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The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-15
Tb,. one ENDS DImeren,Iy.

A weu-dressed rotund and kindly APP
pearing old gentleman happened TO pass
vacant lot on North Twenty-fourth
street while lot OF small boys we're en-
gagged in playing a match game Of base
ball says the Omaha worid-Herald II
was a game between the Parker street
Rohurkers and the Blonde street Geewhil-
likers Tor the championship OF the election
precinct. and a warm game Il was.
The old gentleman watched the game
with great interest and applauded every
good play
aThet's the stuhr' he shouted as 'ho
Bohunkers' catcher nailed base runner
az second.
LEAD on Lead ofr' he shrieked as
the R0huuksrs' base runner on third show
"a a disposition 10 hug the base Ginger
M, Ginger up Now you're of! Slide
Slide"
You're quite a fan" remarked young
man who was also watching the game.
you betr' said the old man. II used
90 catch for the old Peoria Red Socks In
-. and I guess | wasn't the poorest that
ever haupencd Say. I've got q record as
a backstop. Ding me IL I amt going a.
ask the boys 20 let me catch az inning
The Geew hiHikers kindly consented "a
let the old gentleman catch on Inning for
the Bohunkers and he grabbed mitt and
stepped into position.
OF course. YOU who have wasted valu-
able time IN reading this little story are
prepared TO exclaim;
The old duffer got the ball on the kiss
er the first nip out OF the box"
Wen. that's Just where your thinker
don't track The old man froze fast "a
every curve shot over the plate. slammed
the ban down 10 second aud caught "a
base runner by ten feet. and made a long
sprint and nailed a pop-up foul that look
"a like Il was going to drop outside the
lot
Il guess ONT lost my old catching
eve yet" he exclaimed as he laid down
his miit al the end OF the half inning and
made a run for his car.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-15

Cen Clement A. Evans. comma nder-in-
chief Of the Georgia Division. United
Confederate Veterans. has issued a cir
cular TO the comrades IN the division no
tifying them OF his intention and desire
10 turn over the command TO
some other comrade on the occas-
ion OF tho coming reunion in Augusta
after ten years OF active work a. com
mander-in-chief. though he announces Il
a. his purpose 10 occupy with the other
comrades other fields OF usefulness in
our work until time shall release us from
our Confederate obligations" He gave
this notice far In advance OF the reunion
that each camp might have FUN oppor-
tunuy 20 consider whom Il would desire
20 elevate 10 this position OF distinction
and honor when the time for the election
arrives. Georgia veterans viii deeply re-
eret this determination OF Cen. Evans
for they appreciate TO the fullest extent
what has been accomplished under his
administration Of the command The
Georgia Division has grown and prospered
until instead OF twenty Il now numbers
l30 camps Texas alone cxcels iAin mum
bcrs and as Gen. Evans says. none can
surpass 81 In efficiency. The veterans re-
alize and will recognize the debt they owe
60 Gen Evans Tor hts active and promi-
nert part IN the accomplishment OF this
great work
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-15

According to this table the gains would
be as follows. Massachusetts, !. New
York 2. New Jersey ]. Pennsylvania 2.
Virginia !. Georgia !, Ohio !. Illinois 2
Alabama !. Missouri !. Arkansas /. Mich
igan /. Iowa /. Texas !. Wisconsin /. Cal
iforna !. Minnesota I, Oregon /. Kansas
l. Washington and Utah !. II thus APP
pears that the Eastern states would gain
six new members. the Southern states six.
and the Western states twelve. Georgia
Is one OF the states credited with an ad-
ditionai representative The calculation.
Of course Is built upon what IS largely
guesswork. but since 1t "a now known that
che total population viii closely approx
innate the figures used for the Calculation
| the table become OF interest
/ when tho apportionment bin comes be
fore Congress IL Is probable that an EFFORT
will b. made IN Republican quarters to
reduce the representation OF certain
southern states. making as the basis for
apportionment the number OF qualified
voters IN those states instead OF the num-
ber Of population. Any such law as that
would. Of course. seriously reduce the
representation OF Louisiana. Mississippi
North Carolina and South Carolina. where
laws have been enacted that disquallfy
a considerable number OF colorcd voters
The scheme Is sectional and partisan Il
will be ably fought. and u may be doubt
ed that It viii b. successful nevertheless
/ q hus tho support Il many OF the Re
4
administrator Meanwhile the posslbii-
| ity OF the contamination OF this proposed
robbery OF the South OF her just proper
ton of power In the legislation Of the
country and voice IN the selection OF
Presidents. Is a menace which should not
/ be- moderated
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-15
INDEX 10 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

