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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-27

At the request of Senator Blair. of
New Hampshire, the Census Office and
the Bureau of Education have prepared
a considerable amount of special statis-
teal matter bearing upon the illlteracy
prevalent in the country, to accompany
his bill to aid in the temporary support
of public schools. From this we learn
that in 1880 there was raised from taxa
ton for the support of public schools in
the whole United States so, 81 ,435. OF
this New York raised for her schools
So, GIG, 900; Pennsylvania, 81 900;
Illinois and Ohio raised So, 700, 600 each !;
and Massachusetts 81, 372. 900. Of the
Southern States Alabama raised $780,
900; Arkansas. $3.50 900; Florida, 104,
900; Georgia. $471 900; Mississippi, $685.
600; North Carolina, 1914, 900; and South
Carolina, $44O,OOO OF the entire popu-
lation of the United States 9. 50 per cent,
or 1, 923. 0O0 of those of ten years of age
and owe. cannst read. OF illiterates
in proportion to population South Caro-
lima has the largest percentage-viz. A.:
80. 80 per cent. Louisiana follows close
with 31.63 per cent, and Alabama is
third with 90 per cent. Iowa and Ne
braska seemed to be the best schooled of
all the States, only 1.73 per cent. being
unable to read in each. The other
Northwestern States have almost as small
a ratio of illiteracy; Pennsylvania has
8. Al per cent, and New Jersey and New
York about the same relative number
needing schooling OF the proposed
new States New Mexico has a population
4432 per cent. of which cannot read.
The number who cannot read in Wash
ington Territory constitute 4. % per cent.
of the total population, and in Dakota
2. 30 per cent.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-27

The new Postmaster General, ex-Sena-
Tor Howe. Of Wisconsin, is a native of
Maine and sixty-five years old. He re
ceived an academic education, and was
admitted to the practice of law in 1899.
In 1S45 he removed to Green Bay, Wis,
where. in 1850, he was elected a Circuit
Judge. he held the Office for five years
and then resigned. In 1861 he was
elected 8 Senator from Wisconsin. In
1857. when his Senatorial term expired,
he was reelected, and again in 1873
for the term ending in 1879. As Post
master General. Mr.. Howe is likely to
do nothing Of startling character.
Verv jealous work in star route ring
matters cannot be expected from him.
In fact. it is said that he is to be tig-
urs.head only. and that the real power
of the department viii be welded by
Assistant Postmaster General Hatton,
Young and energetic adherent Of ex-
President Grant
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-27
Shrewd Manufacturers Preferring q
Low Tariff.

The following article from the Balti-
more Sun is well worthy of the consider
alton of Southern manufacturers, as well
as of the Southern people at large;
During the year ended June 80, 1881,
our exports amounted, exclusive of bull
lion and specie, to 1888, go, 947, OF
which sum the part due to our manufac-
turing industries was but 500, s26, s39.
In other words, the farmer and planter
created products for export worth
$3.50. O89. 10S, while the manufacturer,
for whose benefit there is through the
tariff an enhancement of price ranging
from 80 to 140 per cent. on all the farm
er buys. has scarcely been able to enter
the foreign market That this is to be
remedied by lower tariff is
plain. Great Britain, with a low tariff
and without any surplusage of grain or
cotton to export, sent abroad IN 1851
merchandise worth 81, 115, 300, 0OO En-
glish manufacturers do not care to con-
fine themselves TO the narrow home
market as they would have to
do with higher tariff.
Although in this country it is
commonly taken for granted that manu-
featuring community must favor high
tariff, one must suspect that clearer
thinking would dispel that idea, especi-
ally when it is observed that the most
intelligent manufacturers of the world,
those of Great Britain, prefer low tariff
and prosper under it. 1t is not only of
no advantage to the American manufac-
turer, after his factory is once started,
that the farmer is taxed from five to
seven dollars extra on his suit of clothes
and two dollars on his wife's wooden
dress, but it does him an injury by con.
finiug him to the limited area of his own
country for market, and subjects him
to risks of ruin from the rapidly tluctu-
ating prices incident to a closed market.
Great Britain still had a general tariff in
1860, and her exports at that time
amounted to 1919, 455 900, her imports
to $1,052, 655, 900. Two decades later,
after many years under a nominal
tariff, her exports, as stated above,
were $1,115, 300. 900, her imports
s., 056, 045, 600. In short, her gross
trade expanded from 81, 732. 10, 600 in
1860 to $3,171 AS, 900 in 1861 strik
ing exhibit of the protective" benefit of
no protection. 1t is to the American
manufacturer that the industrial enthu-
siast should address himself. AS long
as he is blind to the charms of the wide
world as a market it is, it may be feared,
vain to talk of improving our tariff leg
islation. The unprotected" farmer,
the professional man and the vast mass
of consumers must continue to bear
their useless burdens until the manufac
turing capitalist can be brought to un-
derstand better his own interests. The
cotton manufacturing interests of the
South will be handicapped at the start if
they enter upon work with an economic
policy which confines them to the United
States as market, a market already
pretty well supplied by New England.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-27

