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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-09-12
THE GARFIELD MONUMENT
FUND,
An Art and Industrial Exhibition In
the Capitol at Washington.

The Board of Direction, composed of
| some of the most prominent names in
public life, including members of the
Supreme Court, Senators, members of
Congress, army and navy officers of
high rank, and the first citizens of
Washington, send the following TO the
press:
A National Bazaar, Art and Indus
trial Exposition will be held in the 70.
tunda and adjacent halls of the national
capitol, at Washington, D. c., Novem-
Der 25th to December Sd Gnclusive),
1882, as authorized by joint resolution
OF the Senate and House of Representa-
tives August 9TH, 1882 The object of
this undertaking is to raise funds with
which to erect a statue in this city
TO the memory of General James
A. Garfield, late President of the United
States, which work is in the hands of a
committee Of the Society of the Army of
the Cumberland, who have already col
lected for this purpose some twenty
thousand dollars, and expect, with the
results of the exposition, to have q suffi-
Gent sum with which to erect a work
BETTING the great name it is proposed to
commemorate.
The art exhibition will be under the
direction of tine leading artists resident
IN Washington. 1t is hoped that artists
throughout the entire country, pro.
fessional and amateurs will aid the work
by contributing some one wOrk-as a gift
to the fund--tO be sold for its benefit,
and be willing to exhibit others, under
such rules and regulations as may be de-
termined by the Board of Direction. All
persons desiring TO contribute in any
way to this great work are cordially in
vited to do so, and to proceed in such
manner as their judgment may dictate.
Contributions from the ladies in the
way of needle and fancy work are
especially invited and anticipated as one
OF the more prominent features Of the
exposition.
70 manufacturers this exposition offers
opportunities second only to the Cen
tennlal Exposition. Occurring on the
eve OF the assembling Of Congress, and
at the season OF the year when all the
foreign representatives are at their lega-
tons, every exhibit will have the atten.
tlon, not only of our own representa-
tives, but Of the representatives Of
all the civilized nations as
well as the representatives of
the press, Who will gladly make full
mention OF all worthy exhibits; this,
with the fact that each donation or ex-
hlblt contributes so much to a work That
must commend itself to evoTy patriotic
citizen. All exhibits will bear the naue
OF artist, MANUFACTURER, etc, and will re.
main IA place until the close of the ex-
position, Arrangements for Transports
ton Of exhibits are being made, and de.
tails will be given on application to the
Eoard of Direction. rooms 90 to 9G,
Ebbitt House, Washington, D. G.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-09-12
Col. George II. Black.

We are permitted to give to our read
ers the following graceful and patriotic
extracts from a letter written by Col.
George 2. Black to a friend in this city.
The sentiments it expresses are types of
Col. Blacks character, and convey no.
bic example to the Democrats of Georgia
for imitation. He writes:
"The preliminary skirmish is over
now, and with loyal acquiescence | defer
my aspirations TO the decision of the late
convention, hoping that it is all for the
best, both as it respects myself and the
Democratic party.
These are the words of a patriot, a
true Democrat and heightened gentle
man. That Colonel Black may be re.
stored to perfect health, and his life
spared for many years to crafty his
aspirations to serve his country well and
faithfully is most sincerely wished by his
many friends. And as the best apprecia-
ton Of Colonel Blacks nobility Of soul,
let US, whatever our predictions before
the convention, do as he SO earnestly ac-
vises and give loyal acquiescence" to the
wishes of the Democracy of the First
Congressional district as expressed
through their convention, recently in SEES
sion in this city.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-09-12
Southern vs.. Western Corn.