Special Notces-Norvons Dyspepsia and
Bladder Troubles Cured by suwance
Springs Water. CoporincrshIp Notice
johnson. Moore a Co.. Snip Notice.
strachan a. Co. Consignees. Lime
Cement. Plaster Andrew Haniey Com
pany. Wall Paper Paper hanging savan-
nah Building supply Company savannah
Lecture Course. oct. D.. Levans Cafe
business Nouces-E. ~ " Laundry
Becrs-Black and Tan. Anheuser-Busch
Brewing Association.
Biscuit Etc-Thc National Biscuit
Company
Cleveland Bicyeles-wm. & H. H. Lat
timore
Fumigating Furnacc-McGuire's Porta-
bic Fumigating Furnace
Proposals. Of T.. Vessels Nan
tuoket and Cheyenne.
Amusements--Robert Downing "a Thea
ter Matinee aud Night. oct IS
Mcdicai-Hostctter's Stomach Bitters;
Hoods pills: Castorla Ayers pills. Hors
ford's Acid Phosphate. Dr. Hathaway
CO.
Cheap Column Advertisements-fielp
wanted. Employment Wanted; For Rent.
For sale; Lost. Persona; Miscellaneous.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-15

The MORNING NEWS Is published
every day IN the year aud Is served 90
slbscrioers TO the city Oh cent by mat.
81 zoe month Aoo for sl& months. and
SEQ for one year.
The MORNING EBWs by mail. Elk
times q week t@lthoat Sunday issCcJ.
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letter Currency sen, b. mail al rick Of
sendoEs
Transient advertisements. other than
rpcoisi column. local OF reading notices.
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ype-equal to one inch square Ia depth
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News to either residence or place OF
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through telephone No 30 Any irregular
tty in delivery should be Immediately re-
ported 10 the ONCE OF publication.
Letters and telegrams should be ad-
dressed MORNING NEWS" savannah.
CO.
EASTERN OFFICE. 2 Park Row. New
York city. n. c. Faulkner. Manager.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-15

capable % sef-government. Just one IN
stance will prove that. In tho Province
OF Admntas. a canvass showed that out
of % population Of $500 more than 70 per
cent. possessed the necessary quaiihca-
tons Of voters. which o. very crafty
inR average. indeed. sclf-govenment or
incorporation as state is what Porto
Rico must have"
Under the rule Of Spain notwithstand-
Ing the alleged tyranny and the heavy
taxes. the Porto R.can budget almost IN
variabIy showed n surplus The people
were fairly prosperous ana reasonably
happy Under American rule, II eS-Gov.
Pattisona Views are correct. the people
are miserable. and the government deficit
s. very heavy. This American colony is
not a shining example.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-15


