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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-09-26
PERSONAL.

CAPT. EADs is going to Mexico to look after
his canal interests there.
Mr.. MITCHELL, once Senator from Oregon,
is dangerously i'll in Washington.
M.DE LEssRPs is about to leave France for
the Isthmus to look after the Panama canal
GEN. P. G. L. BEAUREGARD was among the
visitors who called on Gov. Cleveland on Mon
day.
w. A. RoEBLING, the engineer of the Brook
lyn bridge, returns in better health from
Europe.
Miss FLORENCE FINCH is a writer for the
Troy Telegram, and not of fashions, but of
editorial articles on politics.
ISABELLA STUART, COUNTESS D'ALBANIE,
who boasts to have the blood of the Pretender
in her veins, is mother abbess OF an English
convent at Braila, in Roumania.
FATHER HYACINTHE, on his return to Paris
with his American $1,000, was yelled and
hootcd at on his first appearance in the pulpit
by party Of Paris rOughs who wanted him
to divide
FANNY DAVENPORT finds, after years ex-
perience in Fedora" that emotional acting
will reduce her weight faster than any anti
fat prescription. She now weighs fifteen
pounds less than last season.
MAJ. WILLIAM DICKEY, who was a member
of the Maine Legislature i'll 1912, before most
mortals of this day and generation were born,
is the Father of the House" now. He goes
to Augusta in the winter as Democrat of
the hickory sort.
EPuRAIM KEYsER, young artist, whose
home is in Baltimore, but who is now in
Rome, has been designated by Mr.. Freling-
huvsen as the sculptor of the monument to
Baron DeKalb, to be erected in Annapolis
under the act of Congress of 1888.
ONE of the Chinamen-Yan Roo Lee-who
were recalled TO China from Yale College
several years ago, has returned to enter 'S7.
Formerly he was in iS4. He is the only China
man in the undergraduate department now
since Yung Kwai graduated last June.
WILLIAM g. lie Due who used to head the
Agricultural Department and wanted to be
raised to the Cabinet, has subsidized into
nonentity in the little town OF Hastings. MINI.
A few wears ago he wanted the whole United
states to raise tea; now he finds it difficult to
raise the wind.
GEN SHERMAN has a rather novel schedule
of rates for delivering lectures. To a Brook
lyn manager, who asked him his charges, he
wrote recently in reply: Dear Slr-My regu-
lar charges for Occurring is a million of dol
lars for outsiders; for my soldier comrades,
once a year, nothing. For the former never
has this fee been accepted; for the latter my
book OF engagements is full for the natural
period of my life. With great respect,
CIVILIAN T. SHERMAN
A FLUTTER was caused in Cincinnati when
it became known that a girl attired in male
clothing had been investigating the town.
May BrOckinger is 20 years old, above the
medium height, well formed and of fair COM
plexion, with bright blue eyes, blonde hair
and face admirably adapted to the
role which she assumed, and in which she
proved remarkably cunning and successful.
When arrested she wore pair OF eheckered,
greenish-hued pantaloons, gray coat, white
hat. heavy shoes. figured shirt and calico
neektie. Her male attire was complete and
her hair closely shorn.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-09-26
Mr.. Davis Two transactions in Bob
tail Consolidated.
Financial Means