We see 1t stated that Colonel Ben S.
Kicks, of Mississippi, the second largest
cotton planter in the South, in recent
letter declares that he would not take
sec, 600 for what he has learned of i'm
proved machinery and methods by re-
cent visit to the Atlanta Cotton EXPOSE
ton. He thought he was a pretty good
farmer before visiting the Exposition,
but confesses that what he learned there
will save him several thousands of dol
lars annually. And what is true of Col.
Kicks is doubtless true in less degree OF
every planter who has attended the great
show
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-27

London has an agent who does moth
inc but sell aristOcratic titles. Cham
bsrs' Journal says. "A choice of three
Spanish orders. conferring the title Of
Count. is offered for $4,000. The Sui
tan OF Turkey viii make YOU a Chevalier
for Sl25. You may become an Earl, of
the sort created by the little republic of
san Mauno. by paying $3.50, or a
Baron for $50 Il is also SAID that in
Russia. Portugal and the German States,
thoaCh the governments do not barter
away titles directly. the roundabout pay
ment Of fees 20 officials will produce
satisfactory results"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-27

The Speakers parliamentary life, says
The Philadelphia Tines. will be far from
q happy one. He has weakened his own
ranks where disafTectiOn will be most
Troublesome. and he has inspired the
minority with perfectly justiiable con-
tempt and hatred Of mis- methods. War
fare. therefore. may be expected from
the opening Of the session to its close,
and with such consummate tacticians as
the Democrats have at hand it is easy to
foresee that the majority will succeed
only At great cost in the various Interior
designs outlined in the shameless prosti-
tuiioa Of the power.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-27

Senator Conkling is getting in some
very effective work with the administra-
ton. The appointment of Mr.. Acton, a
pronounced stalwart and intimate per-
sonal friend of the ex-senator, as sub
Treasurer at New York, has been fol-
lowed by the appointment of Mr.. John
G.. Lamoree as Collector of Customs at
Oswego. The appointee is an ardent
supporter of Mr.. Conkling, and headed
boiling Conkling delegation to the last
State convention which failed to get adj
mission.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-27

The Legislature Of Minnesota has had
n petition presented in the United States
Senate praying Congress to improve the
Mississippi river so that it shall be navi-
gable 10 the Gulf. The petition states
that. by barge lines, those immense grain
crops Of the Northwest could be put on
The market al one-half the cost to the
producer that now has to be paid to the
railroads. Other reasons for the i'm
provement Of the great Western water
highway are also set forth. The reading
Of the petition was carefully listened to
bv the entire Senate. This is healthy
indication that the West is beginning to
wake up to the importance of free trade.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-27

A quorum ot the House Committee
on Elections VIII remain in Washington
during the holiday recess and will take up
for immediate investigation the contest
Cd cases Of Lynch vs.. Chalmers, from
Mississippi; Lowe vs.. Wheeler, from
Alabama, aud Msckey VS.. Dibble from
the Second. and small VS. Tillman, from
the Fifth districts Of South Carolina
Mr.. Calkins. chairman Of the committee,
said that he thought a report on
thess cases could be made by the sec
ond week In January.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-27

