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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-28
Was Almost Incredible.

In the life OF Sir George Grey. one of
Englands explorers and statesman. is a
pleasant story Of his meeting with some
boys in the Natural History Museum at
South kensington, says the Youths Com
panion. Lads and lassies were his de-
light
There is something in old age" he said,
chat likes to have a youns mind cling
ing TO it." He took great pleasure in ling
ering at the museum, and watching the
streams of visitors. One day he saw half
a dozen boys gathered about an interest
ing specimen. Presently they noticed Sir
George. and a delegate approached him
with the request:
''I'ltase, SIR. can you tell US the name of
this creaJure?'
Strangely enough. it was a specimen
which he had sent home from Australia.
He named it. and then the lad asked:
Where did it come from2"
He told them that, and the next question
came:
who killed it?"
pucker gathered upon Sir Georges
face, and he hesitated arguing with him.
self:
If I tell them. they'll think me an i'm
poster, and perhaps discount the other
information I've given them
But the boy was waiting, and Sir George
could only say: Frankly, you know. ]
believe l killed it myself"
Here you fellows! rang out the lads
merry voice. He says he killed it!' Did
you ever!'
The other boys left the animal, to stare
at what they considered even a greater
curiosity. They formed half-circle about
him. "Oh, yes" said Sir George, ITS
quite true. Now, if you'll listen, I'll tel
the whole story, and then you can decict
for yourselves"
He began, and their amused incredulity
vanished. They listened breathlessly, ant
when he had finished, hats and caps wers
off, and they chorused: THANK you, SIR
Il was memora Die afternoon.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-28
INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Special Notices-At Joyce's; Levan's
Table d'Hote: Suwannee Springs Water;
Brick. Andrew Hanley Co.; Still in the
Ring. Donnelys Pharmacy; I Relieve
You of the Worry, John Funk, City Mar
ket; Bids Wanted. Geo. NJ. Gadsden, Di-
rector; Fruit. Vegeta bles, C. A. Drayton
Grocery Company; Around the Horn by
Steamer on Sunday; Charlton & Charlton.
Attorneys ard Counsellors-a Law; Good
Liquor at Robt. Renters; Corned Beef,
M S. Gardner; Get Dinner at San Fran
cisco Restaurant.
Legal Noice-Notice of Intention to
Apply for Railroad Charter of Savannah
Union Station Company"
Black Velvet Ribbons-The Beehive.
Clearing Sale of Negligee Shirts-At the
Bee Hive
Business Notices-Georg!a Syrup the S.
w. Branch Co.
Legal SaIe-Receiver's Sale.
A New Feature-At MINISTER'S.
Stop in To-day-B. H. Levy & Bro.
So to SIS Tailor-M Made Ladies' Suits on
Sale To-day at s. SOB. H. Levy & Bro.
Cool Food-Grepe Nuts
salt-The Favorite Table Salt.
Cheroots-Old Virginia Cheroots.
Corsets - Thomson's "Glove-F Fitting
Corsets.
Mineral Water-Apolhnaris.
Baking Powder-Royal Baking Powder.
Medical-Dr. williams Pink Pills; Lydia
Pinkham's Vegetable Pills; Ponds Ex-
tract; Bar-Ben; Hood Sarsaparilla.
Cheap Column Advertisements-Help
Wanted; Employment Wanted; For Rent;
For Sale; Lost; Personal; Miscellaneous.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-28
TILLMAN AND TaE PREACHERS.

Senator Tillman has got himself in hot
water, as 1t were. by the charge he made
in his speech at Benaettsville that the OPP
position 10 the dispensary system of South
Carolina was IAN unholy alliance OF
preachers and barkeepers led by Col.
Hoyt" It must be admitted that he is
different from many politicians in one re-
spect. and that is that he stands by what
he says. IL is 100 often the case ehat
politicians, when they discover that they
nave given utterance TO something which
promises 10 be unpopular, say that they
have been misrepresented or misquoted by
the newspapers. Senator Thman admits,
in response to inquiries from preachers,
that he said what he is charged with hav-
ing said
He wants it understood, however, that
he meant no offense to the preachers.
The preachers, especially those of the
Methodist and Baptist churches. do not
credit for asserting that he had no in
tention 10 give offense.
In attacking the preachers and church
members generally Senator Tillman did
not show his usual shrewdness as a poll
tician. He made many strong enemies
and he did not strengthen his own posi-
ton. He Gould not forego the opportunity
to say what seemed 10 him to be a good
thing.
He did not of course mean that there
was an agreement between the preachers
and the barkeepers to defeat the dispen-
sary system. He simply meant that as
both were supporting Col Hoyt for Gov
ernor they were allies As a matter of
fact. the barkeepers want the dispensary
system defeated because they think they
would then be able to have the license
system reinstated. The preachers are
against the dispensary system because
they want prohibition. Senator Tillman is
Of the opinion that il the dispensary sys-
tenn should be abolished il would be fol-
lowed by the license system, and there
is not much doubt that he is right. If
the license system should not be rein
stated blind tigers would be established in
every community of the state.
1t is strange that prohibitionists will
not see that prohibition is impracticable
1t has not succeeded in any state In which
it has been tried. The only sure way to
fight the liquor trafflc is local option.
More has been accomplished by it than
by any other means that have been tried
for the suppression of that traffic.
No one is surprised that there should
be SO much opposition to the dispensary
system in South Carolina. In its work
ings it is not as satisfactory as the license
system. 1t does not seem to lessen the
amount of intoxicants consumed and II
has been the cause of a great many
crimes Of violence. There does seem tc
be some foundation for the belief that
it is more of a political machine than ar
institution for the restraint of the liquor
traffic.
Before the campaign is over IL is prob
able that Senator Tillman will wish many
| times that he had not dragged the preach.
ers into the campaign. 1t IS not likely
that he will repeat that part of his Ben
| nettsville speech which refers to them
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-28

