davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
, 1881-10-29
FaCctiR.

It is said hat the real difference
between Il blunder end a mistake is
this-When a mar puts down a bad
umbrella and takes up &. good one
he makes a mistake, but when he
puts down a good one and takes up
a bad one he makes a blunder. For
the former there is abundant excuse,
but for the latter there is mono at
all.
FIrzNooDLE was out again worry
ing the life out of the ducks with q
shot gun. He blazed away at soma
DUCKS and an unseen man on the
other side of the pond rose up threa-
teningly, with a long gun, and called
out:-"Did you shoot at me :" Did
any of the shot hit you ?" inquired
Fitznoodle. Eyes, they did," said
the man, rubbing his legs. "Then
you may be certain l didn't shoot at
you. l never hit anything [ shoot
at"
Mrs. DEACON GROVER, aged sixty,
says an American paper, was seated
mending her sonS's stockings in his
house in the town of Households,
New York, last week, when a tramp
entered and asked for something to
eat. The old lady went to the cell
lar, and when she came back her
gold. trimmed spectacles were gone.
She said to the tramp" You've
got my specs" He denied it, and,
quietly laying down the plate, she
went to a bureau, took a revolver,
therefrom, pointed it at the tramp,
and told him that if he didn't lay
those specs on the table she would
shoot him where he stood. The tramp
took the spectacles from his pocket
and mildly laid them down. "Now,"
said she "eat what have brought
for you, and get out" He ate and
departed. When her son Augustus
appeared, the old lady, again taking
the revolver from the bureau, said to
him-"Augustus, how do you cock
this weapoE?"-
A School MASTER was explaining
that the land Of the world was not
continuous. He asked a boy 'Now
Jack could your father walk round
the world9" No SIR" said the boy
"And why3'' because he's dead, Sir..n
, 1881-10-29
WOgsEG T7,

Ga@HE annual examination Of Ere
O. deriksted's Danish School will
take place on FRIDAY the 18th
November, at 10 o'clock a. m.
The parents and g%uardions of the
children, as well as others who may
feel interested, are invited 10 attend.
The school will be re-opened on
Monday the 18th November next,
when new pupils may be entered.
Frederiksted's Danish School, Oc-
fober oath 1881.
JAMES STEWART.
, 1881-10-29

n LIE og Enhver, som MATTE
49, formene at verc arveberettig-
ct i afgangne Enkefru ELIZABETH
FINLAY'S og tidligere afgangne
Ertefalle JAMES FINLAY'S Fal-
lesbo. indkaldes herved med Aars og
Days VarseI til at anmelde sig og
bevlisliggjore deres Arveret for
undertegnede Skifteret, der behandler
nevnte Fallesbo.
Christiansteds Skifteret, st. Croix,
den 22de October 1881.
a.. A. JURS.
, 1881-10-29

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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-07
Dry 6uOas.
B. /. MCKENNA.

B. B. MCKENNA.
JOB LOTS
FROM
NEW YORK AUCTIONS.
Ok DOZEN Misses LACE Mlrrs. 1Oc per
20 dozen Ladies' Isle GLOVES, Zoe. per
pair.
so dozen Ladies' LONG LACE GLOVES, 2oc..
25c., 49c. and Soc
20 pieces Double Width LACE BUNTINGS, CSC.
per yard, worth 35c.
20 pieces LACE LENOS at 15c., worth 25c.
25 Ladies' SUN UMBRELLAS, % inch, at g. IS.
worth So 25.
80 Ladies' SUN UMBRELLAS. "a inch, at So so,
wortl 80 so.
IS Ladies' BRoCADED PARASoLs at So a5.
worth 50 so.
10 cases JAPANESE and other FANS, from
1c up
pieces BLACK GRENADINES at 1Oc per
yard
20 pieces CoLoRED LACE BUNTINGs at
614c, recently sold at Csc.
IS pieces A LACE BoRDERED WHITE
SCOTCH LAWNS at 15c., worth CSC.
so pieces "A WHITE SCOTCH LAWNS at 1s1Sc.
$50 dozen @ 4ILDREN's FANCY HOSE, from
15c. to &c., all under value.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-07

A Grangn College.

