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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-27

A disturbing question in Mississippi 81
that Of tho poll tax The great majority
o. those Liable for the sax neglect 20 pay
b. Itls g. and she neglect OF 80 many 90
pay 30 seriously lntcrfer,s with the rails
INK OF money for the support Of the
schools
n 81 not expected that negroes aill ply
o. The present election laws were special
ly enacted with the view o. shutting them
out from the ballot box but @ was
Thought thai if thc white people were
protected against negro domination there
would be- no disposition on their pafi 90
avoid paying the poll tax Those who held
this view were. rs seems. mistaken. Tho
number who dodge the tax D. so large
thas az Of the papers On the state are
discussing ways for enforcing De collec-
ton.
Ifa law were enacted making the pay
menl 81 the tax compulsory thc law which
practically relieves the negroes from pny-
ing 30 and keeps them away from che nal-
lot box would b. defeated 10 looks as 10
a very large portion oil the white people
went not only 70 keep the negroes from
voting bur also 10 avoid paying the poll
tax.
The negro population Of Mississippi h.
very barge The census viii show prob
ably that % is as large A. the white pop
uIation il ihu negroes weFe allowed %
vote therefore there would b. danger OF
negro domino tion unless means TO pre-
vent their votes from being counted were
rosortod TO. Tho sentiment Of the people
D. against ballot box frauds. They have
bad enough 81 that sort Of thing. Bailoi
box corruption or violence has bad ef-
feet upon the people. II begins 20 look
however. ~ II very large percentage
OF the people were Indifferent 20 the ratc
problem.
Primaries are now held in the state and
there g. no incentive therefore 90 vote 81
the regular elections. and e does not re-
Quire the payment Of the poll tax to vote
az primary But even Il there were no
primary che people would hardly take
much interest IN elections unless there
we're two white parties nearly equal in
strength. Being practically only one party
the people stay Of home on election days
and keep the money ,hey would have TO
pay as poB tax
The situation is not at all satisfactory
90 the thinking people Of the state, but
they do noe seem TO know how 20 improve
H. II q were no, that the poll tax is
greatly needed for the support Of the
schools Il is probable that nobody would
bother abous the tax. even though tine
state would suffer by Ietting few men con-
troll is Affairs.
The taking OF the ballot from the negro
virtually settled one question. but Sc
opened another that IS almosl as serious.
How this latter question Is 70 be settled
no one appears TO know
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-27

An Atlanta dispatch says; sam Steele.
me Governor valet" what D.
90 possible that the Onc-Eyci riow BOY
Of Pigeon Roost has got one o. them
there fancy French servants 10 rub the
hears oil o. bis head. tallow HIS boots
ana see thar the bustons are ln hts shirt
or a sunday mornlug7 Is 50 the effect
90 odlcs-ho'ding that the hands which
once guided tho plow and cracked the
lash upon fhc hlnks OF the sleepy Georsy
mule cen mo- longer be- persuaded 20 pull
on and or emo owners own breeehes9 ls
II th1f the etfidens voice which erstwhile
axpostula,ed with tho mule in no uncer-
tain terms. and called the cows home. has
now been moiulatod 90 say, "Aw. VAL
loy. say. hand mo me nat. and vai-
ley does me Tuxedo hang right about the
shoulder There must o. some mis-
take. u mu.t have been mlsprinL IL o.
were true. che one Eyed rlov Boy might
soon o. wanting a separate pair Of gall
uses for each pair OF brooches and The
latter on beautifully croased-which
would indicate degree Of love OF luxury
that would boz fatal TO future political
ambition
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-27
BRIGHT BITS.

