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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20

The American Humane Association,
which was organized at Cleveland in 1871,
is making an extraordinary effort to Sc
cure the introduction on lines of railroad
which transport large numbers Of cattle
cars that will lessen the sufferings Of live
stock. The maltreatment OF animals in
transit between the East and the West
called this society into existence. The
cruelties that were practiced and that are
still practiced in the transportation of
cattle, sheep and swine are almost past
belief. The animals are crowded into
cars which are without facilities for wa
tering or feeding them, and where they
have not the least chance to secure rest.
Sutfocating with dust, oppressed with
heat, hungry and thirsty, they are kept
confined in their close quarters for long
distances. Few realize how great
the number of cattle, sheep,
and swine transported to market over
railroads is. Last year at Chicago alone
1889 cattle, 5,6i0,G25 hogs and 1927
sheep were received. To transport the
cattle alone required 125,229 cars. In
eleven years The number Of animals re
ceived at Chicago nearly doubled. There
is a United States law to protect animals
during transportation by rail, but it is
probable that it is not very strictly OBJ
served. The only remedy is by the
use of improved cars in which
the animals can have rest and can be
watered and fed. In 1890 the American
Humane Society offered prize Of $4,000
for an improved car that would meet the
above requirements. One of the condi-
tions of the prize was that the patents on
the improved car should be given TO the
association in order that the car might be
offered to the railroad companies free
from all charges OF royalty. The prize
was not awarded but the offer Of the
prize directed public attention more
strongly to the necessity for an improved
cattle car.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20
AN ANGLERS STORY.
A Florida Fisherman's Big Luck, an
How He Utilized it.

A Florida Fisherman's Big Luck, and
How He Utilized it.
The Florida fishermen are like all the rest
of US, says an angler in the Philadelphia
Times. While l was stopping at small
hotel or tavern down on the St. Johns
river the proprietor asked me in to play a
game of pool one day, while we were
awaiting the arrival Of a party of gentle
men who were to join US from Jackson
vile. The landlord tossed me cue. and
as | applied the chalk 1 noticed that the
cue was peculiarly heavy and had the
appearance Of polished ivory. He used a
cue of similar pattern. but the others in
the rack were quite ordinary. The COW
ering of the table also attracted my atten-
ton. Instead Of the usual geen baize it
looked like a peculiar species Of
smoothly tanned leather of a dark gray
color.
what is this cover made of?'' in
quired.
''That?'' replied the Southerner, sEwhy,
that's piece of catfish skin. 1t makes
the finest cover in the world when it's
nicely tanned and stretched
''YOu don't mean to say you got that off
Of one fish?' l said incredulOusly, as /
failed to discover a single flaw or seam in
the cover. "Oh, yes; that isn't all, either.
There was enough left over to make me a
fine pair Of waterproof overalls. Yes,
sir, | caught that fish year ago last sum
mer about a mile below Cypress Point, in
the St. Johns river. We had to harpOOn
him and land him by means of fiat boat
and a block and tackle. Perhaps you
have noticed the popularity of these cues,
too. They were made from the horns of
that same catfish"
''And these balls" added the fisherman,
as he emptied the fifteen colored balls
from a wicker basket and arranged them
for the game, ''are another product OF the
same CATCH"
Chow in the world:' I asked, trying to
look serious.
"Well, sir, you may not believe it, but
/ sent fifteen of that fish's teeth up to a
shop in Jacksonville, and had them made
into balls on turning lathe.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20
Fighting a Railroad.

