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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-03
Luce Bested His superior.

Rear Admiral Stephen 3. Luce, L. s. NJ,
retired, has always been noted for his
ready wit, and a great many stories are
told among naval men of his bright say
ings, says the Philadelphia Post. But of
al of them, perhaps the following best
illustrates his quick repartee:
When Admiral Luce was a young man,
an ensign or a lieutenant-.t matters not
here-it SO happened one summer that his
ship for some days lay al anchor off "a
well known seashore resort. OF course
the officers, young and old, were much
feted, and We're often ashore. One night,
after some function or other, a party of
the young officers, among whom was Mr..
Luce, set out for the ship. They had had
an excellent time and were feeling very
jolly laughing and talking perhaps rather
hi,arious}y; they drew up to the ship,
and leaving the boat, c,ambered up the
gangway, Mr.. Luce in the lead The Of
ticer of the deck, hearing so much noise
of mirth met them with a severe glance
as they stepped on deck. He looked them
over one by one, and then turning to Mr..
Luce who was the life Of the party, he
So:
MIR. Luce, am surprised; you are tight,
sly"
quick as a flash came the answer:
why, sir, I do not know what YOU
mean, sir. If Stephen B. Luce, how can
he be tight, sr?"
A ready answer turneth away wrath.
The officer of the deck walked away
laughing.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-03
Personal.

Frank Could, the youngest son of Jay
Gould, has bought a splendid giant ST
Bernard dog for $10,5O0 Of a Partisan deal
er. He has not yet seen his purchase
however having made it on the recon-
mendation of the Countess Castellane, for
merly Miss Anna Gould.
Prof. Todd of Amherst College and
Percival Lowell of Boston are making
preparations for trip to Africa to OBJ
serve the eclipse of the sun in May next
Mr.. Lowell's interest in astronomy began
in an amateur way six or seven years ago
He founded the Lowell Observatory at
Flagstaff, Ariz., in 1884 and since then
has made some important observations.
Senator Allison of Iowa is the senior
senator from that state not only in the
length of service, which began in 1873 and
has continued consecutively ever since
but also in the duration of his present
term in the Senate, which does not eX-
pire until 1903 Senator Allison is not how
ever, the senior senator in point of years
for his colleague, Senator Gear, whose
term expires in 1901 is four years older
and will, a the time his successor is to
be chose n, be 10 years of age.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-03
war Jeurnnllsm in Gothnm.

One of the South African war CORE
spondents of a yellow journal went on
strike the other day says the New York
Press. He had a fine job as long as he
was writing cables dispatches from Gen.
Buffers army headquarters in a Park row
barroom. Then his managing editor told
him that he must pass the Boer lines ana
get into Ladysmith. "All right" said The
correspondent. IN go right down stairs
and do the trick now" and he started for
the barroom. Hold up" said his manag-
ing editor Il want you to get into a fit
mood. You must get the Ladysmith at
mosphere of tie thing by locking yourself
in a room for three days without whisky
or tobacco. Then Photograph us a pitiful
message from Ladysmith," The war CO.
respondent went home and tried it. He
lasted Cor lUu hours. Then he sent a note
to his managing editor saying that either
he should be allowed to take the field as lin
with Butler in the Park row ba! room or
he would go to the rival yellow and send
it Marconi dispatches from Mafeking. He
is again sending up long dispatches by the
elevator boy.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-03
Carried Her Pony and Dog.