The Real Thing -"Dou YOU thing her
hair is an real2'' why. Of course A girl
with her means would never buy any
other philadelphia Evening Rullc-
tin.
Menu ana Anudotc Della studied
medicine you know. aud I've taken a
cooking-schOol course" "Wen9" We're
going 40 start a magazine called What
10 Fat. and How 10 Get over it'"-Puck.
Aunt Hannah-"Have a high ideal, and
try to live up to g."
Edith-"Yes / suppose that Would -
nice But isn't IL more practical 90 get
a handsome photograph OF yourself end
endeavor 10 look like it2'-Boston Trans
cript.
A Customer On The complete" depart
men, store)-'I notice so many couples
taking the elevator COR the thirteenth
floor. Why are
The Ribbon Clerk-'~rhcy are taking ad-
vantage of the special offer In the matri-
monial department Reverend Mr.. SpAcer
s. performing ceremonies to-day az half
price. brooklyn Life.
did you trump my ace. dear7' asked
Mr. Meektou. who was his wife's partner
az whist.
n did. Sc replied stcrnly Wat Of ~"
Il merely inquired 20 relieve my mind. "
he answered with a gentle smile 1t
g. a great comfort to know YOU trumpet
%. II any one else had trumped It. YOU
know. We should have lost the trick. -
Washington star
The Sole Exccption-The New LOGGER
Il must look for another room. Mrs
Chamberlain The noise IN the neighbor-
hood last night was simply unbcarablci
Three times was I awakened by the
shfiehs Of some person in agony"
Mrs Chamberhall-"Op please do not be-
hasty Il is bat one night in the week
when the painless dentist keeps open. -
IuH1C
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-27

A. they entered che big room, trembling.
the other DAY they we're probably the
most dimlnutive specimens OF colored ur-
chius that had ever appeared before thc
august body known as the grand jury,
says the Washington scar. Harvey Given
looking back through an experience Of
many years, had no recollection on any
former occasion Of the appearance Of Wit
nesses 20 young. In his capacity as an
assistant clerk Of the Supreme Court or
the Dis riot Of Columbia Mr.. Given is
charged with che duty OF administering
the oath 60 those summoned 10 testify
before the grand jury
reasonable doubt existed Ia ire mind
% Mr. Given regarding the competency
u the lstie fellows 20 be sworn as Wit
nesscs. lie was not quite sure that they
clearly understood ard appreciated the
nnture az q legal oath. Therefore Mr
Given assumed the role Of cross-cxaminer.
DO you boys go go Sunday school3''
Inquired the clerk
yes SIR" was the promp, reply in
chorus
DO you know there Is a heaven"
Yes sir"
And bad placer" persisted the clerk
'Yes SIR"
''rha, is most an hre?"
Yes sir"
DO you know what it Is to tell a llc?"
"oh. yes. sir"
Then" said Mr. Given. greatly en-
couragcd. OF course you know where
you would go n you should tell ne
now"
Indeed We do" declared the lads.
wed be sent 20 the reform school"
The grand jurors smiled as Nif. Given
administered the oath.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-27

Mai Henry a. Newman. the Missouri OK
Confederate. was one Of those who could
spellhind on oil other issues better than
he could on che paramount. says the ST
Louis Globe Democrat. lie got ln the
way Of ignoring the subject which the
Kansas city Convention had declared 90
De vital one day during the campaign
Maj. Newman was down at Poplar Blum
preaching Missouri Democracy pure and
Undecided IN his best form but refrain
Ing from any discussion. Among the Ma
1ors AUDITORS was "a citizen who marked
the omission and interrupted
How about the Phillpayins?' he asked
WI broguc which left no doubt as "a
his nativity.
Mai. Newman continued without APP
pearing 20 notice the questiouer.
How about the Philippians" came
again at the end Of one OF the Major
best periods.
Half ~ dozen OF these interruptions fol-
lowed with no apparent let-up 10 thd
Trishmnn's persistence.
My friend" said Mr. Newman a'
length. I'm tell you about the Philll-
payius."
The imitation OF the hrogue was perfect
ana everybody chuckled.
I'm tell you. conhdenualiy." said the
Major seriously. what I'm 10 favor Of
doing with the Philippians. ia Grade
the Philippians TO Great Britain for Ire
land. and then We could raise our own Do
iiccmen."
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-27