When a man or a woman undertakes
to fight a railroad company, he or she. is
, always at a disadvantage until the casa
can be brought before jury. In some
sections the railroad is then at disad-
vantage, or perfectly helpless.
Brooklyn, \. Y, was the scene Of an in
teresting fight between an elevated rail
road company and a worthy lady Of that
city on Wednesday morning. The COM
pany wished 70 plant one Of the iron col
umns which support the track on the
edge Of the sidewalk in front of the resi-
dence of a Mrs. Elsinger. In order to
provide a suitable foundation it was
necessary to remove . large paving
stone. Mrs. Elsinger interpOsed an en-
phatic objection to sucha proceeding, and
when she saw her words had no effect she
walked into the crowd of laborers, and
stepping on the stone which the builders
wished to reject, she shook her fists at
the WOrl1men and oyerseers, and declared
that This rock shall fly from its firm
base as soon as l." A crowd soon gath
cred and encouraged her with shouts, and
for q little while It was doubtful what the
result Of the queer contest would be. The
foreman, however, soon solved the prob
lem. He caused the workmen to dig
around the stone, being very careful not
not to touch the lady. As many men as
could get around it then took it up and
steadily carried It IN front Of the adjOin-
ing house where they pat it down, Mrs.
Elsinger still standing on it. Work on
the foundation was then commenced.
The road was for time victorious, but it
was only few hours before the workmen
were stopped by an Injunction from the
Supreme Court.
Mrs. Elsinger objected to the elevated
railroad going in front Of her house, be-
cause it would greatly depreciate the
value Of her property. From the expert
ence of property owners in other cities
the injunction case viii no doubt be
dismissed on final hearing, and
the plucky lady at last forced to sue
cumb to the railroad. 1t is
probable that she viii sue
the road and Oyerseer for assat Il and bat
terry, AID the question whether or not the
touchin Of a stone upon which person
stands not as much an invasion of ones
rights a. The knocking Of a chip off ones
head. Tie solution Of the difficulty was
an ingenious one, but the railroad com
pany may vet have to pay roundly for the
fun.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20

well as flowers for to-night's ball, and
everybody ''as is anybody" and his wife
are expected to be there.
am told that superintendent Mailing,
in spite of his manifest incapacity having
been clearly proved, is determined to
''stick." The Police Commissioners,
therefore, as he refuses to resign or ask to
be retained, can only retire him on the de-
cisiOn of the Board Of Police Surgeons
that he is physically and mentally III
capable Of performing his duties as Su-
perintendent of Police. AS he is practi-
cally as capable as he ever was-he was
never fit for the place-it will not be easy.
for them to arrive at any such decision.
The Roosevelt Committee has made its
preliminary report on the Police Depart
ment. 1t shows cOnclusiFeIy how pOliti-
cal pulp and ''inflOOencev and not fitness
procure appointments on the police force,
but exposes no great amount of corrup-
ton. Unless the reports which are to follow
are more exhaustive, the investigation, for
all the flourish OF trumpets which has
attended it, will prove to be little more
than a farce. D.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20
The south Carolina Starvation stor,

The South Carolina Starvation Story.
Il IS gratifying that the reports about
the starving condition Of the people in a
large portion of South Carolina are with
out foundation. Tn Charleston Ne}cS and
Courier yesterday published dispatches
from various localities in all the region
indicated in the reports denying that there
was any suffering for want Of food. 1t is
true that there were short crops last sea-
son in quite a number of counties on
account Of the drought, and for that
reason bread and meat are not as plenti-
full in many homes as they were i'll more
prosperous years, but the actual condition
of affairs appears to be far from akin
to actual want. In one county only
Of the counties from which reports were
received was there any indication Of a
lack of food? The county referred to is
Marion. The IBder, of that county, few
days ago published reports that there was
great scarcity of food in that section, and
expressed the opinion that the people
would need help before long. A member
Of the agricultural board of Marion cOun-
ty, in telegram published in the NelcS
and Courier yesterday, said that the pub
LEGATION in the IRder had a good deal to
support it. While, therefore, there may
be a scarcity of food in places in Marion
county, thereis clearly nothing to sustain
the sensational reports contained in the
letter published in the New York Sun.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20
PERSONAL.

GEN. ISRAEL PUTNAM's wedding ring is
owned and priced by woman in Omaha, Ne
braska.
HENRY WARD BEECHER's agent advertises
in the Western papers that his present lecture
tour is his farewell one.
MANAGER ABBEY is quite i'll in New York.
He says he will have nothing whatever to do
with opera next year and is going to quit the
business.
CHRISTINE NILSSON says she never goes on
the stage without trepidatiOn and when SHE
feels weak or has an important part always
kneels down and says her prayers.
+. A. WOODWARD, Of Tweed-ring notoTiety,
has been elected q vestryman Of Trinity
Church, in South Norwalk, Conn. A number
Of the members win withdraw from the
church,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20
Learning Wisdom.