1t is fact worthy of notice that a
large amount of Southern corn, produced
in this State and Florida, has been re-
Gently received in this city, and that it is
offered at so much lower rates than the
Western article that it has seriously in
terfered with the sale of the latter as feed
corn. In past years few of the most,
farseeing of our Southern farmers would
produce corn enough for their home and
plantation use, and all such were cOnsid-
cred exceedingly fortunate. Now, how
ever, as a rule, our farmers not only have
corn for home use, but instead of having
to send their money to the West to pur-
chase supplies can keep their money at
home and successfully compete with
Western farmers besides.
This is indeed an encouraging condi.
ton Of affairs. Our farmers have taken
the first step onward to true independ-
ence, and they will never regret it. The
abandonment of the call cotton" policy
this year will convince the Southern
planter that he can raise his own sup
plies, and still receive as Iauch, if not
more, money for cotton as surplus crop
as he formerly received when he pinned
his faith wholly to the great staple, and
then had to trust to the West for what
he needed. In diversity of crops is to
be found the true source of Southern
prosperity, and it is exceedingly fortu-
nate that our agricultural classes have at
last discovered it.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-09-12

An interesting question has arisen in
the Treasury Department in connection
with the importation Of sugar into New
York from the Hawaiian Islands. In the
case in point, which is regarded as test
case. the Collector had assessed duty on
a cargo Of sugar from the Hawaiian
Islands to the amount Of nearly $500, 900.
The importers filed protests against this
assessment on the ground that the sugar
= exempt from duty under the pro
visions of the reciprocity treaty with the
Hawaiian Islands. On the other hand,
!, "a commended that the sugar in ques-
lion does not come within the terms of
the treaty. as it is Of different class
from those made in the Hawaiian
Islauds at the time the treaty was rati-
fed. The Acting Secretary of the
Treasury has referred the question TO the
Collector of New York for revision Of
his opinion under the protest filed by the
importers,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-09-12

The Rochester Union notes the I'M
gratefulness Of Republicans in the pres.
ent treatment of Governor Cornell. 1t is
getting pretty evident now that he will
not receive a denomination, and, in conse.
quence, his heretofore professed friends,
and among them men holding places to
which he himself appointed them, are
abandoning him and his cause. Says the
UasOA.: Like rats that scent the danger
and leave the sinking ship. the State
officers upon whom he relied have
failed TO bring the delegates-have prac-
tIcally deserted Cornell"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-09-12
Value Of Cultivation in brought.

With the aid of scientific knowledge
every farmer has noticed that well cult
waited land stands drought better .aan
that which is neglected. The reasor; Of
the fact is not SC generally understood.
1t WILL therefore, be source of satisfac
ton to all to be possessed of additional
evidence and moro exact data on the
subject, and may be of value by stimu-
lating tillcrs of the soil to additional
effort at critical periods. Bulletin No.
. from the agricultural station at Geneva.
n. Y, contains these interesting facts
bearing on the subject of drought:
That cultivation, by forming a loose
soil upon the surface whioh acts as
mulch, cOrsarves the water to the soil is
a fact which is well established. and
should be more commonly appreciated
For the purpose Of Offering numerical
values which shall express the influence
OF cultivation, we have tried the follow
ing experiment: Oak boxes of one cubic
foot capacity were made of half-inch
stuff and thoroughly soaked With oil.
The bottoms being removed, the frame
was forced down into the earth in the
corn field and the bottoms afterward
put in position. We thus had a foot
cube OF soil in its natural position. The
surface Of the earth in one box
was lett undisturbed, while the
surfaces OF two boxes were
kept cultivated. By weighing these
boxes the gain or loss in weight is as.
sumed to measure the evaporation which
has taken place from each. Iqom July
70 to August l, six days, the cultivated
soil evaporSteI at the rate of 906 gallons
per sefe less than the undisturbed soil.
or less 151 gallons daily per acre. From
August to August 10, nine days, the
cultivated soil evaporated 2,367 gallons
per acre less than did the undisturbed
soil, or less 263 gallons daily per acre.
During the whale period from July 90 to
August 10, fifteen days, the saving of
water effected through cultivation fig
ured up 212 gallons daily per acre, or,
expressing these facts in another form.
the undisturbed land lost per acre, from
July 26 to August 10, 4,243 gallons, the
cultivated soil 1000 gallons,
''ln calculating our results to the acre
by multiplying tee evaporation which
has taken place from a square foot of
surface by 43, $50, the unavoidable errors
are cOrrespondlngly multiplied, and
while duplicate series can never be ex-
pected to give precisely the same numeri-
cal results, yet the one fact became I'M
questionable; that through cultivation
we are enabled to conserve to the soil a
large amount of water during drought.
Indeed, observation through extended
periods Of drought also plainly shows the
of fields that have been we'll
over those where cultivation
has been neglected. "
The advantages of the drainage in
wet seasons have been shown. Thus
are science and experiment contributing
to the relief Of agriculture against the
extremes of both wet seasons and dry
ones. The fruits Of these developments
and demonstrations will be more fully re.
allied as population increases and lands
in value.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-09-12