When the man with the red mustach
started down the stairs his wife ran to
the door and called him back. says the
New York Sun.
Donald" she said. Il want YOU 10 20
into a hardware store to-day and get a
saw Don't forget Il. please. We need one
BADLY"
Being an accommodating person the mln
with the red mustache said he'd get it. re
chose the luncheon hour as the most op-
perfume time for making his simple pur-
chase BE was IA a good humor and he
smiled blandly when he went busting into
the store and said. u want a saw.
please"
The clerk who mad come forward 70 wait
on him had merry twinkle IN his eye
and the twinkle overlooked az the ques-
ton and spread an over his face In DIM
piles
what Kind u saw2' he asked.
The prospective purchaser began 20 per
ccive what an intricate business the buy
ing OF a saw really u.s.
why" sald he, ~ don't know. Just q
saw Any kind will do. / suppose"
The clerk sighed. IL you only knew
what you want to use IL Tor. perhaps ]
could advise you he suggested
what I want 10 use % for?" echoed the
man with the red mustache. Why. !
want 20 saw. Of course Al least, my folks
do"
saw what7" asked the clerk
II don't know admitted the uon-pluss-
ed shopper.
The clerk Frightened up again and led
che way 10 the rear Of the store. II will
neil N Il
Of saws we have on hand" he said. "oo-
scrvation and an explanation OF their
uses and prices may assist YOU IN making
O decision. Here's a metal saw IL y
the hardest saw there Is. II IS made OF
highly tempered steel and will saw iron.
copper. lead and all manner Of metals.
II Is small IN size. and sells for from =
TO $3.50 according 90 the style or enc
handle. which comes In bcechwood and
oak. tire latter being more expensive. is
that the kind Of saw you WANT?
The man with the red mustache was
soreiy perplexed. NO" said he. II don't
think so. We have no metals az our
house 20 work on az I know Of"
Perhaps YOU would like a meat saw
suggested the clerk. Steel la these - Of
hardly so high a grade. and I could lei
you have a good one for a dollar But
you're not q butcher
The man who wanted saw shook his
head mournfullv and the clerk continued.
There Is regular kitchen saw. Tor
general utility purpose, which viii cost
you only 80 cents. How does that strike
YOU? No? Then here's the cabinet max
ers saw I can give you a very good one
for g. Then I have over here plumber 3
saws. the fine delicate saws used by all
manner Of articles. and the ordinary
wood saws which will cost you anywhere
from % cents 60 S. In that back room
We have stlll other varieties-the two-man
ten-foot saws. buzz saws and circular
saws II you want 20 pay big price
you'd better take one OF che latter III
give you a good one for $50. Would you
like 90 see them"
The man wsh the red mustache looked
about him wonderingly.
NO thank YOU" he said. Il never
dreamed that there were 50 many different
kinds OF saws. ! guess ! Won't take any
an fnd ont just what kind I want"
The clerk bowed affahly. Il regret be-
ing unable go make a sale" he said, but
really think that the wiser plan
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-15
strnnrer Than Fiction.

ono OF those contretemps which the
average reader IS inclined TO charge 10
some writer's imagination actually oc-
CURED very recently in Detroit. Gays the
Detroit Free Press.
There were two weddings listed for the
same afternoon. or course the fathers
of Inc respective brides had TO make es-
pecial preparation and the universal mis-
chief maker sent them 10 the same tailor
for trousers. These necessary articles
OF wedding attire were sent out on the
forenoon Of the fatcful day and both OF
the fathers were too busy to do more
than shout an order 20 nave the pants
hung up so that they would not wrinkle
When the tail thin man hurried into
his purchase ne had TO grab TO locate
himself. They were big enough for two
OF him and "a about like the skin Of an
emaciated hippopotamus. He rushed down
to the telephone and ripped great immoral
rips len the ozone when the friends Of
the family laughed az him. When he got
through calling the tailor blankety
blank IDIOT he was not as far from the
truth as when he started in
The fat man dove into his trousers and
found himself in tights with no chance Of
getting a meeting at the waisthand. H.
violently rent the seams as he struggled
OUT OF the pants ana between subsequent
pants told his wife what 10 say TO that
tailor. Even the modified message was
scorcher and rendered the poor man To-
tally helpless before he had a chance 20
recover from the other dressing down
Tho thin man gave away his daughter
IN perfectly proper pair OF trousers that
he happened 10 have in commission, but
The tat man did the same service IN a
pair Of "ice cream pants that bagged
At the knees and had big grass stain
from the last picnic. He had the tails
Of his frock coat gathered with a safe.
~ pin and after the reception he wae
busy until after midnight cleaning his
revolver.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-15
bright BITS.

