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The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-24

We agree with President Egan that
the State Fair could have been made
more attractive than it was by incIud-
ing greater variety of exhibits,
though it is admitted that it was the
best State Fair ever held in Georgia
We see now that the scope of it could
have been broadened so as to include
the products of Georgia factories and
mines, as well as farms. Electric pow
er could have been obtained easily,
and at small cost for exhibiting in
operation the various kinds of manu-
featuring machinery in the state. There
was quite a display of minerals, but
Georgia coal and marble were absent.
An exhibition of the processes of
making turpentine and also of syrup
would also have been interesting. OF
course the live stock feature of the
Fair was not equal to that which is
seen in similar fairs in Northern and
Western states, for the reason no doubt
that Georgia, although having some
fine stock, is not producing
state; but we dc not agree with Presi-
dent Egan that there could have been
an improvement in the poultry exhibit.
If all other departments had been up to
the standard of that exhibit the grounds
would not have been large enough
And then enough was not made of the
Woman's building. Savannah alone
could have furnished articles enough
to make that building somewhat more
attractive than it was.
OF course, 1t can be seen now wherein
the Fair could have been made greater
than it was, but the fact should not
be overlooked that this was the first
attempt in many years in this city, and
some things, very naturally were over
looked. If the Fair is held in this city
will be great Improvement over that
of this year.
In order to secure a large attend
ance, however. the question of railroad
4 rates will be the important one, be-
cause of the fact that Savannah is
situated far away from the center vi
the state. A good many miles have
to be travelled to reach large towns,
l or even a thickly-settled farming Sec
ton. Even very low railroad rate,
therefore, makes a pretty big item in
the cost of visiting the Fair for most
of the visitors.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-24
PERSONAL.

Carmen SYLVIA" Elizabeth, Queen
of Roumania, is said to be a great
worker. She rises at o'clock and
works at her desk until breakfast. af-
ter which time she devotes herself to
her duties as consort of a. King. Eliza
beth's fairy stories are very popular in
her own country, and one day in each
month is devoted to reading the
Queens books in the public schools of
Roumania.
The most interesting member of
the Danish court is the Princess Wal
demar. She is an artist, her special
line being scenes from animal life,
and judges declare that if she had
been stimulated by necessity she
might have rivaled Rosa Bonheur. She
is to be found, brush in hand and clad
in long painters blouse, at o'clock
in the morning, absorbed in her favor
lite occupation.
Lord Roberts, according to the
Genealogical Magazine. had to pay
about 3,250 for his earldom-a charge
which reminds one of Bismarck's anger
at being requested to furnish 5000
francs for the insignia of the Order
of the Golden Fleece. The Chancellor
angrily informed the Spanish ambassa-
dor that had he known the cost he
would never have accepted the honor
and, indeed, the bill was never settled
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-24
A kindred soul.

They had just been introduced. and.
as she looked into his thoughtful blue
eyes, the young girl felt that she had
at last met a man Of high ideals. saws
the Salt Lake Herald.
Are you interested in the elevation
OF the masses. Mr. McSmudge?" she
asked. after she had worked up 10 the
subject by easy conversational staRes.
Intensely, Miss Gushington," he an
swered. II have dedicated my life to
this great work. ! am just now in
teresting myself IN circulating "a pam
phNt on the subject, which ! shah be
pleased 20 send you"
How lovely" she murmured. She
knew that she had az last found "a
kindred soul
But this world n fun Of bltter dis
appointments. and n was ha.d lolt
20 Ethel fuahiuEf0n'a nnHr some bulfl.s
whom feM days later shD &C., fArd.
win fhe compliments of John Wesley
NcfuudKe. catalogue ~ presenter
elevators for N hich be nas sg'nL
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-24
steps should be taken at once to drain

