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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-28

A movement is well under way for the
formation of a central organization OF
labor unions of New York and the
neighborhOOd, the province of which
viii be to take action On matters affect
ing the general interests Of labor. The
contract system of prison labor is the
immediate object Of united action, but
it is proposed to maintain a permanent
organization. Already forty trades
unions and labor clubs have connected
themselves with the movement. Among
them are the trainers, horseshoers, ms
sons, blacksm1ths and wheelwrights,
furniture makers. bricklayers, silk
weavers, longshoremen, cabinet makers,
piano makers, bakers, bOOkbinders,
roofers, house painters, clothing cutters,
plasterers, tailors. shoemakers, brass
workers, fresco painters. carpenters and
upholsterers. 1t is the svowed purpose
to make the weight Of the organization
felt in politics whenever that is necessary
for the protection of the interests of labor.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-28

The New York Times announces that
there is in process of formation in that
city q society for the prevention Of
cruelty to books, which intends, as its
first active measure, to obtain the passage
of a law Furnishing such cruelty with
fine and Imprisonment. 1t will oppose
this sort Of cruelty, not merely because
It brings pain and suffering to books, but
because it is horribly demoralizing to
those who indulge in it and those who
witness it. "What man" asks the Times,
s'can have any real love for books, any
true respect for literature, who habitually
treats books with brutality How can
we expect our children to love and re-
spect the books that they see US and
other men lacerate. bruise and MAIN
And how can we hope that those who
are habitually cruel to books will be
gentle and considerate to human beings
and to animalsf It is in the best interests
of humanity that cruelty to books should
be suppressed, and the argument in
favor OF the passage of the desired law
should be irresistible"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-28

According to the census, there is a
mistake somewhere. The large con-
sumption Of liquor in the South has
been frequently commented on, but it
seems that the people in our section
have been-chiefy for partisan pur-
poses-misrepresented as a whisky
drinking and Incorporate people, and
our other sins and weaknesses have
been attributed to this one as the chief
cause thereof. According to the census,
however. the number of retail liquor
shops in. the North, as compared with
the number of inhabitants, is largely in
excess of those in the South. In Maine
there is one grog shop to every 791 in
habitants; in Massachusetts one to every
245; in Connecticut one to every 235;
while in South Carolina there was one
only to each go inhabitants. There
were the same number of liquor shops
C7.279) in Massachusetts, as there were in
North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia,
Alabama and Florida combined and con-
tanning a population three times that of
Massachusetts.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-28
The Pacific Mills Strike.

Various are the comments which have
been passed upon the great strike now
in progress at the Pacific Mills OF
Lawrence. Massachusetts. Most OF those
which we have seen, while they have
been non-committal, were rather against
than in favor Of the strike. Such is not
the absolute rule, however, and certain
of our Massachusetts exchanges deci-
dedly favor the cause of the striking
employees.
It seems that these mills have been
among the most successful in the coun-
try, the stock having doubled in value,
and paid handsome profits to the hold
ers besides. A surplus of nearly s., 0OO,-
600 has been accumulated, and this large
sum conveys an idea of the immense
success which has attended the corpora
ton. Under previous administrations
the management was generous to the
employees, and manifested a dis
position to be both just and lib
eral. But, under the present admin
istration, this has sll changed, and the
policy has recently been to cut down
wages to the lowest point, nOtwith-
standing the enormous profits realized
while there has been manifested such an
entire lack of liberality. and even jus
tice, that the discomfort, which finally
culminsted in the present troubles, was
fomented.
Whether these charges against the
management of the mills are literally
true or not, of course we know not, but
we gather them from a Boston paper,
which discusses the subject of the pres
ent strike apparently fairly and dispas-
sionately, ard which declares that the
present action of the Pacific Mills man
agement is decidedly wrong, and de
serves to be condemned. Our contempt
rary declares also that the workmen have
acted in fair, just and moderate spirit
are in the right and ought to be sustain
liberal people of every community in the
country. 1t further expresses the opin
ion that corporation which has paid to
its stockholders dividends for nineteen
consecutive years, averaging $500, 600 per
year-and aggregating nearly 100000
000-and spends several millions for new
mills, machinery, etc., in addition, ought
to be condemned for starting out in the
third month Of its twentieth year by cut
ting down the wages of its employees.
1t certainly does seem, if these crit
cisms of our Massachusetts, contemporary
are at all just, that the unexampled pros
perity of these mills has evidently tended
to make the management niggardly,
narrow and mean, and doubtless the
sooner action is reversed the better.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-28

