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El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-24
A Gentle

In the center of a popular coffee
house main room in Italy was a large
marble slab, which covered the pipes
that heated the place, and the tables
were arranged around this.
There was always fine music there in
the evening, made by a man and his
wife. She played on a stringed instru-
ment. and after several Selections, she
carried around a little fligree silver
basket, I'm which she collected coins
from the guests.
One night, as the music began, q man
seated at one of the tables held I'D q
gold coin. The woman smiled, and the
man dropped it on the marble slab that
covered the hot pipes. When she made
her collection, she went last for the
gold coin, but as she picked It up, she
gave a cry and dropped 1t again, for
1t had become heated on the slab. The
husband glared at the man, but did not
say q word
The next evening, when the musi-
clans appeared, h woman's hand was
bandaged, and she had some difficulty
in managing her instrument. When
she made her collection, she avoided
the man who had played the practical
joke on her, and night after night she
did the same thing. In vain he Of
fered her apologies, and other coins,
but she merely bowed and smiled In
passing him, and never allowed him to
give her the slightest donation.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-24
Spirits on n Man-Of-war.

Wines and spirits on an English
man-of-war are laid in by the officers
at their own cost. The quantity, how
ever, is limited by the wants of each
NESS. The orders to the wine mer.
chant must be vised by the cap
tain, and he is supposed to keep a
careful eye on the amount consumed,
The officers no longer receive rations
of rum, but q small allowance in mon
ey instead. Nor is it issued to seamen
under 20 years of age.
Before being served out to the crew
it is again diluted in the proportion of
one part of rum to three parts Of wa
ter. This is grog, which derives its
name from Admiral Vernon. He it
was who first diluted rum. He habitu-
ally wore a grogram coat and vent by
the name of Old Grog. The barrel is
preached on deck at the dinner hour,
and each comes forward with his pan
nikin in turn.
All government stores are marked in
some way so that they can be readily
identified. The rum has Il small guam
tity of finely chopped hair introduced
into it, which can he detected by hold
ing it up to the light.-ChamberS' Jour.
nal
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-24

If our own faults were as apparent
to us as those of our friends, how
ashamed we would be Of ourselves!
We have wonderful acuteness of vi
sion when it zones to discovering the
weaknesses of others, and our sight is
painfully dim when we view ourselves.
A good woman once told the writer
that for years she had made it Il rule
never to speak of the faults of others
until II had gone through the cate
CORY Of her own weaknesses TO see if
she did not have similar f~ailings, and
by the time she had lone this her
sense of humiliation would be so great
hat she had no desire to say anything
about the weaknesses of others.
This would be a good rule for all of
us to adopt. Don't you think so? Try
1T the very next time you are inclined
to criticise some one of your friends
and ac0uaintances.-Weekly Bouquet.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-24
BALLADS OF THE ROBIN.

How sweet the robins song
In the silent afternoon!
Gray leaves and gold among,
How sweet the robins song,
Bringing a tender thronc
OF memories by his tune.
How sweet the robins song B
In the silent afternoon
Old thoughts come back again,
Old dreams that once beguiled US.
In soft and pensive strain
Old thoughts come back again;
Loves, too dear to remain
Dead, that SO swectly whiled US.
Old thoughts come back again,
Old dreams that once beguiled US.
Hearts, do we weep no tears?
Mournfulness mellowed by time.
Plaintive, the past appears,
Hearts, do we weep no tears
For the loved of late years?
Robin sings on in the lime.
Hearts, do we weep no tears? =
Mourniulness mellowed by time.
But We do not forget,
A shadow lies meath our smile.
The living holds us yet,
But we do not forget,
God sees our souls regret.
The world and the flesh besuile,
But we do not forget,
A shadow lies meath our smile.
-Gentian in Madame.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-24
FlORlBAN.

Night hath fallen q N my heart
Since ! saw my queen depart
Vale, vale, FIoriban!
Eirdle dawn and sunset burn!
She shall never more return
Vale, vale, rloriban!
Eevcrmore, oh, nevermorc!
She has oped deaths iron door
Vale, vale, FIoriban.
Went She singing through the way
As "A bride on marriage day?
Vale, vale, Floriban!
Gould We not have held her close?
So the thorn houGhs shrine 4 rose
Vale, vale, F~loriban!
Ivy. yew and cypress tree,
Weep for her and weep for me!
Vale, vale, FIoriban!
Lady Lindsay.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-24
PART TWO.
TILL THEN.