steps should be taken at once to drain
IL.
But il has never been drained. It is in
almost as bad condition now as 1t
was when the decision was first ar
I rived at to improve it. Thousands and
tens of thousands of dollars have been
spent to drain other. and distant, parts
of the county, but comparatively lit
tie has been done to drain these wet
lands which are situated close to the
city's limits, and which the reports of
the health officer show are the cause
of much sickness and many deaths.
There is no occasion now to undertake
to place the responsibility for this con-
dition of affairs. The thing to do is
to begin the work that has already
been delayed too long.
There is no reason for giving facts
and figures to prove the necessity for
doing this work. They have been pub
lished often--so often that the public
is familiar with them. Besides, sum-
mary of the arguments which we have
often published were contained in the
presentments of the grand jury,
synopsis of which appeared in our col
umns yesterday
The grand jury, before making its
report, thoroughly investigated the
drainage work of the county. The con-
clusion at which it arrived was that in
some important localities there had
been great neglect of the drainage ca
nails, and that there was necessity
for repairing them without delay. 1t
laid great stress, however, upon the
importance of giving immediate atten-
ton to the work of draining the Mus
grove watershed. 1t gave some start
ling facts relative to the health con-
ditions of the part of the city border
ing on that watershed-facts that
ought to cause the County Commits
draining that part of the county at
oIce.
With that watershed drained, and
the new house drainage system in
operation, Savannah will be in a posi-
ton to take her place among the
healthiest cities in the country. All
it will be necessary to do then, from
the health point of view, is to keep
the drains in good condition and to go
steadily forward with the general
drainage work for the improvement of
the county.
The city is now spreading out in all
directions. It's growth should be en-
couraged in every possible way. Its
health record is now an excellent one,
but it can be still further improved
by the drainage of the wet lands to
which we have called attention. Let
this work be undertaken at once and
pushed vigorously to completion.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-24
Substitute for HANDWRITING.

Since the shooting of Mr.. Mckinley.
says the New York Times, the ques-
ton of abolishing the practice Of pro-
miscuous handshaking by the Presi-
dent, as tending to detract from the
dignity of the office, as we'll as Offering
the element of danger, has been agi-
tated in pulpit and newspaper but
there are many persons who object
to this mode of greeting, even in the
form of one of the courtesies of ordi-
nary life. This objection has become
especially marked on the continent of
Europe, where the alarming warnings
of scientists that handshaking-and,
incidentally, kissing-is the means of
disseminating pernicious microbes of
the rate of 100000 shake-or a kiss
have not been without effect-at least
as far as the grasping of hands is con-
cerned.
The members of a certain club in
Ostend who voted general handshaking
a nuisance have conceived a novel way
out of it without, in their opinion, in
fringing the rules of common polite
ness.
Just within the entrance Of the club
house a wooden hand, attached to a.
silken rope. which in turn is attached
TO a bell. has been suspended. AS a
member enters he grasps the hand and
pulls it, and the Standardization of the
bell which is audible in every room of
the house is accepted as the equiva-
lent to a hearty handshake by all OF his
fellow embers.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-24

In a story in Frank Leslie's Popular
Monthly, the hero, one Santos, a diver,
makes a vigorous defence of the
shark.
IF de sharks dey don't were here de
tropics would be one big grave. De
pes'l lance n death would kill every
body. De great God he know dat n
he put de little crab on de bottom of
de sea to eat de little dead stuff n de
big shark on de top of de sea to eat de
big dead stuff, n he made de white
shark n de blus shark for de dead ami
mails, n de baskin' shark for de dead
dead veg tables n all to keep de ocean
n de air pure, same as buzzards on de
shore do. n de law protects de buzz
yards on de shore do, is fair to de
shark, n desc men tinl< dey know more
den de great God n want to kill 'em
all. but dey don't can.
Il tell dat bug hunter, Mr.. A, he
don't stop to tink dat here its hot n
tings have go to go quick N God pats
big hungry sharks here dat am always
hungry so dey can eat all day great
big jumps; n big whale who weigh
eighty tons would make big trouble
here If he don't was eat up quick n
two days, while up Norf it's cool N
tings go slow n God he puts little
dog-fish up dere n never a shark till
man sends scows of veg tables out in
ocean n den He sends de baskin' shark
to work for hees boss-man-'n man
hollers man. ter n kills de veg
table shark for maxim Atlantic CITY
n other beaches healthy for dere chill
dren, instead of smell bad"
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-24
A LONG ENDURED EVIL.