Victor smith. "a versatile and observau.
member Of the editorial stan Il the New
York Press. IS now n Georgia In re-
cent letter 20 his paper from somers
Hin, he says in part. 4 am dlsappoint-
"a 20 learn that the Georgia mansanese
mines are not being worked for all they
arc worth. while as for iron orc-wegi
IL Is rotting in toe ground IL IS prctt,
hand for person "a stroll through the
hiils OF North Georgia without putting his
foot on "a manganese pocket al every step
yet few % the mines are in operation.
Freight rates are said 20 be- the cause
Of this Andrew Carnegie gets "a his
manganese from India and the freight
IS lower from Calcutta 10 Pitts1urg than
from Barlow county Go Piitsburg Think
OF u, AIR Kelly. southern representative
Of the Carnegie company. D. authority
Cor this statement. aud he ought 70
know" II this matter Of railroad rates
g. hindering the development Of Georgia
resources. as Mr. Smith says. then q
would seem 70 b. about time for some.
body IN authority 20 take hold Of Il nnJ
ind out tho reason why.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-27

10 a recent bulletin Of the North Caro-
INA experlueut station a strong argument
Is made in favor Of selling eggs by weight
instead Of by count a number OF egEs
iaid bv different hens were weighed
the result showing that there was fully
I0D per ceut. difference between the nrs-
est eggs ana the smallest. ncyertheless
they an fetch the samc price in the mar
ket II small eggs are worth one cent
each. chen it would seem 20 be only ra-
tional and reasonable that an egg twice
81 heavy should sell for twice as much
money The food value OF the egg de-
Ponds upon it's size and weight. but SIS
market value depends merely upon IS
beins an egg. The number scheme Of
selling crgg IL unfair 10 both the consumer
ana the producer; the consumer must pay
just as much for dozen small eggs as
0oud be charged Tor an equal number
q large ones weighing twice as much. shd
me producer 81 fine. large eggs can get
no more Tor them than u they wers small
and inferior. IL they were sold % weight
saeh party would SEA justice every tins.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-27
stronRI, nemInhcd OF unmc.

We have a young san Franciscan in
our midst and she is homcsick as home
siek can be for that city Of uhcountablo
hills and innumerabie heHotrope hedges
says the Washington Post. Nothing in
Washington pleascs her We went TO tine
matinee the other day. and midway Of the
performance I heard from her "a gasp OF
delight She grasped her right arm with
her iefi hand and rubbed the skin vigo-
rously for a moment or two Then the
hopeless. nomesick look settled on her
face again. and she sighed.
II thought FOR a moment ] was out
home again" she said wiatfully.
What made YOU think So" I asked
"Oh. said she. TT was only for a mo
ment- II wasn't really true. bat Just for
minute was sure / fell % aee"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-27

"Jist wait un me an III finishes this
game OF checkers" called out sllas Corn
hin. proprietor OF the Lonesomville
grocery. TO the woman who had entered
says the indianapolis sun
But I'm ia a hurry" said the woman
Il want one OF EN- red an white check
cd tanic cloths"
Guess shatll break up the game. then.
H." said Silas as he pushed the check
ers aside and gathered Up the table cloth
on which ne had been playing
You see" he continued, turning to the
woman. II lost my checkerboard tho 9th
cr day, an I'll an me lowed this table
closh 'ud DO fairly well Tor substitute
Made II "a lcetlc dirty mebbe. but irH alI
come out in the warsh. only one 10 tho
store. SlXty-three DENTS. Wrap 'er upg'
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-27
BDEI 10 NEW ADyERIlSENESTS

