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The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-10

The late Grant Allen, whose illustrious
career as writer will still be fresh in
the minds of our readers, stated that he
became story writer without knowing it,
says the Golden Penny. He was a scien-
fist who added to the literature of facts.
One day he wrote an article for a popu-
lar magazine upon the impossibility of
knowing that one had seen a ghost, even
if one saw one, discussions of this sort
being the recreation of scientific writers.
For convenience sake, and to make the
moral clearer, he threw the argument in
to the narrative form, but without the
slightest idea that he was writing story.
1t was published under the title: ''Our
Scientific Observations on a Ghost
Immediately the editor wrote for another
story of like character. Being jour
nalist, Mr.. Allen accepted an order for
anything, and sent back blood-curdling
tale about mummy.
Not caring to let the world know thar
he was trifiing with fiction, he yelled the
authors identity under the pen name, y.
Arbuthnot Wilson"
But presently Mr.. Wilson had so many
orders for tales that he monopolized Mr..
Aliens desk and his income exceeded that
of the scientist; and so Mr.. Wilson be
came Grant Allen and known to ail the
novel-reading world.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-10
.JAPAN's MISSION.

II is not known just what Japan Is 10
receive for restoring order in China in the
event she succeeds in the undertaking. but
II is safe 10 say that she has not entered
upon the task without a definite under
standing 1t will be recalled that after
her victorious war with China a few
years ego, she was prevented from taking
a part of Corea by Russia, France and
Germany These three Powers wrote her
a joint note, in which they pointed out
that it would be wei for her 10 be salts
ned with Formosa. She had to yield to
superior force. but she did not do SO with
good grace.
She is able to send a large number of
troops to China quickly, and what Is
needed IS prompt action. II permission
had been given her to undertake to restore
order as soon as IL became evident that
the Boxer movement threatened the de-
struction of all foreigners, the uprishing
might not have reached its present pro
portions. Russia, however, objected to
giving Japan a free hand in China. She
was jealous of her. Why she has finally
consented that Japan shall undertake the
work of restoring order is not apparent
Doubtless she has become convinced that
being under an agreement with all of the
Christian Powers. Japan is not likely to
do anything that would in any wise jeop-
erdze Russian interests.
The work of restoring order may prove
far greater than it IS expected to be. In
deed, il may turn out that China Is far
stronger from a military point of view
than she was when she was ct war with
Japan. In that war the Chinese did not
appear to be very much interested. They
did not seem 10 care whether the Japan
csc were driven from their soil or not
Now they appear to be united in the pur-
pose to drive foreigners from their coun-
try. Some of the better class of the Chi
nese pretend not TO share in this hatred
of foreigners. 1t may be that they are
sincere but it is certain that the great
majority of the people hate foreigners
and are ready to fight to get them out of
the country.
1t is practically impossible, however, TO
get the Chinese to unite under one leader
Prince Tuan, who has usurped authority
a Pe1in, and who is said to be the lead
ers of the Boxers, will find it difficult to
maintain his position. Indeed 1t is said
that already a new leader has come for
ward and started a counter revolution.
This is Prince Ching. There is no reason
for supposing that he has any more lik-
ing for foreigners than Prince Tuan, but
If reports are correct he is undertaking to
foreigners in that city. If the Chinese are
fighting among themselves the task of
restoring order may be a much easier one
than it would otherwise be-
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-10

The Pittsburg Dispatch calls attention
10 a rather curious case in life insurance
A man under sentence of death for MUIR
der had life insurance policy for several
thousand dollars, which he assigned to a
bank The bank offered to settle with
the insurance company for small dis
count on the face value. The company,
on the ground that the death OF the as
sured being decreed by law was certain
20 take place, and avowing in addition SEN
timental objections 10 having one of Its
policy holders undergo capital punishment,
paid the money and cancelled the policy.
subsequently the attorneys of the con-
demned man secured a new trial and he
was acquitted. What the outcome will be
is rather problematical. 1t seems 10 be
the opinion. however, that neither the ex-
condemned and ex-assured nor the insur-
ance company will do anything, but let
the matter drop. The company has paid
the policy of man who is still alive, but
1t has saved its self-respect, while the
man has won against the insurance COM
pany without dying
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-10