Cuthbert, Ga, is the only city in the
State that can boast of a genuine grange
college, and the institution is fortunate
in securing the services of so able and
meritorious gentleman as Prof. Nj. A.
McNulty as President. He has system
of his own as admirably adjusted and
adapted to the work as it is unique and
attractive to the public. His commence
ment exercises are going on during the
present week, and according to the "bill
of fare" to which the Professor cordial
ly invites everybody" we have no
doubt that Grange College will, as it de-
serves, gain another round on public con
fidence, in the success of its progressing
exercises. A young man who goes out
poor, a stranger in strange land, de
votes his life and talents to the training
of the youth, deserves well of all intelli,
gent people; but what shall he said of
him when we add to the above, indomi
table courage, perseverance and industry,
guided by pure sentiments of morality
and religion2 He is man of splendid
powers of intellect and self-command,
and carries one of the noblest, most gen
erous hearts to be found among men.
Morose impotence or tyrannical domi-
nation are remote from his nature, but
scrupulously polite and firm as the rock
of Gibraltar; he is mirthful as child,
and almost provokingly in good humor.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-07
ing a speculation OF any Kind.

Although there is much in Mr.. Blaine S
record that harmonizes with the report
that he is implicated in the star route
frauds, there is some reason to believe
the report untrue. lie controls the Gar
field administration, and had he been
connected with the star route frauds, the
investigation would not probably have
been instituted, or had he allowed it to
proceed in the belief that his lmplica-
ton was securely covered, he would have
found means to stop it the moment it
threatened his reputation. 1t is much
more probable that the report has been
started by the Conkling faction, partly
in revenge for the Robertson nomination
and partly to influence the siuation at
Albany Possibly, the star route ring
may have furnished the report to the
Conkling faction, in the hope that it
might lessen the zeal of the Postmaster
and Attorney Generals. If it is true that
Conkling holds documentary evidence
in Blaine's handwriting of the Secretary's
guilt, the increasing bitterness of the
contest at Albany will doubtless draw it
forth at an early date.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-07
The Star Route Yillainr.

According to all accounts there is to
be no let up in the investigation of the
star route frauds, and the exposure and
punishment of the knaves, high and low,
concerned in it. The work of investiga-
ton is being pushed forward quietly but
with vigor, with a view to criminal
prosecution. We are told that all of the
data so far obtained upon which the
government will base its prosecution is
now in the hands of Special Assistant
Attorney General William A. Cook. It is
said to be of a most damaging nature,
clearly proves conspiracy and involves
over twenty individuals. 1t is claimed
that so far as Dorsey is concerned evil
dence has been furnished against him by
those with whom he had dealings and
with whom he failed to act square.
Although the ex-senator has secured
the originals Of the letters and kilograms
recently published, showing how petit
tons for 'expediting" routes were made
up in the far West, it is believed the At
torney General has to-day certified
copies, which will be used against him.
Other evidence, which it is alleged is in
the possession of the Attorney General,
is the notes given for the purchase of
weekly newspaper in Washington.
1t is stated that the article recently
published in New York paper, in
volving Secretary Blaine, was furnished
by members of the star route ring. The
Attorney General, it is said, knows by
whom it was furnished, and it will make
a peculiar history of the star route fraud
when it is made public.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-07
..Wbat is behind the figbt at Albany "

"What is behind the fight at Albany. T"
asks some one who does not closely OBJ
serve the political tides. The answer,
says the Hartford Times, is 1884" The
New York custom house can, if sharply
managed, dictate the complexion of the
State delegation TO the next Republican
National Convention, and that delegation
is always the largest, and generally the
most influential, State representation in
the convention. That is, the New York
custom house is, perhaps, the most
potent political agency in the country.
Two men, Conkling and Blaine, desired
to control that agency, the former in be-
half of Grant or some stalwart of the
Grant type, and the latter in behalf of
himself. Blaine carried off the prize
and Conkling resigned, and now another
phase of the same fight is in progress at
Albany, where Conkling is securing a
license for further and more desperate
warfare, while Blaine is endeavoring to
crush his rival out of sight and forever.
"What is behind the fght?" Merely a
duel of two great "spoilsmen" to the
DEATH And the people would have just
cause for Joy if neither should survive.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-07
Southern Historical Society Papers.