Meetlng 500 khol1ers Annual Meeting
Augusta end savauuah i.allrosd Com
rany. Zcrubbah,l I.odsr 30. 20. r. A.
II: Fourth District Administration club;
Germans and Germau-Americanr
Special NoJires-Fancy and depressed
Brick. savannah BuniiEr supply Com
pany. suWanee Springs water. Dividend
Notice. The Chattahoochee ana Gulf Rail
road Company. Dividend Notice. The
Chatham Bank
Business Notice.. & " Laundry.
I.ocomobles-R s.. ConneraL
Legal Nouces-As 20 shooting on Osss-
baw Island. ". J.. Nevn. Frank II.
Morse OF Chatham. hankrupa. Haighton
J. Herb OF Chatham. bankrupt; sam
uoodstein % Ware. bankrupt
Amusements-"wha Happened 20
Jones'" a Thea,cr Friday Evening Dec.
IS
steanls hip Schedule Baltimore and
Pidladelphla Steamship Lines.
whiskey-The yellow Label whiskey.
Cheroots-Old Virginia Cheroots.
Medioai-Castoria Hoods sarsaparilla'
s,uarCs Catarrh Tablets, la Creole Hair
Restorer: Dr. Hathaway Company.
worlds Dispcnsary Preparations. TUFTS
pills.
Cheap Column Advertisements-Help
Wanted. Employment Wanted. For Rent;
For Sale. Lost. Personal. AisceilApeous.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-27
PERSON Al.

bishop Charles c. McCaio Of the
assigned by the last General Conference
90 the Omaha Dioceae.. has been unox-
pectedly ordered 90 South America. to
preside over the mission conferences In
that field
Senator Towne's service will be one
OF the shortest In the history Of the SEN
ate. the very shortest being that q
Robert Rautoul Jr.. who succeeded
Webster when the latter Went into the
Fillmore Cabinet. lie served from Feb
q to March =
Prof r. ". Wood Of the University
OF Wisconsin has been invited TO join the
parry sent out by the Government Naval
Observatory TO sumata 20 view the
eclipse OF the sun which occurs on MAY
70. The expedition will leave san Fran
cisco about Feb. and ~ill return IA July.
DIR Temple the Archbishop Of CsA,er-
bury. is an unwearied worker IN the cause
OF temperance. and Is much disappointed
because. in spite 81 all HE efforts Par
lament has stesdfsstly refused 90 DO any
ching toward restricting the liquor traffic
The Archbishop has prepared three balls
ON tht SUBJECT anu viii AttFfNL iu' same
az the first opportunity.
When a japanese carved wood group
representing triad OF monkeys was Of
fered az the sprague sale IN New York
the other day Mr.. Kirby the auctioneer.
glanced at % and remarked casually that
it might be- purchased Tor the Reform
club OF the Tammany Vice Committee.
The spectators did not see the point OF
this suggestion until they examined the
carving. ~ was suggestive OF tho advice
Hear no evil, speak no evil and see 20
evil
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-27

An English correspondent tells this
story says the Roston Journal: Two
Ai-ataus among the German troops 10
Tien Tsin were in their tent ana an Eng
lish soldier was passing Said one Al
satan To the other. 'Schaug schynt d.
sum schun~ Iohu. D. tho sun shining
yct2l and che other Aisatian replied. IsI
d'Sunn schynf schun lang Yes. the sun
has been shining a iong timeJ Tho Eng
lish soldier listened and shook his hoad
Wonderful coves. those Germans be- oN-
claimed. only been here "a week ana
blowed II they Amt talking Chinese sl-
ready"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-27

IN the District Court OF the United
states FOR the Eastern division OF the
Southern District OF Georgia Notice of
application for discharge ia the matter Of
Frank II. Morse. county OF Chatham. IN
bankruptcy. To the creditors OF the
above-named bankrupt: You are herebv
notified that the above-named banlrunt
has filed his application for "a discharge
from all Of the debts proyable In bank
ruptcy against said Frank IT, Morse. The
said Application will be heard by the Hon.
Emory speer. judge OF tho United States
District Court, Tor said district ana al.
vision. at che United States Court House
IN Savannah. Ga. on the nth day OF Ian.
uarv 1901. az 10 o'clock =. m.
All creditors OF said bankrupt are mott.
fed TO appear ~ the time and nlsca
stated. and show cause n any they can.
why the prayer contained IN the said d..
iition should no; b. granted
Dated in savannah. Ga this 2sth day Of
December. 1890.
H. II. KING. Clerk.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-27

