davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-25
HIGHER EDUCATION or NEGRO.
Address by n Georgia Educator n
Missionary Council.

Address ny Georgia Educator ne
Missionary Council.
Springfield Mass. Oct 24-The second
days session Of the American Mission
AIRY Associations nfty-fourth annual
meeting opened IN the Court Square The
alter with a devotional meeting. Rev.
A. c. Garner. OF the District OF Column
bia. presented "a Negro's Plea For che
Negro"
The Practical Value OF the Higher
Fduooiion OF the Negro" wac the theme
considered by Rev. Horace Unstead. d.
D.. president OF Atlanta University.
Georgia. lie SOLD ia part.
I'm the education Of the American ne
gro. there are certain ends which all good
people agree IN desiring. The appalling
iilkeracy of the masaee must be reduced.
The criminal tendencies OF the lower
classes must b. checked The productive
capacity OF tho wage-earuers must ne
increased The domestic life or the race
must be improved Their citizenship
must he safe ginr1ed and ennobiei. The
DEVELOPMENT 81 personal character must be
stimulnte1-this lsss the most important
OF all The problem II too manifold:
too complex. too intricate 20 admit OF 80
tuition by . single panscea.
There are numerous opportunities open
20 many a negro which he fails to utii-
iKe. simply from lack OF incentive. He
is too easily content with his low estate.
and has too little ambition 40 improve a.
There 10 probably not negro In the
South who does not have the means, the
skill and tho time. which constitute op-
portunity. for making his condition less
wresched than n f.. n he wanted 70.
But the trouble n he does not want 20.
and never will want 20 until SUFFICIENT In
csntives are set before him The plain
living ana high thinking Of our homeapuu
ancestors in New England and Virginia
10 worthy object OF aspiration 20 see
before the American negro OF to-day.
The 1000 negro public schools on which
the Southern states are spending g. 66Oa0o
annually. and have spent over 500 0donsD
since 1870, are greatly weakened. and tho
vast sum Of money spent on them large
~ wasted. because OF tho inefficiency OF
the negro teachers One graduate OF At
lanta University has trained 30 taachera
who IN turn are instructing 1000 chill
dren.
THE religious work of the race pre-
SCENTS another most important field OF ac-
fiviiy for tho college bred negro While
the character 81 the negro ministry "a
gradually improving through the aeuuisi-
ton ~ better educated men 20 their ranks.
the supply Of such men r. far inadequate
90 the need.
'Since 1876. 2ti4 negroes have been grad
uatoi from college. most 81 them since
1910. and for tho last six years 10 an av-
craRs number 81 about 40 n year. Re
turns received from some co show an IN
dividual holding Of real estate OF an av-
erage assessed value OF nearly $500"
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-25
BRITISH COLONIAL POLICY
ENGLAND DESIRES FRIENDSHIP OF
OTHER NATIONS.

but Chamberlain Says she Can Get
Along without II. 81 They Decline
20 Give It-redcrationS of Canada
and Australia should he an I'm
ample 90 south Afrscn-He Denies
That England Has shown signs OF
Decsdence.
London. oct. 25-Joseph Chamberlain.
secretary OF state for the colonies. speak
ing az the banquet Of the fshmongers
company In London this evening. dweit at
length upon the imperial aspirations Of
the British nation.
Union with the colonies - he said. does
not signify hostility to other nations. on
the contrary we desire their friendship. II
II Is not purchased AZ the cost OF objects
more essential We hope they will recip-
rocate the friendly sentiments We express
and feel for them. II they decline our
friendship. wa shall DO without It. II we
cannot persuade them, then we must be
Isolated.
But. surrounded and strengthened by
our colonies. our isolation will be such a
splendid isolation that. even n England
falls. her oversee colonies will carry on
the English traditions.
THE new imperialism means the recog-
milton OF the facS that all British colo
nies are entitled 20 tho same rights as
England herself. hope that the fedora
ton Of Canada and Australia viii be an
example TO South Africa. Imperial fed
Grafton win enable tho empire 20 con
tinue is mission OF justice and civilian
ton its mission OF peace"
Mr. Chamberlain denied that England
anywhere exhibited signs Of decadence
and referred 20 tho splendid army dis
patched to South Africa. dwelling especi-
ally upon the assistance rendered by the
colonies.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-25
MADE A MOTION TO DISMISS.
Effort 60 Secure the Release OF Pat
rick and Jones.