The May number of this valuable pub
LEGATION opens with an interesting paper
by Professor w. w. Fontain on ''The
Descent of Gen. R. E. Lee from King
Robert, the Bruce of Scotland. Judge
Bruce contributes a very entertaining
paper on "reminiscences of the I'd of
April, 1865" The Secretary gives full
description of the unwilling of the Jack
son statue at New Orleans. John G.
Butler, of Macon, Ga, gives a very in
teresting paper on the "Origin of the
Lone Star and Coat of-Arms of Texas,
in which he shows that it originated with
Miss Troutman, of Georgia. Major
Paul F. Hammond contributes the first
of several interesting and valuable pa
pers on General Kirby Smiths campaign
into Kentucky in 1862. DR.. ]. William
Jones, in his paper No. 4, "Reminis-
cences of the Army of Northern Vir-
ginia," gives a description of Jackson's
capture of Winchester and the rout of
''Stonewall's Quartermaster," General
Banks. Then follow interesting and
valuable reports on Cavalry Operations
in North Alabama" by General S. D.
Lee, aud Expedition to Pine Bluff, B"
by General Marmaduke Editorial Para
graphs and Literary Notices complete
the number.
The Secretary is vigorously agitatng
the question of permanent endowment
for the Southern Historical Society, an
nounces some encouragement in his
effort, and says: 1--WE need and must
have an endowment. Who will help
usg' 1t is to be hoped his appeal in
such a cause will not be in vain.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-07
Precent and Example.

Mr. John L Parker, of Thomas county,
publishes in the Townsville Times a
strong and vigorous appeal to his brother
farmers of that section, against the rum
Gus policy of "all cotton"
1t would be well if they could be in
duced to adopt his own system of rails
ing home supplies, and if they will not
heed one who has for over thirty years
illustrated his theory in their very midst,
it is hardly probable that they would
hear one from abroad. Mr.. Parker is
one of the most successful planters in
Thomas county. He learned to direct
slave labor successfully, and he has been
equally fortunate with free labor; but he
is an unpretentious man of common
sense, closely attends to his business,
diversifies his crops, plants for a surplus
provision crop, and afterward cotton.
The result has been that from poor
man he has grown to be wealthy. He
seems always to have on hand good
supply of greenbacks as well as pro
visions, and we never heard of his touch
ing a speculation of any kind.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-07

A PUNCHED TICKET.-A verdict was
rendered in Boston a few days ago
against the Boston and Albany Railroad
Company, which is calculated to make
railroad conductors careful about the
manner in which they deal with passen-
gers who present tickets which they
deem to be irregular or spurious. Mr..
Murdoch, the plaintiff, purchased a
ticket from the agent at Springfield,
Massachusetts, which had been punched,
either by accident or inadvertence. The
conductor refused to take the ticket, and
when the train arrived at Pittsfield the
passenger was elected from the car and
turned over to an officer, charged with
attempting to swindle the company. The
Springfield agent admitted that he sold
Murdoch the ticket, and telegraphed an
explanation and apology on the follow
ing day. Murdoch recovered $4,000
damages, and the railroad company has
ordered its Springfield ticket agent to
pay the judgment or vacate his place.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-07

Courier Journal: 1--WE were at first
disposed to think it might not be bad
idea for the Democrats to help Conkling
back to the Senate to keep The sore place
raw. But Conklings abasement at Alba
ny suggests that, if he regains the place.
which, in an unguarded moment he
threw away, he will have
thoroughly learned the lesson
of submission, and will tuck
his tail like q spaniel before the admin
istration. On the whole, and after re-
Election, we are of the opinion the Dem
ocrats had best stand by their guns and
let things take their course. If two adj
ministration Senators are elected, well
and good. If there is no election. and
a consequent reference and appeal to the
people, SO much the better.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-07

w An nishe flor tSg the %i summer, p.r,i
for year il pleased. sonth make arranea,y,il q.
OF city preferred. No chiIS 9rn or eastern eae
care morning News. Gu Address -
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-07