Mr.. Disraei once said, speaking OF
the death Of Lincoln. that assassination
never changed the destinies Of the world.
Even the costly sacrifices Of a Caesar did
not propitiate the memorable destiny OF
his country The violent deaths of two
heroic men. Henry ". of France and
the Prince 81 Orange. are conspicuous
Illustrations Of this truth.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-27

A country Postmaster wrote TO the
Postmaster General, day or two ago,
saying: GA mans wife dropped letter
in this office addressed to another
man; the husband suspects something
wrong. Shall deliver the letter to
him?" The Postmaster was instructed
that the husband could not get the letter
in that way.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-27

That republics can be grateful Is
shown By the issuance over Secretary
Elrkwood's signature, Of twenty seven
pieces Of bounty land scrip TO the heirs
% John Paul Jones. a Captain in the
American navy. in appreciative acknOwl-
e5comout of brave and meritoriOus ser
vices iu connection with the capture Of
certain British vessels Of war.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-27

The committee of the South Carolina
Legislature, to whom was referred so
much of the Governors message as ad-
vises that the State Military Academy be
reopened, have reported bill author
izing the board of visitors to reopen the
academy. The bill appropriates $40, 900
for the repair of the buildings and the
purchase of the necessary furniture, ap-
paratus, etc. SIS, 900 for the support of
the academy during the first academic
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-27

The fire in the inside workings at the
Stanton colliery, Pottsville, Pa, has
gained such Roadway that the proprie-
tors have taken the mules out and will
food the mine. This will throw between
three and four hundred men and boys
out of employment until spring.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-27

Rawhide chair-seats are coming into
extensive use The material is cut in
strips, and after preparation much re
sembles cane. 1t is exceedingly durable,
elastic, clearly, strong and light For
car seats it answers an admirable pur-
pose, accommodating no dirt and making
springy and ventilated bottom and
back
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-27

Republican legislation has driven the
American flag from the ocean. That
party has accomplished what the COM
biaei fleets of al she nations could not
have done twenty years ago. This poll
cv has been pursued az the bidding Of
the tariff protected kings Of the Eastern
Ssefrs
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-27

Oscar Wilde, the champion aesthetic of
the world and the original of Bun
thorne" in Patience, is on his way to
New York, where he will make public
exhibition of himself at so much per
head. He may be extTavagantly fond of
lilies, but he evidently likes vulgar dol
lars as much as does the average prosaic
man.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-27

The Chinese god. Marco Polo, which
was said rcceatly TO have been stolen
from Canton and carried To Venice, has
been found in safety in the Canton tenn
PIE The god is 8 statue. aud has q
hue moustache, blue whiskers, and a
gilt face. and is arrayed in garments
which are eminently suggestive of a.
tsbllvc- ok hat and a sailors jacket,
but Il Is placed on the right hand of the
highest Chinese divinity in the sacred
frr-r,rr
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-27

some poorly informed, but perhaps
wei rosd. persons imagine that the tariff,
which was So fr:ghtfully high during the
war. Welded enough duties to pay the
Cost of the war. An official statement
puts the tariff revenue u the government
for the four years Of the war al S3O5, S6S,-
sis. while the war cost was s.. 1882
stl Make the satisfaction for yourself
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-27

When First Assistant Postmaster Gen
eral Hattou wzs asked If he intended to
appoint auy Democrats to post offices in
the S1uth. he replied with more force
than elegance. Not if I know myself.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-27

It's the general belief that the tariff
VIII be the main question which will oc-
curv the attention Of Congress after the
holiday recess. and it is thought the dis
oussion on the subject viii result in a
remodelinc of parties.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-27

The system of school savings banks,
which was inaugurated by Prof. Lau-
rent, of the University of Client, Bel
GUM, has been introduced in nearly all
parts of France, and is likely to become
general in Switzerland and Germany.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-27

Western politicians say that the uni
ve-ssl opinion In that section is that the
Committee on Ways and Means was de
IberteIv packed in the interest Of the
r-tra nrolectionists.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-27

Fifty members Of the present Con-
rress were born in Ohio. which &C
counts for the sort OF Western reserve
they have about stepping forward to
tske ANYTHING.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-27

Protection is loudly calling for pro
lection. The most unfortunate thing for
il. since the demand eXcites suspicion
and creates debate Of the free trade idea
as well as OF the tariff robbery.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-27

