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The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-08

CaSh quotations were as follOWS; Flour,
DUH and weak; No spring wheat, 65d72c;
No. 2 corn, 374qS87sc; No. yellow, 37149
ST7sc; No ? oats, 251ac; No white, 2724@2Sc
No. White, 2714@27Ac; No 2 rye, 5O1A@51c;
fair to choice mating barley 50q55c; No.
fix seedS1 SO; mo Northwestern,$ 1.63 prime
timothy seed, $3.50. Mess pork, per barrel
si3S0Q13S5; lard per 100 pounds $7.45U
747l1; short ribs, Qoose), Sc. 9OG7.15; dry
sailed, shoulders, (boxed). 6AG6Ac; short
clear sides. (boxed). $72Oa7.90; whisky,
basis of high wines, $127. Clover contract
grade, 81. 256l1. 40
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-08

nah river at Augusta, at a. m. G5th me-
ridian time yesterday was 1853 feet, fall
of 81 feet during the preceding twenty
four hours.
! Observations taken at the same moment
of time at all stations, Feb. T. 1901, p. IN.
( 18th meridian time.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-08

Passengers by steamship Chattahoo-
chee for New York.-Miss Ida Purvis, c.
II. Moseley. j. F. Hayes. Rev. L. A.
Austin, M ii. Erwin, w. M. Hicks, w
II. Fish, VIM Meyerhoff, S. l. Bird, Miss
Akeburst, Brad Watson, Henry Lang, NJ.
T. Wolff
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-08
A SMOOTH swINDLER.

Rome Tribune: A big, fine-looking man,
well-dressed and of polished manners,
about 40 years of age, came to Rome and
represented himself as Hal c. Carmaclk
of Augusta He handed out his cards
freely, and on it gave his office as the
Dyer building. He said he was in need
of some funds and asked several business
firms to cash checks for him-small
amounts, s. or less in each instance. In
variably the merchants accommodated
him, suspecting no guile in man Oh such
nrepossessiug demeanor. Yesterday the
checks came back unhonored. They knew
of no such man as Hal c. Carmack. The
fellow is doubtless a smooth swindler ana
passed on to new and verdant pastures.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-08

Arrived at Quarantine.
Bark Eugenia QtaD, Ambrosio, Havana.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-08
a MONUMENT TO GEN. CLARKE.

Athens Banner: The Daughters of the
American Revolution will rear monu-
ment 10 the memory of Gen. Elijah
Clarke. At their regular meeting, few
days since, they passed the following res
olution: THAT the Elijah Clarke Chap
ter of the ID. A. r. begin the work of
raising funds for a monument, to be
erected in Clarke county to the memory
of Elijah Clarke. for whom this county
was named" II is quite proper that a
monument to Gen. Clarke should be erect
ed in the county which bears his honored
name, and it is especially appropriate that
the movement should have had its incep-
tion in the centennial year of this county
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-08
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
Local and General News of ships
and shipping.


An effort is being made to have light
established on Hllsborough Point, Fla.
light at this place will be of great as
sistance to vessels navigating southern
waters, as steamers bound southwark,
after making Jupiter light, hug the reef
very closely to avoid the current The
dangerous reef making out from Hills
borough inlet compels them to give it a
wide berth. The establishment of this
light will complete the system of lights
on the Florida reefs. 1t is estimated that
the cost of such light will be $4,000.
The only arrival outside the regular
liners yesterday was the Italian bark Eu-
genia, and she only CAME up as far as
quarantine. Nothing of interest developed
along the river front.
The inland steamer lines ere enjoying
a good business a present. Few of them
leave their docks without being loaded
to capacity. The movement of fertilizer,
cotton and merchandise generally, is fur
nishing a good business for these lines.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-08
HIGH WATER AT COLUMBUS.

Columbus Ledger, Feb. 6: The river has
been so high to-day that the running OF
the street cars was greatly interfered win
on account of the power house not being
able to supply sufficient current TO run
4hem only at a very slow rate OF speed
The gauge on the bridge pier at the
wharf recorded 2lls feet of water in the
river this morning, a rise of three and
one half feet since yesterday. An incident
of the flood last night was the sweeping
away of the huh of the old Fannie Fearn,
which was lying at the bank of the river
lust below the wharf.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-08
ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES.