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PER SONAL.

Lieut.. w. Garland Fay, who has been
placed in command of one of the marine
attachments for service in China. is a
son of the late w. W. FAY. professor
of English at the Naval Academy. He ts
a graduate of 81. Johns College, Annapo-
lis.
Admiral Bendemann, of the German
Navy, who has been placed in command
of the East Asiatic squadron to represent
Germany in the Chinese inbroglio. though
little heard OF heretofore, is one of the
Oldest and most experienced commanders
in the German navy.
Prof. Felipe Vale, of the City OF Mex
leo, an astronomer of reputation, official
ly connected with the Tacubaya Obser-
vatory, is on his way to Europe. where
he will represent the Mexican government
at certain professional congresses to be
held during the Paris Exposition.
On the base of the statue of Mr.. Glad
stone erected in the University Square
of Athens, Greece, is engraved a quatrain
OF which the following is translat ton:
10 q part of Epirus and to Thessaly
thou gavest the sacred light of freedom.
averting slavery. Hellas, mindful of this
boon, has raised this statue to thee.
Gladstone, whose glory is immortal
The Ninth Regiment which is fight
ing in China, has on its roster one who
is probably the richest officer in the army
Second Lieutenant Robert S. Clarke. for
merly of New York. MIR. Clarke is a
grandson and one of the principal heirs of
the late Alfred Corning Clarke, and his
wealth is estimated at several millions
he is still in his very early twenties, and
Is a graduate of Yale University. He re-
ceived his commission in the army about
year ago, and has been making a good
record for himself in the Philippines.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-28
stories of the War.

1T can tell you story with humorous
side that happened to a colonel of my ac-
quaintance." the gunner continued. after
a pause, says the South African corre-
spondence OF the London Express
Before we entered Bloemfontein we had
shelled two outlying houses held by the
Beers. When the enemy retreated the
colonel rode up to them with some mount
ed infantry and was met at the door Of
the larger house by a little Jew, who,
from his appearance. had recently emery
ed from a coal cellar.
My friend said he all OF a tremble,
let me offer you something
Thanks very much said the colonel,
who was very thirsty.
Shall it be beer? I have beer said
his host.
Now. the colonel lad only just recov-
cred from dysentery, and. though the
temptation was great. he dare not accept.
I'm afraid I can't drink beer I've
been rather unweI.' he answered, with
reluctance, at the same time laying his
hand on his tummy.
oh. have you that feeling? said the
little jew, sympathetcally I had It, too,
when 1 heard your shells screaming ESt
be assured-it is only nervousness
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-28
THE PEKN MYSTERY.

