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The Norfolk weekly news., 1900-11-01
HOw's This?

We offer one hundred dollars reward
for any case of cstarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
+. j. CHENEY e. Co, Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned, have known +.
j. Cheney for the last 10 years, and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by their firm.
WEST & TRUAX,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O.,
WALDING. KINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Hall Catarrh Cure is taken internally
acting directly upon the blood and mu
cous surfaces of the system. Testimon-
ials sent free.
Price 75c. per bottle. Sold by all
druggists.
Halls Family Pills are the best
When you cannot sleep for coughing,
1t is hardly necessary that any one
should tell you that you need few doses
of Chamberlain Cough Remedy to al.
lay the irritation Of the throat and make
sleep possible, 1t is good. Tryit. For
sale by the Kiesau Drug 90,
The Norfolk weekly news., 1900-11-01
ImperiaIism SO Years Aro.

The election of Lincoln means war
"narchy and disunion-the success OF
dcClellan will bring peace and the
retoration of the union. These are the
issues involved in the elections of Oc-
tober and Indianapolis
Sentinel, September l3, 1864.
The Norfolk weekly news., 1900-11-01
R. R. Time TABLE.
Fremont, Elkhorn & Mo. Valley.
Union Pacific.

SOUTH. DEPART.
.Columbus Accommodation. .......... d 80 p IN
Omaha, Denver and Pacific Coast. II 90 a m
NOBTH, ARRIVE
columbus Acc mmodaton, ...........l0 10 80 p m
Omaha, kenver and Pacific coast 49,. 9 40 y IN
Connects at Norfolk with f., + a NJ V. going
west and north, and with the Q. st. z. NJ. q o,
for points north and east.
+. w. JUNEMAS, Agent.
The Norfolk weekly news., 1900-11-01
FaIthfuI TO The Trust.

''The Philippines, like Cuba and Porto
Rico, were intrusted to our hands by
the war, and to that great trust, under
the Providence Of God and in the name
of human progress and civilization, we
are William Mckinley.
The Norfolk weekly news., 1900-11-01

Major Esterhazy, the first prize
scoundrel in the D-eyfus case, is again
In Paris. Possibly he may be aspiring
10 place among the monstrosity ex-
hibits at the cynositiOn
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-20
FitzgcraId,r Emit Crnn.

The fruit crop is abundant in the Fitz-
gerald colony this season. After seeing a
failure for TWO seasons the coIonists who
have been cuItivating fruit have more
than realized Sheir most sanguine expec-
cations. The young peach trees especially
have been fruitful The liberia variety
has been the most popuar there as else
where. Prices obtained for fruit shipped
away have not been altogether saeisfac-
tory, but they have been as good as could
be reasonably expected when the high
rates of transportation and inexperience
of shippers are considered. From two to
six carloads Of fruit have been shipped
from there each week for several weeks
past. By another season it is confidently
hoped that more Satisfactory transporta-
zion arrangements can be made.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-20
CUHDELE NEWS.
Fruit About Observation-Disclosures Mill
Men Not Happy.

Cordele. Ga, Sept. 19.-Th!s city seems
to be passing through the rest between
winding up of fruit season and harvest
ing Of cotton crop. Our fruit growers COM
plain of short and DANA ged crop from tx
cessive ra ms, and cotton anters univer-
sally complain of short crop prospects on
account of serious damage from contin-
uous rains, but are very h peful of good
prices to more than off-stand a short
crop. Grain crops are generally good
though the daily rains have greatly i'm
peded even the latter from work a this
season.
Saw mill men are the bluest business
men at this time. as the demand has been
reduced so much in 50 short a time
Prices have fallen cons .derably, though
prospects of gradual Improvement in
price is manifC st by the immense reduc-
tion of supply in Georgia. Mississippi and
southwestern rivers have for many
months been supplying the demand for
cheap lumber, and our mill men have
somewhat suffered from this cause
Our town has now completed it's eighth
artesian well and in a few days will test
It's quality and supply.
In less than fourteen hours fifteen or
more valuable O. dogs We're taken from
their owners by a fatal epidemic gener-
ally attributed 60 the wool growers ven
geancc. though nothing definite can be
known. The effect has been that our
streets have been cleared practically OF
them and they are receiving better treat
ment at home.
The manufacturing industry Of our town
is not on boom just at present, but it is
in sight and many industries are serious
ly spoken of.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-20
COTTON LETTERS.

