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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-20
Gambling in Futures.
Bridgeport Farmer.

1t is argued by defender of "short''
sales of stock, produce, ETC., that "sales
flor future delivery are an absolute ne
zcessity in the complex mechanism of
modern life and civilization. Such be
ling the case, the spirit of speculation
: will insist upon taking hand on the
short side just as it does on the long side.
lin fact, speculation ON the long side ia
much more injurious to the public than
speculation on the short side On the
Former it helps to unduly initiate prices,
zraise the prices of provisions, and create
a fictitious prosperity, while on the short
side it encourages a most useful in
vestigating and conservative spirit, which
weeds out the rotton and senseless en-
4terprises that would otherwise flood the
market and rob the public for the bene-
Sft of a few reckless and greedy
Spectators. 1t is a plausible ar
gument, but does not bear o
CLOSE examination. Admitting that
z the "'longs" speculate for an ad-
vance of prices, and the ''shorts" for a
decline. it may then be asked how the
longs" would profit by corner" if
there were no present or prospective
'shorts?" In fact, is not the actual or
eventual existence of a ''short'' interest
a necessary condition of the organization
sof long" interest9 If there were no
demand for the ''cornered" article, there
would be no temptation and no profit for
the longs" But it may be said, every
consumer of grain and every would be
investor in stocks is a "short." True
and that is the very reason why speculal
tors should be, if possible, debarred from
short" sales and consequently from
practically inducing and aiding the
longs" to establish an artificial scarcity
that advances rates to the great injury
| Of the legitimate ''short," the consumer.
But suppose there is decline of rates
is not the speculative ''short" interest
lentitled to credit therefore Certainly
Enot, except in rare instances in the stock
|marketl The short" does not procure
Ithe decline; he merely rides the work of
natural forces into profit. That is,
Through foresight or happy guess work,
lac succeeds in making some one pay
more than the market rate of the articleI
sat the time OF delivery 1t is difficult toI
see how, on that account, he can claim
the title of public benefactor. In brief,
look at this matter of "seliing what youI
haven't got" from whatever point you|
may. there is little or nothing to say in|
tits favor.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-20
THE IRISH SUSPECTS. /"
Views of the Press on the Demand
for Their Release.

LONDON, September l9.-The Times in 8
leading article this morning says: cit must
be confessed that the present, when there
are weekly accounts of murders and mur-
Iderous assaults, is not a time to
call for the release of all the 'sus-
.pects.' No government, however mer-
scifully inclined, could afford to appear
frightened into clemency. The League sets
mo example of moderation. The exceptiona
case made deserve the consideration of the
government, but there is too much reason
TO fear that most of the imprisoned men
would resume their criminal courses.
" 1t would be well If the numbers of the
some Irish-Americans, who, not out OF
patriotism, but out Of spite against
Everything English, have been al
no pains to conceal their advocacy
of armed insurrection. If there is
IA semi-military police, If there are sol
1iers and coercion acts in Ireland, the English
Sdeplore such means Of government, but it il
the attitude of section OF the Irish people
themselves, under theirunscrupulous leader
which has rendered these things neces-
sary."
The Irish Times admits that the govern
.ment might release the suspects" without
offending Irish opinion, If It is really deter
mined to insure fair play for the land act,
Toy vigorous administration of the law.
The Pail Mall Gazette of this afternoon
'says: Secretary Forster seems to have
spoken to Messrs. Dickson and Gavin, bui
Ito have evaded an expression OF a
definite opinion, as the Cabinet,
which he said he must con
.sult, would not meet for some
.time. There is no prospect for an early re-
lease of the suspects" The continuance
|of irritation strengthens the hands Of the
lagitators The satisfaction of Furnishing
|unconvicted criminals is not to be weighed
against the risk of playing inio Parnell's
hands on the eve of a semi-Socialist cam.
|paign."
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-20
More Republican Trouble.
NelU York Herald.