Clara NJ Greene in Portland (Me) Press.
[ stood to-day in a schoolhouse old,
Where my young steps were light and
free,
Through summers heat, and winters
cold,
And all my life was yet to be.
There were bashful girls and beardless
youth,
And dog -eared books all scattered
about
And the masters likeness drawn with
truth CD
on slate with the corners broken
out.
] stood and all those careless days.
Ger my worn heart came drifting
back:
The songful ease. the hghtsome ways,
Which In all after years we lack.
oh. the early loves, and the laughing
girls,
The innocent idyls without alloy!
oh, the angel in pantlets and curls.
Beloved by me-and that other boy.
All, the way she balanced between us
twain
Comes hack with narrowing force to
me!
For the true proportions of bliss tits
plain,
Are never wrought out by the rule of
three"
Wei, we know OF nuts by the empty
shell,
And never the bed OF a brook so dry.
But the smoothness of its stones will tell
OF the stream that used to go rush
ing by.
l take my place among those that were,
Content to feel ! have had my hour;
The bud is rosy ana sweet ana fair
But the fruit comes only after the
flower.
Romance and history aye repeat.
And love and youth sustain no loss.
For another gil sits 10 that angels seat,
And two other boys throw billets
acrossi
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-10
INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

Meetings-Ancient Landmark Lodge,
No. 231, F. and a. NJ
Special Notices-Temperatur at Suwa-
nee Springs. Fla. Andrew Hanley. Pres
ident: Something New, A. M. & c. W.
West; Notice of Dissolution, ]. II. & E.
q. Badenhoop; Where Are the Lots? c.
II. Dorset, Auctioneer; Lot for Sale
Some People Don't Understand About the
Streets, c. H Dorset, Auctoneer; A
Splendid Launch 90 Be Disposed OF; The
Advantage of Buying From the Chatham
Real Estate and Improvement Company;
Levans Table dHote
Business No4ices-BalIards Obelisk
Flour. Henry solomon & Son; f. & w.
laundry; Brench's superlative Diamond
Health Brand: Wedding Glass and We'd
ding Silver, Hunter &, Van Keuren.
Grape-Nuts-Postum Cereal Company.
S2lt-The Favorite Table Salt.
cheroots-Old Virginia Cheroots
Auction Sales-City Lots, by c. H. Dor
sett, Auctioneer.
The Big Bargain Sensation Of the Times
.-Foye & Morrison.
Watch Us Grow-Georgia Telephone and
Telegraph Company
Legal Salss-City Sheriff's Sales
Legal Notices-Notise to Debtors and
Creditors. Estate Joseph Goette, Deceas-
ed; Citation From the Clerk Of the Court
of Ordinary of Chatham County.
Medical-Coke Dandruff Cure; Worlds
Dispensary Preparations; Bar-Ben;
Hoods Sarsapar.!la; DR.. Hathaway Co.
S. s. S.; Castoria; Ponds Extract; TUFTS
Liver Pills; Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable
Pills
Cheap Column dvertisements-Helr
Wanted; Employment Wanted; For Rent
For Sale; Lost; Personal; Miscellaneous
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-10

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The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-10
BRIGHT BITS.

The Retort Courteous" EXCUSE me
sir, but have you a corkscrew about you?"
Sir Do l look like man who opens
bottles?" We'll. no; you don't. You look
more like a man who empties them
Cleveland Plain Dealer
"A Considerate Offer-Employer-
think I'll have to let you go; there isn't
much to do around here, but you don't even
seem able to do that.-Ofice Boy-WeI
suppose you pay me half wages, and I'll
stay home until you really need me.-Chi-
cago Record.
-Up-to-Date Decoration.-"M haven't
we got an old doorplate or an old brass
knocker somewhere around the house?"
What do you want with it, daughter? p"
why, ma, need some kind of a stun
ming gimcrack to wear on the brack of my
belt. "-Indianapolis Journal
Mrs. Brown-"What awful times we
are likely to have in China. There's no
telling how many thousands of people
will be killed and how many other thou
sands will suffer from want Mrs. Green
And just as like as not tea will go up
to dollar pound!-Boston Transcript.
What makes the Armless Wonder so
surly this morning." asked the living
skeleton of the Fat Lady 1.-THE Snake
Charmer got him to go and have his for
tune told, and after he had paid his fee
at the door he discovered that the for
tuneteller was a palmist "-Baltimore
American.
"A Fourth of July Dnner-"Have YOU
ordered dinner, sir?" asked the waiter.
This isn't dinner" said The man who is
nothing if not patriotic. "I beg your par-
don-luncheon." 1T isn't luncheon either.
This is a Fourth of July celebration. |
want you TO bring me some red snapper.
some white perch, and some bluetish -
Washington Star
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-10