Vessels Arrived Yesterday.
Steamship City of Augusta, Daggett,
New York.-Ocean Steamship Company.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-08

Savannah Almanac, 18th Meridian
Time.
Sun rises at TIA a. M and sets at SOB
p. m.
High water at Savannah to-day at II 80
a. m. and 1856 p. m. High water at Ty-
bee one hour earlier.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-08
10000 ACRES OF TIMBER SOLD.

Naldosta Times: Hon. T. B. Young OF
Irwin county, closed a deal last week by
which he sold to the Dooly Lumber Com
pany, 10000 acres of timber lands in the
Fifth district. The land is situated along
the line of the Waycross Air Line Rail-
road The cash consideration is under
stood to have been $4,000 or SO per acre.
The purchasers will locate mammoth
saw-min In the midst of the timber. Mr..
Young has made several large timber deals
the past year, but this is perhaps the
largest made by any one man in Georgia
timber for some time past.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-08

Passengers by steamship City of Au-
gusta from New York last night: w.
Krismeyer and wife, Mrs. j. Robbins, c.
G. Weber and wife, Rev. B. Brommen-
scheckle, j. Dunnerson and wife, Miss M.
Madison, +. a. Crane, A. Schnel. Mrs.
M. j. Rike, j. #. Quinn, Miss N. e.
Stephenson, Rev. A. l.. r. Waite. Rev.
G. j. Harris, Mrs. Harris and two chit
dren, l. Fried, j. Hoarse and wife, Miss
Hoarse, f. V. Snannard, c. E. Benni-
son, II. T.. toughton and wife. Mrs. ].
M. Aver, Lula Waite, Mrs. r. Reese and
child, Miss H. Norris f. E. Wells, w.
l.. Fert, A. c. Perez, w. P Ward, l.. A.
Rodman, w. l. Former, NJ. Wiener, w.
Williams, T. f. Adams, 1. Thompson. M.
SaDirson.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-08
THE WEATHER.

Forecast for Friday and Saturday:
Georgia and South Carolina; Rain Fri
day with fair and colder in western por-
ton Saturday, clearing in eastern por-
tons; fresh east TO southeast winds.
Eastern Florida: Rain Friday in north
ern and central. fair in extreme SOUTH
ern portion. Saturday probably rain,
fresh southeasteriy winds becoming west
erly.
Western Florida: Rain Friday. Satur-
day fair and probably colder; fresh north
easterly winds becoming westerly.
Yesterdays Weather at Savannah:
ia
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-08
EXPRESS COMPANY PAYS $4,000.

Augusta Chronicle: The matter or de-
lnouent taxes between the county OF
Richmond and the Southern Express Com
panv. has been paid and the county is
Sl5.GO0 better off than 1t was at this time
a week ago. The Southern Express Conn
many along with several other corporations
of the state thought that the occupation
tax paid to the state exempted them from
all other taxes, and therefore refused TO
come across when the county tax collec-
tors called on them to do so. The matter
was finally taken to the Supreme Court
b. Fulton county, and decision obtained
in favor of the tax collector This decis-
ion was taken as the basis of a suit for
Richmond county. and an attachment was
issued and would have been levied against
the property of the company in this coun-
~ had not compromise been reached.
The state, school and county tax funds
viii net about $4,000 by this collection.
WAS THE ENGINEER MURDERED.
Butler Herald Since the publication OF
cur last issue additional facts have been
gathered concerning the death of Mr..
Oscar e. Adams, who was killed in the
Alabama wreck on Friday. Mr.. Adams
was making his last rrn for the time be.
ing, having been granted leave of abb
sence for 80 days, and was to have been
married to Miss Willie Jay, of Triton, Ga,
on Jan. %. Just before starting out on
his run from Montgomery to Thomas
VILE. Mr.. Adams had drawn $3.50, of which
the entire crew of the train were aware.
When the train reached Dimick's juno.
tion no stop was made for the passing
ofs the west bound freight, but the east
bound train moved rapidly on, not even
a signal was given for its near approach
aal nd . Il.
that Mr.. Adams must have been killed
and robbed before he reached the June
tion. His brakeman, who was saved tells
conflicting stories, but no trace of the
fireman has been found. and it is probable
that he made his escape after killing and
robbing the engineer. This is the opinion
of the road officials. Mr. Adams was re-
garded as one of the best engineers on
the road and never neglected his duty
The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-08