Enort 60 Secure the Release OF Pat
rick and Jones.
New York. oct 2i.-The examination Of
Albert T. Patrick and Charles r. Jones.
attorney and secretary and valet. respec-
lively Of the late millionaire. William
Marsh Rice. who arc accused OF forging
s25cOo check which they tried TO cash
at swenson & Sons Office. was resumed
to-day.
Mr. House. for the defense. made a
formal motion 20 dismiss. He contended
that there had been no evidence introduced
TO show that the signature Of the S15.0o0
check had been forged; that there was
no competent evidence that II was not
the signature Of Mr.. Rice: that assuming
II 20 be a forgery. there was no evidence
that either Patrick or Jones forged a.
and that the presentation OF the check
certlncation AZ the bank Of Swenson a
Sons did not constitute an attempt 10 ut
ter the check within the meaning Of the
law. ana that there was no evidence Of
an intent TO deftaud. Inasmuch as moth
Ing had bean proven that the state had
attempted 20 prove. he made separate mo-
tons OF dismissal OF the complaints
against both defendants asking for their
dischurge from custody
Magistrate Brann reserved decision IN
al tomorrow.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-25
MARQUETTE cLun's DINNER.
senator Hanna InduIRes in More
Abuse 81 bryan.

ADJUST ~ nFNnns
Chicago. oct 2i-The Marquette Club
heid a prosperity harvest home festival a,
the Coliseum tonight. Two thousand flvs
hundred eat az the banquet tables on the
main floor. besides number Of specta-
tors in tho galleries. The hall was deco
rated with grain. fruits. pumpkins and
other products Of the farm giving the APP
pearance of the norai building OF an old
fashioned county fair.
The supper consisted % turkey. pork
and beans. 6oughnuts. cider and other
rural vlands.
when Senator Hanna made his appear
ance the entire assemhlage arose and
checred him. He said
Property IN this country f. a nor
mat condition" and continued:
mr.. Bryan has descended 20 the lowest
plane OF demagOgueTy when he aftenpt-
20 array employer against empioye. labor
against capital. II IL a aienihcant fact
20 me: n means sure defeat. because moth
INK but the desperation OF demaeoeuery
would drive a man VINO aspires 20 the
highest once IA this country TO such ar
guments he II sowing the sesd OF an
archism and socialism. He d driving
apart these great forces Of capital ana la
Dor which. united. are productive n cur
development President McKirley'a whole
public life has been in the direction Of
building up our great industries. protect
Ing American workinRmen. saving them
from the low wages OF our competitors IN
Europe. ana yet thia Moser 81 Brynnism
proposes 20 offer them promises bare
upon theory"
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-25
WHAT is 0VaRITIS ?

A duh. throbbing pain, accompanied
by a sense OF tenderness and heat low
down in the side. with an occasional
shooting pain, indicates inflammation.
the region 81 pain shows some swell
ing This is the first stage Of ovaritis,
inflammation of the ovary. II the roof
Of your house leaks, my sister, you have
II fixed az once why not pay the same
respect % your own body2
You need not, you ought not 20 let
yourself go, when one Of your own sex
holds ont the helping hand 20 you, and
will advise you without money. and
without price. Write 20 Mrs. Pinkhem.
Lynn, Mass, and tell her all your symp-
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-25
BRYAN TO co TO NEW YoRK.
Plans for Ills Reception-Schiey
Could Not Attend.