The lamented death of the brave and
distinguished Senator from Rhode Is.
4land, General Burnside, adds to the en-
barrassments of our Republican friends.
The successor of Burnside will be a Re.
publican. Should General Garfield die
athe new Senator cannot present his cre-
Sdentials until the Senate is organized by
sthe election of President and perhaps a
Secretary to succeed Colonel Burch.
Even if. as now happily seems most prob
sable, Mr.. Arthur should be in the Vice
Presidents chair, the Democrats will
1 have three majority and can complete
athe organization before the New York
3Senators and the new Senator from
sRhode Island are admitted The sug-
igestlon that the Democrats should waive
athis majority-a suggestion which some
sof our Republican friends commend as
i patriotic does not seem to meet with
flavor. Nor does it possess the essential
selement of common sense. The Repub-
glicans lose two Senators by a political
shari-kari and one by the act of God.
The Democrats are in no way RESPONSE
|ble. The power they have comes to
them honOrably. 1t is not only their
privilege but their duty to use it. Politics
lis not sentimentalism, but hard headed
business. If the Democrats meet in the
Senate with majority of three they
Should use that majority like hard head
led business men-honestly, with patri-
Eotic regard for the country, and at the
same time for whatever political advan-
|tage may accrue from it.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-20
How to Furnish a Bedroom.
P0tter's Anlerica1s MonthEu

A bedroom should impress the obser.
yer with the idea of dainty cleanliness
srelgning supreme in every part of it.
! while the prevalence of cool, soothing
tones OF color suggest repOse and rest.
I The paint might be delicate chocolate.
sthe walls soft peagreen; no color EQUALS
sgreen for giving rest to the eyes, and in
fits paler tints t.Offers a p 'easant sense of
GOODNESS during the most sultry days of
summer, while they are free from the
suspicion of coldness seen in MANY of
sthe gray shades commonly used. Light
scolors make a room appear larger than
sthe dark shades. Woodwork, painted
chocolate, and cream walls look well
with bright blue furniture covering and
.curtains, or maroon paint and citrine wall
with deep blue. 4 wall of a pale tone
sof blue and sage green woodwork
Will harmonic with furniture coverings
bearing design of autumn tinted leaves.
Stained boards are without doubt best
for bedrooms; a square of carpet covers
|the centre, leaving three feet all round
the room. Dust invariably collects under
furniture and chairs, dresses ard draughts
Iof air sweep it up into the corners; but
the boards, being without covering, allow
of its being easily taken up with a dus-
ter Then, too, the carpet being simply
laid down, there is no difficulty in the
way of its being often shaken; no tacks
have to be taken out or heavy wardrobes
moved, so that there is no possible ex-
cuse for its being left down until the
dust accumulates thckly.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-20
CROPS IN THE WEST.
The Gloomy Review of the Situa.
ttOn as Presented by the Chicago
Tribune.