H. B. Boyer.
Local Forecast Official.
Evening star., 1901-09-16
Mr. Vest and Another Term,

It Is reported In Missouri that Mr.. Vest
may be a candidate to succeed himself in
the Senate In referring to the subject
the St. Louis Globe-Democrat says:
His health has been restored. The con-
ditions which existed at the time when he
talked about stepping out of Office no longer
exist. The presumption Is that he wants
another election. If he enters the canvass
to succeed himself the contest will be far
more interesting than anybody expected 1t
would be. The senator Is popular with his
party. He is much more popular than are
some of the aspirants who are mentioned
In connection with his office"
Mr.. Vest Is popular, and, moreover. Is a
very useful man to his party in the Sem
ate He Is ready and adroit In debate, Is
felicitous on occasions Of set speeches, and
possesses good all-around powers for pub
lie business. On the tariff question he is
especially well equipped; and now that that
question is coming to the front again, and
likely to play a part In both next years
congressional campaigns and the presiden-
tial campaign of 1904, his party would bene-
fit by his continuation in ONCE His knowl-
edge and experience would be OF value to
1t.
Mr.. Vest WAS the debater of the trio
that had charge OF the Wilson tariff bill
in the Senate in 1894. Mr.. Jones Of Ar
s nsas was the general manager on the
Evening star., 1901-09-16
A Mckinley Memorial.

Already the sympathies of the nation have
suggested the erection of a memorial to
the late President. His virtues have. in
to the people that 1t is assured that when
the proper time comes to execute the sug-
gestion of a permanent mark Of the coun-
try's esteem there will be no lack Of inter-
est and practical assistance. The Star has
received evidence of the intelligent inter-
est which it's readers take in this matter
through a letter, printed today, proposing
that the memorial to Mckinley take the
form of home for the aged and incurable.
A substantial check accompanying the pro-
posal puts 1t Immediately upon practical
basis The idea is worthy Of serious
thought. The kindly nature Of the late
President suggests some such form OF me-
mortal. He was thoughtful for others,
charitable, gentle. loving. He was the
type Of the Samaritan himself. His no
bility of character responded without re-
serve to the appeals Of helpless Cuba. He
heard the plants of all classes. 1t is
known that he gave as generously as his
purse would allow when calamity smote
the land and appeals for help arose. An
institution Of large proportions, well en-
dowed to afford resting place for the
aged and infirm, administered according to
the high standards set in government by
Mr.. Mckinley himself, would symbolic his
life and would remain forever as a mark
of the love of his people and their unutter-
able grief at his martyrdom.
Evening star., 1901-09-16
A Precedent.

great deal OF censure has been ad-
dressed to Mr.. Astor, who expatriated him.
self In order to be nearer Richard Croker
and the Prince of Wales In the light OF
recent events 1t becomes possible to view
him with more leniency; to mention his
name without temptation to unduly em-
phasize the first syllable. Mr.. Astor was
dissatisfied with this country. its institu-
tions and it's people. However mistaken.
foolish and unpatriotic his dissatisfaction
may have been, he had the courage of his
convictions. He did the logical thing and
instructed his valet to pack his suit case.
By most of the inhabitants of the United
States he is regarded with sentiment
which is mildly expressed by the word
contempt" But his course can none the
less be commended to Mr.. Wellington as
an illustrious example of what a man
ought to do under certain circumstances.
Evening star., 1901-09-16

floor, and Mr.. Harris OF Tennessee the par
liamentarfan. They had difficult task on
hand. They wanted a low tariff bill In
keeping with the low tariff platform upon
which the party had been restored to
power. But the vote IN the Senate was
extremely close. and Mr.. German. Mr..
Smith Of New Jersey. and Mr.. Murphy of
New York were holding out for high pro-
lection duties on number of schedules.
They finally had their way; and the VIII
son bill. under their influence, was made
SO Objectionable to Mr.. Cleveland that he
refused to sign it.
The debate in the Senate was protracted.
and at times bitter. Mr.. Vest as the leader
on his side of the chamber had to meet op-
position on both sides. The republicans
were led by Mr.. Aldrich, a clever debater
and master of the details of tarin sched-
ules, and the democratic protectionists by
Mr.. German. The Missouri senator carried
himself so well through it all that at the
close he was complimented by both friend
had not been able to secure a bill to their
liking but in the circumstances it was a
triumph to have secured any bill at all.
Mr.. Vest Is among those men who have
found the Senate a most agreeable place
for the exercise Of their talents. The
House would probably not have suited him
SO well. though his debating power would
insure him prominence In any legislative
assembly. The democrats are none too
strong in debating equipment In the Senate
and they would benefit by a prolongation
of Mr.. Vests service.
Evening star., 1901-09-16
short a time as the New York laws win