One curious phenomenon of the East
ern drought is the exposure of limited
localities to its worst effects. For ex-
ample, a region of which the Catskills
are the centre, but on all sides of which
rain has fallen very copiously, has been
almost destitute of single drop of rain
since the 4th of July last. The potato
crop has been cut short, the
corn blasted and the cisterns, wells
and rivers so dry that the farm
ers despair. The same curious isolation
from moisture has been observed in
"spots" throughout New England. 1t
is In these ways that the Vastness of this
country is most forcibly demonstrated.
Areas of drought or of flood as large as
Germany or France, and which in Eu-
rope would be national calamities, in this
country affect individuals ana commu-
mites only, but scarcely influence prices
or the cost Of living in the country at
large.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-09-12

MOULDERS.- Wanted, imms5i-,-
NON no H W6eRS Mmno1ldeTs, at SCHoFS, 70
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-09-12

Rev. DR.. Gross, an old time Baptist
preacher, acted as chaplain of the Demo
cratic Convention at Springfield, Hi
nois, last Thursday, and delivered fer
vent prayer, which was singularly
unique and appropriate, and it is to be
hoped will prove effectual, 1t was as
follows:
20 Lord, we beseech thee to save
US from the devil. o Lord God,
we beseech thee to save us from star
route and other thieves upon the public
treasury. o Lord God Almighty, We
pray thee to save us from Republican
ism. For Christ's sake. Amen"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-09-12

The fact that the star route jury found
Brady's private secretary Rerdell guilty,
but could not arrive at any agreement
regarding the a-ch conspirators them
selves, is decidedly fshy. But as rule
you can.count pretty safely on Wash
ington jury not sending any prominent
Radical leaders to the penitentiary. The
whole verdict Is simply a farce and no.
thing else.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-09-12
..Fnr whose benelit is a tax leYied

e'For whose benefit is a tax levied on
foreign wood pulp?" inquiries Editor
Halstead. "Itis d ridiculous fallacy 20
assert or assume, or consent to the
proposition, that the people of the Uni
ted States are interested. Wood pulp is
imported from Norway. Is it taxed 40
per cent. TO protect our buckeye and
poplar trees p We take it that Editor
Halstead is addressing Warner Miller.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-09-12

The village of White Plains has grown
economical and reduced its police force
more than one half. Formerly the force
consisted of one man six and q half feet
high, weighing 220 pounds, who resigned
because he found a policeman's life very
lonely one. The force is now reorganized
with only one man, whose height is five fee
one, and weight ninety-ave pounds. White
Plains has very little for its police force to
do and the old organization was a waste Of
muscle. The new force wears blue cloth
with brass button trimmings and dazzling
breast plate and carries q club and is
thought to be quite sufficient to frighten
of the common run of burglars who might
take the village on their rounds. The plan
OF watching in White Plains is, II thieves
come and find anything, the police alarm the
town, and the citizens rise and take 1t away
from them, and the force is ample for this
duty.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-09-12

They say that Howard was very glad
to be relieved from the superintendency
of West Point after the Cook scudder
prize fight. Howard never was very
fond of being where fighting was going
on. He used to keep at long range from
even Chief Joseph.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-09-12