Plans for Ills Heception-schley
Could Not Attend.
New York. oct 2t-The programme for
the visit Of w. J. Bryan 10 this city This
week was announced tonight by the Com
mittee OF Arrangements OF TIE national
association OF Democratic Clubs.
on his arrival here committee will es-
oori him 20 hts hotel. where dinner will
be given at which Mrs. Bryan r. 60 b.
present Mr.. Bryan viii be taken 20 the
broadway Athletic Club where he makes
the first speech OF the evening, ana on his
trip from the hotel 10 the club De Will
pass through the phalanNes OF Demo-
cratic clubs which will line the entire dis
lance. Bands. banners. torches ana nre-
works VIII add 10 the display.
After this meeting Mr Bryan will b.
driven TO Cooper Union. where Two al
20 an overflow meeting.
The last address OF the evening VIII be
delivered at Madison Square Garden To
an invitation 70 b. present at shis demon
stration. Admiral Sohley has cabied from
Rio:
wv r. Hearst, New York. l appreci-
ate and gratefully thank the National As
ISOLATION OF Democratic Clubs for the
great honor and confidence. but / must
adhere steadfastiy 10 my nNed resolve
20 permit no use Of my name politically.
The sense OF duty well dono for my cOun-
try nns the measure OF my ambition.
ssW s. Gchley."
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-25
TO REMOVE NAMES WRECK.
work WIZ he Begun on Gen. Woods
Return 20 Havana.

Washington. ocs. 24.--The bsttieship
Maine is to be removed from Havana har-
Dor. a. II is considered on obstruction 10
navigation.
Several times since the close OF the
Spanish war. there has been talk OF rats
Ing the wreck. but Il has been postponed
from time 10 time for various reasons.
Now Gen. Wood. upon the recommends
ton OF the harbor authorities OF Havana.
considers that the removal of this OBJ
struction 20 navigation has become i'm
perative IL is sinking deeper and deep
er into the mud OF the harbor. and che
longer the work Is delayed. the more
difficult u will be Of accomplishment.
To-day Gen. Wood saw the Secretary OF
the Navy. and after laying the matter
before him IN detail. secured the Secreti-
RVS consent for the removal OF sne
wreck. Tho work will be undertaken
Immediately. upon Gen. Woods return 10
Havana, which win be within the next
week.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-25
AN IMPORTANT MOVEMENT.
waycross 20 Encourage Farming In
That section.


waycroas. Oct "A movement was
started this afternoon. which. n the plans
mature. will make wsycross one Of che
most important commercial centers OF
Georgia meeting OF nearly all our
prominent business men was held in the
parlor OF the now Southern Hotel. the
object being TO devise ways and means for
developing the forming interest OF this
section. II was decided to organize a
stock company with capital Of from
10000 TO 10000 and establish
q general grocery business 20
encourage the farmers 20 cultivate their
lands more extensively This will be done
hy selling them their supplies on credit.
II a. further proposed 90 erect cotton GIN
nerles cotton seed oil mills. a guano fac
tory. ana make WaycroAs a big market
for the purchase and sale OF cotton. Mr..
J. g. Bailey was appointed chairman OF
the meeting Re was Instructed 90 APP
point a committee Of six 20 formulate
plans. solicit subscriptions for stock and
ganlxation. Another meeting will ba cali
ed IN a few days.
Ike Copeland. colored. was arrested this
morning by Ofiicer Newt Mcclellan. while
working IN a box car In the Plant System
Yards. Copeland 10 charged with crirnl-
nally assauiting an s-ycar-old coiored girl
In old Nine about a year ago.
Lawyer J. b. X. Smith OF this city has
Nithdrawn from the Methodist Church and
initod with the Baptlst Church. Afr.
smith will be baptized next sunday night.
The pastor. Rev. w. II. Scruxgs. viii DO
assisted In this service BY Rev. 4. c. Car
SOL
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-25
POsADowsIxY IN TROUBLE.
weiI-KnoWn German Count Charged
with RrIhe linking.