Fair Player-well. I'm the most IN
lucky person that ever played golf Firs,
struck Mr.. chumpiy IN the mouth. then
me oah struck Mr.. Freshly in the eye.
and now I've broken Mr.. sof,ly's he's,
stick-Life.
Tn broke" exclaimed the worn-out
shoe.
Aye. worse than that An me.
m on my uppers. for I've lost
MY sole support. you see"
philadelphia Press.
Mrs. Highblower-Don't forget. my
dear. that In conversation the interest
must not be allowed 70 flag. Ciara-But
I'm sure do my best. mama. MAYBE so
but while the pianist was playing
thought once or twice. that detected
you listening 20 him. Life.
First Ciuzen.-"Aiike o'Conologue saws
he has got YOU hxed sure for Tim Mur-
ply" Second Citizen-"He's 0 liar. No
man can control any vote Besides. Con
ny o'shane's commAtee have prom sd
me tine job with no work IN u II vote
for COMFY Boston Transcript
Her Disbeief-"He Gays he Is from
New York" said one young woman
i'Hf hNeWfftd the other. Fl can't Is
lieve f." why not2S He talked with
me FIVE minutes without saying anything
was 'herce' or characterizlng anybody as
lobster "-Washington Star.
Modest Man-Braggs WHAT Mis-.
Romauz? No she's not for M. She toll
me the other day that the man she mar.
ries must be handsome rather than veal
thy" Briggs-"well you're certainly no,
wealthy. but" Briggs-"Of course
That's just g. hate 20 have a girl throw
herself az my head that y"-Philadel-
phia Press.
-He-There are 3 GO more women than
men in New York city. She--No wonder
the New York men are so sassy.-De,roli
Free Press.
In the great corridor OF Obscurity two
men faced each other
Give me the wall" said one. Il SIR.
was once vice president"
The other laughed derisve laugh
Nonsense he exclaimed Il take pre-
cedence here | am the husband Of an
authoress Life
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-15
PaSSenseI FaTeS lTOm Savannah.


TO NEW YoRK-FIRsT CABIN. 81.
FIRST CABIN ROUND TRIP 81. IN.
TERMEDIATE CABIN. N5. INTERME.
date CABIN ROUND TRIP. ~
STEERAGE. $40.
TO BOSTON - FIRST CABIN. -;
FIRST CABIN ROUND TRIP. 50. IN
TERMEDIATE CABIN, ST.: INFERNO
date CABIN ROUND TRIP. s92A
sTEERAGE. &ii75
The express steamships OF this line are
appointed to sail from Savannah. Central
(s0th) meridian time. as follows:
SAVANNAH 10 NEW YORK.
TALLAHASSEE. Capt Askins. TUES
DAY. oct. lG. 100 a. m.
CITY OF AUGUSTA. Capt. Daggeil
THURSDAY. Oct. Is. 90 p. N.
NACOoCHEE. Capt Smith. SATURDAY,
Oct. %. 800 p. m.
KANSAS CITY Capt Fisher. TUES
DAY oct. 3. $50 p. m.
CITY OF BIRMINGHAM. Capt Berg'
WEDNESDAY. oct. - 500 q. m
TALLAHASSEE Capt Askins, THURS
DAY, Oct. 25, $50 p. m.
CITY OF AUGUSTA. Capt. Daggstt
SATURDAY. Oct. q. TOO p. m
NACOOCHEE. Capt Smith. TUESDAY
Oct 81. 1910 .. m.
NOTICES Steamship city % Birming-
ham will not carry passengers.
NEW YORK TO BOSTON.
CITY OF MACON. Capt Savage, WE'D
NESDAY. oct. Il. noon.
CITY OF MACON. Capt. Savage MON
DAY oct. 2. noon.
CITY or MACON. Capt Savage. FRI
DAY Oct &c noon.
CITY OF MACON. Capt Savage. WE'D
NEsDAY. Oct 81. noon.
This company reserves the risnt 70
change iia saihngs without notice ara
without liability or accountability there
for
sailines New York for Savannah Tues
DAYS. Thursdays and Saturdays s % p m
w. @. BREWER. City Ticket and Pass
enger Agent. i0 Bull street. Savannah
Ga. --.
f. W. SMITH. Contracting Freishs
Agent, Savannah. Ga.
II. @. IRRELEVANT. Agent, Savannah
Ga.
WALTER HAWKINS. General Agent
TRAFFIC Dept. 22t W. Bay street. Jack
sonville. Fla.
r. II. HINTON. Trafic Manager, So.
vannah. Ca.
p. =. LII FEVRE. Manager. Ne"
Pier IS. North River New York. Y
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-15

