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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-05

Tweedle dunn, and tweedle dee,
Twentieth century do we see?
Or don't we?
Uncle Josh's ninety-nine
Carried him up to the century line.
And he's a hundred.
Ammo Domini ninety
Filled its measure, full and fine,
Last Sunday
Monday then, was sure the day
Twentieth century came to stay.
Last Monday.
Bills a hundred dollars.-Hey!
Ninety-ninth is not full pay;
Plank another.
Tweedle dee, or tweedle dun.
Twentieth century has not come.
Wait year.
Ninety-ninth-or ninety-nine-
Which shall we choose and which decline o.?
Ask history.
Take a Bible with B. C. and A. d. dates
in its margin. Turn to Matthew 81. and
read: Now when Jesus was born in Beth
lehem of Judia," etc. Opposite this verse
the margin reads, THE fourth year before
the common account called Ammo Domini
So the birth of our Savior, according TO
this marginal reading, antedated by three
OF four years the current A. D. reckoning
and we must be already advanced several
years into the true A. d. twentieth CEN
fury. What matters it, then, whether we
conventionally call this year. or the next
the commencement of the new century d?
Emperor William carries a level head
conceited as usual, in his order that the
Conventional twentieth century count as
beginning in Germany one year ahead Of
the rest of the world. The Emperor does
not overstep his prerogative-for Germany.
Townsville, Ca, Jan. 3 x
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-05

There are probably degenerates who are
following closely the Molineux trial and
gathering points on how to murder artis-
tically with poison. And the learned coun-
sci and the experts are furnishing any
number Of points.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-05

Each party to the governorshlp contest
in Kentucky may be able to prove that
the bartisans of the other committed a
vast amount of crooked work
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-05

The Boer and the British armies, fac
ing each other on the Tugela river are
said to indulge occasionally in chatting
each other by means of photographic mes
sages. The other day the Beers flashed
to the British the message: why Is
Roberts coming? What has Butler done?'
BY way of reply the British flashed back:
How did you like our Lyddite in the late
battle?" This brought back the con-
temptuous comment Rats" 1t would
be worth a penny to know if there was
really Boer wit back of the signalling ap-
paratus, or whether there was not some
American newspapers correspondent die
tating the message
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-05

The Democratic party needs to shake
hands with Itself and smile over its good
fortune. Gov. Pingree OF Michigan de-
MES the report that he intends to bolt the
Republican party and become a Democrat.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-05

Chairman Hanna may possibly be trying
TO make the Republican party say
please" and bring him the second term
Craftsmanship on a golden platter.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-05
The Weather.

The indications for to-day are increas
ing cloudiness in Georgia and showers il
Eastern Florida.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-05
OFFICIAL.
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LIQUOR LICENSE.
City of Savannah,

City of Savannah,
Office Clerk of Council,
SstaHnah. Ca. Jan. 8, 1900
The folloWipg applications to retail IL
quor durinsatiie, year, isb0.sY were read at
meeting of Council Deck ID 1899, and re-
ferred to the Committee 0fthe Whole.
VIM. p. BAILEY,
Clerk of Council
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-05

The famous loop of the Brooklyn during
the battle of Santiago was discussed at
the conference between the President and
the captains of the fleet in the White
House the other day. Capt. Cook, who
was in command of the Brooklyn. said
The loop was made by his order, and not
by THAI of Commodore Schley. 1t IS I'M
derstood the President and the others
present were perfectly satisfied respecting
the matter. This loop formed a consider
able part of the basis for the criticisms
that have been showered upon Sch!ey ever
since the fight. Since it was Cooks loop
and was made because it was the right
thing to do. Schleys critics might do well
TO let the matter drop
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-05

Inc Mormon preachers must be getting
powerful hold in Mississippi or the Gov
ernor OF that state would not have devot-
ed SO much of his message to them. He
regards them as extremely dangerous enc
mics of society There is no doubt that
they make many conyerts-very many
more than is generally known-an1 IL is
pretty safe TO say that the Mormon lead
ers have not abandoned the doctrine of
polygamy. They have abandoned the
practice of 1t for awhile but not their be-
lief in it. According to the statement Of
Gov McLaurin, they let it be known to
the people among whom they try TO make
converts that they still adhere TO it. As
Stunning that such is the case, it is probl-
BILE that in no part of the country, outside
of Mormon communities, would there be
dissatisfaction if the House should refuse
TO let the Mormon, Roberts, have the seat
to which he has been chosen.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-05

Tweedle dunn, and tweedle dee,
Twentieth century do we see?
Or don't we?
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-01-05

Tweedle dee, or tweedle dun,
Twentieth century has not come.
Wait year.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-03-08
WILL BE HOT.