The mystery surrounding che fate OF the
ministers al Pekin grows deeper. There
have been so many stories told respecting
them that it is impossible to make up
ones mind as TO whether they are alive
or dead. There is no reason, so far as
known, why Ii Hung Chang should make
a false statement in regard 90 them. He
says that some of them are now on their
way to Tien Tsin, under a strong guard
Of imperial troops. Assuming that this
statement Is true, news of their arrival
at that city may be received at any mo-
ment. The distance from Pekin 10 Ten
Tsin is only about seventy-four miles. IL
that distance with the means of travelling
that may be yet available. The time by
rail is about three hours, but the Boxers
have destroyed the greater part Of the
railroad, and it IS probable chat the jour
ney is being made either in wagons or m
boats. II is not reasonable to suppose
that the members of the legations are De
ing compelled TO walk.
But does il not seem strange that no
message of later date than July has
been received from any one of the min
isters il they are all alive? The excuse
that commuuica ton between Pekin and
Ten Tsin is not open, is not a valid one.
II a detachment of imperial troops is free
to escort the ministers from Pekin TO
Ten Tsin, there is no reason why mes
- 49, "a
TWO cities. 1t is clear that there have
been occurrences OF some kind al Pekin
which the Chinese officials wish not to
make public yet awhile. What they are will
be the subject OF speculation until definite
information is received.
The Powers are now wondering why it
was that each one of them was asked
at the same time to act as mediator be-
tween China and the nations that had
landed troops on her soil. China must
have thought to gain an advantage of
some kind by such a policy. What was
the object she had in view? She must
have known that the Powers were IN
close communication with each other, and
that they would know very quickly that
an appeal had been sent 10 each of them.
and that the appeals were in all respects
very much alike.
The men at the head OF the Chinese gov
eminent are not lacking in intelligence.
On the contrary. they are exceptionally
capab BILE and shrewd. Their conduct, how
ever, since the Boxer movement assumed
alarming proportions. has 5een beyond
comprehension in this country and Eu-
rope. 1t may be that enough facts have
not been received yet on which to base
an opinion that is az all valuable.
1t had been supposed all along that the
government, from the very beginning, was
against the Boxer movementl and was do
ing It's utmost to suppress it. But accord
ing to Admiral Kempff's statement, pub
lished in our dispatches yesterday, the
government has been, and Is stiH, in sym
pathy with the Boxers. 1t may be that
having originally encouraged the Boxer
movement, It lost control of it, and is
new thoroughly alarmed by the menacing
attitude of the Powers, and is trying TO
find the easiest way out of a very try
ing position Every development of the
strange situation is being watched with
the deepest interest by the entire Chris
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-28

Notwithstanding the Stars and Stripes
float over Porto Rico, and the island has
been generously provided with a carpet
bag governor who has been given a SPLEEN
did official yacht, the people OF the island
continue 10 be more or less Spanish at
heart. st. Jago is the patron saint of
Spain. His day is celebrated July 25. Last
Wednesday the streets of San Juan were
gay with Spanish bunting from end to
end. In honor of st. Jago. The recent
Fourth of July celebration was eclipsed hy
the demonstration. The incident is sig
nihcant as showing that while Porto Rico
is American politically, it remains Spanish
~ sentiment.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-28

Our war in the Philippines is one for
humanity. It is said An American SOL
der was killed in Mindanao by natives.
In return a company of the command to
which the murdered soldier belonged raid
ed the village and killed eighty-fve ma
lives. Under other circumstances this
night be called revenge. but since It is our
own affair, Il must We SGT down to the
score Sf humanity"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-28

Webster Davis is, no doubt, a bitterly
disappointed man. In the last presidential
campaign he won distinction as a spell
binder" for the Republicans. Recently
he repudiated his former affiliations and
at the time that he expected the Demo-
cratic National Committee to take him
up and put him forward as one of the ora
tors for Mr.. Bryan. But the committee
has decided that il will get along without
Mr.. Davis on the stump. If he was look
ing for further notoriety when he chang
ed his politics he will. therefore, be disap-
pointed.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-28

The increase in tax values. as indicated
by returns to the Controller General show
that the South Georgia counties are enjoy
ing a high degree OF prosperity. several of
them leading the North Georgia counties
by large percentages. Tattnall and Mont
gomery especially have shown large in
creases. while others have made substan-
tial gains. II is not to be unders God,
of course, that the North Georgia coun-
ties are not progressing. On the other
hand. they are doing we'll and accumulate
ing wealth in a most satisfactory man
ner. The only point we make is that 1t
appears the southern counties are enjoy
ing more prosperity than those in the
northern part of the state.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-28

Nine. Janauschek. formerly famous as
a tragedienne, is seriously i'll in New York
1t is feared she will not recover. The
aged actress is now cared for by the Ac-
tors Fund, being practically without
means. Her financial condition is but
another illustration of the proverbial i'm
providence of people of the stage. Nine.
Janauschek at one time was worth APP
proximately $5OOO 600. II is said that when
she first came to this country she had
jewels alone worth 100000. But her
wealth has flown, and in her age she Is
dependent upon charity fund.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-28

Americans are now building the finest
and fastest warships In the world. This
has been demonstrated by the protected
cruiser Varieg, which the Cramps of Phil
adelphia have built for the Russian gov
eminent. On her builders trial the other
day, the Variag steamed at the rate of 24.s
knots per hour, without forced draught
With forced draught It is confidently ex-
pected that she will be able 10 reel off
more than % knots per hour. The con-
tract of the Russian government require
that she shall be able TO maintain a speed
OF % knots an hour for twelve consecu-
tive hours. That she can do that, and
better, has been shown by the builders
trial without forced draught. The Varas
is a ship Of about the class of our Oiym-
pla. though she is somewhat larger; ana
she has shown herself to be the fastest
big war vessel afioat. This is a grea
. triumph for American shipbuiIding genius
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-28