Senator Hanna H. using man Of straw
20 explain away his uttcrance about the
non-existence OF trusts. "A trus, is "a
combine" sad the senator In Chicago
the other day. in which the shareholder
Is given a certificate and has no voice
la the management. We oil know that
no such combination exists in this coun-
try" In the drst place. as Senator Han
ma must know. that Is not the true ac-
oep,ation OF the term trust, aud even II
e were Il IS well known there are few
combines OF the trust kind in the country
ln which the majority stockholders do
not do al the squeezing they have an
opportunity for.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-15

Republican papcrs that are disposed TO
be fair. are making no EFFORT 90 concca
tho fact that ex-Pnesldeut Harrison's re-
fuHal 20 go on the stump for Mckinley
Is agitaung che Republican leaders Of
Indiana 10 40 small extent. They see IN
this the loss OF much OF the indetermlrate
vote Ia that state on which they had
counted IN the endeavor TO hold the state
for Mckinley Many lndisniaus cannot
ascent 20 the Presidents attitude on the
Porto Rlcan tarin and other questions re-
eating % "our colonies" II Is evident
tine Republicans in Indiana have seen the
handwriting o. the wall.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-15

There seems 70 BE- a suspicion IN some
quarters that SIR Thomns Upton has cor
ncred the pork market IN the United
states m order 70 squeeze that cup out
OF us sir Thomas viii have TO try an
other squeeze.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-15

There IS chance for several more for
tunes In the Georgia peach. and some per
sons are preparing TO take advantage OF
H. A million more trees will be put out
this fall. bat that number could be dupH-
Gated every year for ten years without
danger Of over-stockng the market The
orchard men are rapidly learning how to
use the surplus crop TO the best advan-
tage By the ereolioa OF numeTous canning
factories,
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-15

II IL a medicine for weak women. ltha
purely vegetable medicine and can b
taken by the most delicate. Kidney Dis.
eases. Rheumatism and all diseases Of N,
Blood. Stomach and nerves econ suceumb
to It's wonderful effects upon the human
system. Thousands Of people in Georgia
recommend Il. Price tlco.
QUAKER PAIN BALM Is the medi-,ss
that the Quaker Doctor made ell q his
wonderful quick cures with. It's a new
and wonderful medicine for Neuralela
Toothache, Backaehe. Rheumauap
spraIns. Pain In Bowels; IN fart. all pa,n
can be relieved BY Il. Price &c ana -
QUAKER WHITE WONDER SOAP a
indicated soap for the skin, scalp aad
complexion. Price ioc a cake.
QUAKER HEALING sALVF a vsr..
table ointment for the cure OF letter. %
EemA and eruptions Of the akin. Pr4os
i0c a box.
FOR SALE BY ALL DRUGGrsru
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-15

Gov Roosevelt IS learning something
about the status "a Kentucky. tie has
found ~ far as he has been. that 1t IS
not exactly Roosevelt state. The Re
pubhcans. nevertheless have the audacity
90 claim that tho Blue Grass state IS ia
fha dnnhifnl column
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-15

OF course former Gov. Lcary Of Guam is
an imperialsi. why should he not be- As
one OF tho bcncfclaries Of the administra-
ton. ana having experienced the enjoy
ment of absolute authority over one OF
our little prineipaii,ie. there Is nothing
Ieft for him 10 DO but Swallow the whole
smperiaHsti1 policy.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-15

Former enthusiastic administration or
gans are now clubbing President McNin-
ley the lesser evil" and that Is the only
ground on which they continue. in half
hearted way. to support him. They will
fnd before they have gone much further
that they can. with good grace. substitute
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-15