A young man from a wholesale house
down on the river front presented a check
at one of the banks the other day, SAYS
the Boston Herald, and while the money
was being counted out amused himself
by balancing coins on the narrow edge
of the paying teller's window. Finally
ne performed an astonishing feat. He
first balanced a silver dollar so it stood
upon edge, then placed a half-dollar edge
to edge on top of it, and completed the
pyramid with bright new quarter. His
manipulation as he deposited the coins
one on the other was beautifully delicate
and the spectacle of all three standing
without support made the teller's eye
protrude from their sockets
why, that's perfectly amazingn he ex-
claimed, Il wouldn't have believed it
could be doner The other attaches look
ed and marveled.
1T takes a steady nerve to do it," said
the young man, carelessly, and sweeping
the coins with a dextrous grab, he drop
ped them into his pocket, picked up his
money and strolled out. 1t was not a
busy hour and after he was gone all
hands began balancing silver, or, rather,
trying to. The thing was as fascinating
as the old pigs in clover" puzzle, be-
cause one could come so near without do
ing it, Nearly everybody succeeded In
balancing the first dollar and few man
aged to pose the 50-cent pieces for an
infnitesimal breathless instant. but il
always fell down again, and that was. as
far along as any one could get. For
hour or so there was silver all over the
floor. and the bookkeeper had to make
good d dollar that rolled into crack.
Next day the dextrous young man saun-
tered in with another check.
1--WE were all try that balance trick of
yours yesterday" remarked the teller as
he handed over the bills, but none of us
could do it, You're right, when you say
il takes steady nerves"
Yes replied the young man. grinning;
land it's also facilitated by a little shoe
makers wax on the edge of the coins"
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-10
THE GOEBEL TRIALS.

The trial of the persons accused of the
murder of Gov. William Goebel of Ken
lucky began in Georgetown in that state
yesterday. There are several defendants.
1t seems that it is the purpose OF the
state to try them separately. Caleb Pow
ers, who was secretary of state under the
Taylor regime, is to be tried first.
There is deep interest in these cases not
only in Kentucky, but throughout the Ell
tire country. 1t is not improbable that
they will have some bearing upon the
bounds of probability that the result of
the election will be determined by the
electoral vote of Kentucky.
There is no doubt that if it should be
clearly shown that Mr.. Taylor. who was
the recognized Governor until the Legis-
lature declared that Goebel was the
legal Governor, had anything to do with
the assassination of Gov. Goebel, or that
any one of the other members of the Tay-
lor administration had a hand in the
murder, the Republican vote in Kentucky
would be greatly reduced. If, on the
other hand, no evidence should be pro-
duoed connecting the Republican officials
with the crime, the chances are that the
Republican ticket would poll a big vote.
There is no particular reason why the
Goebel trials should influence voters
greatly one way or the other, but it
seems to be agreed that they will. There
is deep feeling throughout the state over
the Goebel assassination, and the feeling
is connected with politics. That is why
it is, probably, that it is believed that the
result of the trials will have very great
effect on the election in the state.
1t would seem as if the fact that Mr..
Taylor refuses TO return to Kentucky and
plead to the indictment that has been
found against him would hurt his party.
His excuse is that he cannot have a fair
trial. His plan is probably to remain in
Indiana until the trial of Powers and
others shows what evidence the state has.
If he discovers that il has no evidence
against him, he will return and demand
trial, but If it appears that there are wit
nesses against him-witnesses whose tes-
timony would be sufficient to secure his
eonviction--he will remain away from the
state. But if he stays out of the state
the great majority of the people of Ken
lucky will interpret his action as a con-
fesson of guilt. In that case. If the trials
are to influence the election, the Repub-
lican party will dose many votes.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-10