New York, July 19.-Murphy & Co say:
Cotton in Liverpool closed a a net decline
of 3-64 to 4-64d on old and 2-64 to Sid on
new crops, attributed to bearish advice
from America, causing realizing sales. The
favora BILE weather over the belt and the
belief that the crop has greatly improved
this month checks speculative buying on
the statistical position, and with poor
outlook for good trade causes bearish
feeling here for the new crop months. The
South being extremely bearish and having
quite extended their interest in the mar
ket, it's but natural that reports on the
condition of the crop should be some
what irregular and somewhat exaggerated
on the bear side.
Co. say: Manipula ton in Liverpool con-
tinues to be the main factor in the mar
ket and does not yet appear to be at an
end. Opening al to Z points advance,
that market broke to the close, which was
barely steady at from 9 TO 10 points de-
cline, or from to 8 points lower than
yesterday. Such fluctuations on demand
from spinners for only 1000 bales carry
their own comment as to the cause and
effect Such legitimate factors as have
appeared are against an advance, viz:
Lack of demand from spinners, poor trade
and favorable weather for the crop, but
as stated yesterday, they naturally receive
no consideration in such a market as we
are now having After the close of Liver
pool and the transa ctions here, the mar
ket became very quiet, with trade looking
for recovery in Liverpool tomorrow
from the decline of to-day.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-20

Atlanta Constitution: The State Prison
Commission met yesterday afternoon for
the purpose of discussing plans for a
system of wa,erworks to be operated at
the prison farm near NIilledgeville. No
plan could be determined on at the meet
ing. but It is practically certain that the
work contemplated will cost the state be-
tween $500 and $500. The farm buildings
are at the present time without fire pro-
lection. although the water system used
on the place answers all domestic pur-
poses. The remarkable success Of the pris-
on farm from a humanitarian as well as
financial standpoint justifies the commits
sion in making the outlay of money which
goes 70 the protection of the states prop
erty. The indications are that the farm
will prove even greater success this
year than it did last year. A greater pro-
portion Of the land included in the place
has been cultivated and the extent of che
work required 10 protect the crops is
sufficient to keep the inmates busy contin-
ually. Last year instead Of being bur
den on the state the prison farm turned
out money-malling investment and this
year il is probable that an even greater
profit viii be realized.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-20
Swallowed His Teeth.

Jacksonville Metropolis: Councilman
Bethel had a thrilling experience yester-
day, that caused him considerable alarm
for time. He was at his place of bust
ness yesterday morning discussing street
car franchises and other matters. when
he was attacked by a fiji Of coughing.
Bethel has often "coughed" It's a habit
he has, but il is always due to laughing.
On this particular occasion he was con-
vulsed with laughter, but he stopped very
suddenly and his friends never saw him
look so strange. His whole countenance
was Seriousness personifed." Now his
friends had never seen Tom so serious be-
fore, and consequently they became
alarmed. The 220-pound alderman moved
towards a chair, and rolled his eyes like
a dying calf" He could not speak but
opening his mouth he pointed down his
throa<, when his friends began an inves-
tigation, and soon realized the difficulty
Beyond his tonsils could be seen the edge
of his false teeth. He secured a pair OF
nippers, and made a determined and des-
perate effort 10 dislodge them. He finally
caught good hold, and with all his
strength gave a pull. The plate and
teeth came up o. X, but lacerated his
throat considerably, and he will be under
Or. Livingstons treatment for several
days.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-20

New York. July l9-At Brighton Beach
to-day the handicap at one mile and a
quarter was the best race, Maid Of Har-
lem winning cleyerly by a length. sum-
mar3es:
FIRST Race-One mile and a sixteenth.
Survivor II TO 10, won. with HalfsTime,
to 10 and out, second. Time 1:47
Second Receive furlongs. Candle. "a
to >. won. with Agnus D., 30 10 / and s 10
/, second, and All Saints. to 5, third
Time 1901 Is.
Third Race-One mile. selling. Peaceful
60 ., won, with Ceylon. to and TO
!, second, and Anjou, 80 to l. third. Time,
1A2.
Fourth Race-The Atlantic stakes. six
furlonRs. Prince Pepper. 3 10 S. won. with
Outlander, O and to a. second. and
Tom Kenny, 4 TO J. third. Time, 1913 As.
Fifth Race-One mile and a quarter.
Maid Of Harlem. 90 2, won, with Lord
Baltimore, to and to s. second. and
Favonius to I, third. Time 2:O6 10
Sikh Race-Six furlongs. selling
Gibraltar, 3 to l. won, with Buffoon. I
to and to ., second, and Sir Christie
pher. 3 to l, third. Time TIA 10.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-20
COTTON FUTURES DROP.
RESPONSE TO LOWER LIVERPOOL
Causes Decline.