Lke the south flying swallows the summer has
flown,
known,
LIFE flashes and fslters and fails from our sight;
Good night. friends, good night.
Like homecoming swallows that seek the old
caves,
Like the buds that wait patient beneath the
dead leaves,
Love shall sleep in our hearts till our hands meet
again
Till then, friends, till then.
Arthur sherburne Hardy in New York hide
pendent.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-24
Sinking the Taslx.

penelope, why don't you keep up witt
the new novelist
Its so much easier not to."-Chicage
Record.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-03-24

"Now," said Mr.. Eusebius Smith Git
being six months later, "what design
have YOU conceived for the volume of
life-our life-my little Golden HairY'
They were standing in the sunlight
of the west window, and once more the
lover saw only II snowy neck and the
bowed coronal of gold.
"A fireplace and two easy chairs"
came presently the shy answer.
"Admirable!.' cried he.
And there ended bachelordom and
Bohemia for them both.-EXchange.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-12
PROPOSAL

City of Savannah, Office Fire Depart
ment, Corner West Broad and Indian
Streets, Savannah, Ga, Jan. 2, 1900
Sealed proposals will be received at the
Office of the undersigned until Friday
Jan 10, at O'Clock p. m, for furnishing
this department with $500 feet of 212-inch
solid woven cotton rubber lined fire hose,
in lengths of fifty feet EACH coupled COM
pete (Higbee thread. This hose must
be of the best grade of cotton, lined with
the finest grade of Para rubber. Each
bidder must submit samples of the hose
proposed to be furnished, and all hose
must be guaranteed for a period of not
less than thirty-siX months with the
understanding and guarantee that all hose
falling to stand a pressure of 400 pounds
test upon receipt, shall be rejected. 1t
must be further Understood and agreed
that all hose bursting or otherwise falling
by reason of defect in manufacture, during
the limit of guarantee, shall be replaced
free OF charge by the contractor.
The Fire Committee reserves the right
to reject any or all proposals or to award
the contract in whole or in part.
JOHN E. mcguire,
Superintendent.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-12
PSYCHOLOGICAL TRUSTEES.
Important Meeting of the Board
Held in Atlanta.

Atlanta. Jan 1l-There was meeting
of the board of trutees of the State Tech
nological School this afternoon in the state
library, those present being Trustees L. R.
Hodgson. Athens; N. E. Harris, Macon;
George Winship, Atlanta. and Columbus
Heard, Greensboro.
The main purpose of the meeting was to
elect a successor TO Trustee George w.
Parrot, who recently resigned The law
requires that three of the board shall live
in Atlanta and Mr.. PARROTS successor
had 20 be an Atlanta man. Mr.. Walter
NJ Kelley. president of the Carnegie Lii
brary Association and representative of
the Carnegie Steel Company, was unani-
mously selected for the place.
President Hall submitted a general re
port on the condition of the school. The
degree of bachelor Of science and electrical
engineering was conferred on T. NJ. Gibbs
of Marietta.
President San has received since Octo-
Der dona tons of machinery for the textile
department amounting to 81 800, including
knitting maJniaerv The school is still
in she need of more funds. Withstand
ing the recent gift of Aaron Frencn %
S. 500
The board adjourned TO meet two weeks
from to-day. at which time a president
and secretary and instructor will be
elcted
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-12

His Father Finally Found Him-se-
we're Storm in Augusta.

Augusta, Jan. 11.-Lewis Tolghman, a
boy y years. old, passed through Au-
gusta tonight with his father. Russian
Jew, who could not speak English They
came from Tennille, on the Central Rail-
road and were bound for New York.
1t seems from the boys story that he
was kidnapped in New York nearly two
years ago by man named Jacob F'isch,
who carried him to Tennille, Ga. Since
then. until a few months ago" the boy
has worked for Fisch. He recently was
treated so harshly that he left Fisch and
went to live with Mrs. Brown. He is
not certain how his father learned of his
whereabouts, but he came to Tennille for
him, and they were going back to New
York together.
Augusta had severe rain and lighting
Miles Dunn was struck a chimney and
one corner of the house being knocked off.
Three of the generators in the electric
power house were burned out and the cleo
trio cars were all stopped for more than
an hour
A negro woman, Julia Williams, was
found dead in bed to-day and there are
rumors of foul play, it being reported that
she had a difficulty with a negro, Major
Lee, who struck her in the chest heavily
with his fist
Mary Bacon was arrested at the in
stance of postofIice inspector to-day, for
mailing a letter with a cancelled stamp
on it. She gave 500 bond for her APP
pearance before United States Commits
sioner Calvin on Saturday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-12
SPECIAL NOTICES.
NOTICE TO TAX PAYERS.