A Peasant who had Seven Daughters
wearing out sole leather for him, went to
the Cave of Wise Old Duffer, and be-
sought his Advice as to how to bring them
up.
"Marry them off as soon as Possible,
and YOU can then Break up HOusekeep-
ing and 90 Boarding among them"
After a few Months the Father Returned
to the Cave, aud his phiz had such Lone
some Expression that the Wise Man cried
out:
"Ah, you must follow my Advice to
learn Wisdom!"
"The Trouble is that 1 did follow it, but
Instead of having seven places to board
around at | hav&seven SOns-in-law to
board on me.7
Moral However, the Peasant had the
Wisdom
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20
What We We're Told

st. Louis Republican tDem.).
We were told the tariff reformers could
never elect Carlisle, but they did; that the
Ways and Means Committee would never re-
port tariff BILL but it did; that Morrison
could never get a majority vote TO take it up,
bat he did; and now we are asked to believe
Tire prophecies that the bill viii never pass.
If past results form auCurles for the future,
the House is pretty sure to pass a revenue re
form bill.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20

American authors, actors and singers
are making regulations and fortunes in
Europe. Among the latest candidates
for fame in Paris is young New Orleans
Creole, who is to exhibit a specimen of
statuary IN the coming Salon. He is an
artist of no mean ability and of decided
pluck and courage. His father, for years
past, has earned a very modest living by
modelling plaster statuettes. while the son
posed for the best artists. The young
man, in his leisure moments, followed the
calling Of his parent, and in so doing
showed so much talent that Falguiere
took him in hand, and his first large
work is to be exhibited this year.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20

The Republicans Of Hartford, in Gen.
Jas. r. Hawley's state. are not much dis
posed to contribute to that gentleman's
boom. At their primary meeting Tuesday
night, to select delegates to the Connect
cut State Convention, quite a breeze was
stirred up 10y a motion to declare the dis
tinguished Chairman OF the Republican
National Committee the first choice of the
convention for President. The motion
was received with storms Of Kisses.
Blaine's name was also Kissed. Order
was not restored until the meeting adj
iOurned. The Connecticut State COnven-
ton meets next Wednesday, and it was
expected that the Hawley boom would be
formally launched at that time, but it is
now doubtful whether a resolution
to pledge the delegates to Hawley will
even be introduced. The General must
have been leaving some very important
gaps open in his record.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20

The new naval dispatch boat Dolphin
was said to have been planned with a
view mainly to great speed, and yet it is
not claimed that she can make more than
about ii knots an hour. while she ought
to have been so constructed as to make II
or Is knots at least. This matter ought to
be investigated to some extent before any
more money is appropriated to build more
cruisers
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20
Wonderful to be Told.

Phitddekphld Press tReD.l.
The King OF Spain is greatly afraid the
American Government won't do its duty in
the present troubles in Cuba. So are we. If
the American Government does It's duty in
that matter il will serve notice that unless
Spain gives Cuba a cleaner and more efficient
administration the United States will feel
warranted ia doing il for her.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20

bOSt0n Gy0De IDtHl.I.
New jerseys Representatives voted sOlidly
against the consideration Of the Morrison
bill. and the next day the New Jersey House
tabled a resolution asking Congress to defeat
the bill. There seems to be a division of
OpiuiOn even in that little state.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20
CURRENT COMMENT
would Not Look natural

CNIcIg0 ItWe8 lINd.,.
Mr.. Hendricks has returned home in time
to dodge all the issues Of the impending cam
paign. The political fence would not look
natural during the canvass without the
familiar figure of Mr.. Hendricks astride il.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20

The Queen of England having in meas
ure caught on to the suggestion that safety
to railway travellers can only be secured
by making the directors ride on the cow
catcher, the practice will probably soon
become quite common over the water.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20