Some months ago the farmers of Iowa
held convention to protest against what
they styled ''the barbed wire monopo-
"" The convention wa IN influential
body, and was presided ~ by the Gov
ernOr of the State. A nmittee was
appointed to wait upon the owner of the
patent for barbed wire feuceS. and see if
it was not possible to obtain some com
promise with him. This, however, has
resulted in failure, and a granger war is
promised in consequence. A Farmers
Anti-Barb Wire Fence Association has
been organized in Iowa with capital Of
800, 900, and the whole question will be
thoroughly fought in and out of the
courts. There are said to be more than
two hundred thousand persons interest
ed in the movement in Iowa.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-07

1t is not particularly material whether
Conkling OF Garfield arranged the bar
gain with Malone for his vote in the
Senate. The essential facts are that
the Republican Senators, without excep-
ton, strove for nearly seven weeks to
carry out the provisions of the disreputa
bic contract. The disgrace thus cast
upon the Republican party is so great
that no one is surprised at the attempts
of Garfield and Conkling to throw the
responsibility therefor upon each other
1t would indeed be a killing weight
upon either faction.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-07

In 1876 Dorsey was active in exposing
Blaine's Little Rock" performances and
the Maine statesman never forgave him.
He is now aiding MacVeagh in pursuing
Dorsey, and the success they have at
tanned in discovering Dorsey's star
route sinfulness has broken him down
and sent HIM to bed. Dorsey was, and
still is, Secretary of the Republican Ma
tional Committee; was given public
banquet for carrying" Indiana feat
which Vice President Arthur cynically
and shamelessly said was accomplished
by the use of money, and Henry Ward
Beecher said was Sublime" There is
a big difference between Dorsey's bed in
Washington now, and his board at Del
mOnicO'S last winter.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-07

WANTED, experienced Dr-- w
W men, at DAVID WETllyn foods Sal,
strictly sober men need appIv EMS. on.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-07
Tine Philadelphia property 9

The Philadelphia property owners
have had another meeting in opposition
to the proposed elevated railroad there.
They acknowledge the advantages of
and necessity for rapid transit. but they
insist that this can be obtained by the
underground system. The President
stated that, after thorough canvass, he
was able to state that the owners of $21,
900, 900 worth of property on Market
street were In accord with the objects of
the meeting. AS there are no signs Of q
counter movement of popular charac-
ter, the inference is that public opinion
s so resolute against the project that it
will not be pushed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-07

Rumor says that Vice President Ar.
thur is responsible for the designations
of Conkling and Platt-that he assured
them Of his ability to procure their re-
election. If this is true, it accounts for
the stormy scene said to have occurred
between Conkling and Arthur when it
became apparent that Mr.. Conkling's
supporters were not strong enough to
even control a caucus. But it cannot be
said that 1Ir. Arthur has not exerted
himself strenuously in the ex- Senators
behalf. He has so far played at Albany
the part of lobbyist, and has made
himself so conspicuous in the dirty work
of the struggle that very many Republi-
cans are praying as does the Utica Herald
Republican,: "May God grant life and
health to President Garfield"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-07

NV ANIED.-CHATHANT ro.------.-U
" ton STOCK wanted Ian AsSocTl
REPPARD, No. 20 Bay street apply to R, s
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-07

Among the harmonizing influences at
work between the North and South, re-
marks the Bridgeport Farmer, none is
more effective than the visits exchanged
by the military and society organizations
of the two sections. A Commandery of
knights Templar of Boston has just re-
turned from Richmond. Va, and a mem
Der of it says: Il would not take five
times the cost of my trip for the oppor-
tunity / had of seeing and conversing
with the Southern people in their own
homes. l took pains to seek out and
converse with people of all conditions,
and Of both races, and / found there ex.
listed genuine era of good feeling, hope
and confidence" 1t is safe to say that
no member Of that Commandery return
ed home a sectionalist, however much
he had been inclined that way previous
y by campaign lies.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-07

In North Carolina, where prohibition
has become the leading political issue,
the Republican managers, in the hope of
capturing the votes of a considerable
number of Democrats, have decided to
support the side Of the liquor interest,
and, in so doiug, they will receive the
Endorsement Of the Northern Republi-
cans just as the Virginia Debt Repudi-
ators are Endorsed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-07