The August option Goes on 10
Points, and others Proportion
ateIy, Some Losing Only 5 Points.
Spirits TurpentIne Firm at Az
Cents Resins Firm at Outside
Prices Local and TeIegraphic
Markets.
Morning News Office, July 49,
Again the cotton futures market was the
theme of local gossip. Following a weak
and unexpected Liverpool there was de-
cline, the closing being at a loss of and
10 points. Manipulation is believed to be
an important factor In the fluctuations, as
it is claimed that the weight of the lead
ing influences, if considered. would proba-
bly, have carried prices the other way
Rumors were current that Russia had or
would declare war with China, and re-
ports from the crop belt indicated to a
large degree that the crop was a short one
in many sections.
The naval stores market closed firm
with the entire list of resins at the out
side price. 1t was understood the de-
mand was good at the quotations, and that
considerable business was, transacted dur
ing the day. Spirits turpentine closed
firm at 4414 cents, yesterdays inside price
There was reported to be strong under
tone to the market. The wholesale mar
kets were steady. The following resume
of the different markets will show the tone
and quotations at the close to-day:
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-20
A REMARKABLE HORSE RACE.
Lasted Two Days and a Big Sum
Was Involved.

Two DAYS anu n
Was Involved.
Columbia, s. c., July 19.-Cotton futures
were dealt in nearly a century ago in
South Carolina. The Information of the
first record d transaction of this kind is
contained in the reminisce noes of e. j.
Scott. who was the Oldest Columbian at
the time of his death few years ago,
having been born in 1902. The paper, writ
ten for the informaio and edlfication of
his grandchildren, contains many incl
dents of more than passing interest.
Gen. Wade Hampton, father of the pres
ent venerable soldier and statesman, was
party to the cotton deal. and it is not
surpris ng that, as that gentleman was
then the chief patron of the turf in South
Carolina, that a remarkable horse race
was involved. Ainsley Hall, who came
from England as a clerk and afterwards
established himself here as merchant and
cotton buyer, had when the war of 1912
closed a conditional contract with Gen.
Hampton for the purchase of Hampton
three crops of cot on that had teen stored
pending the close of hostilities A large
amount was involved, as the General was
perhaps the most extensive planter in the
state at that time, working hundreds of
slaves in his co ton fields. The sale was
made at a stipulated price provided Hall
sign fisd his confirmation of the bargain
to KIRK atrick & Co, their mutual factors
in Charlie on before it was rescinded by
Hamptc ms order.
The news of peace between England
and America was received in Columbia
by both Hampton and Hall about the same
had Il
the cotton trade and as it was known thai
cotton would Immediately advance 300 or
400 per cent, and each was interested to
the amount of about $4,000 in first COM
municating with the factor in Charleston
the one 10 confirm and the other to null
lily the agreement
BY the old stage read, which was very
rough in those days, Charleston was 127
miles from Columbia and the swiftest COM
munication was, of course. by mounted
messenger. Hall fastened away a little.
wiry, tough Scotchman in his employ.
mounted on a fleet horse, to close the con-
tract with kirkpatrick, while Gen HamD-
ton started his most trusted negro Jockey
astride of his best racer. bred and train
ed to run eight miles, with a note revokns
the conditional contract. The little
Scotchman had two hours start and was
told to win The race without considering
the life of the really splendid horse ne
mounted The negro jockey however,
was ordered to ride fast. but with judy
ment, and not injure the pride of the
Hampton stables. II was a remarkably
close run for the distance. Two days of
racing brought the ambassador of Hall 10
the door of Kirkpatrick's office on horse
that was dead spent and died of fatigue:
ten minutes later, with long, easy stride.
the Hampton thoroughbred came to the
door. with plenty of reserve force but lust
losing by nose one of the biggest purses
ever raced for in this country.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-20
THE RICE MARKET.