Two OF three semi-respectable Republi-
can journals are rejoicing that "Edmunds
is looming up in many quarters" The
trouble with Edmunds' looming is that it
Is all in quarters where it is not likely to
helm him.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20

If all the new mines are as rich as re-
ported gold will soon be as much of a drug
on the market as silver is now, and silver
will be hardly worth its weight in old junk.
The American people, however, have an
abiding faith that there is more exaggera-
ton than metal in the new mineral re-
giOng.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20

John Swinton says shat the happiest
and most contented labOrers in the world
are those OF Paris. They receive small
wages. but that is more than counter
balanced by low rent and cheap pro-
visions and clothing.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20

1t is asserted that domestic matters so
occupy the attention Of ex-senator David
Davis this year that he cannot be drawn
into politics. The country would like to
know whether he is doing the cooking,
nursing or attending to the garden.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20

Resolutions of sympathy with Gen.
Grant Oh account ofhis Christmas Slip
down have been passed by several Repub-
lican meetings. These resolutions might
be made broad enough to cover the great
Chicago catastrophe, where the General
and the noble 500 were overcome.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20

There is a wonderful similarity in the
talk of the protectiOnist Congressman
about the tariff bill, and the threats
Marquis Tseng Illuminated against the
French. 1t was all talk, and did not de-
lay the advance Of the French an hour.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20

Let the soothsayers at once be consult
ed. Secretary of War Lincoln was
thrown from his horse while riding
with the President on Wednesday after
noon Probably this was an evil omen.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20

Between the pugnacious lawyers and
the Breathitt county outlaws Kentucky
Judges have a hard time Of it. The Tom
Buford spirit appears to be abroad in the
land
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20
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134th ANNIVERSA RY
Il MO - Gle II Y,
BETHESDA ORPHAN HOUSE,
Music VIII lie furnished by q number al Ia
dies and Gentlemen, and the usual Re
ports from Oaicer- Of the So
ciety viii be presented.

Members and Uncertainties ard friends, ami
gentlemen who have been Wards Of the So
ciety, and the public IN general, are cordially
invited to join in the celebration. A Band OF
Music viii be in attendance, aud rooms in the
Orphan House placed At the disposal Of those
who wish to dance.
Tickets 20 cents: Children haIf price, Til.
includes railroad fare from Anderson street
dep0t 60 Bethesda and return.
J. II. ESTILL,
President Union society.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20

Now that Tilden has announced to one
Of his numerous interviewers that in his
opinion the platform Of 1876 cannot be
improved upon, it muss be remembered
that that platform denounced the protec-
tive tariff as "a masterpiece Of injustice"
and demanded that 'all custom house
taxation should be only for revenue" 1t
is time for those who are yelling for Til
den and the Ohio platform to consider
whether there is not d littie Inconsistency
in their clamor There is no doubt, how
ever. that Tilden. as Old and feeble as he
is. is bigger man than the Ohio platform.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20

Mr. G.. Il. Blanchard, Vice President of
the Erie Railroad, has abandoned the
policy Of opposing Federal Railroad
Commission and now says that Congress
sionaI action in favor of it is indispensa-
BILE to the maintenance Of the pooling
system. A. he is supposed to speak fer
the Trunk Railway pooling system, the
friends as well as the enemies of the CON-
mission movement are considerably mys-
tilted by his change OF front. 1t is stated
that Pc has gone beyond the views of the
most extreme anti-monopolists, and
hence they can but suspect that some
deep laid scheme is about to be developed
to c-rcumvcnt their plans.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20

Lieutenant Eisenhower, in his testi-
mony before the Jeanette Investigating
Committee, stated that Mr.. James Gordon
Bennett telegraphed to the Herald CORE
spoadant in Siberia, when be was inter
viewing the Jeanette survivors, not to
air soiled linen. The soiIed linen Of the
expedition appears to be getting pretty
good airing at present.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20
ADVERTISING.