Indian tea growing has received a mar.
velous development in the past ten
years, beginning originally under gov
eminent subventions, and the Anglo.
Indian Government made last year a
grant of $1,000, adding the sum to $1O,-
600 raised by subscription, to introduce
the tea in Australia. As a result, the
expectation of tea to the South Pacific
colonies rose last year to 750. 600 pounds,
against s6,62S the year before. This
year the same agency is to make an
effort to put Indian tea on the American
market. AS large share Of our China
tea comes not by way of the Pacific but
through the Suez canal, distance favors
Indian tea. 1t made its first appearance
in New York year or so ago; but the
importations are as yet trivial, and it is
doubtful if its strong, not to say rank,
qualities will suit the American palate.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-28

ParsOn Newman. Grants chaplain, and
who formerly enjoyed immense ease in
Zion by being appointed by Grant to q
fat position as Inspector Of Consulates OF
something of that sort, preached a ser
mon a few days ago against luxury. BE
warned his New York congregation OF
millionaires against yielding to the sweet
things Of earth, and to embrace piety
and simple living. The millionaires il
their luxurious pews listened in wrap'
admiration to his elOquence and remark
ed eve pay him SO. 900 a year to preach
ike that"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-28

Chinese residents Of the United States
who, being already here, will not be
affected by the Miller law further than
they cannot become naturalized citizens,
number about 100, 1000. They will be
benefited by the law inssmuch as it viii
save them from competition with the
cheap labor Of their fellow citizens here
after. Whether they will remain to
themselves and become "a peculiar PEG
pie, OF whether they will gradually be
come Americanized, are subjects Of in
teresting speculation.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-28
Miss Mary Hall. sister of Hon. Ezra

Miss Mary Hall, sister Of Hon. Ezra
Hall, a lawyer and politician of Connec
ticut, made application for admission to
the bar Of that State few days ago. The
application was referred to sn examining
committee, and was presented in the
Hartford county bar meeting by Hon.
John Harper, reporter Of the Connect
cut Supreme Court, and husband of Mrs.
Isabella Beecher Hooker, prominent
womanIights advocate. This is the first
application Of this character which has
ever been made in the nutmeg State.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-28
Senator Miller, of New York, has &C

Senator Miller, of New York, has ac-
auired a munifcent fortune through
the high protective tariff on wood pulp.
On Friday last ne opposed the tariff com
mission resolution probably because he
did not wish the tariff question to be
brought into public prominence through
discussion of that measure. In the
course Of his remarks, when Mr.. Morgan,
of Alabama, limited that he was actuated
by purely selfish motives, and favored
protection because he wished to continue
to levy tribute upon all consumers OF
paper made from wood pulp, it embar-
raised him considerably.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-28

Rumors as to what the President will
do with the anti Chinese bill are con
ficting. It is believed by some that ne
viii promptly sign it; by others that he
is opposed to the extreme provisions Of
the measure, and fsvOrs a prohibition
of immigration for a length of time
not exceeding five years.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-28
The gurning Ntws.
TUESDAY. MARCH ss. 1889.

ScoviIle has Withdrawn from Gui-
teau's case. He stood by his client to
the last, although he received from him
in return nothing but abuse and villih-
cation. Nobody blames Scoville for
this, but everybody echoes the hope that
be viii refrain from lecturing.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-28

Judge E. St. Julian Cox, of Minnesota,
has been removed from the bench by
verdict Of the State Senate, sitting as
high court Of impeachment, on the
charge of chronic drunkenness. He was
a local politician Of prominence in his
State. and owed his election as Judge Of
the Ninth Judicial District Of St. Paul
to his popularity among the roughs Of
fbof cifv
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-28

Betty and the baby" are still engross-
ing public attention. A dime subscrip-
ton for them has been opened in Phila-
delphia, and is getting very popular.
Sergeant Mason's shot at Guiteau bids
fair yet to prove the best piece of bust
ness wisdom that he has ever displayed.
The Philadelphia dime subscription,
which was started by the Press, averages,
according to that paper, one hundred
dollars per day.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-28
jacksonville Union