Now 1t is being claimed that lack OF a
naval base in Chinese waters will hamper
this governments operations in China
But, wasn't 1t this very matter OF naval
base adjacent to China that was used as
an argument in favor of our permanent
retention of the Philippines? What is the
matter with Manila as a naval base for
our China operations Is that "open door
TO Asia" not really a door, and shall we
have TO seize port on the Chinese main
land2
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-28

The national debt of China is stated to
be about $SOOOOoOO0. of which four-hfths
has been contracted within the past half
dozen years. Probably large part of the
money went to Europe to pay for the
arms and ammunition now being used
against European troops
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-28

Former Gov Taylor of Kentucky is GO
ing TO publish in Indiana campaign pa
per called the Rough Rider. 1t will be
rather difficult for a man who runs away
from accusations and spends most OF his
time lodging acquisitions to assume the
role of a bold Rough Rider, even on pa
per. Taylor is not an impressive figure.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-28
BLOWING ROCK.
GRIFFIN PARK HOTEL

Summit OF Blue Ridge, 4,34O feeI. Seem
cry and climate unsurpassed, so say globe
trotters. Hotel frst-class in every respect.
Only house on mountain with plastered
walls; excellent livery; As miles turnpike
roads on top of ridge; large ball room,
band and other amusements. Postofice
and telegraph in hotel. Opens July l.
Write for leaflet and rates to
Green Park Hotel Co., Green Park, NJ c.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-28

Golf is rapidly coming to the front as
a dangerous game. During the present
week one woman's head was broken by
an accidental blow from a golf club. and
another one had jaw dslooated and lost
several teeth from a similar accident. If
this sort of thing keeps up we shall soon
have golf contesdng with baseball and
football for the honor of being called the
national game.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-28
The weather.

The indications for Georgia to-day are
for partly cloudy weather, except rains
on the coast, light to fresh southeasterly
winds; and for Eastern Florida. local
winds
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-28

Bicycle riders who ignore the lantern
ordinance are usually more dangerous
to others than they are to themselves.
And, unfortunately, the number of those
who ignore the law in this city appears
to be on the increase. That the number
of accidents from dark" wheels is not
greater is merely a matter of, good luck.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-28
IN THE COOL MOUNTAINS.

The SWannanOa HOteI, AsheVlI4e, n. z
Under new management. A high class
family and commercial hotel with table
of superior excellence. Casino, music and
dancing. Centrally located; good beds;
cool rooms rates moderate. Write to
BRANCH & YOUNG Proprietors.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-28
SUMMER REsORTS.
HOTEL NORMANDgE,

BhOADWA1 & 18Th SITS, NEW YORK.
ABSOLUTELY FIRE PROOF.
EUROPEAN PLAN.
COOLEST HOTEL IN NEW YORK CITY
Located In the hveliest and most inter-
esting part of the city; twenty principal
places of amusement within five minutes
walk of the hotel
CHARLES A. ATKINS & co.
Summer Resort-Oceen Eotel, AsbuRy
Park, N ]. GEO. L. ATKINS & SONS.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-28
White Sulphur Springs Hotel,
wAYNESVILLE, N. C.

WAYNESVILLE, N. c.
so acres beautifully shaded lawn, wonder
full mountain views, cool nights, freestone
iron and noted sulphur springs. Fine Or
chestra daily. House remodeled and newly
furnished this season.
COL. F. A. LINCOLN. Proprietor.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-28

The Boxers of New Orleans are quite
as wild. rabid and cruel as are those of
Peldn. And the former have less justi-
fcation than the latter.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-28
GRAND ATLANTIC HOTEL.

Virginia ave and Beach, Atlantic City.N.J.
9Th year. Most central location; highest
elevation, overlooking ocean; $50 beautiful
rooms, many with baths The terms are
reasonable Write for booklet. Hotel coach
es meet all trains. CHARLES E. COPE.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-28

London seems to be undergoing a stress
of hot weather that is much worse than
anything that has this summer afflicted
any city in the southern part of the
United States. The London hospitals are
filed to overlooking with victims of heat
crowded districts is something terrible. In
some quarters, it is said, the mortality is
increasing considerably. 1t is estimated
that several hundred horses have fallen
and died in the streets from heat during
the past few days
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-28
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN HOUSE.

Location beautiful and sanitary. Hotel
comfortable and homelike. Rates from
500 to 5000 per week.
MRS. GEO. E. PURVIS,
Lookout Mountain Tenn