short time as the New York laws will
allow.
To permit the expedition in the treatment
of the murderer which the American people
expect and are already demanding. every
precaution should be taken by the trial
court to curtan every feature of the hear
ing which might lead to delays. There is
at present no insanity issue in the case But
if it be raised and tolerated by the court.
the spectacle Of voluminous testimony Of
questionable value by so-called experts
should be prevented by wise rulings limit
ing the evidence on this score to the small
est number possible The prosecution In
Guiteaus case called 1877 witnesses, four
teen of these being experts. This was an
absurd number to establish the compare
lively simple facts of the crime and even
the fact of the prisoners sense of criminal
responsibility.
The English courts are reputed through
out the world as administering justice most
equitably and swiftly withal This coun-
try could very profitably take example from
those courts in this emergency and thereby
perhaps set new standard of judicial en-
terprise certain. If wisely developed. to i'm
prove the moral atmosphere on this side
of the ocean.
but tnere are American metnOuS SuIHCieHt
in this case to ensure a just, swift trial for
the Buffalo assassin. Leniency toward the
accused is not demanded beyond the grant
of the forms of trial Rare fortune has
saved the wretch from the mob. Let him
be treated exactly as he deserves, as
wanton murderer without cause for his
deed, without the sympathy of any save
the avowed enemies of the state, without
claim upon the consideration of either
court or jury, and certain of conviction
and execution.
Evening star., 1901-09-16
The Mckinley Cabinet.

Accompanying President Rooseyelt's an
nouncement that he will adhere to the pol
tcies of his predecessor is one Of equal in
terast, that he has requested the members
of the cabinet to retain their portfolios.
They have consented, and for a time, at
least. there will be no change. Fortunate
would the President be, and the country
as well. IL they should continue with him
to the end of the term.
1t is one of the most capable cabinets
that ever gathered at table with q Presi-
dent of the United States. Each man fits
into his place as though he had been
trained for It's duties. And yet none is a
specialist. All are men of affairs in other
than the political walks of life, and all
have been as successful there.
Mr.. Hay has made an ideal Secretary Of
State. His grasp of all the larger questions
is comprehensive, and his powers of ex-
preston are most finished and forceful
He has been an ornament to an Office which
has been filled by some of the greatest men
in our history. The management of the
finances by Mr.. Gage has been eminently
successful, and at no time since the de-
partment was established has the treasury
ever been n sounder condition than IT
now is. In the Interior Department-an-
other department having largely to do with
business interests-Mr. Hitchcock, another
business man of distinction. has rendered
conspicuously successful services Mr.
Wilson has found the Agricultural Depart
ment one exactly suited to his tastes and
talents, and probably never before has that
department been as we'll administered. Mr.
Knox has but just taken charge of the De-
partment of Justice, but he is widely rec
ognized as an able lawyer.
In Mr.. Long, and Mr.. Root, and Mr.
Smith, Mr.. Mckinley found three excep-
tionally capable and accomplished men,
Mr.. Longs management of the Navy De-
partment during the most trying time it
had ever known was without flaw. 1t Is
an executive record Of which any man
might be proud. The War Department was
lifted by Mr.. Root out of slough of scam
dal and distrust on to high plane of use
fulness, and 1t has ever since been ad-
mirably administered. The Post Office De-
partment has called into play but tithe
of Mr.. Smiths ability. He possesses large
powers, and is equal to the duties of any
post under the government. But he has
done his appointed work well. and has been
in many things one of Mr.. McKinl US
most trusted advisers.
These men worked together under sin
gularly gifted chief to the benefit of the
country. and so as to win the country's ad-
miration. That they will serve Mr.. Roose-
Welt, while they may surround him, with
equal fidelity. is certain; and therein lies
much assurance. The new chief, as was
the old, Is man who invites respect, and
one with whom those working for the pub
lie welfare should find 1t easy to Cooper
ate.
Evening star., 1901-09-16
No Change of Policy.