The Sheriffalty contest in Preston
is going to be hotter than the
Philippine war. As it stands now
the fight will be between Dan
Jackson, Jim Lenhart, and A.
Staley Shaw, unless Leroy
Shaw enters the race, in which
event it would go up to white heat.
But as Lee has got them guessing we
will not allow him 70 get in the pie
wagon, at this time. Assuming
thatthe fghtwi be between Dan, lin.
and Staley we would ask THE
ARGUS readers to pick the winner. 1t
IS our opinion that the contest will
eventually simmer down to Dan
and Lee. The road will be little
too rocky for Jim, for the postofii &c
applicants have a vivid recollection
that il was Jim who drove the pie
wagon by their door and refused TO
stop when they sent up a plaintive
supplication to throw a pie in their
doors. 1t goes without saying they
were hungry, very hungry, and Jim
was in charge Of the distribution
Now IS their golden opportunity TO
remind Jim Of his ingratitude to
wards the hungry brethren whose
only crime was that they wanted to
lick and stick stamps They will
see to it that Jim is given the nee
essary licking in the Sheriaaltv
contest We ask no credit for this
prediction for blind man can see
It, All we ask is that Jim don't fly
the track before the didn't get any
pie fellows get a whack at him.
Truly the road Of pie distributor
is a hard one to travel.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-03-08
Sunday School Work.

There has just been observed in Philadel-
Phia, what is known as 'Sunday School
Week. 1t begin and .ended on Sunday.
The first Sunday over 200 pastors preached
Snnday-school sermons. During every after
noon and evening of the week, special meet
ings were held in the various districts of the
city. There were forty-one meetings in all
addressed by leading workers of the CITY
and some from outside. The nature of these
meetings was chiefly evangelistic. On Sa,ur-
day the meetings closed with the County
Convention in the Y. NJ. C.. A. Hall. The
following Sunday was called 'Decision Day.
on which definite effort was made to secure
decisions for the Christian life. 1t was csti-
mated that more than 5000 of the Sunday
school scholars of Philadelphia signed the
confession cards on that day. 1t was quite
generally observed throughout the city, and
the results were very gratifying indeed.
Sunday-school week and Decision Day
are features of the International Sunday
school work. From the same source also.
we get our Uniform Lesson System. now
used by oyer twenty millions of Sunday
school people. Our own State has an
organization which is auxiliary to this.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-03-08
JUSTICE EyADES THE LAW.

Here is an item from a Wheeling
paper about trouble for the Justices
Of the Peace there over the Revenue
Laws and it is more than likely
some of the Justices of this county
would be in the same scrape if the
matter was investigated, which is
likely to happen any time
Yesterday morning the internal
revenue officers at the custom house
got after the Justice Of the Peace OF
this county, and the gentlemen who
preside over the minor courts had
to cough up very considerable
amount Of money for stamps in the
course Of the day. The trouble
was, that since the war tax went
into effect the Justices have failed
and omitted TO affx the necessary
foc stamps to transcripts of iudg.
ment made by them. This has
been going on right along, and as a
result every Justice Of the Peace
was notified to 90 back over his
record and square things up. and at
the same time supply an affidavit
70 the effect that the omission was
through ignorance OF the law.
During the day the matter was fully
Strengthened out.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-03-08
Safe on the shining shore.