1t is said by a cynic of the masculine
gender that a man never yields when ne
knows he is in the right, or a woman when
she is equally certain she is in the wrong,
says the New York Sun. In an Amster-
dam avenue car the other day, while the
conductor was forward collecting fares, a
woman, followed by a large English bull
dog, entered and seated herself.
Madam" said the conductor dogs are
not allowed in these cars
Il am going to Fifty-seventh street; here
is my fare was the answer.
Il cannot take it, madam is as much
as my position is worth TO let that dog
ride in this car"
Here is my fare"
Il must enforce the rule. 1t would be
better to get off quietly; otherwise
shall have to call an officer"
I've taken the dog in these cars be-
fore
only dogs that can be carried are al
lowed to ride in these cars
Come darling, get in mothers lap,
she said to the beast. and after consider
able effort succeeded in dragging darling
up on her knees. She flashed a look of
scorn at the conductor and exclaimed:
Now, aren't you ashamed of YOURSELF"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-03
INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Special Notices-Mantels, Thing and
Crates Savannah Building Supply Com
pany; Brick Andrew Haney Company; s.
for a Copy of "A Bachelors Reverie;' -
Notice 10 Owners of Vehicles, Etc, c. S.
Hardee, city Treasurer; Mems Clothing,
Leopold Adler; See What We Have for
To-day, Drayton Grocery Company; Spe-
cial Notice, John Funk; Try a Roast, NJ. S.
Gardner; Reduction in Price San Fran
cisco Restaurant; Table Delicacies. Hotch-
kiss & Nevill; Soups, c. II. Monsees; Or
ders Filled Any Time, James J. Joyce The
Abercorn Grocery Company; No Party
Club.
Business NOTES.-THE Very Thing for
Your Breakfast, Est. $. W. Branch: 25
Per Cent Discount on Mems and Boys
Clothing, Leopold Adler.
Legal Notices-Notce of Application for
Discharge in Bankruptcy, Andrew P.
Jones
Notice-M. L. Lewis, Representing ''Arn-
helm, the Tailor
Laundry-Georgia Steam Laundry.
Fire Sale-At Hogan's.
White Plume Celery-C. A. Munster
Insurance Observation-Disclosures State
ment of the United States Branch of the
Thames and Mersey Marine Insurance
Company Oimited), of Liverpool, England
% Per Cent. Discount on Ladies Suits,
Etc.-Leopold Adler.
Salt-The Favorite Salt.
Mineral Water-Hunyadi Janos
For Sale-Flat Rock, N. c., Residence,
R. NJ. Marshall & Bro, Brokers' Charles
ton, S. c.
Whiskey-Hunter Baltimore Rye Whis-
key; Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey.
Medical-Dr. Kennedy's Favorite Rene
dyi DR. Williams Pink Pills; Cuticura
Remedies Lydia Pinkham Vegetable Pills;
Browns Bronchial Troches; Horsford's
Acid Phosphate; Dr. Hathaway Company;
Hoods Sarsaparilla; Ayers Hair Vigor;
Pane's Celery Compound.
Cheap Column Advertisements-HeIp
Wanted; Employment Wanted; For Rent;
For Sale; Lost; Personal; Miscellaneous.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-03
ROBERTs WANTS CASH.

Brigham H. Roberts, who, because he
has more wives than the law allows, failed
to get the seat in Congress 20 which he
geant-at-arms of the House for mileage
and for salary for the months of Deem
Der and January, or at least part of Jan
uary. The mileage he claims amounts to
$9SS and che salary to $763.
He says he wants to get his case into
the United States Supreme Court. The
probabilities are, however. that what he
wants is the money which he contends is
due him. He can hardly help knowing
that 1t would protit him nothing to bring
a case in the Supreme Court for the pur-
pose of getting a decision requiring the
House to admit him as member. The
House is clothed with authority to pass
upon the qualifications of those seeking
membership in il.
Roberts says that he will not seek re-
election OF course he win not. He ought
TO be satisfied with his experience in try
ing to break into Congress, and the prob
abilities are that he is. If he wants an
office ne win have to seek one in Utah.
under the local laws. The laws in that
state are bar to his holding office there,
but it is probable that no one would raise
the charge of polygamy against him.
He seems TO think he is very badly
used individual. As a matter of fact NJ
has nothing to complain of. He knew the
law wei before he became a candidate
for Congress He knew also that the
sentiment of the whole country outside
of Utah, was against permitting a polyga-
mist to occupy a seat in Congress. He
could hardy have been surprised therefore
when there was general demand that ne
should not be permitted to take the pace
10 which he had been chosen.
lie was given chance to appear before
the Committee on Mileage and give his
reasons for asking for mileage, but he de
cHned 10 avail himself of the privilege.
The committee was unanimously of the
opinion that there was neither law nor
precedent that permitted the payment of
mileage to him. If he goes into court the
chances are that the committee will be
sustained.
Ii would not be surprising if he should
take the second sober thought after he
gets back to Salt Lake City and drop the
whole matter. Unless he conforms to the
law in respect to his wives he will hardly
be heard of again outside of Utah If he
had been successful in his contention for a
seat in Congress he would I'VE been a
great man among the Morn rs. Having
failed the faithful Of his church have very
little use for him.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-03
THE PRESIDENT WILL NOT INTER-
FERE.