A portrait Of President Garfield paint
ed on porcelain by Herr Sturm, Dres-
den artist. has been sent from Germany
sss Christmas cifr for Mrs. Garfield.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-27

The protective tariff grew out of the
idea Of war between nations. 1t was
resorted to IS s measure of reprisal in
M
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-27
WElSBENS window The
doll; OF Every
customer WORTH of goodsi n the
second il entitled chance
Our Bazaar is Crowded with Goods
The Latest, Best and Most Reasonable

contradiction
his entire time the buying for house only This which
addition of Coak
Walking They
hads In this lot will be found All
Plush for Ladies and Children
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-27

Jon & BROOKS
DOR SALE. ! gs-Pa aud 49,

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splendid machine aaot ~ ~ lllck.
Eli ~Si,OOO; GU Il Dry as good As nsT
t;c,IIo e S S;lpeiop, PM any further ns,
''''-is given upon sAon. Address F
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Fitchburg. Mass
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-27

nonday morning earl,n Tor MOpIgon.
cry only at 6:25 a. NJ. s0lii'
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-27

1925 A. Y. 6:38 4. Il. S. NJ. 7.ss
1900 P. NJ. leo p. X r. NJ i2.i5
6:25 p. N. 5:3S p. N 5N 435
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-27

LEAVE ARRIVE lLErsI.EI Tr4vv
SAVANNAH. SAVANNAH. opE. goYre'pv
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-27

WEDNESDAYS, SATUYs AND SIN,
DAY
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-27
WE WILL ALSO SAY A word FOR OUR BLANKETS


Blanket
Blankets sold in this market 81
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-27

sSundays this is the Eastward train
Saturday nights last tra50, instead OF 6.2s
Z J. THOMAS,
Superintendent.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-27

Street 3roaas.

ANhINE fE LEAVE
%. 1-1--4n eAHANNAH ! lsoPE, NoNTGoM'Y
6:25 pm 8.38A - 49,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-27

w street. ~ at no. l65 Caste,
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1881-07-07

CONSTANT EMPLoYMENT.-The man
who is obliged to be constantly employed
to earn the necessaries of life and support
his family, knows not the unhappiness
he prays for when he desires wealth and
idleness. To be constantly busy is to be
always happy. Persons who have sud-
denly acquired wealth. broken up their
active pursuits, and begun to live at their
ease, waste away and die in very short
time. Thousands would have been bless
ings to the world, and added to the COM
mon stock of happiness, if they had been
content to remain in an humble sphere,
and earned every mouthful of food that
nourished their bodies. But no; fashion
and wealth took possession of them, and
they were completely ruined. They ran
away from peace and pleasure, and enl-
braced lingering death. Ye who are
sighing for the pomp and splendor of
life, beware! Ye know not what ye
wish. No situation, however exalted /;
no wealth, however magnificent; no
honors, however glorious, can yield you
solid enjoyment while discomfort turks
in your bosom. The secret of happiness
lies in this-to be always contented with
your lot, and never sigh for the splendor
of riches, or the magni6cence of fashion
and power. Persons who are always
busy, and go cheerfully to their daily
tasks, are the least disturbed by the tiuc.
tuations Of business, and at night sleep
with perfect composure.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1881-07-07

WHAT BROUGHT HIM. was sitting
one Sabbath morning, with newspaper
in one hand, feeling really miserable.
My wife and my eldest boy had gone to
church. / heard the other children
talking, and the question fell upon my ear,
Horace, when you are man, which
will you do-go to church like mamma
does, or stay at home always and read the
newspaper" "I," said Horace, eight
years old, with great emphasis on the
I, "shall do neither. l shall not 60 to
church, and 1 shall not sit about at home.
I shall have big horse; and Jamie
Lincoln and j will go q ride, and go
right away and have lots of fun" That
child's words set me thinking. Isaw my
own boy in company with others of the
loosest and most unprincipled of men,
and perhaps women, spending his time
in way which would break his mothers
heart, / thought of my white.haired old
father and my placid, amiable mother
both gone; saw them quietly walking
side by side to church in the old country
town, and US children following. |
could not sit another FIVE minutes. Up
I rose, and, putting on hat and coat,
went to the church, and slipped into a
pew in the rear, and heard the sermon,
or tried to hear it, for that boys speech
had taken possession of my soul, and had
filled it. My wife was astonished to see
Inc waiting for her at the church door.
II thought would come and meet you"
vas all I said.-Congregationalia.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1881-07-07