Berlin, Oct. IA great sensation has
been caused by the allegation that Count
Won Posadowsky-weh the secretary OF
state for the interior has been ''bribcd
with 1900 marks for his work In connec-
ton with the penal servitude bill OF 1885 .
The allegation e. contained In letter
which is going the rounds OF the German
press. Tho writer asserts that Herr Krupp
subscribed $500 marks 20 the fund consti-
tuting the alleged brihe
The pin was defeated In 1899. II ap-
pears from the letter that g was not n
question OF bribing the minister OF the in
terror. hut OF placing IN his hands the sum
Of i2.0o0 marks 60 be used for the purpose
Of agitating for the passage OF the bill
referred To-"
The National ZetunE says II r. expect
cd that Count Won Posadowsky- Wehner
will resign; and nearly all the papers CON
denim him severely.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-25
SECRETARY ROOT At CANTON.
CONTINUED from First Pagel


pine Archipelago are Incapable o. self
government Most OF them have not the
iirst conception 81 what seif-govefnmeut
means, or the first qualification for It's
exercise. Many 81 them have the capacity
70 learn hut they have never learned"
The fecretary declared that the govern
ment Of tho Phi ippine Islands would not
nfrcct the character ~ our institutions.
but the character OF our Institutions
would determine AMI mould the govern
ment 81 the Philippine Islands.
Il wiii not say that the men who are
encouraging the Filipino soldiers here are
traitors 20 their country. do Mt think
they know what u g. they DO. But will
cay. and / think with Justice that the
men who are raviling ard beiittling Amer
ica here. and the men who are shooting
from ambush there. are allies IN the same
cause. and both are enemies to the inter
ests and credit OF our country"
Questions Bryan's sincerity.
The secretary declared that Mr. Bryan's
two proposed remedies for trusts con-
siituted imperialism indeed, aud woutl
concentrate Ia the government al WASH
ngton entire and absolute control over
every business interest In the country.
lie said;
Are our opponents slncore7 Il the
party which IL governing ana avows it,
intention % etiii govern 100000 Of black
citizens IN the South. without their con-
sem. whether by law or fraud or force,
really disturbed about imperialism and tho
Declaration Of Indepondcnce7 Was thu.
distinguished company. which gathered
IN the Louis XIV room OF the Hoffman
House and ate their 81 dinner. with May
or VanWyck OF the Ice Trust, ns pre-
siding officer. and Richard Croker. OF the
Ice Trust a. presiding genius. and chair
man OF the Democratic National Commit
tee Jones Of tho Cotton Bale Trust as tho
director OF the campalgn-were they real
~ sOliciious about the evils Of trusts ami
agonixing for the delivery OF their coun-
trymen from their erectsi''
Secretary Root renewed the charge that
hope Of and n desire TO aid In Mr. Bryan's
election Inspired n continuance OF the
nRhting IN tho Philippines saying.
You have been told that the present
activity Of guerillas In the Philippine ISL
ands. who. from their hiding places IN the
mountains. ambush ana murder our troops
md the friendly natives. IA the result. un-
der express and explicit orders from
Aguinaldo. 81 a desire so maintain q show
election. and for the purpose Of producing
an effect upon The people Of the United
states which will promote that election.
Gen. Macarthur has reported this. Judge
TAFT has reported Il. Gen. Wright. a
sturdy Democrat OF Tennessee. has re-
proted A. But. ~ course. the opposition
will not believe them. They are Ameri-
cans"
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-25
BRYAN AT OTHER POINTS.


kei and plumber people TO pay dividends
on money never invested IN tbs corpora
ton "
Discussing the Philippine question. AIR
Bryan said
The Republican party came inio exist
encc IN an attempt TO apply the Declare
ton OF Independence e. a black man. II
will 20 out OF existence because q refuses
90 apply thar same declaration 90 brown
man who is only hah black"
In the same connection Mr. Bryan re-
forred 10 the nag OF the United States
saying:
You Republicans want people TO bow
before the nag. ! want people 20 turn their
faces towfrd Il and thank God that there
IL one nag on which there g. ~ blood"
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-25
MOTHER KILLED CHILDREN.
Negro woman Murdered Her BABES
aud Committed Suicide.