Is the time at hand when a deter
mined effort will be made to drain the
wet lands of the Musgrove watershed?
There appears to be some reason for
thinking IL is. 1t is stated that the
Board OF County Commissioners, as at
present constituted. will give its inn
mediate attention 10 the work Of drain
ing the wet lands in the vicinity Of
the city.
For twenty-five years the people OF
this city have been asking that the
wet lands Of the Musgrove watershed
be drained. They are fully awake 10
the danger with which the city Is
threatened from that source. Time and
time again reports have been pub
lished showing the Musgroye malarial
section was the cause ~ very COM
siderable increase in the citys death
rafe. N WAS admitted after the Tpi-
donnir ~ 1870 that mucb of thr mallg
MSS Of tle fever ~ thaf opidemir vac
due ~ tha unsault4ry condition ~ that
sogtgn. and "a WA decided then that
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-24
THE MONROE DOCTRINE REsPoN-
SIBLE.

The Monroe doctrine is responsible
for the sentiment that we must have
a stronger navy. We have no reason
to fear that any European Power will
attack us. We occupy an isolated po-
sition, and outside of matters pertain
ing to the Monroe doctrine, no ques-
tons of a character calculated to in
volve US in serious trouble with other
countries are likely to arise.
The Monroe doctrine then is proving
to be rather expensive for us, and it
is not bringing us any substantial re-
suits. BY far the greater part of the
trade of the South American states
goes to Europe. Indeed, the percen-
tage of it which we get is very small.
Notwithstanding the fact that we UNI
dertake to protect these South Ameri-
can states from European aggression
they have no love for us. On the con-
trary, they are envious of our great
ness and prosperity, and, probably,
would view our ruin without feelings
of regret.
And yet it is on their account mainly
that our statesmen are all the time
urging the Importance of a greater
navy. Only recently, before the Mid
dlesex Club of Boston, Senator Lodge
made an earnest plea for a great navy,
and the Secretary of the Navy, in his
annual report, recommends the build
ing of forty new ships calling for an
outlay of $40 100000.
We have no intention of interfering
in the affairs of any one of the South
American republics. In his speech at
the New York Chamber of Commerce
banquet the other night. Secretary of
State Hay said: I'VE no more want
their territory than we covet the noun
tainS Of the moon" But while we
don't want their territory we have is
sued Het4ee- that ether nation
shall have any of it. That notice is
not liked by the nations of Europe, and
one or more of them may undertake
to see, some of these days, to what
extent we will stand by it.
European emigrants are settling in
Brazil and Argentina by the thous-
very long before question may arise
which will offer Germany or some
other one of the European Powers an
excuse for getting a foothold in one
of them. Europe is land hungry. It
would like to parcel out South Amer
lea just as it has paroeled out Africa,
and it doesn't feel kindly towards the
United States because they have set
up the Monroe doctrine as a barrier to
any such proceeding.
1t is, of course, source of gratifica-
ton to us that we are able to protect
the weak republics to the south of us,
although we get no reward and no
thanks for doing so. but we are hav-
ing to pay for this exhibition of our
power. The cost of our navy is In
creasing every year. and we shall have
to continue building battleships and
cruisers as long as nations of Europe
do so. There is no doubt that it is
our purpose to stand by the Monroe
doctrine and that means a steady In
crease in our navy.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-24
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The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-24