]. C.. GOODRICH. Northern Advertising
Manager Of the DAILY MORNING NEWS and
WEBKIY NEWS. sun Building. New York.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20

Nothing is so handy to have in the house
as Bensons Capcne Porous Plasters.
Highly medicinal. % cents.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20

1t is expected that the art of boat-saw-
ing will now be taught in Cornell Uni
versity. The boat crew of that school has
engaged Charles Courtney, the Oarsman,
as coach. a Chicago paper says that the
Cornell boys are so much better posted in
all the tricks Of boating that it would be
more appropriate FOR them to coach
Courtney.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20
DrrBnual.

MONEY TO LOAN.-Liberal loans made
VI on Diamonds, Gold AID Silver Watches
Jewelry, Pistols, Guns. Sewing Machines,
Wearing Apparel, Mechanies Tools. Clocks.
etc, etc, at Licensed PawnH oker House. Isl
Congress street. z. MUHLBERG. Manager
\. B.-Highest prices paid for old Gold and
Silver.
MONEY TO LOAN-A place where Won
VI can obtain loan on personal property.
Parties wishing to sell Diamonds and JeweIrv
and those wishing 70 buy such articles should
call on me. Cash paid for old Gold Silver and
mutilated coin. Office private; business con
hdential. CLEMENT -SAUSSY, Broker, u
Whitaker street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20
4ua,tfKn.

NJ ANTED, . Front Lot on Tybee; give
W number of lot and price Address ASH
care News office
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20

nor RENT. two Furnished Rooms with
IL privilege Of parlor and bath; rent rea-
sOnable; p St. Julian street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20

w ANTED, a COW with second or third calf.
w COW must be warranted to give twelve
quarts of milk per day. Apply to r. &.
WILLY, 40 Bryan street
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20

nor RENT, Long Piazza House on South
Il Broad street, between Whitaker and Bull /:
in perfect order.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20

Rsgistered AZ the Post Oegcs IN .S1oann16 as
iSeoo5sd Ciuss NaH Natter.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20

SUNDAY. APRIL 20, 1884.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-20

IGOR RENT. nice cool rooms. with or with
Il out board; every convenience; I72 Jones
street.
The daily Cairo bulletin., 1884-02-02
ADVICE to Mothers.

Are you disturbed at night and b'-ker
of your rest by 9 sick child suffering and
crying with pain of cutting teethl If so
send at once and get bottle of Mrs. Wins
lows Soothing Syrup for Children Teeth
ing. It's value is incalculable. 1t will re.
lieve the poor little sufferer immed
lately. Depend upon it, mothers, there il
no mistake about it. 1t cures dysentery anG
diarrh9a, regulates the stomach and bow
els, cures wind collie, softens the gums, re
duces inflammation, and gives tone anc
energy to the whole system. Mrs. Wins
lows Soothing Syrup for Children Teethine
is pleasant to the taste, and is the prescrip
ton Of one of the oldest and best female
physicians and nurses in the United States
and is for sale by all druggists Throughout
the world. Price 25 cents q bottle.
The daily Cairo bulletin., 1884-02-02
Ill.Rewardcd For His Courtesy.

A young man wearing cameo pin in
his neck scarf boarded Bieecker street
car last evening for a ride uptown.
The car was so crowded that he could
not force his way inside, and he took a
place upon the platform. As the car
proceeded on its way the platform be-
came more and more crowded. Aman
with a bandage around his wrist was
one Of the last to get aboard.
"Hope you'll pardon me, SIR" he
said, turning to the young man with
the cameo pin, "but as | have recently
broken my arm, and do not want to get
it injured in this crowd, would you
allow me to rest it upon your shoulder
in order to protect it from injuryp"
Certainly" replied the young man.
With painful effort the unfortunate
passenger lifted his arm and rested il
upon his accommodating neighbor
shoulder. When the car had reached
the street at which he desired to stop
he politely thanked the young man
with the cameo pin for his kindness,
and alighted. ......
The accommodating young man softly
whistled a refrain OF a religious hymn,
as the car proceeded on its way; bu,
presently he lifted his hand to his neck
to adjust his collar, and discovered that
his cameo pin had been stolen. The
polite and afflicted stranger had taken
it away in his bandages. -New York
Tribune.