and Committed Suicide.
Charlotte. ~ C.. oct PA negro wo-
man named Carrie Caldwell. who lived IN
the northern part OF Mecklenburg county.
this state, this morning killed her three
children and committed suicide.
The woman cut each OF the children's
throat with a razor. and then drew ths
same instrument across her own throat.
from the effects OF which she died some
hours later.
At the time OF the crime her Husband
was away from home. Tho woman q
brother was al the house and she sent
him on an errand 10 the barn and when
he returned he found the three children
dead and the woman gasping from a cash
which she had inflicted IN her own throat
A physician was summoned at once. but
too late 20 save her life.
The children were aged six. two and
four years and their mother about thirty
1--WE. The cause Of the woman's act r. sup.
posed 10 have been insanity. Toe coroner
held an inquest over the four bodies this
afternoon.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-25

toms. Her experience in treating fe-
male ills is greater than any other
living person. Following Is letter
from woman who is thankful for
avoiding a terrible operation.
Il was suffering 20 such an extent
from ovarian trouble that my physi-
clan thought an operation would be
necessary.
Lydia +. Pinlshams Vegetable Com
pound having been recommended to
me, decided TO try IL. After using
several bottles l found that I was
cured. My entire system was toned
mp, and / suffered no more with my
oyaries. "-MRs. ANNA AsroS. Troy. Mo.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-25
WILL BUY GOULD's YACHT.

Colombian Government 20 Use Her
In suppreSsinR Rebellion.
New York. Oct 2a.-Gen. Charles VI.
serrie OF the Colombia republics army
arrived here to-day on the steamship Nd
vance from Panama. and announced that
his government had purchased George
Goulds yacht the Aatlanta. and would
use her in suppressing the rebellion.
while the rebellion has In a measure
been quolled." said the General, the
trouble IL by no means NJ an end along
the Pacific coast There are uprisings
there often and there Is where the Atalan-
"a will he sent. do not know exactly
when she will leave here. will probably
SAN on her"
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-25
TEXTILE OPERATIVES.
EFFORT VIII he Made "a Organize
Them In the south.

FAN River. Mass. oct. 2s.-The ma
tionai secretary Of che American Fedora
ton OF Textile Operatives. Albert Hib-
bert. to-day issued the can FOR the ma
tional convention OF that body. TO be hel1
In Washington. d. c.. Dec. II. next. Sec
rotary HILBERT after urging oil unions
IN the federation 70 send strong deiegn-
lions, Faid:
The chief reason why this convention
was taken 80 far south Is for the purpose
OF giving the textile workers OF the South
ern states a chance 60 be represented
and az the same time 20 help the cause
q organization IN that part Of tho coun-
try. II r. the aim 81 this proposcd fed
Grafton 70 cffeos complete organization
~ the South. ana through organization.
20 bring up tho poorly paid Southern op-
eratives TO the highest standard OF the
North"
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-25

Asheville, N. G., Oct. &C. q. Graham.
Robert Earwood. Richard Russell. en-
pIoyes on George w. vandefhilts Bit
more estate. were drowned IN French
Broad river to-day. nine miles south OF
Ashevliie. They were gong 20 their
work. picking pine cones. and attempted
90 cross the river. which was much swol-
len from recent rains, but thsir boat was
overturned
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-25
WOULD ANSWER QUESTIONS
nut bryan Preferred Not 60 Have
Joint Debate.

