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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-17
THOMAS MAKES CHARGES.
Against the south Carolina Railroad
Commit sion

Columbia s. c., Jan. 16.-Through rep
resentative Moses the following petition
from H. r. Thomas, carrying with 1t Sc
rious charges against the Railroad Com
mission, was to-day introduced in the
House. Mr.. Thomas was railroad COM
missioner for number OF years, at one
time being chairman.
Your subscriber humbly petitions your
honorable bodies to appoint a committee
with power to send for persons and pa
pers to investigate the rate-making of the
Railroad Commission, and also the expend-
itures of the contingent fund of said COM
mission.
Your petitioner makes the following
charges, which on inves tlgation, he is
prepared to prove:
THAT the Railroad Commission signed
his name to the report of 1898 without his
consent or excuse, and made him a party
to what he believes is a misrepresentation
of public funds also that their rate-mak-
ing is contrary to law and hurtfu to the
people"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-17
DANCE STOPPED BY POLICE.
Rider, Truehart and Harvey Were
Arrested in Atlanta.

Atlanta. Jan. 16.-Fred Rider, manager
of the Imperial Theater, ard w II. True
heart and Nena Harvey, two Of the per-
formers, were arrested tonight by the
police.
The charge against Rider is running
disordery house, and against the actor
and actress for violating section 10 Of
the city code which prohibits the singing
of any indecent song or giving any i'm
moral dance or playing in any public
hall.
The direct cause Of the arrest was the
putting on of the Bowery dance, which
is said 10 excel the celebrated muscle
dance in its tendency to debauch public
morals. The show people We're notified
las Monday night by Capt Ball to dis
continue the dance. 1t was stopped last
night by the police but given again to-
night, and the arrests followed. The
theater people claim there Is nothing in
decent in the dance ana that it has been
given on some Of the largest stages in
the country
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-17
CONVOY FOR NEW BRIGADE.
Part of Special Service Squadron
Win Go to Cape Town.

London, Jan. 16.-The Associated Press
learns that while 1t is stin uncertain that
the entire special service squadron is go
ing TO South Africa when relieved at Gil
braltar by the channel squadron, a portion
of it will be detailed to convoy the new
naval brigade being formed for service at
the front in Cape Colony. This brigade,
consisting of 40 men, eight 4.7-inch guns,
twenty-four maxlms and ten 12-pounders
will be taken 20 Gibraltar by the channel
squadron when il sails Jan. 30
Gen. French continues to shell the Boer
positions, but nothing decisive has taken
place. Arrivals from Stormberg estimate
there are 4,5o0 Beers there mostly re-
VOTED colonists and Free Staters.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-17

Delegates from university settlements,
Clothing Makers Union. and the Church
Association for the Advancement of the
Interests Of Labor held "A conference in
New York recently and announced as their
conclusion that the factory inspection laws
were imperative and that the state fac
tory inspector and his assistants and dep
uties were not doing their duty. com
mttee was appointed with instructions TO
gather a list of 200 unlicensed places and
verified addresses Of unclean shops where
garments are made for the purpose OF
.nlacipg- the matter before Coy, Roosevelt
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which served as resting places for cormor-
ants and sea gulls.
Here the young ones, dressed in gray
down, coaxed their mothers for food We
expected to see the little things drop from
the narrow resting places, to be Destroy
ed on our heads or on the rocks below.
but such an accident rarely happened.
Our greatest surprise here was the dis.
covery of large quantities of moss and
lichens, which gave the spot an unex-
pected appearance of vegetable life and
color. After seeing nothing but ice and
black rocks for so many days, this sight
of green and brown and red amid an end
less expanse of icy desert was a great re-
lief 1t was an oasis in snowy wilder
ness.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-17
AUGUSTA AND THE SEABOARD.
New city OmclaI Has Been Elected
in Augusta.