The announcement by President Roose-
Welt that the policies of his predecessor will
be his guide of conduct will have an excel
lent effect at home and abroad. 1t means
much 1t testifies alike to the loyalty OF
Mr.. Roosevelt to the principles of his party
though that was never in doubt-and to
the right of the country to have those prln-
cipIes carried out. Mr.. Roosevelt reads the
situation correctly He stood upon the
same platform last year with Mr.. Mckfn-
ley, ne accepted 1t in it's popular meaning.
and when elected to the second office under
the government he became pledged that If
called upon by events to administer the
government he would do SO in the spirit OF
the renewal of the party's lease of power.
A tragedy, of which none then dreamed,
and which all now deplore, has put the
reins of affairs into his hands, and he
promptly shows the good stuff of which he
is made In a single sentence he has said
everything that was necessary.
The country, then, and the outside world
as well, may be assured upon these most
important points. % The gold standard
will be maintained. There will be no jug
Cling with the money question In the inter
ests of a debased currency. (2) Protection
to the full extent necessary to :he foster
ing of industries needing protection, and to
the encouragement of American labor, will
be maintained. But the larger opportunity
calls for freer trade; and this in many
lines we shall be able to secure through
our remarkable commercial growth If we
graft upon our economic policy the prin-
ctple of reciprocity. (3) The flag will be
kept at the top of the staff in our new
possessions. The policy of scuttle Will find
as little favor with Mr.. Roosevelt as 1t did
with Mr. Mckinley. He believes, as did
his predecessor, that the United States Is
easily equal to the new duties assumed;
and he will use his Office in furtha-Ing in
every legitimate way the aspirations of
that great majority of his countrymtn who
have no fears as to the future.
In the carrying forward of these policies
there WILL of course arise new questions of
difficulty and these will make heavy drafts
upon Mr.. Roosevelts judgment. But for
counseIors he will have not only those who
sit at the cabinet table with him, but the
leaders of his party generally. The repub-
Hcan party will be on trial in the person
of Mr. Roosevelt, and his failure would
mean the party's failure. His party must
hold up his hands, and he must keep them
worthy of upholding. And the world at
large will be quick to take notice that the
new man in the White House is an Ameri-
can through and through.
Evening star., 1901-09-16
The Wind

Oh, de win it come a-sighin' an a-grievin'
roun' de do,
A tellin bout de roses dat ain bloomin'
any mo-;
A-pinin' foh de butterfly dat gotter stop
It's play,
An wishiR' foh de honey bee dats gone
so far away.
Wish dat win would stop it.
hates to her 1t moan.
Wish dat win would drop 1t;
has troubles of my own.
Leaf it comes a falhn'; jes' as yellow as
kin be.
Win, he SEN dat letter, an 1t bring bad
news to me.
Tells me bout de summer an de golden
halves moon;
Tells me bout de bitterness dat's comm
purity soon.
Is tryin' to fohget it
ALI de sorrow has known.
I wish dat win would quit 1t,
l has troubles of my own.
Evening star., 1901-09-16
The Senate's Presiding Officer.

Although the accession of Mr.. Roosevelt
to The presidency leaves the country with
out Vice President it does not deprive
the Senate of a formally chosen presiding
officer Senator Frye remains president pro
tempore, to which office he was unanimous
iy elected by the Senate last March while
that body sat In extraordinary session
Mr. Frye had been elected to this same
position after the installation of Vice Pres
ident Hobart in 1897, having been similarly
chosen in an emergency in February, 1896,
while the republicans lacked a majority
vote. When Mr.. Hobart died Mr.. Frye con-
tinued his role by virtue of being presi-
dent pro tempore. without further action
by the Senate and this course will now be
followed upon the reassembling of the Sem
ate In December, or earlier in case of an
extra session. Thus the Senate Is ensured
a continuous administration of It's legis-
lative affairs, under thoroughly capable
auspices. Mr.. Frye Is considered as one OF
the most competent presiding officers the
Senate has ever known His intimate
knowledge of parliamentary law and OF the
peculiar practices Of the Senate, his abso-
lutte fairness in decision, his tact in dealing
with delicate affairs. his personal popu-
larity and his native ability as legislator
all render him an ideal occupant OF the chair.
The Senate Is fortunate In including among
It's members man possessed of such a
rare combination of qualifications for the
important duty of administering the pro-
ceedings whenever the necessity arises.
The country is fortunate in turn in this as
surance that there will be no awkward
hiatus in the institution of legislative pro-
ceedings at such an important time as the
approach of new President into close
relations with Congress.