According to Mr.. Richard Harding
Davis. we Americans have formed an
erroneous opinion respecting the Beers.
lie says they are simple, kind-eyed brave,
generous, undetermined, religious, gentle
and UNNECESSARILY polite. They have in
variably lifted their hats TO Mr.. Davis
when he passed, and on their trains the
conductors have touched their caps when
asking for his ticket and said. Thank
you" when they had got It, Possibly the
people were awe-inspired by Mr.. Davis
majestic presence. Other visitors to South
Africs-Julian Ralph among them-have
found the Beers to be very rough in man
ner, shrewd in trading and unkempt as 70
appearance. Mr. Ralph, however is mere
~ good and reliable correspondent, while
Mr.. Davis r. Ercot journalist and lit'ry
gentleman.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-10

In Philadelphia justice court the other
day youth was arraigned for policy writ
ing. Upon the examination IL transpired
that he had never heard of God, In the
true sense, and did not know the differ
ence between the Bible and an almanac!
Nevertheless. there are thousands of per-
sons i'm the city Of Philadelphia and state
of Pennsylvania who annually contribute
money for foreign missions. giving little,
II any, attention to the heather within
their own commonwealth. If more at
tention were given to the civnizing of
abe people of our own country, and less
10 China, it would probably be better for
all concerned.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-10

The philosophy of the 16 to l declaration
in the Kansas City platform, as stated
by Mr. Bryan to Julian Hawthorne in an
interview, is as follows: IF the plank
were not specific, 1t would seem as IL we
were afraid to draw attention to it. and
the people would have a right to distrust.
1t would be loss and not a gain to
smooth il over. We should appeal to the
nation on the assurance of what we be-
lieve, not on a doubt whether we believe
il or not If We were TO abandon one
principle TO please doubters there would
be no confidence, though we might not
abandon others; but If We are true to all
Of them. then we shall have the trust of
the people, irrespective of difference as
to details"
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-10

luck will not desert her during her trip
to the Japanese dry dock. To get on a
rock and off again during the typhoon sea
son is in itself a remarkably lucky cir
cumstance. To get to the dock with sew
eral holes in sides and bottom would
strengthen the impression that the ship
was launched under star of good for
tune. Something ought to be heard from
her within the next day or two, If she
has made a successful run.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-10

A feature Of the Paris Exposition is the
Dahomey village. 1t is said that few days
ago colonial feteY was given, during
which the savages and semi-savages from
Dahomey Madagascar. Indo-China and
the South Sea Islands were given liquor
to drink and permitted to celebrate in
their own peculiar manners. The Da-
honey savages. il is said, became so in
famed with absinthe. brandy and other
liquors and with religious frenzy, that
after the spectators had Withdrawn they
made a human sacrifice of child, after
atrocious rites. Many OF the exposition
visitors probably regret that they were
not permitted to witness the spectacle.
If Mr.. Bryan could manage to set
Webster Davis and George Fred Williams
within compound of barbed wire, the
country would feel gratifed.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-10

Ii Hung Chang was not known outside
of China until after the TAPPING rebel
lion had been put down. The man who
furnished the brains for The suppression
of that uprising was Chinese" Gordon
There seems TO be the need of another
Gordon in China at the present juncture,
20 preserve and enhance the reputation
of old Ii Hung Chang, or to build a
reputation for some new heather.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-10
SEA GRIT. NEW JERSEY.

Beach House, right on the beach. AZ
ways cool Fine accommoda lions. Dining
room service trst-class. Rates reasona-
BILE. Send for booklet. Sea Girt Is the
first stop made on the coast by express
trains from Philadelphia to Asbury Park
and Long Branch COAST COMPANY.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-10

No less than five expeditions in addition
to that of the Duke OF Abruzzi are about to
start for the polar regions to search for
Andree the balloonist. 1t seems hard for
the scientists to bring themselves to the
belief that Andree has persisted.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-10
AvoNDALE SPRINGS.