In California, in the days of the Com
stock excitement, when all kinds sOf wild
cats were being floated on the market and
rapidly bought by an discriminating
public, a Mr.. Davis bought claim. This
claim did not cost Mr.. Davis much, what
ever it cost the public, and it was known
by the name of the 'BObtail CONSOLIDATE
ed" The speculative Mr.. d. organized a
company and sold some of the stock. To a
particular friend Of his he sold large
block of 10000 shares at 81 per share.
For some time the mine amounted to
nothing, and after a few % cent assess
ments had been levied the stock would
really not have been cheap as a gift.
For this reason Mr.. Davis and the friend
to whom he sold the 10000 shares as a
good thing were not on speaking terms.
One day, however, to his utter
and complete astonishment, the
to call at once at the residence of
Mr.. Davis, He went, ana found Mr..
Davis in bed. The table was covered
with medicine bottles, and Mr.. Davis
looked as if his head had been repOsing in
a sack of flour.
"Jim," said Davis, in hoarse and fee
bic voice, 81 did you dirty trick few
tails, for L knowed you couldn't afford the
money, and heaven knows they've not
brought me no luck.'
"Well," said Jim, ''What has been done
cannot be undone now,' at the same time
gazing compassionately upon the sickly
form of the PROSTATE Davis.
"No, NJ" urged Davis. 81 done you a
wrong. The doctor says l haven't many
hours to live, and before l die l want to
undo as far as l can the injury done you.
Where are them shares ~
"GOt 'em down at my Office" was the
reply.
"You bring 'em up here as soon as you
CAM said Davis, "and l will give you the
money that you paid for 'em.''
Muttering expressions of grief, and with
eyes rapidly becoming moist with tears,
Jim rushed off to the Office and brought up
"them 'ere shares" The shares were
handed to DAVIS, who, with an expression
as if it were his last earthly transaction,
handed his friend $4,000.
81 never thought you meant to do me
wrong" said Jim, speaking as if he was
about to choke, land l do hope you will
soon be better, old man." Jim then re-
tired with his hands full of greenbacks and
his eyes full of tears.
No sooner had he left the room than
Davis, suddenly recovering, jumped out
Of bed and did war dance on the floor.
WipIng the flour from his face and taking
the rag from off his throat, he remarked to
conidant: "Wen, 1 guess l had him
that timep'
81 guess you did," replied the conf
dant.
The following morning the news was
blazoned forth IN all directions that the
''Bobtail CONF had struck the greatest
body of ore ever seen on the Pacific coast,
and the shares bounded up from 70 cents,
the last assessment unpaid, to 81. The
last time Mr.. Davis was seen he was liv-
ing at the Hoffman House in New York,
feasting on the fat of the land. He was
then the largest individual holder of ''Bob-
tail Cons" and drawing a princely reVe-
nue., in the form of monthly dividends
from the property. But once again Davis
and his friend are not on speaking terms.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-09-26

SAVANNAH. Ga, Sept. 2j.-EditSf
V0rnfug NelCS: Twill agree to solicit the
gratuitiOus transfer Of shares in the prop
ertv known as the United states Bar
racks to the party or parties who VIII
construct an hotel. such as has been con-
templated, and tender my share for that
purnOse herewith. Before l can go TO az
owner Of share and ask the donation OF
il. however, party or parties should sig
nffv their readiness to build the hotel, as,
without knowing the existence OF such
party or parties. we are IN the uark 10
whom TO give our lnYestmentoi $OoO, cdsu
paid. From what is said in the NEWS, l
should infer that some party or parties
are ready to do this work on conditions
named. If such is not the case, please
tell me of what use is the agitation oil TINS
matter at this time, and oblige,
HENRY BLUM.
We will oblige Mr.. Blum with great
pleasure. The MORNING News knows OF
no one who will undertake to build the
hotel on condition that the barracks pro-
pertv is donated to him; but we hope that
Mr.. Blum VIII not think that the above
statement forever puts an end to all agi-
tation of the ACCESSIBILITY of Offering the
property to any one who will build the
hotel, although in his letter he appears 10
assume that it ought to.
If Mr.. Blum is really anxious to help
along the enterprise, as he claims to be,
why does he want to prohibit the agita-
ton of a plan that may lead to success!
II nothing is done, if the managers Of tue
enterprise do not put themselves in pc
sition to invite the attention of capitalists,
! it is certain that the hotel will not be
built for a good while, if ever.
II the shareholders say that they will
contribute the site, the managers will be
| Immediately in position to call attention
ofcapitalists TO their enterprise. They can
say 1--WE have a square of ground which
| cost US $4,000. and which is located on
the most beautiful street of the most beau
tifuI city OF the South. We will donate it
70 any one who will erect a first class
hotel upon it, At once the attention of
investors will be attracted. The plan
NAV not succeed, but there is chance
that it will. Why not make the most OF
/ that chancey
Does Mr.. Blum suppose that capitalists
are going TO run around among share
holders to find out whether they will give
Up their shares in consideration of the
building of a hotel? Does he suppose
that there are those so anxious to build
a hotel here that they are going to make
propositions to the holders Of the barracks
property. or any other property Those
interested in having the hotel built are
the anxious ones, not the capitalists. The
capitalists are the fish we want to catch,
and we must have some sort of bait. The
barracks property is pretty good bait. 1t
is necessary, however, to get it in such
a condition that it can be used.
We have done our best to answer Mr..
Blum. We hope that he will regard the
answer rs satisfactory, and that he Will
set about the work at once of soliciting a
transfer Of shares.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-09-26
He Was Insane.
Do-;c psUaou