RICHMOND NEGROES EXc1TED.-A
special dispatch from Richmond, Va,
says:
1.-THE negroes in this city are greatly
excited to-day by the announcement of
the possible fatal illness of the Rev. John
Jasper. tho negro preacher, who was
made famous two years ago by preach
ing sermon in which he argued that
the sun, and not the earth, moves. A
large number of the more illiterate ne.
groes have looked upon Jasper as sort
of prophet, and regarded him with su-
perstitiuus awe. He is pastor of Mount
Zion church, in the outskirts Of the city,
and has the largest congregation of any
preacher in the South, and one of the
largest in the United States, it number
ing about four thousand. He has re-
peated his sermon on the rotation of the
sun hundred times. He is modest and
quiet, and has great influence with the
members of his congregation. On Sum
day last colored man named Garland,
in a fit of religious frenzy, termed by the
colored people getting religion went to
the church and lay down in the doorway.
The building was full. Garland said he
had come to get john Jasper to baptize
him at once. The elders told him that
Jasper was sick. Them shouted Gar.
land, I know John Jasper is the living
God, and if you will let him lay his
hands on somebody and let them baptize
me I can be saved Jasper is about 65
years of age. The street near his house
has been thronged all day by anxious
inquirers."
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1881-07-07

To GET RID OF CocKRoAcHEs.-A
correspondent writes as follows: II beg
to forward you an easy, clean and certain
method of eradicating these loathsome
insects from dwelling houses. A few
years ago my house was infested with
cockroaches Tor clocks, as they are called
here,) and l was recommended to try
cucumber peelings as remedy. I ac-
cordiugly Immediately before bed time,
strewed the floor of those parts of the
house most infested with the vermin
with the green peel cut not very thin
from the cucumber, and sat up half an
hour later than usual to watch the effect.
Before The expiration of the time, the
Hoor where the peel lay was completely
covered with cockroaches, so much so
that the vegetable could not be seen, so
voraciously were they engaged in suck:
ing the poisonous moisture from it. |
adopted the same plan the following
night but my visitors were not so numer-
Gus Il should think not more than a
fourth of the previous night. On the
third night I did not discover one; but
anxious to ascertain whether the house
was quite clear Of them, examined the
peel after I had laid it down about halt
an hour, and perceived that it was COW
cred with my1iads of minute cockroaches,
about the size of flea. I therefore al
lowed the peel to lie till morning, and
from that moment l have not seen o
cockroach in the house. 1t is q very old
building; and can assure you the above
remedy only requires to be persevered in
for three or four nights to completely
eradicate the pest. Of course it should
be fresh cucumber peel every night"
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1881-07-07

AN AMUSING MIsTAKE.-A few days
ago Senator Conger, of Michigan, called
at the house of Mr.. Blaine after business
hours, expecting to find him at home.
Mr.. Blaine, however, had been detained
at the State Department. Mr. Conger
requested that the telephone be used to
ascertain when the secretary would get
home. The servant, who misunderstood
Dir. Conger when he gave his name, went
to the telephone, signaled the State De-
partment, and gravely informed Mr..
Blaine that Mr.. Conkling was at his
house, very desirous to see him, and
would like to know when he would be
home. Mr.. Blaine was thunderstruck.
he knit his brows, ran his hand through
the remnants of his hair, and requested
that the name of the gentleman who
wanted to see him should be repeated.
"Conkliug," came back again through
the telephone. "Conklipg," repeated
the secretary, soto voce, "what can he
mean?" and still doubling, the sugges-
tion was made that there must be some
mistake. Mr.. Conger was then appealed
to to know if he had not said his name
was Conkling, and he then pronounced
it intelligibly enough to be understood
by the able domestic, who sent it this
time all right through the telephone, and
Mr.. Blaine was relieved of any iears.he
had as to the presence of his arch enemy
in his household.