City Treasurer Office, Savannah,
Ga, Jan. l, 19O0-The following taxes are
now due:
REAL ESTATE fourth quarter, 1899.
STOCK IN TRADE, fourth quarter,
1899,
FURNITURE. ETC, fourth quarter,
1899.
MONEY. NOTES. ETC. fourth quar-
ter, 1899.
Also WATER RENTS for six months
in advance, from, Jan. /, 1900, to July l,
1900
Upon all of the above a discount of 10
per cent. will be allowed if payment is
made within FIFTEEN DAYS AFTER
THE FIRST OF JANUARY.
BUSINESS LICENSES of all kinds are
also now due.
Also, LICENSES OR BADGES for
the privilege of employing VEHICLES
FOR HIRE or IN CONNECTION WITH
ANY BUSINESS and for the privilege of
keeping a DOG or DOGS.
discount of 10 per cent. will be al
lowed upon the above named licenses and
badges if payment is made within T1IR-
Try DAYS AFTER THE FIRST OF JAN
UARY.
Owners of above named vehicles and
owners of dogs are put upon notice that
the penalties prescribed in section Is and
section IA of the tax ordinance will be
enforced after Jan. 81.
C. s. ,HARDEE, City Treasurer.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-12
HILL GIVES MORE DETAILS.
SAYS BoER EXPEDITION Is AN EN-
TENsIVE ONE.

Claims Several Privateers or Con-
verted Yachts Are Being Fitted
ont in the Bahamas-They Are In
tended to Prey Upon British Conn
merce-HiH Is sim Considering
the Ofcr of a Commission-He Is
n Graduate of Annapolis.
Atlanta. Jan. 11-Capt. Charles Hin gave
out to-day additional details Of the Boer
project TO harass English commerce, and
it seems now that the plan has taken
greater scope than first outlined in these
dispatches.
Can't. Hill says that a number of vessels
are being concentrated in the English wa
ters Of the Bahamas, and are being fitted
with arms sent from various parts of the
eI3se IT is supposed TO be the intention
of the promottrs ~ the project to man a
o. of private4rs TO prey upon the Bnush
merchant marine.
AS The plan of forming the fleet could
not be accomplished in neutral waters
The Bahamas were selected because they
are not closely guarded by the English
navy. and it would be the safest point on
the high seas where a project of the Beers
could be launched.
CAPT. Hin is still considering the ofter
of A commission from the Beers. He says
he does not relish the idea Of sailing IN
the character of a privateer. The ONCE
has its dangers, he says. chief of which IS
the denial of the privileges OF prisoner OF
war in case of capture. A capture Wou'd
mean the yard-arm or a walk ON the
Dlapk. and Capt Hin says he is not overly
anxious TO perform either ceremony.
Capt Hin is at present in the employ
of a woodworking machinery house ana
travels through the South He makes At
Ianta his headquarters and considers this
his home.
He is a graduate of ANNAPOLIS and serV-
ed as lieutenant in the United States navy
several years He resigned the commits
sion when he married ten vars ago. Later
on he accepted a commission in the Bra
lillian navy as captain. His first command
was the dynamite cruiser Nictheroy, which
was built in New York. Capt Hill ttted
out the vessel in New York harbor as a
merchantmen and signed his men as ordi-
nary seamen. in order to escape the law OF
nations against fitting out war vessels in
time of war in neutral waters. After he
had reached the high seas with his ship
he signed all of the men again, this time
as eunners on the Brazilian cruiser.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-12
HE WILL GO TO WASHINGTON.
Governor VIII Try to Collect the
SI5.OOO Due the State.

Atlanta, Jan. 11.-Gov. Gambler will go
to Washington city within the next two
or three weeks to confer with the war
authorities concerning the balance of
about $4,000 still due the state for the
equipment of the Georgia regiments for
the Spanish-American war.
The amount expended by the state was
some thing over $4,000, about half of which
has been refunded by the national gov
eminent, the other half being stiu due.
If this money could be added to the mil
itary fund il would insure a much better
state of efficiency
The Governor is going TO direct his
energies toward seeing thar the troops are
properly uniformed and equipped Gov.
Gambler has always been in favor of the
military, but had he been opposed to il
when he went into office he has received
so many object lessons in the first year
of his administration that he could not
now be otherwise than heartily in favor
of it.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-12
SPECIAL NOTICES.
FOR SALE ON EASY TERMS OR FOR
RENT FOR LONG SERIES OF
YEARS, WITH PRIVILEGE OF