CHICAGO, September 19.-The Tribune to-
lay prints over eight columns of Western
& crop reports, giving some idea Of the mag
aitude of the losses caused by the great
I irought.
n The report opens with Illinois, one hun
1red and seventeen reports, from which state
ments are taken from the northern, centra
4 and southern divisions. The greatest dam
age to all Of the crops is found in Southern
Illinois, where every crop has this
season proved failure, and
zeOrn is now being imported tc
Z giOn is now doing everything possible tC
5 ship out stock of all kinds, so that the trials
)t the coming winter may not be so severe
: 10 Central and Northern Illinois rs damage
mas not been so great.
! The Missouri reports show that out OF
Z l5hirty-three reports over two-thirds report
= the corn damaged from 20 to so per cent.
s As to the winter wheat, out Of.twenty-three
reports over two-thirds show a decrease in
3 The average. The reports from this State
show but very little progress in
fall ploughing. The rains, however, OF the
past week will be of incalculable benefit,
aud while seeding will be much later than
usual, we may expect to hear of decided
change for the better in this respect.
\ Kansas has been more favored with rains
5 sipce the harvest than any other State IN
the wheat belt. AS to the corn crop in
Kansas, out of thirty-eight reports only one
shows a crop equal to that of 1880, and the
majority of the reports all indicate the dam,
Z age from drought at from so to rs per cent.
4 From Ohio and Indiana, out OF fifty seven
reports, twenty.four report the corn dam
aged from so to IS per cent. and thirty
I three report the damage at from 10 to 4O
q per cent.
From Iowa there are forty one reports,
3Ehirty-three of which say the corn is dam
aged from 10 to rs per cent, the general
average being a damage of 63 per cent.
Nebraska sends twenty-four reports, nine
i Of which say the corn is damaged from Is
o 30 per cent, and nine report the corr
damaged from so to so per cent. The re
snainder show also reduction in the yield
Thirty report from one-Quarter of crop to
l total failure.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-20
BALTIMOREs LAST SENsAq.
The Supposed Dead Husband Re-
turns 10 Life Reformed Man and
Rich Merchant-A Surprised and
Happy Wife.

Baltimore Special to the NJ r Herald.
Particulars have reached Baltimore of
an exceedingly interesting and romantic
zcase In Wilmington, Delaware. Thos.
patterson, brother of United States Dis
strlct Attorney Patterson, who disap-
peared from Baltimore after bidding his
Syoung and lovely wife adieu some fifteen
syears ago, and was long supposed to
have been dead, has appeared at Grand
4 Rapids, Michigan. Mrs Patterson is the
daughter OF Mr.. E. L. Rice, Jr., wealthy
citizen of Wilmington. Patterson's alb
ssence, after saying goodbye" to his
wife, was unexplained until his relatives
j read in newspaper the description of an
unknown man who had been found
dead In Erie, Pa. The body was subse-
aquently identified by brother of Pat
sterson as that of the missing man, the
sletters T. P. in India ink on his arm
being to him conclusive evidence. The
sbOdy was inferred in the family lot in
! Wilmington, and the tomb cared for and
5adorned with flowers, which were ten
sderly watered by the tears of the sup
Sposed widow. The discoveries Just
made show that Patterson, after falling
sinto disreputable habits, went to Texas
and was captured by the Indians. He
subsequently escaped and made his way
ito Michigan, where he amassed a com.
Portable fortune. a short time ago Mrs.
Patterson, who still resides with her
parents in Wilmington, was surpris-
led to receive an envelope bearing
1.-THE postmark of Grand Rapids. and at
once recognized the handwriting of her
husband. The discovery at first seemed
Hike dream, but when the seal was
broken and she hurriedly glanced at the
signature her fond hopes were fully real
i alzed. 1t conveyed the joyful intelli-
gence that Mr. Thomas Patterson is a
prosperous merchant of large city in
Michigan the communication further
stated that the writer had years ago dis
scarded all his bad habits was leading the
Exemplary life of an honest, temperate
imam, and that by strict attention to busi-
mess he had accumulated fortune. 1t
ils understood that he will return to Will
Imington. Mrs. Patterson is still beau
|tiful woman, and has had many suitors
for her hand since the supposed death of
|her husband, all of whom, of course, she
declined
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-20

TOR any cheering news of the. Presidents
condition, but the posters conveyed no
hope, and when the bulletins were put up
announcing that the President was dead
genuine expressions of regret and
sorrow were heard on all
sides. The news spread with lightning
like rapidity throughout the city, and is the
universal topic of conversation. The bells
lot the churches of Trinity parish were toll
led at short intervals for an hour In memory
'of the departed President. One afternoon
|psper issued an extra shortly after the news
was received, copies of which were eagerly
purchased at anV price,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-20