Boston seems to be in earnest in work
ing up the Worlds Fair project. A Sec
ond meeting to push the project has
been held, and it was attended by many
Of the wealthiest citizens of the city, who
promised liberal support. Should Boston
make this movement q success, she will
have good cause to crow over New York
rirr-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-07

The rumOr started some time ago that
in case the present Legislature of New
York failed to elect successors to Conk-
ling and Platt, and the Democrats got
chance to fill the vacancies, Governor
Tilden would present himself as candi-
date for the Senate, has finally been set
to rest by the ex Governors declaration
that he would not take the Office if the
Senate unanimously rendered it to him.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-07

The Nautical Magazine, of London,
has been tracking American storms
across the Atlantic and finds that 63 per
cent. of those starting in this country
reach Great Britain. As it takes them
several days to make the voyage across
the ocean the proposed international ex-
change of meteorological reports by
cable ought to enable the inhabitants of
England to know very nearly what sort
of weather they are going to have. As
storms seldom cross from Europe to this
country we are not as much benefited by
this interchange.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-07

The Ohio Republican State COnven-
ton will meet at Columbus to NOR
row, June 9Th. Gov. Foster will most
probably be nominated for re election.
The Temperance wing of the party is
threatening trouble, and straight tenn
perance candidate may be nominated.
Ia a triangular contest between the Re
publicans, the Prohibitionists and the
Democrats, the last mentioned party
will have the best chance of electing
their candidate for Governor. There is
some talk Of nominating ex-senator
Thurman.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-07

The internal revenue returns are still
extraordinarily large, indicating an in
creasing trade in liquor, tobacco, etc.
From July 1, 1880, to June l. 1881, the
government collected 1923, 443, 1888 inter
nal revenue taxes. This showed an
average monthly increase of 5000. 14O
over the previous fiscal year. Should
this average increase be continued
throughout this month, it would make a
total of internal revenue collections for
the year of $134, GA, 100.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-07

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The Railroad Gazette reports 1854
accidents On the roads for the past year,
in which 3S5 persons were killed and
1 .673 injured. This is the worst record
our railroads have made, being $50 per
cent. greater than for the previous twelve
months
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-07

YAK
SLAVES delivered at any shipping
Georgia. South Carolina, or Atlaptj,
Florida. q
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Bedford Iron and Alum SPRINGS.

bright, Pure, Cool, Lovely and Peaceful.
I'D The Wis ting company, Of both health and
pleasure seekers, is of the best people, and
ample to fill the place early in each season,
and keep it filled 70 the close. All the COM
forts. conveniences, attractions and amuse
ments Baths, laundry, livery, band, hunting
and calisthenics, billiards and bowling,
churches. and double daily mail, cuisine Al.
Greatest tonic and Alternative waters known.
fession, and thousands of cures More largely
and widely used than any Springs in the
South. Water solidified into Salts, retaining
all its curative properties, and sent by mail
everywhere.
Board, S35 month; $40 week; 50 day. Car
rlages meet visitors at Forest or Lawyers
upon advice OF arrival. Zach station four
miles from Springs, over good road.
Address, Lynchburg or Bedford Springs, Va.
A. NJ DAVIES, President.
SOLOMONS & CO., Agents, Savannah.
ia3-F&Tu2t
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-07

The New York Legislature has just
refused to give ten thousand dollars to
aid in celebrating the Yorktown centen-
NAL, while South Carolina. a compare
lively poor State, has guaranteed sub
scription of five thousand dollars.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-07

The Mobile Register republishes all the
crimes reported in the papers last week.
and finds that over nineteen-twentieths
of them happened in the Eastern, West
eru and Northern States and Territories.
How would Dawes explain this?
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-07

The census bulletins report the aggre-
gate debts of the cities and towns of this
country at $500 900. The country
debts amount to $500. 600. 900 and the
State debts to $500. 600. 900, total of
81, $40, 600, 900 of municipal indebted
ness. Including the national debt, we
owe 10 per cent. Of all we possess.
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