The decision which the cabinet came to
yesterday. respecting the appeal Of Mr.
Taylor of Kentucky for federal assistance
will be very generally approved. 1t is the
better plan 10 let the people Of that state
settle their political affairs without oul-
side Interference. 1t may be true that
there is imminent danger of a collision BE-
tween the opposing political parties, nut
the danger would be increased if the fed
eral government should takes sides in the
trouble. The time may come when tie
federal government will have to interfere
to preserve the peace, but such interference
would not be for the purpose of assisting
either of the claimants of the office Of
Governor.
The Governor has no authority to call
for aid from the federal government when
the Legislature is in session. The Legis-
nature is now in session, or would be, if
Mr. Taylor had not adjourned it until Feb
6. The fact that the Legislature is kept
from meeting by troops under the COM
mand of one of the claimants Of the gu
bernatorial office is pretty good evidence
that a condition of affairs does not exist
that justifes the federal government in
interfering.
It is very questionable if Mr.. Taylor was
acting strictly within his authority when
he adjourned the Legislature and fixed its
place of meeting at town far distant
from the Capitol 1t is true that the con-
stitution of the state provides that in case
Of instruction the Legislature may, by
proclamation of the Governor, as embe
elsewhere than at the state Capitol 1t
is question of fact however. whether or
not there was an Instruction. The Leg
islature does not think there was. Only
Mr. Taylor and his friends take the posi-
ton that there was. But there are no facts
to sustain that view. The people of
Frankfort have MOI risen against any
body. About all of the disordeily peop.e
there are in Frankfort are friends ana
supporters of Mr. Taylor. 1t is plain,
therefore, that the Legislature was not
sent away from Frankfort because of an
instruction. but for the purpose of pre-
venting il from declaring Mr.. Goebel to be
the Governor
It may be true that Mr. Taylor was cleo
ted Governor. 1t is pretty safe to say
that he was, but there is no question that
the title of Mr.. Goebel to the office is COM
plete, assuming that the meeting at which
the Legislature declared him to be Gov
ernor was in every respect regular TIE
Democrats have kept within the bounds
of the law. Mr.. Goebel proceeded with his
contest as the law provides, and the de-
cision of the tribunal that is authorized
to pass upon the question decided in his
favor. That Mr.. Goebel is the legal Gov
ernor of Kentucky there is no room fer
doubt AS to whether or not the decision
of the Legislature is a just one is another
question.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-03

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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-03

1t is probable that the Molineux poison
ing trial in New York viii have to be
broken off where it Is on account Of the
illness of a juror, and a new trial ordered.
The hearing has lasted more than two
months and cost the taxpayers more than
$50 900, still there seems to be nothing 10 do
but order a new trial-which may last as
long as the first one-in the event Of the
jurors continued i'll health The second
trial, it is being said, would have to be
held outside of New York, probably in
Saratoga, because Of the wide publicity
that has been given in New York city TO
the case by the newspapers. The fact that
the illness Of juror can put the state to
so much extra expense is being used as
an argument in favor of the amendment
Of the jury laws in such manner that
thirteen jurors viii have to be called. pro-
vleing an extra juror to take the place
Of one who might be providentially or
otherwise incapac!tated.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-03
TRUSTS STRONGLY ENTRENCHED