All those vacant lots on Anderson street,
between the Lawton Memorial and Bar
nard street. Also all those vacant lots on
First street, between the Lutheran Church
and Barnard street All of the above lots
are near the Whitaker and Barnard
street car lines and are only one block
from the Henry street school. Also, that
entire block of lots between Bull and
Drayton streets facing north on Sixth
street and Thomas Park Also, several
blocks of lots between Third and Seventh
streets, extending from the S, F. and w.
Railway to East Broad street. For par
ticulars apply to
DIR. L. A FALLIGANT,
III Oglethorpe avenue west
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-12
NOTICE.
Personal Property Returns

PERSONAL Property Returns for 1000.
Office Board of Tax Assessors and Re
ceivers, Dec 81, 1S99.-Notce is hereby
given that under the tax ordinance of the
city of Savannah for the year 1900 this
board is now prepared TO receive returns.
OF PERSONAL PROPERTY of all kinds
The tax ordinance provides that if any
person required to make any such returns
shall refuse or neglect to do so on or be-
fore the 20th DAY OF JANUARY. ii shall
be the duty of this board to proceed forth
with to make the return themselves from
the best Information they can obtain, and
shall assess double tax against such de-
faulter. ]. Fl. II. OSBORNE,
Chairman r. A e r.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-12
THE ONLY PLACE IN THE CITY.

The only place thoroughly equipped for
packing for shipment and moving pianos
and nice furniture. The only place with
apparatus for hosting pianos and 9TH
er heavy furniture to upper floors. The
only place where special attention is given
to storing nice furniture and merchandise
The only place where carpets are proper
" cleaned by machinery instead of with
club The only place that furnishes
bicycle messenger boys. This is the
DISTRICT MESSENGER AND DELIV-
cry COMPANY,
81 West Congress. Telephone
c. II Medlock. supt. and Mgr.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-12
ONE MINUTE COFFEE POT.

We are agents for this wonderful Coffee
Pot, and have been for many years, and
have sold hundreds of them.
In using these pots with our Powdered
Coffee, clear, uniform and delightful cof-
fee is guaranteed.
Directions must be followed to obtain
best results.
At our store demonstration of the pot
will be given to any who may wish to see
it, and also to enjoy a cup of our fine
coffee.
A. NJ. & c. w. WEST.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-12
COL. LOCKE FOR GOVERNOR.
VIII BE "a Candidate for the Republic
can Nomination.

can Nomination.
Macon. Jan. 11.-Col. r. D. Locke of Ma
con viii be a candidate for the Republi-
can nomination for Governor of Georgia.
In speaking of the political outlook in
Georgia, Col. Locke said
This is the first time that a call for a
Republican state convention has included
an announcement of the purpose to name
a state ticket We feel that a mistake
has been made in failing to contest for
state offices. and the time has come to
rectfy it. Whoever our candidate may
be he will be able to hold his own on the
stump and his Democratic opponent Will
be invited to discuss before the people
the policies of the two parties.
Public sentiment in Georgia is more
tolerant now towards Republican princi-
pies than ever before and while We may
not win the state this year, we will
strengthen our position and lay the foun-
dation for future success
Col. Locke served with credit In the
Confederate army, but has been a con-
sstent Republican since the close of the
war
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-12
CASE OF PAT KEARNEY.
1t Is Proving n PuzNIinE One to the
Prison Commission.

Atlanta, Jan. 1.-THE case of ex-Pollce-
man Pat Kearney is still puzzling the
Prison Commission, and they have not
yet reached any conclusion on the mat
ter.
The Supreme Courts virtual contradic
ton OF itself is apparently a poser for
such astute lawyers as Messrs. Turner
and Eason, and they want to go thor
oughly over the ground before they formu-
late a recommendation. Judge Turner
will return to the city tomorrow and the
board will resume its work
Col Eason will be absent for ten days
yet Gov. Gambler went up to Dalton to-
day on business and will return to-mor-
row, and the consequent quletude around
the executive office seems to have be-
come infectious and pervaded the other
deDartments.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-12
RYAN,s BUSINESS COLLEGE,

Rooms q and 20 Provident Building.
Competent office help supplied from this
college. Students prepared directly for
business. Day ana night sessions. Learn
TO operate the new models of the Reming-
ton Standard Typewriter that being the
machine which the business world en-
ployA Deanng & Hull Sole Dealera.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-12
RECUED by UNCLE RENUS.
CranI<'s Attack on the Editor of tn,
"BiIIviIle Banner."