The old West Pointer said to the iady
who sat beside him at the recent foot
ball game between Princeton and the
soldiers. you will observe how strong
are the habits inculcated by a military
training ;,
The game was just about to begin.
says New York Times. A silence fell
as the referee raised his hand and
shouted:
Are you ready, Princeton?"
yep"
Are you ready, West Point?'
we are ready, SIR returned the
West Point captain, politely.
Il told you So" said the old West
Pointer, smiling grimly. 1.-THE training
of which this little incident is but a
RANT index begins in the days of the
much-pittied plebe. The system has
been elaborated since my day. Last
summer went up to Peekskill camp
and was wandering through company
street when an upper classman stuck
his head out of tent and inquired in
a stentorian voice:
Who is the woodenest- plebe in this
company The next moment every
plebe in the street struck his head out
and responded. gravely:
I am. SIR
1lCS OOll u1IS 10 OIQer the pl6DeS
to black their boots any more since
the congressional investigation, but
they accomplish the result as effectual-
ly. The upper classmen will deposit a
pair of soiled boots in front of a plebe,
look him over with a fierce glance and
inquire:
"'Do you see those boots, STRIP and
the plebe will answer:
Ives, sir
Very well. SIR says the upper
classman with great stress, and, with
another threatening glare, he departs.
The boots are always cleaned"
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-24

He faced the beautiful creature as
she stood before him. says the Denver
Times. She stood before him, as she
had heard that was the proper thing.
and Lewseal Oleomargarine O'Flin fig
ured on doing the proper thing always
and forever.
Has it come to this?" he Kissed.
Yes" she replied, struggling her
beautiful shoulders.
Woman, would you drive me In
ssne?' he cried once again, not forget
ting to hiss.
With a cruel, cold smile she murmur-
ed: you wouldn't have to be driven
far"
This blow staggered him and for a
moment he stood as one in a. trance,
but presently fiendish smile chased
itself into the region of his ears.
Il suppose you think have no rea-
son to talk thusly?" he queried, raising
his eyes with an effort.
None whatever" she replied haugh-
tily.
At this the husband, for such he was,
gave a fiendish cry, and, bending to-
ward her, asked hissngly:
You ask for money, wonani What
did you do with that 50-cent piece l
gave you last month";"
II spent it for groceries, she admit
ted, and then fell on her knees and be-
came woman, instead of a statue cold
and impassive
Dear. patient reader, their honey
moon had been placed on the shelf
some time and she had merely asked
her generous and noble mate for mon
ey to buy some actual necessities, with
the above result. After which the man
went downtown and blowed in $40 on a
sap-headed galoot of a cheap politician
who handed him a bouquet, saying.
You are the party's logical candi-
date" Dear. kind reader, is not this a
true story?
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-24
Something to Appreciate

Is the Orlx of the British Doctor. M
IS York Street, West, Henderson
BuiIding-These Eminent Gentle.
men are Giving Their SERVES En-.
tireiy Free to all Invalids who
Call Upon Them Before Nov. 30.
staff of eminent physicians and
surgeons from the British Medical In.
stitute have, at the urgent solicitation
or large number of patients under
their care in this country, established
a permanent branch of the Institute in
this city at No. IS York street, west, in
the Henderson building, Rooms 1, 2, 3.
4, Opposite Post Uff1ce
These eminent gentlemen have de-
cided to give their services entirely
free for three months medicines ex-
cepted) to all invalids who call upon
them for treatment between now and
Nov. 80. These services consist not
only of consultation, examination, and
advice, but also of all minor surgical
operations.
The object in pursuing this course Is
to become rapidly and personally ac-
quainted with the sick and afflicted.
and under no conditions will any
charge whatever be made for any SER
vices rendered for three months, to all
all who call before Nov. 80.
The doctors treat all forms of dis
ease and deformities and guarantee a
cure in every case they undertake. At
the first interview a thorough exami-
nation is made, and, if incurable, you
are frankly and kindly told so, also adj
vised against spending your money for
useless treatment.
Male and female weakness, catarrh
and catarrhal deafness. also rupture,
goitre, cancer, all skin diseases and all
diseases of the rectum, are positively
cured by their new treatment.
The chief associate surgeon of thu
Institute, is in personal charge.
Office hours from a. m. till p. m.
No Sunday hours.
Special Notice.-If you cannot call,
send stamp for question blank for
home treatment.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-24
BRIGHT BITS.