sEWhat occupation has the defendant
followedY asked the attorney for the de-
tense IN case of petition for the appoint
ment of a cQnservator. she carried bod
for 81 80 day." replied the witness. ''Had
he succeeded in saving any mOneyP' she
had saved up $1,000.'' ''Well,7 said the
lawyer, pointing his index finger at the
nose of the witness, ''do you swear that
YOU believe the defendant to be crazy?
81 do" said the witness firmly. "What
did he do to make you think him insaner 20
s'He threw down his bod and started a
country newspaper "That will do,S
said the court, s'put him in the asylum,
and the conseryator will be appointed"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-09-26
The blaine Marriage MIDDLE.

The more the facts developed in regard TO
Mr.. Blaine's alleged double marriage
both secret-are analysed, the more the
public is mystified. Had it not been ior the
fact that Blaine, for the purpose oil mahihS
political capital out Of the affair, mas gwen
IL an inheritance which was not at nrsl
attached TO it. the story of the lndlanapO-
lis manor would not have been credited to
any o-eat extent. AS 1t is, Mr.. Blaine has
convinced every intelligent and fair
minded reader that there is an unpleasant
secret connected with his early married
relations.
II may now be considered as pretty GER
tain that the enemies of Mr.. Blaine did
not mutilate the grave-stOne of his first
child, for by his own statement as to
what the inscription was, it went to sus-
tain their side of the case. There is little
doubt that the stone was mutilated Tor
the purpose of casting Opprobrium on
those whom he is pleased to call mis- ma
Iigners, and that the deed was done by par
ties very nea- to him politically.
1t is now denied that Blaine's alleged
first marriage would have been legal even
in Pennsylvania, for it does not appear
from ANYTHING MIR. Blaine himself has
said, that it was followed by the acKnoWI-
edgment of matrimonial relations re-
quired by the laws of that State in the
case of informal marriages, or where the
parties merely stake up together"
1t is little peculiar that
i'm a campaign biography Of James u.
Blaine. with an introduction by 70 less a
person than Gov. Robe, of Maine, moth
ing is said about his marriage in Ken
lucky. but it is stated that "Miss Stan
wood became the wife of Mr.. Blaine at
Pittsburg in March, 1851" 1t seems that
it will be necessary now to have revision
of the Blaine biographies in so far as they
allude to his marriage, as well as in refer
ence to the omission to mention the NULL
gan letters, which he contends are SO
open and such proofs of honorable trans.
actions.
Unless Mr.. Blaine tenders to the public
additional proof as to the Kentucky mar
riage, it will be very generally be-
lieyed that the ''thread of truth" running
through the story of the indianapolis
paper is in fact a pretty good sized cable.
The question which concerns the public
is not whether Blaine's early marriage re-
latiOns were perfectly regular and legltl-
| mate, but whether he has deliberately
misrepresented the facts, and has en-
deavored to secure the sympathy OF the
public by unduly parading his private
affairs in the public prints.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-09-26
Excelsior

If the.old saying Limitation is the sim
cerest flatterY" is true, certainly Murray
& Lanman Florida Water is one of the
most highly flattered of modern produc-
tions. Every year sees new attempts to
foist upon the public worthless concoc-
tions in the shape Of sO-called Florida
Waters, but these seem only to have the
effect of showing up in stronger relief the
sterling worth Of the genuine article. To
distinguish the genuine article from its
limitations look out for the ''Trade Mark, !"
a narrow white strip label bearing the
signature of Lanman 81 Kemp, New York,
sole prOprletOrs,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-09-26

Drunken husbands sometimes get
caught in their sprees by their faithful
wives. A railroad man in Birmingham,
Ala, was on a spree last week. Saturday
evening his wife went to the saloon IN
which he was about to take another drink,
and putting pistol to his head ordered
him to march towards home. After a
while two pistol shots were heard, and
when the drunkard was found he was So
Der enough to explain that it was all an
accident.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-09-26