woLF--Died at her late residence near
Sinclair, on Tuesday, February Q, 1900,
Mahalia Wolf, aged o. years. months and
~ days.
The news Of this sad occurrence will bring
to many heart feeling pain and sorrow,
while to the near relatives and friends there
will be a vacuum in the home circle that will
be impossible TO I'LL. Her life is well known
TO our citizens. None knew her but 10 love
her, and il is not known that she had an
enemy in the world but on the other hand
her friends were legion kind, amiable and
loving to all. For these gentle traits of
character She was much admired 10y all those
who knew her best. She was an old lady
of pure and noble spirit her heart was
tender ana loving possessed Of boundless
sympathy--she had an abiding care and
tender regard for all who were in distress or
in need Of help. In her home duties, none
was more faithful or more devoted and as
a friend, none more true. She has gone
from our midst; many friends mourn their
loss, and none so bitterly as the members of
that family, of which she was such an in
tefes,ing and loving member. In 1863 she
was attracted by the precious spiritual ex.
perienees Of the NJ. Z. church and she united
with that church, where she continued in
church fellowship until her freed spirit took
its flight to the church triumphant. Aunt
Mahalia was in every sense a christian lady;
she had discriminating judgment, which
led her to act with prudence and propriety
upon all occasions (; by her loving acts she
attached the heart of her children more
closely TO herself, and they knew not the
full intensity of this attachment until the
ties that bound them for years were snapped
asunder. Mahalia Wolf, widow of Peter
Wolf, was born November ~, 1892, died
suddenly February o, 1900. A daughter
and two sons are left to mourn for her, be-
sides many other friends and acquaintance.
Her funeral which was largely attended,
took place from the Israel NJ. T.. church AT
O'Clock on Wednesday afternoon, February
7, Rev. +. {. Woodruff, officiating, the
discourse being grand and mastery effort,
after which the remains were deposited in
the cold, cold earth, beside those of her dear
husband, who had preceded her in death.
The heartfelt sympathy of all TO the home
circle thus made vacant, while to those who
weep Der the deceased's departure, we say
''mourn not as they who have no hope" for
we trust the dear departed one is now safely
housed in the harbor of eternal sunlight.
But tho earth's fairest blossoms die, ~,
And all beneath the skies are vain, Wa
There IS brighter world on high,
Beyond the reach of care and pain.
MI r..
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-03-08

The Baltimore & Ohio railroad
VIII run another special excursion
to Washington on Thursday, April
t7th, at one fare for the round trip,
tickets good for ten days and on all
regular trains This will be a splen-
did time to visit Washington and
spend Easter sunday and see the
egg rolling frolics Of the children
on the grounds around the White
House. That has gotten to be an
annual festival that attracts much
attention, and then Congress will be
in session and it is the best time i'm
The whole year TO visit the National
Capital
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-03-08

Among the leading articles in The Eclec-
tic Magazine for March are discussion of
the political and social trend of affairs in
American cities, reprinted from The Nine
teeHth Century South African Reminis-
cences by Sir John Robinson, formerly
premier OF Natal; paper on Recent Science
by Prince kropotkin; an extremely interest
ing survey of the relations of English and
Dutch in the Past, by A. S. Green; bril-.
liant description of Macao and Canton.
translated from the French of NJ. Andre
Bellesort; and discriminating review of
French Poetry in the Nineteenth Century. by
the eminent critic, NJ Ferdinand Brunefiere.
Quarterly Review article on Scott and
his French Pupils opens up a mos, interest.
ing subject of literary study; and Confer
porary Review article on the Age Limit for
Women is Of special interest to the sex con.
cerned. a striking article called The Ven.
ture OF Faith, by Emma Marie Caillard, is
well calculated TO meet some phases Of mod
ern doubt. There are other descriptive and
critical articles. The poetry which is Of a
high order, includes poems by Austin Dob.
son and w. +. Henley, Britannia Ioouitur.
a ringing poem from Punch, and Confess.
ional, timely bit Of verse, suggested by
kiplings Recessional The Living Ace
Company, Boston, Publishers.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-03-08

The unlimited guest has seldom
caused more anguish that at an ultra
fashionable and select masquerade
ball given to high society in San
Francisco, when upon removing the
masks it was discovered thatthe per
son whom had been awarded first
prilc for his realistic costume was a
genuine negro tramp, whose presence
az The function was The scheme for
revenge invented By man who had
not been invited. one fair lady who
bad Ted the prize winners shoe dur.
inR ihe dance tainted when the horrid
discovery was made and remained
unconcious for an honr.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-03-08

l1d you ever stop 70 consider what this
word implies If not here il is
sweet or grateful 20 the senses: charming:
exquisite delightful; all Of this and more IS
10 Dc found IN Nick's lrondequoi, Musk
Melon. Cut one up for breakfast and its
oelgnIui taste and sweet aroma will create
an atmosphere Of unspeakablc Joy around
tne FAMILY board. Send for Vck's Garden
ana floral Guide and learn all about this
wonderful melon and thousands of other
things IN the vegetable and floral world
Wdic JAMES VrcKs Sous, Rochester. n. ".
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-03-08
OUR NEW YORK LETTER.
An ley BIast--Lenten Reflections What
Stylish Ladies' Wear.