1t is evident that the fight against trusts
is going to be a long one, and that all of
the victories are not going to be on one
side. In our dispatches yesterday attention
was called to the refusal of the ammuni-
ton trust TO sell its goods to dealers in
Texas except for cash. This determina-
ton of this trust is due to the antitrust
law passed by the Legislature of that
state at its last session in which it is
provided that debtors need not pay bills
for goods purchased from trusts. If all
of the trusts adopt a similar policy the
merchants of Texas may be put to a great
deal of inconvenience. II is probable that
the Legislature, when it enacted this strin-
gent law, did not look far enough into the
future to see whether or not it would prove
troublesome to any class of the people of
Texas
And it is becoming apparent that there
will have 10 be more care in framing anti
monopoly laws if they are to stand the
test of the courts. In the United States
Court in Chicago the other day the anti
monopoly act of Illinois was declared in
valid because it declared that its provis-
ions did not extend to agricultural prod
ucts and live stock in the hands of the
producers. In other words, the farmers
We're at liberty to form a monopoly if they
found it to their interest to do. So Be
cause of this class discrimination the law
had TO be set aside. Anti-monopoly legis-
lation that will stand the test of the
courts must apply TO all classes of the
4
that it must apply 10 labor
organizations Farmers and wage
earners find it to their interest sometimes
to form combinations for protective pur-
poses but the time is likely to come in
the war on trusts when such combinat ions
will have to be given up.
In the meantime the great Industrial
trusts are making the public pay dearly
for their products, and they are reaping
a rich harvest ON last Tuesday the
American Steel and Wire Trust. which
has been in operation about year. held
its annual meeting and declared dividends
1t has $50, 10000 of common stock and $40 .
900 of preferred stock. The amount OF
its capital is probably twice the value of
the plants it controls. The report show
ed that il had earned the per cent. al
lowed on its preferred stock and 10 per
cent on its common stock. 1t authorized
the dividend on the preferred stock 10 be
paid and also per cent. on the common
stock, keeping u per cent. in the treas
ury. Assuming thai the capitalization OF
this trust is just twice what II ought 10
be, this industrial monster earned S6 per
cent last year. In other words being a
monopoly, it took out of the pockets of
the people between 100000 and Sc 600. -
goo more than it was legitimately entitled
to- 1t practically robbed the people OF
that amount of money.
II is apparent that something must be
done TO protect the people against trusts.
The man who suggests an effective rem
edy for the trust evil will be entitled to
the credit of being the first Statesman Of
his generation.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-03
GREAT BRITAIN MEANS BUSINESS.


The statement made by Mr.. Wyndham
in the House or Commons yesterday that
within two weeks Great Britain would
have 213000 troops and ASP guns in South
Africa shows the proportions which this
war. which m the beginning was thought
in England would be a small and com
paradvely Insignificant affair is assum-
/ ing Great Britain has had q great many
wars. and they have been fought in many
parts of the world. but never before has
she put anywhere near so large a force
in the field
And with this large force neither the
British government nor the British gen
erals believe that the South African war
VIII be brought 10 speedy end A long
and bloody. war is looked for. The BAT
Ties which have been fought show the
British what they have to expect. The
plan of the Beers is to remain on the
defensive and, knowing the country az
they do, and the natural defenses being
so numerous and so great, it is ques-
ton whether Gen. Roberts and Gen
Kitchener, with the force which has been
placed at their disposal will be able TO
conquer them.
Even if the armies of the Beers should
be scattered il would take a long time
to put an end to the guerilla warfare
which would be inaugura ted. In such a
country as the Transvaal warfare Of
that sort could be made very effective
Under the circumstances it is not sur
prising that there is gloom in England.
mt Of
the war is going to be immense and the
outcome of it is uncertain 1t is uncer-
tain mainly because of the possibility that
Great Britain will become involved in com
plications with one or more of the other
nations of Europe. She recognizes the
| existence of this danger and is preparing
for it. AS stated in our dispatches her
entire fleet and volunteer force is to be
modified at once. 1t is anoQunced that
CSC ships of war are to go into commits
sion. The number of volunteers TO be
modified is 100000. officers of the Royal
Naval Reserve who are now employed on
merchant ships in all parts of the world
will be called upon for duty on warshps
1t is evident that Great Britain intends
to be prepared for any emergency that
may arise. condition of affairs that
may make demand on all of the resources
of the empire is not improbable.
There is nothing from South Africa that
is calculated to give the English people
encouragement. The report that Gen.
Butler has determined to make another eff
fort at once to relieve Ladysmth Lacks
confirmation His last effort was such a
complete failure that it is probable that
if he makes another he will be more eau
tious, and will insist upou having a great
er force To make the necessary prepa-
rations viii take time. 1t is hardly prob
able therefore that another effort to re-
lieve Ladysmith will be made Immediately
II is probable that if the British govern
ment could have foreseen what war on the
Beers meant it would have shown more
patience and a greater spirit of concilia-
ton in the negotiations which preceded
the outbreak of hostilities.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-03
The Kings WOOing.