Augusta. Jan. 16.--At a called NEE ing
of Council tonight, the ordinance embedy-
ing the contract between the city and the
seaboard Air Line, providing for the
roads entrance into Augusta aud the use
of certain streets. was submitted and
read the first time
Under an ordnance recently adopted
providing for building inspector as
signing the duties Of the position 10 the
commissioner OF public works, but rermit-
ting the election of an assistant inspec-
tor tho should do the work under the dl-
rection OF the commissioner Thomas j
Daily was elected tonight assistant inspec-
tor. He is a practical blil1, and con-
Isho ealurtr Of tho afiaa fo Sf on
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LAST LETTER.
Continued from First Page.

declared IT is doubtful if the troops would
follow him in another attack on the Beers.
The war office is understood to be in
possession of a letter written by Gen.
Wauchope the night before the battle say
ing that it would be the last letter he
would ever write. as he had been asked
to perform an impossible task and he had
either TO obey or surrender his sword.
An immediate change in the command
OF the force may therefore be expected.
1t is anticipated In some quarters that
Lieut.. Gen. Tucker will succeed Gen.
Methuen
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FREE SKATERS TIRED of 1T.
So Says the Durham Correspondent
of the Standard

London, Jan. 1.-THE Durham corre-
spondent of the Standard discusses re-
ports that the Free Staters have tired
of the war and will abandon the struggle
as soon as the British cross the border
He mentions an extraordinary story with
reference to a journey of President Kru-
gers son-in-law. Eloff, to Delagoa bay in
German warship. According to this
Eloff has been making arrangements for
President Kruger's escape through Ger
man Damaraland an the event of the cap
ture of Pretoria.
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EVIDENTLY NOTHING DONE.
Not Even RumOrs Are Now Tele
graphed From Natal.

London. Jan. II, a. m.-Even rumors
are no longer telegraphed from Natal
The military experts therefore conclude
that no decisive blow has been struck
either way.
would be given out tonight.
The South African Cancellation commit
tee which formed to represent the peace
minority. announces itself to the country
to-day and asks for support. Among the
members are many notable persons.
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-17

Cape Town, Jan. 16.-Sir Alfred Miner.
the Governor, has proclaimed martial law
in the districts of Hope Town and Phil
ipStoMn.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-17

"A discovery has been made that no
title has ever been giveusby the state TO
the land occupied by the famous Horse
Shoe bend on the Pennsylvania Railroad
or the reservoirs for the Altoona water
supply. The trouble lies with inaccurate
surveying In the early days OF course
the present occupants Will perfect title TO
the property and continue 10 posses n as
they should, but IL 81 one Of the curosi-
ties OF land office practice that such great
works SHOULD OCCUPY what Ia tecbuiraIIv
lluaaaf4H I~rIH - -
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-17
AN ANTARCTIC OASIS.
A Queer Discovery Made During the
Recent Expedition.

NeCent ENUtuIIIOh'
Recent Antarctic discoveries by the Bel
gican expedition, are described in the Cen
fury for January by Mr.. Frederick A.
Cook of Brooklyn, whose article is very
fully Illustrated "An oosis in a snowy
wilderness" is the phrase he employees in
characterizing a certain Bit of the Ant
arctic land.
Being still unwilling to advance into the
unknown region before us while enshroud-
ed In mist we drew near a prominent
mountain-peak to make a debarkment
This peak was a perpendicular cliff, free
OF snow to the seashore. II was one OF
a number extending far into the south
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-17
Mafeking Is Holding out.

London, Jan. 1.-THE Times correspond
ent at Lorenzo Marquee, telegraphing
Monday, says that six days ago Mafek-
ing was holding out as pluckily as ever.
There was then no likelihood of capitula-
ton
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-17

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Mems Heavy Undershirts and Drawers.
Ladies Black Seamless Hose, &c, Zoe and
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Mems Black and Tan Seamless Hose,
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Ladies and Gents Linen Collars, Sc
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Fine Line Ladies' Pocketbook 20c.
Fine Line Tooth Brushes. SC each.
Fine Line Brush Edge Binding, 4c ward.
Sweet Bye and Bye Cologne, l5c bottle
Tappan's Face Powders, &c, &c and Sc
bottle.
Fine line Toilet Soaps, &c, &c, &c and Sc
cake.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-17

-She-What we claim is that we ought
to have a VOICE ip the management of the
affairs of this country.
He-Oh. I've no objection to that. !
thought you wanted 10 vote.-Chicago
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-17
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SUCCESSORS TO GEO. w. PARISH.
Savannah Farm Supply House.