f.olo Fuller me sarpeutine dancer. has
returned 20 this country Tor brief visit
She comes fresh from Paris. and brings
three tons Of baggage. twelve assistants
ana electricians, four Japanesr servants
ana four DOGS Miss Fuiicr has danced
her way not only into fame but fortune
as we'll. She now owns a thcater IN Paris
ana has real cs,ae in France and the
United States only a few years ago she
had only her wardrobe and that was a
scant one.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-27
nl. 300 knowIcage nna neIIcf.

NOW. sir" said the cross-oxamlning
counsel. according 20 London Pick-Me-
To- do you. on your oath. swear that
this is not your handwriting.
I'm pretty sure Ia amt" was the re-
ply.
Does it resemble your wrltlug?"
n reckon not"
DO you take your oath that this writ
ing does not resemble yours"
ives. sir"
Now. sir. viii you kindly let me see a
specimen OF your handwriung?"
"No. ] won't"
"Oh' you Won't. en-? And Why son't
youT'
"'Cause I can't write"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-27

THE MORNING NEWS IS Published
evcrs DAY IN the year. anu served 10
subscribers Ia tho city. OF sent by mad.
a. " cents a month S4o0 Tor slx months.
and $50 Tor one year.
TuE MORNING NEWS uy mail. six
times week twithout Sunday issue).
three months. ito. six moaths. $50. oae
year $500
TnE WEEKLY NEWS. two tssues
week (Mon3ay ard Thursday BY mall.
one year. 500.
Subscriptions payable 10 advance Re
NIT o. money order check or registered
letter Currency sent BY mail at risk Of
sender
Transient advertisements. other than
special column. local or reading notices
amusements ami cheap or want ce!amn,
% cents line. Fourteen lines Of asate
type-cquai 10 one inch in depths me
standard * measurement Contract rates
and discounts made known o. Application
a. business Office
Orders Tor delivery q the Morn NJ
News 10 either residence o. placs OF
business can be made by mail or ~ ,ele-
phone No 30. ANY irreguiarity ga delv-
cry should Re Immediately reported
Letters and teieErams should be al
dressed MORNING NEWS" savannah,
Ca
EASTERN OFFICE. = Park Row.
New York city. ~ c. Faulkner. Manager.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-27

Some Of the leading architects Of New
York are taking steps 10 have their pro-
fesslon given the same standing AZ that
OF lawyers and doctors. 4 lawyer O. not
permitted 20 practice until he has been
aamstcd 20 the bar. and man cannot
be a physician until he has been ok
amined by competent authorities ana re-
coiyed certificate. But anybody can
call himself an architect and essay 10 per-
form the functions OF one. whether he
" competent or not; and yet the erection
Of a building OF faui'y construction may
be g. psriious as sho giving Of wroug
dose o. medicine. A convention 90 con-
slider the means Of securing the passage
Of a bill 20 license architects has been
called 10 meet Ia New York city on Jan.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-27

The excavations that have been Ga
progress for some months pas, upon the
site OF the ancient forum az Rome. says
In Nature. have resulted in quite eu-
rious discovery. Under q large. aauare
aagstone there were found three welsh. b
OF -. ~ ard 100 Roman pounds DATING
from az least swo centuries before our
era. These weights. which are 81 irrer-
ular elliptical form. are OF dark green
marble and provided with a bronze han
die In order 40 facilitate their mnuipuia-
lion. Ia the opinion Of Slguur Ghcou,o
Bonl. who is experimenting he cxrava-
f.ons. these are the most ancient sp.ei.
meus Of standard Romon weighis known
and since they are perfectly well prs.
served without the least fracture thev
VIII permit archeologists 20 ro-essabiish
the entire metroiogy OF primitive Rome
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-27