In certain parts OF Massachusetts, the
milk question is OF far greater Importance
than the liquor question. The dairymen
ars irving to get up a political issue on
re milk adulteratiOn law. Considerable
aetivitv has been displayed lately in the
enforcement Of the law in Boston, and the
f.rmers claim that they are made to bear
~, b-1rien Of disclosures made while the
e5fv dealers are really the guilty parties.
TIE dairymen propose 70 form co-opera-
i've association, through which they can
cain control OF the milk until it IS de-
fivered 10 consumers. They also propose
- elect men 70 the Legislature who VIII
look ont for their interests. Then they
wIl make the dealers walk chalk MARI.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-09-26

1t was freely said that as soon as the
Northern Pacific was built there would be
such competition in freight and passen-
ger rates that travelling and freights be-
tween the Atlantic and Pacific would be
very cheap. What has come to pass!
Are rates any cheaper than they were!
They are only cheaper where there is any
competition with steamships. The san
Francisco papers assert that the Northern
Pacific is making a powerful effort
to drive shipping away from
Portland, Oregon, and Puget Sound.
They allege hat wheat is carried east
ward at one half cent per ton a mile,
while the rate west is eight times as great.
The San Francisco Chronicle asserts that
this treatment of the Oregon port is but
part of the fate which awaits the Pacific
coast when all three of the trans-conti-
mental lines shall agree upon satisiac-
tory division Of the public plumber.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-09-26
A Western Smile.

Louisville Courier Journal Donna.
&. b. Lockwood, a lifelong friend of Gar
field and a devoted Republican, was President
Of the immense meeting addressed by Carl
Schurz at Cleveland, o., last Thursday even
ing A number Of prominent German Re-
publicans were among the Vice Presidents.
il is almost too much TO expect that the Ohio
Democrats will triumph in the October cleo
ton; but should they do it, Blaine will be
mashnl nm as fine as leaves in hog bed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-09-26
More Easily Done Then.


The minister had gone to see dying
parishioner, and when he reached the
cottage he found the family bathed in
tears.
ssIs ne worse?0 he asked.
sob, sir, he's just deein," was the re.
ply, given in an agony of sorrow. Look
ing toward the ''box bed" where the sur.
ferer lay, he was astonished to see two
men bending over it.
''What are they doing there?"
Sch, sir; they're just shaving himn
ssShaving himl' said the minister in
amazement; ''can they not let the poor
man die in peacew
E'Its far easier nooIv was the strange
answer which mingled with the sobbing.
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in one
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-09-26

There is considerable rivalry now be-
tween Lord WOlseley and Gen. Gordon as
10 which shall rescue the other first. It's
pretty safe to bet on Gordon no matter how
fanatical he appears to be. Fanaticism
and genius are sometimes very nearly
allied.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-09-26

Gen. Scales, Democratic candidate for
Governor Of North Carolina, is still con-
fined to his bed by the injuries he received
recently, ard will not be able TO get out
Tor some time. York, the Republican
candidate, Is being well taken care Of by
Democratic orators.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-09-26

The miuers Of the Northwest still keep
up the price Of -four. 1t is about time for
them 10 publish a statement to the effect
that they do so fer the benefit Of the work
fngmen, who are forced TO eat corn bread
and who are thus saved from the horrors Of
lrsrnn.in-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-09-26

For the first time in the history Of the
West wheat was cheaper than corn in
the -. Louis exchange quotations the
other day. Wheat was quoted at Ijc.
snd corn at soc. IL the millers would
only take their legitimate toll everybody
rnfrhf afford 10 eat cake.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-09-26

It is now stated that the Republican
and Readiuster muddle in Virginia will
De settled by the substitution Of straight
out Republican ticket. Malone viii still
have the division Of the spoils in his hands,
however
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-09-26

Vow that the Indiana manufacturers
are opposed 20 protection, it is supposed
Mr.. Blaine viii not make much Of the
tariff issue in his speeches in that State.
lie viii probably show himself to the
people, grease up the machines and get
out Of the way Of argument.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-09-26

some Boston reformers want a law TO
prohibit the sale OF tobacco in any form
10 bows. What would the country do for
dudes ten years from now ii the boys Of
che period were not allowed to smoke
-lrnrafln.I
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-09-26

Mr.. Blaine seems TO be enthusing the
disafected and lukewarm Republican
bosses in New York, Pennsylvania, and
other States by promising fair division
o. the spells in case Ofyictory. He knows
an about the cohesive power Of public
ulunder.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-09-26
Harmonious Contradictions.