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THE EAST.

Unsurpassed cabin accommodations. All
the comforts of a modern hotel. Electric
lights. Unexcelled table. Tickets include
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-08

thing for God and for the truth. We
want something of the determination OF
the general who went into the war and as
he catered his first battle his knees
knocked together his physical courage
not quite up to his moral courage. and he
looked down at his knees and said, "Ah,
If you know where am going to take
you you would shake worse than that!
There is only one question for you to
ask and for me to ask, What does God
want me to do? Where is the field?
Where is the work. Where is the anvil?
Where is the prayer meeting? Where is
the pulpti And finding out what God
wants us to do, go ahead and do it, all
the energies Of our body, mind and soul
enlisted in the undertaking. Oh, my
brethren, we have but little time in which
to fight for God! You will be dcad ,)on.
Put in the Christian cause every energy
that God gives you. "Nhnt thy hand
fndeth to do do it with all thy might, for
there is neither wisdom uor device in the
grave" whittier we are all Fastening.
Opportunities Of usefulness gone forever,
souls that might have been benefited
three months ago never again coming un-
der our Christian influence. Oh, is it not
high time that we awake out of slccpI
Church Of God, lift up your head at the
coming victory! The philstlnes will 90
down. and the Isracl''cs will 20 up. We
are on the winning side. THINK just now
the kings horses are being hooked up to
the chariot, and when he does ride down
the sky there will be such hosanna
among his friends and such a waiing
among his enemies as will make the earth
trcmble and the heavens sing. ! see now
the plumcs OF the Lords clvalrymen toss
ing in the air. The archangcl before the
throne has already FURNISHED his trumpet
and then he will put its golden lips to his
own, and he will blow the long, loud blast
that will make all the nations free. Clap
your hands, all yc pcople Ilark! | hear
the falling thrones and the dashing down
Of demolished iniquities. "Ilalleluiah,
the Lord God omnipotcnt reigneth! Hal
lcluiah, the Kingdoms OF this world are
become the kingdoms Of our Lord Jesus
Christ"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-08
NOT SO COLD.
How lie Quickly Assured Her lie stiiI
Loved Her.


Before we were married" she said in
miserable tones, you used to accuse me
Of having a cold heart
Did I?' he asked.
YES. All, how many, many times aft
er had been merely civil to some young
man did you come jealousy approaching
me and saying that my heart was cold"
lie was silent. lie either could not or
did not care to deny the charge. At
length she went on:
But all that is past All, why do girls
ever get married. Why are they ever 80
foolish? Why cant they learn from the
experience Of others? Why must they in
siSt on suheiir@ the consequences them
selvesY
"Julia,' he said bracing up at last at
is possible that / have abused You in my
sleep. Or perhaps | have been mentally
deranged and treated you badly say
it is possible that something Of this Mind
may have happened, but certainly can't
remember it. | think | have furnished
you with all the money you need OF
want. ! don't think | have come home
intoxicated. | have never hirted with
Pny one since we have been married, aud
Ah' IloIHC'' She nltefTupt"u' IL Is
not that. don't deny that you have
been circumspcct and even kind in many
ways, but you never accuse me any more
of having Il cold heart. This proves tina,
you have ceased to love me-"
mot at all, not at ALL" he declared
ut is merely a result Of my success In
persuading you not to wear any more
low neckcd dresses. Your heart has nc
chance to get cold now."-Chicag &c
Times-Herald
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-08
Her Mistake.