The damage which Hubbellism has
done to the Republican party is mani
tested by the delight which the average
Republican organ expresses over the fail
ure of the great American looter to
secure a denomination. Nevertheless,
the fact still stands undisputed that with
out a large corruption fund at its back,
".he grand old party" must fall.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-09-12

A contemporary thinks that on the
principle that q reformed rake makes the
best husband, perhaps Mr.. Blaine's new
born zeal for civil service reform might
develop into something. Unfortunately
the principle does not always hold good,
and the ways of politicians of the Blaine
stripe are always VIGOROUSLY crooked
and devious
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-09-12

A call has been issued for a meeting
OF representatives Of the American Pub
lie Health Association, the National
Board of Health, and the various State
Boards of Health, to be held at Indian
apOlis, Ind. October Is, TO consider the
question of holding a National Medical
and Sanitary Exhibition in the year
1882
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-09-12

TIE indications are that the uprising
against the Republican party this year
will be almost as decided as 1t was in
1874, when an overwhelming Democratic
majority was chosen to the House of
Representatives. The Detroit Free Press
states that in Michigan the effect will be
even more marked than it was in 1874.
Then the Democracy oame within few
thousand votes of carrying the State,
and carried three of the nine Congress
sional districts. This year all signs
point to the triumph of the united op
position in the State at large, and to the
election, in spite of the Republican ger
rymander of the Congressional districts,
of at least four, and perhaps six, of the
opposition candidates for Congress.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-09-12

Because the Isthmus of Panama was
recently visited by a disastrous earth
quake, some of our exchanges are jump
ing at the conclusion that it will never
do to build a canal across that narrow
strip of Iani. Bat we greatly mistake
old De Lesseps if he can be scared off by
a little thing like an earthquake.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-09-12

Uncle Luke Poland's majority in Yer
mont is very little more than 1000,
when it really should have been about
5000. This looks as if there was some
hope even for Vermont. When the
Green Mountain State goes back on
Radicalism, ''the grand old party must
really be in bad way.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-09-12

New York Truth publishes rumor
to the effect that the Labor League of
New York have offered to Mr.. Richard K.
Fox, of the Police Gazette, the nomination
for Mayor. Truth objects to the nomi-
nation mainly on the ground that, if
elected, Mr.. Fox will appoint the Hon.
Tug Wilson Chief of Police.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-09-12

It is now stated that the Cameronians
of Pennsylvania have agreed 10 yield to
the demands of the Independents and
withdraw their State ticket. If this be
true it nav result in Democratic defeat
in the Keystone Stste, but at the same
time it will be the death of bossism and
the Cameron dynasty. The political
movements in the State during the
present week bid fair TO be of unusual
ininrnef
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-09-12

One solitary representative of the mi
nority may show off the wonderful moral
ity of the Radical States mentioned. The
truth is, though, it shows the wonderful
expertness of the moralists at gerryman-
deriup.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-09-12

It will strike most people that "Chet"
might pick better company than Little
Johnny" Davenport. The place to see
John should be at the back door, and
considerably after dark. At hotel
table he is altogether too conspicuous.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-09-12

Tweed was d rascal but he never stole
poor house roof. That performance re-
manned for Major Phipps, Of Philadel-
phia. The organs recall with mournful
tenderness that the major" always
voted the straight (RadicaD ticket.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-09-12

Johnny Roach has not put in any bids
for the new steel cruisers. Shrewd
msn, John. just now there's no money
handy to build them. When the old
hulks come to be broken up, though, he
will be on deck.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-09-12

Arthur is nursing the Independent
booms il the South, and Blaine is cred
tied with fomentiDg Slraight-out Radi-
cal rebellions. The game of both is the
same, and the stake the Southern delega-
tons in the next National Convention.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-09-12

True, it makes no difference what the
protective tariff commission may re-
port; the country viii not be influenced
either one way or The other. Still the
commissioners are having a mighty nice
time and are getting well paid for 1t
besides.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-09-12