joint Debate.
Georgetown. Del. Oct. A-tn rcsp7nse
TO inquiry from Wilmington concerning a
Joint debate with Mr. Bryan az that pia e
tonight. the following reply was snt
from his train to-day. and Il Is under
stood TO have been inspired by him
Patrick Neary. Democratic Commit. g
Wilmington. Del Mr.. Bryan does not de-
sire that the meeting tonight shah be
given thc appearance in any degree ~ a
joint debate. ana he therefore does not
desire that any Republican shall appear
upon the platform Tor the purpose OF ask
ing him questions. Please ccmmuni ate
this at once 20 Mr.. J =. Nielaa. II. how
ever. the Republican State Committee OF
Delaware win certify IN writing that they
desire Mr.. Bryan 20 answer the FIVE ques-
lions suggested by Mr. Nicds Mr. Bryan
viii take these questions up iu his addrc =
tonight and answer them. He Will sub
init Ave questions for the Republican State
Committee 20 answer
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-25

Washington. Oct 2t--cornniissianer VIII
son, OF the internal revenue bureau. has
decided fnat PROJECTORS Of opera hons q
IN cities having population. by the cen
sua OF 1890. of 1900 or less shall ROT BE-
called on 20 pay special tax for tho cur
rent year because Of Newspaper announce
ruents that the recent census shows a pop
sintio or moro than 25,eoo.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-25
AMERICAN nARIx TO SAIL.
believed she Has KruRer's Gold Tn
der Her ballast.

London. oct 25.-The Daily NAH has
the following from LORENZO Marquee;
The American bark Fred y. fA,chhe.d.
which went ashore here from her moor
lnes during the gale on the might of Oct.
H. nnd was searched the next day for
gold IN consequence OF q suspicion thai
she wac carrying. Mr. KruEer's treasure.
10 the amount Of 100000 will attempt
10 sail to-day. wednesday,.
There la little doubt that she carries
. large quantity Of gold hidden under he'
ballast"
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-25
CONTEST ron DUPONT cur.
Three Men Tied without n Miss ana
weIch Won In shoot on.

Three Men Tied without n Miss ana
WeIch Won In shoot on.
Baltimore. Oci. 2i-Tho contest Tor the
Dupont cup. which was shot on at the
grounds OF the Baltimore Shooting Asso-
clatbon today. came very near taking on
International proportions when the
scores were compared at the end OF the
match IL was found that three men had
sent an their birds 10 grass. They we're
Pierce 81 tho Baltimore Association. Rob
err A. WEIGH Of New York AMI J. W
postons of Hodey, England. The shoot
OF for the prize began Immediately. the
conditions being series ~ Ave birds each.
Pierce missed his fourth shot and was
out - II. but the other two killed. and
another series Of i've was bcgun by each.
WEIGH Killed all 81 his. but the English
man fell down on his thirty-nfth shot.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-25
TO ATTEND SHERMAN FUNERAL.
senator Hanna WIZ Then Confer
with the President.

Chicago. ocl. Ex-senator Hanna will
depart for Mansfield. o.. az Midnight 10
attend the Sherman funeral tomorrow.
returning 90 Chicago tomorrow night aft
er conference with Presidon; Mckinley.
In regnrd 20 senator Jones statement
Of his demand on the President for the Sc
cret instructions 20 the Paris Peace Com
mission. Senator Hanna said that IL Is a
matter within the jurisdiction of the war
ONCE and with which the President Will
not interfere.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-25

Richmond. Va. oct. a-At Radford.
Tuesday night. ns the resul, o. the recent
rains. New river rofe twenty-three feet IN
eight hours Cattle iumter aud other
property were swept down the stream
The damage y great. The freshet was
the worst IN twenty-five years.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-10-25
MANY CHILDREN IN SCHOOLS.
More Than 20 Per Cent. of the Popu-
Intion Attending Them.

Washington. oct. A-The annual report
OF the United States Commissioner Of Ed
ucation for the fiscal year ended June 20
last gives the figures for the hscal year
isss-s9 as the latest statistics obtainable.
II shows that the grand total OF pupils
IN al schools. elementary. secondary ana
higher. public and private. for the year
ended July /. 1874. was i6. Tas.s62. OF which
the number enrolled IN the common
schools. elementary ana secondary. was
rs. iss. rs Twenty and one-half per cent.
Of the entire population was enrolled IN
The public elementary schools and high
schools