While Mr. Blaine Is descanting upon the
prosperity of the country, his running maleI
Mr.. butler. Is drawing the gloomiest possible
pictures of the condition of the workIngmen
The iOint-stOck trap seems set to "cotch &c
'possOm a-gwine or a-cOmin'."
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-09-26
nntv,s stern Decree.

Mobile Register (DelR.l.
After a thorough study of the situation the
Buffalo ErDress has come to the conclusion
that Mrs. Lockwood ''cannOt possibly be elect
ed, and It sOberly advises its readers not 10
''allow gaIlantry or sympathy to induce you
to throw your vote away" on her. A stern
sense Of duty compels us to give the same adj
vie
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-09-26

The New Secretary Of the Treasury.
+ Postmaster General Gresham has been
appointed and has accepted the Secretary
ship Of the Treasury. No better appoint
ment to that responsible position could
have been made. Gen. Gresham is every
where acknowledged as an honest man
and a man OF ability. He has made an
excellent record as the head of the Post
Office Department, and, doubtless, he
will give entire satisfaction as the head
Of the Treasury Department. He paid
short visit to this city last spring, and
by his courteous bearing and amiable
manners made an excellent impression.
If he were the Republican candidate
for President the country would witness
an altogether different campaign from
that which the Republican party is now
conducting. Principles and policies
would be the subjects Of discussion, not
scandals. Probably there will be one
thing to regret in connection with Gen.
Gresham's transfer to the Treasury De
partment. 1t is that Mr.. Frank HattOn
may be elevated to the Postmaster Gen.
eraIship. Mr.. HattOn is now First As
sistaut Postmaster General, and is very
smart young man. He can be depended
upon to make the thousands of postmas-
ters throughout the country do the most
effective work Of which they are capable
for the Republican party.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-09-26

ChicGgO Tunes lInd.J.
1t Is said that Blame is so confident of cleo,
ton that he is selecting his Cabinet. Instead
OF this being a sign of confidence, it is quite
likely the contrary. Blaine may be merely
urging the party leaders to hard work by
making them big promises.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-09-26

Horse thieves in Delaware are sentenced
10 pay 500 restitution money and costs,
to stand one hour in the pillOry, receive %
lashes and serve IS months in the peni-
tertiary. No such cruel and unusual pun
ishment is inflicted in Texas. Horse
thieves there are only suspended from in
tercourse with polite society for about 20
minutes.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-09-26

During the few hours Blaine remained
at PhIadelphiao over :, 600 pamphlet copies
81 the Mulligan letters were sold in that
city. The agents who are vending the
work will follow the procession all over
cha West
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-09-26

Can't some patriot step in and break
the corner in eggsf Some OF the eggs
that are bringing twenty-five cents in the
market ought TO have been broken a
month ago.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-09-26

The king Of liars, Joe Mulhattan, was
exhausted by his last production in refer
ence 70 the inter-terrestrialc continent. 1t
viii probably be a month before he can
nusb bis prevaricating pencil again.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-09-26

Gen. Hazeu, the chief clerk Of the
weather, has been up in Massachusetts
gathering information about his ances-
tors. He appears to have just found
out that he had something Of the kind.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-09-26

The meanest man lived in Nebraska. a
neighbOr, a widow, was robbed Of 500, all
the money she had, when he kindly took
up a collection for her. He got more
money than she had lost, and ran away
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-09-26

It seems that President Arthur and Mr..
Blaine did not meet in New York, and the
plan Of the Republican managers to have
those great men fall into each others
arms in the presence Of the pOpulace mis-
carried. Arthur evidently did not want
70 be tied 70 BIaine's triumphal car.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-09-26

There seems TO be a probability that the
rivalry between the Irving Hall and Tam
MANY Democrats in New York will Le
really beneficial to the party. Each wing
proposes TO have a grand ratification
meeting next month, and it is prOba bic
that each viii try TO see which can poll
tbe largest vote in November.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-09-26

Judge Tourgee's mild elOquence don't
seem to be creating much sensation. 1t
must De confessed, however, that the
Judge Is a man az great power. He
smashed the Continent.