fourteenth Infan-
try, Lincke's battalion of the First Idaho
Infantry and Grains battalion of the
First North Dakota Infantry, under Gen.
King.
The fiotilla of twenty canoes. towed by
tugs and conveyed by the gunboats La
guna de Bay, Oeste and Napidau. and
preceded by the launch containing Gen.
Lawton and Gen. King, moved toward the
lake just as evening was setting in. Il
was truly picturesque scene.
The men carried rations for zen davs
with the lightest marching equipment
Gen. Lawton's plan was to reach Santa
Cruz on Sunday morning at daybreak. 10
capture or destroy any rebel gunboats or
shipping, to take the town and then IN
scour the country to the south of the lake.
10 distance not yet explored by the
Americans.