IN the District Court OF tho United
States for the Eastern division OF the
Southern District OF Georgia. Notice OF
application for discharge In the matter OF
sam Goodsiein, county OF Ware, In bank
ruptcy. To the creditors OF the above
named bankrupt: You are hereby notified
that the above-named bankrupt has nied
his application Tor "A discharge from an
OF the debts provabie In BANKRUPTCY
against said sam Goodsteln. Tbs
said application viii be heard
by the Hon Emory Speer, JUDGE
OF the United States District Cont.
for said district and division "A
the United States Court House. in savap-
nah. Ga. on The iiih day or January.
1891. at 10 o'clock a. m.
All creditors OF said bankrupt are noti.
fled 20 appear az the time and place
stated. and show cause n any they can.
why the prayer contained In the said Dc.
tition should not be- granted
Dated In Savannah. CO. this 2sth day Of
December. 1900.
II. II. KING. Clerk.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-27

She had never seen n football game.
says The Cleveland Plain Dealer lie g.
an enthusiast That IS why she listened
with an interested face a. he read aloud
The detailed account OF the big game.
- should think she said ia her prot-
- way. that In such a rough game out
siders would know better than TO intrude
upon the field
lie looked puzzled.
what do you mcan2' he asked
why" she answered. didn't YOU iust
read 20 me that some inqusitive person
named A. Goal was twice kicked from Tho
hcld2'
And FOR the life OF him he couldn't
summon up shc necessary har1lhood TO
explain her Misrepresentation.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-27

Il D. quite likely that our late enemy
ana mortal oombatant. spain, will shortly
appear in the role OF borrower OF US.
spain g. now trying 60 float loan iu
Paris. with her quicksilver mines and 90
baeco monopoly a. the security. French
investors DO no, appear 20 BE- as eager
20 take the spanish bonds as some OF
their comtrymen were 60 hsrrah Tor
spain when she was az war with the
Unltod States. Il Is rumored. therefore,
that American nnanciers viii be invited "a
t.ecome purchaser Having licked Spain.
we are in a position 20 lend her money
81 she needs g.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-27


IN the District Coug Of the United
States for the Eastern Division Of Ga,
Southern District OF Georgia Notice 81
application FOR discharge. Ia the matter
Of Hampton j. Herb, county OF Chatham
IN bankruptcy. To the creditors OF ire
above-Bamed bankrupt. You are herein.
notified that the above-namcd bankrupt
has flied his application for "a discharga
from all Of the debts provnble Ia hank
ruptcy against said Hampton j. Herb
The said application viii be heard bv m,
Hon. Emory Speor. Judge OF the United
States District Court. for said district
and division. az the United States Court
House, lea savannah, Ca. on the nth dav
% January, 1901, az 10 o'clock "a. an.
All creditors OF said bankrupt are noti-
fed 20 appear a. the limo and plsca
stated. and show cause II any they can
why the prayer contained IN the said ue
utiou should not be granted.
Dated IN savannah Co this 26th day
Of December 1900. II. III. KING.
Clerk
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-27

The governments OF Peru and Bolivia
recently requested the good offices Of tho
United States government 10 sheir pend
ing dispute with Chile ia the matter OF
the provinces Of africa and Tacna. secre-
tary Hay has replied that the United
states cannot see their way ciea: -
saking any part in tho controversy. one
way or the other. la short that the three
South American governments VIII have
20 straighten out their snarl among
themselves
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-12-27

l. Is estimated that Air. Andrew carno-
gle has given away during the past year
about 10000 20 libranes and oduca-
tioual insdtuisous. During iSee be gave
away about N.0opo The total number
81 libraries founded hy ar. Carnegie %
this country g. nfty-scvcn. Ia Scotland
seventeen. ara IN England and Ireland
several He has given tWeniy-four H.
brariss IN the state Of Pennsyivania-