HubbelFs retirement viii furnish
material for numerous hOmilies on the
virtue of his constituents. As Jay has
his eye on a seat in the Senate and has
the wherewithal to procure it. felicitating
his constituents is rather premature.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-09-12
Honest .Jobn Sherman's Presidentia

Honest John Sherman's Presidential
investments have not PANIED out very
well heretofore, but, nothing daunted,
he proposes to try again. William
Tecumseh may pool with him, for while
the latter will be too old to boss the
army as General he would be young
enough to direct it from the Presidential
chair.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-09-12

Should it turn out that his machine
has been smashed IN Maine, Mr.. Blaine
may with reason cancel his engagements
elsewhere. 4 bankrupt can hardly be
expected to enthuse over his neighb0rs'
prosperity.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-09-12

The Jackson Mich Patriot is another
painfully practical journal, 1t remarks
Some things are very plain about this
protective tariff business. Making one
wOrkingman pay tribute to another work
ingman's employer will never raise
wages
''Another thing is equally plain: A
law, like our tariff law, which makes
nine or ninety workingmen pay tribute
to one mans employer, will not raise the
price of wages, especially when the trib'
ute is from two to five times as much as
the whole sum Tor vagss,"
If the Eastern advocates of protection
could get out of the smoke of factories
for a season, it would probably improve
their vision.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-09-12

A New YORK sialwart says the ma
chine always wins except in times of ex-
element. As matters are anything but
serene in New York now, we take it
that it is an off year with the machine.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-09-12

There Is another onslaught from the
good organs on the Treasury raiders. AS
the destination of the plumber is pretty
well known, it would be in order TO
intercept it.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-09-12
molhers should KNOW Il.

Fretful babies cannot help disturbing
everybody, and mothers should know how
soothing Parker's Ginger Tonic is. 1t stops
babies pains, makes them healthy, relieves
their own anxiety and lie safe TO use. Journal.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-09-12

New York snobs and imitators of the
English are in despair. The polo season
has closed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-09-12

Mahone is outhutbeling Hub5ell. 1t
is stated that the assessments on the Vir-
gnia officehOlders already amount to IA
per cent, and more is coming yet.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-09-12

Eliza Pinkst0n is in jail at Canton,
Miss, charged with theft. II honest
John Sherman's heart still beats true he
will bail her out instanter.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-09-12

AS the star route gang did their best
to expedite" the jury, the latter should
not have specialized so long as to the
guilt of the rogues.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-09-12

The grand old party" is fearfully ex-
ercised at intervals at the lack of Repub-
lican representation from the South.
The Chicago Times has taken the trouble
to present the following tabular instruc-
ton for the benefit of the opponents of
Efr--nnt .,nnrn1 ;Innr
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-09-12

The g. 0. p. should keep stiff upper
lip. Why should it fear while Jay Arab
Hubben and Jesse James Malone remain
to head the ticket in "a?
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-09-12

The Michigan Fusionis,s are actually
talking about walking off with several
Congressman.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-09-12

Care-worn persons, students, weak and
overworked mothers will find in Browns
Iron Bltters complete tonic, which gives
strength and tone to the whole system.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-09-12
IRE Devel.o:gsal ap:a the Body ROBUST.
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GRAY II ALE or WHISPERS changed 20 O Glossy
BLACK 10y single application D this DYE. 1t
lnparts natural color, and eess instaEtane0usly.
of One Dollar.
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WANTED TO BUY, share IN fba cotfV
Exchange. Apply by Letter - - ne 800 STsS
any 70 T. F. CATrARINICH. care Wear pssSI,
joseph A. Roberts & Co., Bay street set 49,
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WANTED.-A gentleman wishes = "
P 90 5o0 lfa fGiny9 p1e9 to Bay seet
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for 8alf.

I CTS, BUILDING LOTS.-A few chs
II Building Lots for sale, south Of Andaa
street, three minutes walk from Barr
Street Railroad by s. F. KILN
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-09-12

WAHoTTeso4Io, I Immediately, vet 1u,,.
near Montgomery. 400 Ferry sfssf