-Kate-"Martha declares that the
men are all alike" Edith-"Then you
can't blame her if she takes the first
one that comes along. You may de-
pend upon it, that's just what she will
do."-Boston Transcript.
No Change Desired The Mother
My daughter has been used to the
tenderest care, to the utmost sympa-
thy, and to unflagging guardianship.
1 trust this will be continued" The
Suitor-'I hope so, I'm sure Detroit
Free Press.
Appropriate. -Cassidy-"Oi want a
wreath av flowers, an put on it He
Rest in Pieces "Florist-"Don't you
mean: He Rests in Peace? +" CASH
dy-"Oi name phwat OF sed. 'Tis fur
Casey, thot was blowed UP in the quar-
y."-Philadelphia Press.
His Explanation. am afraid
said certain small boys mother.
that you are overeating. Aren't you
a little apprehensive?" NO" was the
answer. after due elaboration. I'm
not afraid. You know, ladies are
naturally timid. Washington Star.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-24

President Roosevelt's message, it is
said, will approximate 10000 words in
length. That would fill pretty good
sized book. AS an exchange says, it
will be one-third longer than the Cos
pei according to St. Matthew and three
times as long ait st. raurS Epistle to
the Romans. 1t was the general ex-
pectation that President Roosevelt
would send in one of the shortest mes
sages on record. Instead it will be one
of the longest. This, however, is mere
ly another illustration of the fact that
there is no predicting with accuracy
what Roosevelt will do.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-24
THEY COULDN'T SPELL.

One hundred students at the North
western University. Chicago, have been
turned back to the spelling school.
THE head of the English department."
says the Chicago Tribune, has a
wholesome belief in the value of corr
rect spelling. He will not let any stud
ent enter his classes so long as his
knowledge of photography is incom-
plete." If other professors in institu-
tions of higher education were to take
a stand similar to that of the Chicago
professor, the effect would no doubt
be beneficial. AS a matter of fact,
we are a nation of poor spoilers, and
many Of the educated" men and wo-
men are the worst offenders against
photography There is no place where
this is made so apparent as in the
newspaper office. Leading men and
women-politicians, office holders, re-
formers, lawyers, doctors, preachers,
merchants, etc, often send letters and
articles to the newspapers which, if
they We're printed as written, would
cause the writer's to lose much of the
esteem in which they are held for
there is no questioning the fact that
If one spells badly those who know
better will thereafter look upon him
as more or less of an ignoramus. how
ever bright he may be in other re-
spects. 1t may not be that the ability
finished education, but it is one of the
marks, and one of the most impor-
tant. What educated girl, herself a
correct speller, could give her highest
admiration to man who concluded
his billet doux, Yours devoatedly," aft
er calling her "shugar" in the missive?
1t is true that learning to spell COR
rectly a large number of English words
is an enormous undertaking. English
is probably the most unscientitic lam
guage spoken by a highly civilized peo-
pie. 1t is a succession of rigid rules,
to each of which there are many
exceptions. Its vocabulary is a con-
glomerate of all the written languages
except those of the Far East, like the
Chinese, in which there is separate
character for each word; and the Eng
lish would annex a lot of the Chinese
if it possibly could. And when a for
eign word is taken into the English. It
retains the peculiarities of spelling and
pronunciation of the language from
which it was derived. AS a conse-
quence, learning to spell is simply a
gigantic task of memorizing, not a few
rules. such as govern the Spanish lam
guage, but practically the whole die
tionary. The succession of such words
as dough- plough enough"
through trough" has sent many an
educated foreigner to bed with a head
ache. Yet custom has set it's seal or
sanction upon these and similar lido
syncrasies and made them the correct
thing. They must, therefore, be accept
ed and mastered. 1t is a herculean
task. but one must perform it before
the education is complete.
Do our primary schools put enough
stress upon the importance Of correct
! spelling? 1t may be doubted that the
schools that were attended by those
Northwestern University students who
have been reduced did any such thing
A student competent to enter a uni
versity ought to be able to spell any
but the most exceptional and infre-
quently used words in the language.