fiVm Nui 1ptciAl correspondent
Mercy on us We have been
almost frozen, and have not yet be-
gun to thaw out. Such an icy wind
as swept this place from the Battery
to Bronx Borough has not been
felt before this winter.
Well, Lent is upon us, and the
time for reflection and prayer has
indeed arrived. To society il
means fitting to gayer scenes. To
thoughtful, penitent ones, it signi-
fies standing face to face with their
own souls in sometimes bitter self
communings. We all have much
to be sorry for in the way of sins
committed and righteous deeds lief,
undone; but we can still hope for
mercy from the Crucified One who
loves us with a human heart, and
feels for us in our sorrows with a
wide, human sympathy, just as he
did two thousand years ago when,
on the cross He prayed in His
death agony for those who crucified
Him.
While things are quiet, ladies take
stock of their wardrobes and begin
to study up on styles. 1t is well
that they should do SO, for one likes
to have decent clothes when the
spring weather set. Then, Just now
the stores abound with so many
bargains in all lines. Ladies who
shop at Lord & Taylor's can actually
"walk in silk attire" at small cost,
"and sillier haze TO spare"
A very lovely and serviceable af-
ternoon gown is of thin black cloth
with wide collar, undersleeves, yoke
and oelt of soft, Irvine. colored mus
lin and lace. There is a tucked
under bodice of cream colored
chiffon, and the buttons are of sill
yer enamelled in colors.
As It is the fashion for babies TO
be born at all times and seasons.
ladies will be interested in the
dainty outfits and christening robes
shown by Best & Co. Expectant
mothers will, by little correspond
ence with this fine firm, discover
that they can purchase beautiful out
hts already made up, for much less
than they could make them up at
home.
Iuile millinery will be the rage.
An advance model of exceeding
beauty, is a hat of pink tulle fetch
ingly trimmed with purple orchids.
Another is of yellow tulle adorned
with shaded pansies; and still
another is of white tulle trimmed
with an elaborate pompon of white
ostrich tips.
The polka dot and the bolero
jacket are lined up in the very front
rank of popular fashions.
All the various shades of gray
and tan continue to be popular.
Jewelled combs are considered
very chic, even with tailor made
gowns. They are all a-sparkle with
both white and colored brilliants.
Yokes do not appear at all on the
newest shirt waists.
Walking shoes have high heels
and medium narrow toes.
The craze for plaits and tucks is
so great that many new materials
are woven to represent them.
EVELYN CABLE.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-03-08
THE CONVENTION HALL
Regarded as One or the Finest Audi
forums In Existence.

Kansas City. Feb. z3.-The
convention hall where the National
Democratic convention will be held
July 4th is situated at Thirteenth
and Central streets, four blocks
from the retail district. 1t is one
of the largest and most perfectly
constructed auditoriums in existence.
II cost S275, 900, raised entirely by
public subscription. II occupies
ground ga by 200 feet, is two
stories high, and is built of native
stone, cream brick and terra Gotta.
The first story is in the renaissance
style of architecture; the second
story is of peristyle form with
groups and columns of bridge con
struction without columns. The
roof is supported by great steel
girders that span its 200 feet of
breadth. The seating arrangement
is modelled after the Metropolitan
Opera House of New York. The
floor is divided into an arena.
arena balcony and roof garden,
boxes skirting the arena and arena
balcony. The stage is in the CEN
ter of the arena.
The total seating capacity is 20,
600 and with standing room the
room is capable of holding ~, 900
people. The arena alone seats
1900. To each side of the arena
and under the first balcony are
numerous committee rooms, which
have their separate street entrances.
The building has no stairways, the
upper seats being reached by in
clined planes and there are separate
exits for the balconies and roof
garden. 1t is estimated that the
hall can be emptied at the rate of
5000 people per minute. Since its
dedication a year ago to-day, it has
housed some of the largest audiences
ever gathered.
The acoustic properties have
received special praise. Bryan,
who last June addressed the head
camp of the Modern Woodmen of
America in the hall, said: at is
hard to conceive how a convention
hall could be improved upon for
the purpose of large public gather
ings. Dwight l.. Moody, the
the evangelist, faced in this hall
some of the largest crowds he ever
addressed and said from the plat
form al came one thousand
miles to find the best hall | have
ever spoken in"
The leading hotels are the Coates.
Baltimore, Midland, Slavery. Vic
toria and Washington, all located
three to ten blocks from the hall.
The Coates has always been Bryan's
stopping place and will be the head
quarters of the National committee.
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Thy will be done, Great Father.
Thy ways are dark indeed
We pray for those dear orphans
Who now 50 sorely need
We pray for wives made lonely
BY this sad stroke Of Thine,
And may VIC long remember
Fair Newburg's fatal mine.