On Knoxville and Bristol Railroad. five
miles west of Tate's, at the base of Clinch
mountains; one of the most delightful re-
sorts of East Tennessee. Lithia, sulphur
and chalybeate water. Reasonable rates.
Address Miss c. CROZIER, Lithia, Grain
ger county. Tennessee.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-10
GRAND ATLANTIC HOTEL,

Virginia ave and Beach, Atlantic CityNJ.
5th year. Most central location; highest
elevation, overlooking ocean; $50 beautiful
rooms, many with baths. The terms are
reasona Bile. Write for booklet. Hotel coach
es meet all trains. CHARLES e. COPE.
MELROSE, NEW YORK.-7S Madison
Avenue, corner 18th st. Rooms with or
without board. Rooms with board 81 per
week; $1.25 per day and upwards. Send for
circular
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-10

It seems that Gov. Roosevelt is going to
spend the remainder Of his term as Gov
ernor of New York in campaigning for
the Republican party, not only in his own
state, but in various parts OF the country
That being the case, the New York Dem
him to resign.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-10

In Massa chusetts a court has decided
that If a man wants TO work nine, ten,
eleven or twelve hours day or even
longer time, he is at liberty TO do so the
eight-hour law TO the contrary notwith-
standing.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-10

The Doods that France is sending to
China is understood to be very different
from the dudes that the United States
sent to Cuba and Great Britain has been
sending TO South Africa.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-10

There are two surviving ex-Presidents.
MIR. Cleveland and Gen. Harrison, and
two surviving ex-Vice Presidents, Mr..
Stevenson ana Mr.. Levi P. Morton. After
next March there will be probably only
one ex-Vice President left
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-10
Greenbrier White sulphur Springs,
West Virginia.

Representative resort of the South Open
June Is. $4,000 in Improvements. New
sewerage, plumbing, lights, private baths
and toilets. Orchestra of IS pieces. Fam
Gus Sulphur baths. New 9-hole golf
course, 2,7OO yards. Professional in charge.
Write for illustrated booklet. HARRING-
TON MILLS, Manager.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-10
The Weather.

The indications for Georgia to-day are
partly cloudy weather, with light to fresh
northerly winds. and for Eastern Florida,
generally fair weather, with light to fresh
southeasterly winds.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-10

The New York Herald and Times have
declared against Bryan. That, however,
is not likely 10 make great deal of
difference. Neither paper was previously
sn favor of him
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-10

Towne says his course lis clear" new
srthsiess it is a matter Of considerable
difficulty TO guess what he is going to do
sn the matter of the vice presidential nom
nation
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-10
ROCKY RIVER SPRINGS,
AMY county, n. Z.
Open June 1.

Finest mineral water. Table supplied
with the best. Band of music Daily
mail. Phone connections with ell adioin-
ing towns. Climate unsurpassed Tourist
rates Southern Railway and its branches.
and Atlantic Coast Line. Write for cir
cular. Address r. b. Beckwith, NJ. D..
Silver, Stanly county, North Carolina.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-10
CATSKILL MOUNTAIN HOUSE.

July daily rate 50. Unsurpassed seem
cry. Railway fare reduced. Stations, Otls
Summit and Kaaterskill.
CHAS. & GEO. H. BEACH. Mgrs.
Catskill. n. 7.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-10

Signor Crispi, the Italian statesman,
thinks current affairs in China are but the
prologue to the greatest drama of modern
times.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-10

Butler has at last arrived in Pretoria.
more than six months after the Christ
mas dinner was served.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-07-10
CURRENT COMMENT.

THAT the American people are in favor
of territorial expansion is scarcely 10 be
doubted, but they are opposed to the ac-
QUESTION, by force or otherwise, of ex-
tensive regions in Asia, Australasia and
Polynesia, populated by all sorts of non
descript races, utterly unfit to become cit
liens and equal participants in the con-
troll of American free institutions The
deliverance by the convention on this all
important matter is the strongest and
ablest expression made on the subject,
and il must commend itself to d large
body of the patriotic American people, If
an admirable declaration of principle can
accomplish anything in forwarding the
interests of the Democratic party in the
presidential canvass, it surely deserves
success"