J. F. an Philadelphia Friend.
All the thrilling wires were trembling
With their messages OF grief.
Bearing % the startled millions
Tidiugs Of their PROSTATE chief;
Till from ocean unto ocean,
Flashing with the lightuing's speed,
Every hamlet, every hearthstOne
Heard the foul assassin's deed.
And as poised unOn the balance
Hangs the chance Of life or death,
Fifty million souls are waiting.
Listening with bated breath;
Men Of strength and courage falter,
Women weep and children cry,
And from every household altar
Fervent pray erS ascend on high
From ten thousand sanctusries.
With their thrOngs in suppliance bent,
Floats 10 God the aspiration
save our noble President
Ne-er suspense so deep and painful
lowered in the shuddering air,
N--er before the listening Heavens
Heard such universal prayer.
Mid the fertila fields and valleys
OF his own fair native state.
on the wild hills OF New England
fearful. prayerfui thousands wait;
And the Miss ssippi heaying
Seaward his resistless tide.
Hears a murmur of bewailing
From his prsiries wild and wide.
And beyond the rocky SUBMITS
Of the white Sierra's crest.
Rich with sympathy and pity
Beats the strong pulse OF the West;
Blending with their mountain echoes
To the Nation cry % pain,
Swells the calm Pacifics chorus,
Taking up the sad refrain.
From the lovely sun kissed valleys,
From the Orangp-shaded homes
OF the South, q thrilling murmur
Full Of love and pity comes:
For the great heart Of the nation
BY its nOhler instincts bound,
with the suffering Of its chieftain
Beats in sympathy profound.
oh the sympathy Of sorrow!
oh the charity OF love!
Lifting up our better nature
All our grosser selves above.
Making manhood seem more Christlike
Through the ministries they bring,
Stealiug DER US like the shadow
or an ang is shining wing.
Blending with our human nature
Thoughts and feelings half DiCiHe,
As within their lrOrldg setting
HedUeniV gems OF kinduess shine;
And our kindred ties grow stronger
As our hop s and prayers are blent,
In the overshadOwing sorrow,
Round our wounded President.
COIgm5iGHd. D.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-20
A Row WITH CIRCUS IN FRANKFORT

A Row WITH A CIRCUS IN FRANKFORT
EKY.-A special to the Courier. J0urnG
from Frankfort says: GA few weeks
since the Council raised the circus license
from $35 to $40 This Forepaugh re
fused to pay, and rented grounds outside
the city. The Council then passed an
ordinance prohibiting them from un.
loading in the city. The railway sued
4 out an injunction and had the order
served on Mayor Taylor, restraining him
from interfering with unloading the
show. This order Taylor refused to
obey, and with the police endeavored to
stop the unloading Sheriff Hawkins
seeing he was powerless to enforce order,
the court called on the Governor for aid
and he promptly ordered Captain Price
Ito report to the Sheriff with the Nc
|Creery Guards. This he did, and when the
militia arrived at ihe depot Mayor TAYLOR
|still refused to allow them to unload. and
IA riot was imminent. He said that he
would shoot the first man who attempt
led to take wagon from the train. he
Twas carried by force from the scene, and
the streets taken possession of by sol
oilers. The cars were unloaded aud the
parade took place"
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Weather Indications

OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL OBSERVER, VASE
3INeToN, D. c., September 19.-Indlcation
Z for Tuesday:
In the South Atlantic States, fair weather
except possibly local rains in the southerl
portion, variable winds, shifting to souther
sly, stationary barometer and stationary O
higher temperature.
In the Middle Atlantic States, slightl
warmer and fair weather, variable winds
and stationary or lower barometer.
In the East Gulf States, partly cloud,
lweather, local rains, variable winds, station
arv barometer and stationary or higher TEN
perature.
In the West Gulf States, warmer, fail
weather, variable winds, and stationary o
higher barometer and temperature.
In the Ohio valley and Tennessee, fai
weather, variable winds, mostly south Il
west, stationary or higher temperature an,
nearly stationary barometer.
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RIne and GRAY.