Advices in the rice market from the
South note fair movement on the Atlantic
coast, the ratio being sufficient to leave
market bare of supply fer local use, be-
fore new crop is safe to handle. The
growing crop is backward, otherwise
present conditions are favorable. In
Louisiana, the market for clean
ed is mainly swapping between dealers,
but there Is sufficient inquiry from the
outside to leave stocks each day smaller
than before. Dealers are turning the
searchlight on warehouses and mills, as
IL will soon be an important item, as
to where local supplies are 10 be obtain
ed. The crop now under cultivation looks
promising. Both river and Southwest
crops are late, and while gleanings of
specially favored spots may come in ear
iy, yet the main crop is from two to
three weeks late.
Gables and correspondence from abroad
note firm markets. and qualities such as
find favor in the United States have been
marked up quite an item. Latest cables
from India note general rains in part Of
the famine district, and some progress
has been made toward seeding crops. The
distress now so severe will likely be aug
mented as a considerable period will
elapse before harvest can be entered
upon.
Talmage, New Orleans, telegraphs
Louisiana crop movement to date: Re
ceipts rough, 921 $3.50 sacks; last year, 49,
300 sacks. Sales. cleaned, 246910 bar
rels: last year, 17s.2o9 barrels. Market
quiet. Talmage, Charleston, telegraphs
Carolina crop movement to date: Receipts,
62,276 barrels. Sales, 6O,95S Market quiet.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-20
The Rare Manntee.

Jacksonville Times Union and Citizen:
One of the rarest animals which Florida
alone contributes to the mammaia Of
America is the manatee. or
sea cow. Stn rarer, and so
far as inquiry goes. unprecedeut-
Cd is the appearance of the animal in the
St. Johns river. Such appearance. how
ever, has been reported on the best of
authority within the past month. Four
weeks ago last Tuesday Arthur d. Stew
ems of the Merrill-Steveps Engineering
Company, while fishing near his country
home at Woodlawn. some six miles below
Jacksonville. was surprised to see one
of these animals rise less than twenty
fe from where he was ated in his boat
The manatee rose. showing the head and
FIRE parts above he surface of the water,
then slowly sinking beneath the surface.
swan in fun sight by wrecked vessel
and disappeared It was about y feet long
and weighed probably not far from 2,OOl
pounds. Two days later a manatee, p-ob-
ably the same one seen by Mr.. Stevens.
w3s seen swimming, a portion of its body
being above the surface of the water a
few m les lower down the river. Other in
dications of the same animal have also
been reported by Mr. Stevens and others.
who have seen the peculiar action en- the
surface Of the water caused by the mo-
ton of the fiat tail of the manatee, as il
moved along under he water. There is
little chance that either he or other OBJ
servers could have been mistaken in their
identification of the animal as all were
familiar with the manatee, from frequent
~ having seen specimens in the Indian
river
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-20
Committed Suicide.

Dr.. ]. II. McLnue, physician well
known at Port Tampa City. was found
cead in his bed Tuesday night. He com
mitted suicide by taking an overdose OF
morphine. Before his tragic death he had
been acting very strangely, and for some
time had been in a melancholy state, as
though he was brooding over a lost for
tune or the death OF a near relative At
one time he was well to DO profession
al man Of his ommunitY. and enjoyed a
lucrative practice. The deceased was a
single man. and his parents reside near
Ballast Point
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-20
solved Pauper Problem.

The County Commissioners OF Marion
county have solved the problem of caring
for the poor. Until now there has been
a great list OF pensioners, but a few
months ago il was decided TO build a
county poorhouse aud aid only those that
were willing TO become inmates. Pending
the erection OF the buildings TO be used
all county pensioners were required to
agree 10 enter this poorhouse as inmates.
or else their stipend would be cut off
Almost all failed TO consent BY this ac-
ton alone the county has saved nearly
enough to pay for the buildings that are
finished. Mr.. f. &. McCloud, a public
spirited citizen. donated to the county
sixty acres two miles south OF Martin.
upon which the buildings have been erect
ed. This viii afford farm employment for
many, and will help to sustain the ins.i-
tuition. There are four plain, substan-
tial structures, and all are located near
the county macadamzed hard road.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-20
COTTON FUTURES.
Market Finishes Day Steady in Tone
5a19 Points or