Inc people OF Florida will hear with genuine
ana sincere regret Of the death of Colonel W.
i: thompson, of the Savannah MORNING NEWS.
The Journal with which he has been so long
and intimately connected was, for many wears
previous 20 the establishment of daiies in this
state, almost the only source from which the
merchants and professional men Of East and
Middle Florida obtained their general informa,
ton Hence the NEWS has always exerted great
influence In directing the politics and calling
attention to the material interests Of Florida
Colonel Thompson was always a warm and
outspoken friend of Florida, and never
omitted to say a seasonable word in her favor
he served with the army during the dark and
gloomy days Of the first war with the Semi
noles, and ever cherished deep interest in all
That related to her prosperity. 1t was one of
his greatest pleasures to revisit the State. and
TO recall, when in company with old comrades.
souls. 4
He was a singularly attractive compapion.
and his fund of anecdote conversational abili.
ties and extensive stock of varied information
rendered him always welcome guest in social
circles
Every chord of his manly and genial nature
beat in accord with the cause of the South,
and he was most eloquent when engaged in
defense OF her rights and honor.
he was truly landmark in the ranks of
Southern journalists, and this loss will be
severely telt by all OF the members Of that
honorable body.
The library of works of American Humor
was greatly enriched by his contributions, and
his CHRONICLES of Pineville " Scenes in Geor-
gia" Major Jones Courtship'' and other works
have achieved wide popularity.
he mad reached the scriptural period of life
three score and ted-aud passed away, full of
years and honor, leaving an unsullied reputa-
ton and the record Of a long season of useful
ness.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-28
Nashville Anlsricnn

The telegraph announces the death at Savan-
nan or william Tappan Thompson, for con-
sideraoly over quarter Of a century the
managing editor Of the Savannah News. and
fami lar to American readers as author of
Major Jones Courtship" and other humorous
sketches, the last edition of which was brought
out by D. Appleton & Co, Of New York, some
ten years since, prefaced with the author 9
dedication to his WIFE, ''the dear Communion
who blessed the morning, cheered the noon
and br1ghtens the evening of my life" While
ne occupied place in the front rank of South
ern journalists, as managing editor of one
Of the most influential and ably con-
Quoted OF Southern newspapers, his fame
as humorist was his chief distinction
ana so widely popular was the familiar account
OF the adventures of Major Jones, " that Mr..
Thompson was better known as "Maior Jones. -
IN which character he was usually introduced
70 visiting strangers In Savannah than as Mr.
thompson Nearly forty years have elapsed
since the Jones sketches Of Georgia rustic life
and character were first written to give variety
and local interest to the columns Of Georgia
country newspaper. In the preservation of the
incal dialect or pdtofs peculiar to Georgia rural
districts, ne was not less successful than later
humorist, Mr.. Harris, Of Atlanta in the pre-
sentatlon OF the dialect Of the Southern negro.
In his later years, Mr. Thompson's industri-
GUS pen has been employed upon matters of a
more serious nature and with increasing years
and responsibilities the lighter vein has been
ab lndoned TO the graver considerations per.
tanning 70 the exacting duties of managing
CAsOA VI q uai1 newspaper. but IN this Held
he has been entertaining and instructive-a
writer strong, forcible and evenly balanced.
To those who knew him closest and
best, his genial companionship will be
sadly missed. Western visitors to Savan-
nah during the memorable Green Line excur.
sion Will not forget, among the hearty Sayan-
nah welcomes-characterist Southern
the cordial greeting and hearty hospitalit 2
OF Major Jones. his fascination az a charm-
ing raconteur;. Of Infinite jest and most ex-
qulslte IancV' May the green turf rest light
~ above him and the palmettoes perpetuallv
time the measure Of the song and of the waves
where he sleeps the long sleep near the beauti,
full city by the sea-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-28

The death Of Colonel W. T. Thompson, for q
long term of years the editor OF the Savannah
MORNING NEWS, is announced. Colonel Thomp-
son enjoyed high reputation as an editor,
but was more largely and popularity known as
the author Of Major Jones' Courtship" and
other humorous stories.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-28

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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-28