CHATTANOOGA, September 19.-The city
is becoming crowded with strangers from
North and South to attend the reunion OF
sthe Army of the Cumberland aud the ex
Confederate reception. The public
buildings and private houses are
being gaily decorated. The local
Federal and ex-Confederate committees
bad meeting this afternoon, and decided
|that II the worst should occur at Long
Branch appropriate memorial services shall
be the leading feature of the programme.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-20
FLORIDA FLASHES.
The Orange State at Atlanta -
Steamer In the Everglades.

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, September 49,
Sufficient subscriptions have been obtaine,
% secure Florida building at the Atlant
Exposition. The call was responded t.
with great liberality. Florida will make
splendid exhibit.
A steamer employed by the Okeechobe
COMPANY penetrated that lake by way o
the CalOosahatchie river. This settles
vexed question, and demonstrates the feast
loility of the drainage scheme.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-20

FALLING FROM HIS BALLOON. "A tele
gram from Boston. September z, says:
I"Professor Rogers, the @ronaut, made a
balloon ascension at Point of Pines, a
suburban summer resort, to day. When
the balloon had reached an altitude of
one thousand feet an upper seam ripped,
allowing gas to escape and causing the
balloon to descend rapidly. When
within one hundred feet of the ground
he balloon collapsed, the car tipped and
Professor Rogers fell to the ground at
Nahant Beach, about a mile from the
starting point. He was picked up un-
conscious, but soon rallied. and was car
sried to his home in Maiden. He is
/. Injuries" 4"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-20

Hot weather, improper food, alcohol,
drinks, and impure water are the causes O.
every case of Diarrhes, Cholera Morbus
sDysenterY or Cramps, and when neglected
these disorders become chronic and dan.
sgerous. Man Is at best careless creature
: who inherits a dislike for medicine. au(
8often brings on severe attack of sickness
10y neglecting to treat disease properly II
safe, sure and speedy cure for all disorder
Iof the stomach, and will correct all cases o;
sDiarrhGa, Cramps or Dysentery immediate
.y. AL druggists sell it.-Adv.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-20
The situation In Tunts.

LONDON, September ia dispatch from
|Tunis says: "It is thought that the French
will be compelled to occupy Tunis before
they march upon Kairwan. AS the excite
Iment increases in several quarters of the
eity, the abdication of the Bey is post
poned for the present, but it still i'm
pends."
PARIS, September IA semi official note
announces that the French troops viii
shortly be able to take the offensive vigor-
ously at all points in Tunis.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-20

RICHMOND, VA, September 19.-Rumori
are rife to-day Of duel between Gen. Pey
ton Wise, brother of Congressman Georg
8D.-cWise, of Virginia, and United State
District Attorney L. L. Lewis, the Read
|juster candidate for Lieutenant Governor
The misunderstanding grew out of speecl
by Lewis, in which he denounced G. D
Wise as a ''liar, scoundrel and thief" Ii
the absence Of his brother, General Wis
Sought an explanation. A correspondence
followed, which it is thought has led to tbs
duel, as both gentlemen have left the city
LATER.-It is reported that the duel tool
place near Quantico, and that Wise wa
shot in the thigh and Lewis in the lef
1hraast
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Mr.. Samuel Mckenzie. Cumberland M,

Mr.. Samuel Mckenzie, Cumberland, Md.
writes: II am 6S years Of age. About fou
years ago began to go into decline. SUI
Ifered from dyspepsia, stone in the bladder
weak lungs, and general nervous debility
used Browns Iron Bittefs. This remedy ha
.made me again robust and strong, and fee
|all the fire and activity Of youth once NOR
'In my veins.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-20

The dory Little Western, manned by
George III. Thomas and Fred. Norman
arrived at Gloucester. Mass. Thursday
having completed a round trip from
iGloucester to London and back. She
lis 1Sf feet keel, "a in depths IS in width,
|and is the only dory that ever crossed
THE ocean both ways.