Are you afraid to 20 down stairs and
look for that burglar" asked Mr. Meek
tons wife.
"Ccrtainly not am perfectly willing
to go and look for him. But, Henrietta,
I'm afraid you have been making a mis-
take with me all these years You ought
to have developed my conversational
powers more. After find the burglar
won't know what to say to him. You II
have to stand mt the head of the stairs
aud do the talking. Washington Star.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-08
CONFECTIONERY IN ARMY RATIoNs

Candy has been added 10 the regular
ration of the American soldier One New
York firm has shipped more than fifty
tons of confectionery during the past
year for the troops In the Philippine,
Cuba and Porto Rico. The government
buys candy of good quality, which would
retail from ~ to 40 cents pound. It con-
sists of mixed chocolate creams lemon
drops, Cocoanut maroons and calculated
fruit drops. These are put IN sealed one
pound cans of a special oval shape, do-
signed to fit the pockets of "A uniform
coat. According to the Evening Post, the
use Of candy as an army ration originated
iu some experiments on the diet OF the
troops conducted by the German govern
ment. ten years ago They showed that
the addition of candy and chocolate TO the
regular ration greatly improved the health
and endurance of the troops using it,
Since that time the German government
has issued cakes of chocolate and limit
ed amount of other confectionery. Tho
Queen forwarded 100000 pounds Of choco-
late in half-pound packages as IA Christ
mas treat for the troops In the Transvaal.
American jam manufacturers are consid-
erhg movement TO add jam to the army
ration 1t has been found so wholesome
for the British army that $50, 900 pounds
have been dispatched 70 South Africa as
four months supply for lle, 900 troops. 81
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-08

"Your church, am informed said
the man who was in search Of informa-
ton, takes care OF it's preachers when
they become too old for active service"
1T does" replied the man who had the
inform alton 10 give out.
"At what age is it usually considered
they ought TO go on the retired list"
at is hard to tell. There is frequent
ly difference of 80 years between the
estimate of the congregation and that of
the preacher Chicago Tribune.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-08

Papa, | want to marry George Bollen'
ger"
Eth? Why on earth doesn't he come
to see me about it?'
"He's 50 sensitive, papa"
stuff and rubbish
"But he is, papa. He's afraid you'll
guy him."
Guy him about marrying you, Hes
an IDIOT
mo, papa. not about that"
What, them
"Why, be knows you are a Harvard
man, and he's from Yale, and he says
he's just sure you'll say something about
those boat races. "-Clevcland Plain Deal
or
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-08
A Night of Terror.

Awful anxiety was felt for the widow
of the brave General Burnham of Mach
las Me. when the doctors said she would
die from Pneumonia before morning.
writes Mrs =, II. Lincoln, who attended
her that fearful night, but she begged for
DR.. Kings New Discovery. which lad
more than once saved her life, and cured
her Of consumption. After taking, she
slept all night. Further use entirely cured
her" This marvellous medicine Is guaran-
teed to cure all Throat, Chest and Lung
Diseases. Only SOC and sl00. Trial bottles
free at J.. w. O'Sulivan's drug store.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-08

Mr.. Lingcrcr-I must tell you abou
the dream | had last night. 1t was al
awfully pleasant one.
Miss Weary Gndifferently)-Inde
Mr.. Lingerer-Yes; | dreamed that
was hundreds of miles away from here.
Miss Weary with enthusiasm)-Oh
how delightful .-Richmond Dispatch.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-08