The indications Tor Georgia to-day arr
for fair weather. with light. variable
winds; ana for Eastern Florida. generally
fair weather except rain So extreme south
crn portion. with light variable winds.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-15

Tho walking cane IS the ia,es, lad for
the smartly dressed young woman. New
dangers, % appear are constantly be-
setting The onc-timc steruer sex.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-15

In the face OF the clock OF the Parish
Church OF 81. Matthew. Bethnal Green,
London. are two small holes, which from
the pavement do not appear large enough
to admit even siny bird. Yet these aper-
lures have been chosen by sparrows as
nesting places. and the birds can be fire.
quenty seen flying to and from their
strange abode. The operations OF the spar
rows do not appear TO have affected the
tims-keeplng accuracy Of the clock, -
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-15

The resentment aroused IN Washington
by the attack OF Thomas Nelson Page
upon the society OF Newpor. and high
society in general. rs said to have caused
don their social plans for the winter and
TO prepare for European tour The au-
thor's friends deny che report The
chances are that neither Mr.. Page nor
high society are spending any sleepless
nlghts on account or the AFFAIR
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-15
The QudkGrS Are
Honest P0OOIa.

ne Quaker H.u
l lonle is not only a
blood puriher. b, =
Blood maker -.
Pale Weak and ID.
bilitatod people ~
have not strength
nor blood II acts =.
a tonic. At rerala,ss
digestion. cures -
pepsla and isnd,
strength and ton. ~
the nervoua pvst.-
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-15
CURRENT COMMENT.

The Philadelphia Times Deml says OF
the attitudes OF eN-Presidents Cleveland
and Harrison. There are only two ex-
Presidents living in the United States; one
a Republican and one a Democrat. and
both have stubhornly maintained silence
ia the campaign until within few DAYS.
The have finally said something and
they may be- summed up in about this way
Cleveland and Harrison would both like
20 SEE their own party candidates defeat
ed. but don't want 20 say that the other
party should win. Such Is about the polit-
zeal teachings Of our eN-Presidcnts in
this campaign. They seem 10 he about in
the position OF the boy a. the crossroads.
who told the inquirlng traveller that Il
didn't make any difference which road
he took. he wouldn't 80 FAR until he wish
"a he'd taken tother, or, Ike Hookcr's
bull described by Lincoln. that got fact
on the fence and couldn't gore ia front or
kick behind"
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-15

Col Bryan IS beginning TO get al the
heart OF Ohio. He is finding more Mon
netts as he progresses through the state.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-15

The striking coal miners have demand
ca very little more in their oountcr-prop-
osuou TO tho operators than what has
already been offered them, and they have
asked Tor arbitration go settle che dlner-
their employees az individuals has already
been offered by the operators. ana the
miners have not demanded a recognition
Of their union. there is no apparent reason
now why the coal strike IN Pennsylvania
should rot b, brought 10 a speedy settle
mont.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-15

A cablcgram from London says a dis
patch from Rome states that according
iion contained in dispatch from che
REQ. coming by way OF shanghai at which
place tho rumor had been received from
Pekin. probably by jinriksha from shen
81. was to the eject that the Empires
Dowagor OF China IS dead Wen. Il IS her
turn now since Emperor Kwang Hsu has
family FOR the last two or three years.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-15
S@ !:g wv!
Ocean Steamship Go.
FOR
Network, Boston
AND
THE EAST.

Unsurpassed cabin accommodations An
the comforts Of a modern hotel. Eiectrs
lights. Unexcelled table. Tickets inelgss
meals and berths aboard ship.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-15

The Philadelphia Ledger Ond) saws
Emperor Williams picture OF Germany
as a great world Power. such as Rome
was shows what IS in his heart. but.
though he IS stu a comparatively Young
man he Is not likely 90 see the dream
fulfilled. On the contrary, his use OF the
figure only calls attention 10 the really
subordinate position Germany occupies
among the world Powers inferior 20
Great Britain the United States and even
Russia"