New York, July 19-To-days events in
the cotton market were ANYTHING but
smooth and regular. Influences bearing
upon the market were numerous and con-
flicting. while speculation much of the
time was active The market opened 2
POINTS higher to 3 points lower A quick
change of front on the part OF Liverpool
created distrust in local bull circles and
later stampeded longs into an excited
dash to unload cotton accumulated yes
terday. The bear faction vigorously ham
forts more especially against the August
op ion which for weeks past has been the
football of both sides. From 942 that con-
tract lumbled perpendiculsriy to 9 TO- with
the new crop options following a. a lively
rate. The cables portrayed a panic among
holders abroad The break in the English
market was variously attributed to de-
claration of war against China by Russia,
to exceptionally bearish crop reports from
The South and to the appearance of large
selling orders from America. The decline
here ceased, following a rally of points
abroad From go August here quickly
shot up 10 925. after which there was an
o'hcr weak SPOT under fresh general SELL
ing, with August finally resting at 915.
In the early afternoon shorts became ap-
rrehensive and in endeavoring to take
profits, forced the summer delivery 10
$50 But once more liquidation swept
prices downward and during the last hour
fluctuations were rad cal in ho'h direc-
lions with the talent" practically in con-
troll OF the market New Orleans backed
up lis bear principles by selling here on
all the steadier intervals. The market fin
ished the day steady in tone. with prices
net to 10 points lower.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-20
DRY GOODS.

New York, July 19..-There has been
some improvement IN spot business 10
day with more bearabe weather condi-
tions and business has picked up some
what. General conditions are still quiet
No change in prices of brown bleached or
coarse colored cottons. Prints dull
throughout at previous prices. Ginghams
quiet. Print cloths inactive for regulars,
more inquiry fer wide odds and market
steady. American Wooden Company Of
ficials state that 1t WI rot open its spring
lines Of mems wear wool. MS next Monday.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-20
NAVAL STORES.

Thursday July 10.
SPIRITS TURPENTINE-Th market
closed firm at 4414 cents to-day. There
was a slack in the demand, which ex-
plains the price settling down at the in
side of yesterdays quotations. 1t was re-
ported there is strong undertone to the
market however, and that conditions may
check any further declining tendency. The
exports none.
Rosins-The rosin market closed firm at
yesterdays outside prices. There was a
good demand at the opening, and report
ed the outlook favorable for good bus
mess. There was consdera be inquiry for
resins throughout the day. The receipts
were 4.701, sales 1896. and the exports
6 562 The following were the Ouota+io1,s .
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-20
COTTON.

The cotton market closed quiet and I'M
changed to-day. The receipts were 512
bales, against 81 bales same time last
year. There is no local demand of any
consequence, and factors are hence look
ing 10 the future for business. The SEN
timent as to the cotton crop for this sea-
son is far from settled, and until more
definite information is received 1t is like
ly prices in the futures markets will con-
tfnue 40 move in the same wildcat
manner they did to-day.
The following were the official spot quo
tations at the close of the market at
the Cotton Exchange to-day:
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-20
other Games.

At Toronto-Toronto, 7; Syracuse, g.
At Observation-Disclosures, 10; Hart
ford, O.
At Montreal-Montreal, 6; Rochester. 6.
Crhirteen innings, called)
At Observation-Disclosures, 49, Spring
fed, s.
At Bunfalo-Milwaukee 6: Buffalo. l.
At observation-disclosures Chicago, no
game. rain.
At misunderstanding 8; Kan
sas City ?.
At Detroit-Detroit .: Minneapolis. l.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-20

and all at once there was a short circuit
on the wires and every light, both arc
and incandescent went out in the city.
Tie superintendent of the power house
and his men began at once to make an
Investigation. and they found hat an ordi-
nary moccasin snake had craWled across
the wires and caused ali the trouble. The
snake was, of course. Instantly electro
cuted when he touched the great feed
wires. but all the same he had che entire
city in total darkness for five minutes
or more
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-20

Hon. n A. Morris. represent ative-elec
from Cobb county. has entered the race
for speaker pro TEN. of the House against
Mr.. Thomas Of Mitchell. Mr.. Norris served
with distinction in the last House and
was popular with other members. lie was
reelected BY a large majority and VIII
make a strong race for the position to
which he aspires. He is a young man Of
energy and has a strong following in his
county. He graduated from the Univer-
sity Law School in 1895
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-20

One evening last week. as Walter Pas
teur and Lee Raysor were riding in front
of Il. L. Howelrs in the edge of Anthony.
they came upon a monster alligator plod-
ding along the road as If he had as much
right 90 the highway as the largest tax
payer IN the county, and even more so,
as he refused 10 give half OF the road.
Mr. Howell wac called out with his gun
and other weapons, and after the gator
was Killed his skin wes taken OFF and is
now a souvenir OF the event. He was sew
eral miles from any pond or stream