= Z 4 II.
GuBETING:
A. PRO- e Court holden at Burlin5-
ton, within nd for the District Of chit
teaden, on the eth ia January. 100
an instrument purpor' to be the iast
VIII and testament Of = rgarct A Hal
leran. at- Of Burning OIL said district.
deceased. was r~ sentec to the cour-
aforesaid for p ate.
And 1t is ord"" o by : / court thar the
2Sth day Of February. 1909 At the Probate
Court rooms in said Burlington. be as
6.sned for proving. said instrument; and
that notice thereof be given to all per
sons concerned. by publishing this order
three weeks successfully in the Burlng-
ton Free Press. newspaper pub
lshed At said burlington. previous to tho
time Ippotnted.
pear before said court, at the time and
place aforesaid. and contest the probate
of said will, II you nave cause
said district. this nth day Of January,
800. EZRA NJ HORTON.
3Lw.3t Register.
ESTATE OF c lIiN&Ao 4 PLATr. BUR-
STATE or VFlKMONT-The Hon. Pro-
bate Court for the District OF Chltten-
den:
TO ELI persons interested ia the estate
Of Cara A. Plat ate of Burlington in
GREETING:
18TH day Of February next for the settle
ment of the account Of l.. b. Platt. as ad-
ministrdtor of the estate of Clara A.
Platt. late of arlington i'm said district,
deceased. and for 1t decree of tre residue
Of said estate 90 tn" lawful claimants OF
same, and ordered that public notice
thereof be- given to all persons Interested
il said estate by publishing this order
three Weeks Successively previous 10 the
day assigned In the Burlington Free
Press. a newspaper published in Burling-
ton In said district.
Therefore, you are hereby notified to
appear at the Probate Court rooms in
Burlington. on the day assigned then ami
there TO contest the allowance OF said
account II you see cause. and to establish
your right rs heirs. legatees and lawful
claimants OF said residue.
Given urdor my buM this 22d day Of
January, a. D.. le}'.
EZRA NJ HORTON.
",3''3t Register.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-08
Who Could Glide uere

The Bird Lover--l see you wear a hat
trimmed with q birds wings. Do you
know that nearly 100000 birds were
slaughtered last year to make adorn-
ments for women's hats?
The Sweet Young Thing-Good gra-
cious. Oh. well, anyway, among so many
my one little bird doesn't count.-Indian-
apols journal
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-08

No" she haughtily replied, Il would
not think of marrying a man to reform
him.
The look he gave her was terrible.
You are right" ne said, in a strange
voice. The only way to reform a man
l. to be kind TO him!"
Then he strobe away, leaving her numb
with the consciousness that the horse was
on her all right Detroit Journel,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-08
WHY They Didn't Suit,

"Ill have to have these collars ex-
changed" she said. They'll never do at
all
The one you have on looks all right"
he asserted.
"Preposterous, she replied. at isn't
high cuough to feel uncom Portable under
the chin. Chicago Post.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-08
An Incident In Hub Life.

Western Relative-Do zcy make little
tootsy wootsy eat with an ugly old
spooney?
Boston lnfant-Thev compel me to re-
ceive my alimcnt from an Objectionable
implement of sI.ver.-Jewelers Wc,lly.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-08

"Charley, dear" said young Mrs. Tor.
kins, 'the baby is trying to talk again.
It's wonderful how he takes after YOU"
"What was he talking about?'
Il think it must have been politics He
started very calmly, but in a few min.
utes he was rs angry and red in the face
as he could be. Washington Star.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-08
How TO Draw Them.

did you hear about that New York
woman who gave 100000 to a man who
rescued her from drowning"
Yes. If there were more women like
that ut the seashore, they would never
have to dcplore a lack of men at the re-
sorts. Chicago Times Herald.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-08
A Certain WAY.

How can you tell mushrooms from
toadstools, little boy?'
Easy. II de guy dat eats them is
alive next day, deys mushrooms. If he's
shifted off de mortal coil, den deys toad
stools. Chicago News.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-08

size doesn't indicate quality Beware Of
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beWiu's witch Hazel Salye. DeNitIs
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piles and all skin diseases
j. ". O'Sullivdn, W. p. Han, f. H.
Parker t. Gosselin, L. r. Crandall, WI
IDoshi.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-08

The modern ana most effective cure for
constipation aud al liver troubes-the
famous little pills known as DeWitts Lit
tie Early Risers,
Parker, L. Gosselin<E. r. Crandall. WI
nooskL
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-08
4 Base SANDER.

Tendcrfoot--I have been told that the
people here are absolutely lawless.
Native That's a mistake. We've got
plenty of laws, only nobody pays much
attention to 'am.-New York journal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1900-02-08
If the Baby is Cutting ie,tn

Re sure and use that old and wel-tried
tcmedy, MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING
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gain, cures Fisld collie and is the best REM
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Bottle.