Atlanta. Jan. l1.-Frank l.. Stanton, the
well-known Southern poet was this morn
ing the victim of the rage of very mus
cular crank.
Stanton was seated in his Office in the
Constitution building when knock came
al the door. A stranger entered and up
on finding that Mr. Stanton was the party
to whom he addressed himself, threw his
arms around the poets neck and COM
menced to tug furiously at his hair
Mr.. Stanton. much excited, shook tho
stranger vigorously and demanded his bus
mess The only reply was renewed At
tack on the poets hair, until at length
he was rescued by Joel Chandler Harris
and the crank departed on the elevator.
His identity and the purpose of his visit
is a mystery His attack did not discon-
cert Mr. Stanton, who completed his DAVIS
work as usual.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-12
NOTICE.

W. c. Fripp & Co, q Bay street, East,
Telephone No. S4S, buy and sell real estate
and negotiate loans on same. Represent
the Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance Com
pany, the finest company doing business
in the state, which fact we can prove by
her past record, as to dividends and liber-
al contracts. We also do an extensive
fire insurance business, representing
Southeastern Tariff companies, and would
appreciate a visit from you If you need
anything in our line
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-12
SAVANNAH BANK AND TRUST CO.

Savannah. Ga, Dec 4. 1s99-The annu al
fnevung Of the stockholders of the Savan-
nah Bank and Trust Company viii be hell
on Friday, Jan. II inst, 1909, at the bank
ing house at u O'Clock noon, for the cleo
ton of Board of Directors for the ensu-
ing year W. G. CANN, Cashier.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-12
BIDS WANTED.

City of Savannah, Office Clerk of Coun-
ell, Jan. u, 19O0-Bids viii be received at
this office until Tuesday. Jan Is, 1900, at
y o'clock noon, for the putting in of
thorough order the roof of the City Mar
lxet, work to be guaranteed for one year.
For further particulars apply to Capt. NJ.
j. Doyle Chairman Market Committee.
The right is reserved to reject any or
all bids. WIN. p. BAILEY,
Clerk of Council
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-12
NOTICE TO LIa UoR DEALERS.

City of Savannah. Office Clerk of Coun-
Gil, Savannah. Ga, Nov IS, 1S99.-An par
ties desiring to retail liquor during the
year 1900 will file their application with
Clerk of Council at once, so that same can
be referred to Council and action taken
upon said application before the expiration
OF limit provided for by ordinance.
WM. p. BAILEY. Clerk nf Council.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-12
FUNERAL INVITATIONS.

OLIVER.-The relatives and friends OF
Mrs John Oliver and family are invited
to attend her funeral services at St
Paurs Lutheran Church this afternoon at
$3.50 o'clock.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-12
SPECIAL NOTICES.
~~~~~~-~O~~-~~~~~-~
NOTICE.

In Regard TO New improvements,
Etc, Made During the Year 1899.
Office Board of Tax Assessors and Re
ceivers, Dec. 81, S99-The assessment
book containing valuation of real estate
and improvements and property of every
kind not previously assessed, new build
ings erected and additions and improve
ments made since the last regular assess
ment, is now open for inspection in this
office, and notice is hereby given to all
concerned to file their objections If any
they have, within fifteen days from this
date. Otherwise the assessments therein
contained will be final and conclusive, as
establishing the value by which to estl-
mate the tax to be collected
Objections, If any, must be made in
writing and filed in this office.
]. II. II. OSBORNE,
Chairman T. A & r.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-12
SPECIAL NOTICE.

Office of Board of Sanitary Commissioners,
Savannah, Ga, Jan. 3, 1900.
Whereas, Smallpox prevails in several
towns in close proximity 10 Savannah, this
board would recommend to the citizens of
this city that they take the protection
which vaccination gives against that dis
ease.
The different city physicians and health
officer will on application vaccinate all
applicants who are unable TO pay for said
service.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-12
HILL AND sTEYN IN MACON.
Much Disturbed About the Publich-
ton of the story.

Macon. Ca, Jan. n.-Capt. Charlie Hill
and Mr. Steyn are both in Macon tonight
Hill IS much disturbed because of the
publication that he was offered a place on
the Boar privateer and is anxious TO keep
from before the public just at present.