Col. W. 7. Thompson, the veteran editor. OF
the Savannah NEws. is dead He'died at his
home in Savannah on Friday night after an III
ness OF several weeks. Colonel Thompson has
been managing editor of the Savannah News
Tor thirty two years. and was, we believe, at the
time or his death, the oldest editor in active
service on the Georgia press. His career has
I'LL
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-28

The Southern press has lost one of its ablest
editors, and possibly its Oldest, 10 the death Of
Colonel William T. Thompson, Of the Savannah
over the columns of that now large and in
fluential paper. He is well known as humor-
list of that school Of which Johnston Hooper, q
Wilmington boy, and Thorpe and Longstreet
and Baldwin were the highest representatives
Colonel Thompsons MAJOR Jones' Courtship"
has been laughed over in tens Of thousands Of
households. It will be learned with regret that
the tongue which set the table in roar is
now still forever, and that the hand which
traced the broad fun and the genial humor
which so many have enjoyed Is cold. Peace
to his spirit and greepnees TO his memory
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-28

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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-28

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vannah. Go. News, 81.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-28

The death Of two distinguished gentlemen
In the world OF Letters yesterday will throw q
pail OF sadness the entire country. We
refer to thar OF the great American poet,
Henry W. Longfellow, which occurred in Bos
ton, and of Colonel w. T. Thompson, so long
the editor Of the Savannah MORNING NEws.
Both were distinguished gentlemen, had
reached a green old age. and their memories
viii long be cherished by their fellow men in
America.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-28

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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-28
Atlantd Post-AppeGL.

Col William Tappan Thompson, editor of
the Savannah NEWS. died yesterday afternoon
at his residence in Savannah at the ripe age of
three score and ten. The people Of Georgia
are so familiar with the leading points in the
life of Col. Thompson that it is unnecessary
to enter into details here. Deceased was born
in Ravenna, Ohio. de entered journalism
early in life, and after a connection with sew
eral leading papers, became the editor of the
Savannah News In 1850, a position which he
held until his death. major Jones' Courtship. "A
Major Jones Travels and the Chronicles Of
Pineville" fixed the reputation of Colonel
ago, and the roaring farce of The Live Indian
is the most successful American production of
its kind ever put upon the stage The veteran
journalist passed away full Of years and full of
spected, and his death will be sincerely mourn
ed by thousands
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-28
Columbus E1otlfrer.S,ln.

After long and eventfui editorial career.
the weary brain of Colonel VIM 7. Thomson
editor Of the Savannah MORNING News. has
found rest from its toll in the sleep that knows
no waking until the archangel's trumpet shall
proclaim the dawn Of eternal day. After bat
Ting in life's fitful fever for seventy wears he
fell asleep at his residence in Savannah on the
22d inst. He has been managing editor of the
NEWS since it was first established thirty-tWo
years ago, and his writings have been
characterized by the highest type of the
scholar, the patriot and the gentle
man. As political writer he was strong and
forcible-always Just and liberal-his articles
we're filed with logic, ever founded on reason
His pen flashed at every stroke with feeling
that was worthy OF the man. He was one Of
the leading editors In the State and in his
death blow Is given to Georgia journalism
Under his charge the paper he so ably edited
advanced TO the front rank of Southern news
papers. Those who knew him will erect in
the temple OF memory a lasting recol-
BILE traits Of his character But
his labors were not entirely confined to news
paper writing, and he has given us humorous
literature that viii live for ages upon ages,
and has made the author popular upon two
continents. He was the author OF Major
Pineville," & dEAmatization of 1.-THE Vicar of
Wakefield and 1.-THE Live Indian" a comedy
out Of which the comedian John E. Owens
made fame and money without pay to the
author.
But his work is ended and his hands are
folded upon his cold breast, and their labors
are done. That they may find in the beautiful
abode or the blest another mission and higher
purpose is the visa Of all who knew him per
sonslly. and of all who are bound to him by an
electric chain of human sympathy and broth
erhood.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-28
1lIletin.

Colonel W. 7. Thompson, editor OF the
Savannah MORNING News, died at his home
Friday evening. at half past eight O'Clock, Ar
was the Oldest editor and author In Georgia
By his death we lose one of the ablest editors
in the South, who has long done honor TO his
country and the press and made for himself
name that win ever be cherished in the hearts
Of his countrymen.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-28

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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-28

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F. APPLEBY,
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