Rose H. Thorpe in Detroit Free Press.
The young King must wed for his peo-
PIES good
Hearts do not count in the marriage of
State.
For policy governs where true love
should,
And happiness dies at the voice of fate
"And since he must we'd 50 the gray
boards SAID,
"'Twere polite Venice should give the
bride"
Ger the young Kings cheek crept a dash
As he called his Ambassador aside.
It's a gala day, and the Council Hall,
Where the old Doge sits on his throne of
state,
Is a blaze of light Lords and ladies all
With expectant faces about him wait.
Up the golden stair, through the corridor,
Come rustic of garments and CLEAN of
pearls,
As before the young Kings Ambassador
Pass seventy hgh-born Venetian girls
Behold" said the old Doge, stately and
1.-The 1airest daughters of Venice we
bring
And never were maidens more fair than
they
Co. thou, and select a bride for your
King"
They are graceful and fair as Queens
should be,
And each is the pride of a palace home.
But the young King waiting across the
sea
Can seat but one by his side on the
throne.
The grave Ambassador, swarthy of face
And stately of mien, passes down the
lire.
He compliments one on her regal grace.
And one on her eyes like the stars that
shine.
They are powdered, perfumed. and jewel
caspt
He fingers a moment at each maid s
side.
Then passes on to the next; but the last
In this bright array of nations pride
Is a graceful maid in a simple gown.
With a f1ower-like face IN its frame OF
gold;
At the feet of this maid he kneeleth down
And touches his lips to her fingers cold
My King was a wanderer once" he said
"A mendicant Prince in a strangers
land.
BY a white-souled child he was comfort
ed.
And now I am come at my Kings COM
mand
To seek 'mong the daughters of Venice
one
Whom the young King loveth, and none
beside;
To lay at her feet his heart and his crown
To ask Catarina to be his bride"
Then the warm blood rushed to her finger
tips,
And spread like mantle across her
face.
While into her eyes, and over her lips.
Crept the halo Of love-light's sweeter
grace
She had seorned the King. and his loyal
crown,
An indignant protest had chilled her
blood.
But the royal love at her feet laid down
Was a crown to honor her womanhood
Mrs. Tricket is very ill.," said Mrs
Hotack to Mrs Tomdik "Vhaf ais her2
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-03

A Wilmington CDel) society woman, who
Is an evangelist probably for the novelty
OF the thing, held a religio-social func-
ton the other day at which, after serv-
ing o'clock tea, she invited her guests
into nall where they heard arguments
against the wickedness of the world and
warnings against its anurements What
would Cotton Mather, or even the Yves
leys say to trying to save souls by the
means of O'Clock teas?
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-03

Superiority OF facilities for transporta-
ton was one of the considerations which
induced Mr.. Pierpont to decide upon Sa-
vannah as the place for great box fac
tory. The same consideration should, and
no doubt will influence other investors
seeking SITES for manufacturing enter
prises The transportation facnaes OF
savannah are unequa Id in the interior
and unsurpassed on the South Atlantic
seaboard; and they are being constantly
improved and extended.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-03

St. Louis scientists aver that the sew
age of the city of Chicago emptied into
the Mississippi through the new drainage
canal, has polluted the st. Louis water
supply to such a degree that an epidemic
of typhoid fever is to be feared. Bac-
teriologist Ravod says the amount of bac-
terra in the water has been increased ten
times, with the probabilities of worse yet
To follow
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-03

New York continues to be the best place
IN the country 90 dispose Of green goods"
as witness the readiness of those New
York bankers to snap up fraudulent bonds
purportins TO be of the state of Virginia.