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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-11
Bonarenture. the Beautiful.

There is no place in this State so we'll
known out of it as Bonaventure. The
grand old live oaks, the branches of which
arch its avenues and festoon them with
hoaTy moss, have made it famous, and
the first place that the tourist visits, if he
spends a day in Savannah, is that beauti-
full resting place of those who have laid
aside life's cares. Political and unbusi-
ness like as it appears, Bonaventure has
history other than that
told in the guide books and by enthusias-
tic writer's for the Northern press. 1t is
strange to say it of a cemetery, but still it
is true. that BOnayenture was for many
years financially embarrassed" Such
places have their fixed expenses; keepers
and labOrers must be paid, and the inter-
est on unpaid debts 90 on, and
when the debit is larger than its
credit account a cemetery is probably
about as dificult-a corporation to manage
as anything that-can be conceived.
"Bonaventure," Or as it is legally known,
Evergreen Cemetery was until recent
ly, encountered by a large Indebtedness,
partially incurred years ago by the pur-
chase Of adjoining land, and also by its
expense account exceeding its income.
This debt was settled by allowing the ori-
ginal owner co take back the outside prop
erty, the woodland between Bonaventure
and Thunderbolt. This settlement, and
reduction of the expense Of taking care
OF the property, enabled the managers to
eXtinguish the debt. Last year there was
a small surplus, and the shareholders,
many of whom have been interested in
the property thirty or forty years and have
never received a cent in return, decided to
eXpend the surplus in improving the
approach to Bonaventure. The money
was placed at the disposal of the Presi-
dent and Vice President for the
purpose Of erecting a new gate.
The amount on hand, however, at
that time was only sufficient to
build two handsome stone gate pillars.
At a recent meeting the Treasurer re-
ported another small balance on hand,
and it was resolved that a part of it be
placed at the disposal of the same COM
mittee for the purpose of procuring a
handsome iron gate, and the balance be
expended in improving and identifying
the cemetery. The gate has been ordered
and it will be in position in about month,
and an extra force is engaged in making
improvements. These improvements have
created quite a revival of interest in this
beautiful burial place.
1t is now proposed to shell the avenues
leading from the gate to the river front by
private subscriptions. One of the Board
Of Managers has promised to raise
$500 if a like amount is OBJ
tanned by other parties. Our citizens
are proud of grand old Bonaventure,
its historic record in days gone by and its
sacred purposes in the present, and those
who only visit it occasionally, and have
not had an opportunity of observing the
care which is being taken of it, will be
5lad to know that it is being done by those
upon whom the duty has devOlved.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-11
BRIGHT BITS.

THE mosquitoes ''hum" is in New Jersey.
THREE stiff whisky cocktails and chew
of tobacco" are SAID by Dick Wintersmith,
to constitute Kentucky breakfast
"YoUNG man." said the landlord, 81 always
eat the cheese -rind." And the new boarder
replied: Just SO; am leaving this for you"
WHERE does cotton abound most plentiful
ly? We will tell thee, Faustlna. In all-WOOl
clothes, Faustina, in all-wool clothes.-P1cb.
A PAPER steamboat is soon to be launched
on the OHIO river. They'd better not make it
Of blotting paper if they want any river left
-Burtingt0R HdlobeVe.
ROBERT RODNEY. U. S. N, wants law to
limit individual fortunes in this country to
sl0,000,000. This would be the ruinatiOn of
the editorial business.-BurItRgton Free Press.
CALL the A. Q. and A. slow road? My
dear sir, you have been misinformed. 1t is
the fastest road in the country, and always
has been. Why, it passed its dividends the
very first year, and has continued to pass them
ever since "-B0stOH Transcript.
THE other day we were panied to learn that
Daniel Webster once drank too much, and
that Henry Clay had been seen when his
tongue was thick After this we shall not be
surprised to hear that Tom Ochiltree takes an
occasional drink.-ArkansGeo IrdCetter.
"a NEW INSECT has attacked the peach crop
in the neighbOrhOod of lone, Col. 1t attacks
the young peach. tearing it from the branch"
So says an exchange. It's the first time we
ever heard small boy called new insect.
lie IS on deck rather early this year, too
Pack.
CHICAGO has unveiled bust Of Gen. Sheri-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-11
The Drummcrs' license.

Savannah is getting some pretty nard
blows on account Of her drummers'
license tax. We have frequently eX-
pressed the opinion that this tax was
hurtful to the city, and we have yet to
see any reason for changing this opinion.
Even the present modified tax works
against the city's best interests. The
amount which the tax yields isn't much
certainly not enough to justify its contin-
uance. Some Of the State papers have
called attention to the tax and have ex-
pressed the opinion that Savannah was
standing in her own light in en-
forcing it. The Columbus Enquirer
San, for instance, a few days ago
said that ''if Savannah desires to regain
the business of which she complains Of
losing, broad and liberal spirit must be
adopted, which will place the city upon a
par with the other live and progressive
cities in the State. There is no tax in
New Orleans, but she sOlicits trade and
intercourse in commercial circles I'M
trammeled. Columbus sells thousands of
| goods in New Orleans, but none in Savan-
nah, only on orders direct to our institu-
tions, simply from the fact that Savan-
nah will not allow it,
We don't like to say a word against our
own city, but in this case we must agree
with our contemporary that the drum
mer's license tax doesn't help the city on
the road to prosperity. We wish to say,
however, that Savannah is not complain
ing about losing trade at present. She is
just now congratulating herself on re-
gaining some of the trade which she had
lost. years ago.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-11
A MIDsPR1NG DAYS DREAM.
BY SHAKESTICK.

AT ~. SCENE Another part of the Re-
publican Woods; platform covered with
Turkish rugs of fabulous cost ornamented
with flowers and supported by groaning
farmers and laborers.
Enter Titania, Queen Of the Protection Fairies,
costumed in eyeglasses, white slipperg and
diamonds, accompanied by Bottom IS ]
R.) the weaver Of Schemes, with two
faced mask, but bearing a strong re-
semblance to an ass head with long ears,
Republican and Democratic fairies, clad IN
high silk hats and gold headed canes, at
tending. Oberon, the King of the Protec-
tiOnists, behind the.scenes.
7FtG. Come sit thee down upon this fiogerv
bed,
While | thy amIable cheeks do COY,
And stick musk roses in thy sleek,
smooth head,
And kiss thy fair large ears, my gen
tie joy.
Bot. Where's Peasblossom?
Peas. wv. W. e. Ready.
Bot. Scratch my head, Peasblossom. Where's
Monsieur Cobweb?
COB. g. /. c. Ready.
Bot. Monsieur Cobweb, good monsieur. get
your weapons in your hand and kill me a
red-hipped war taxpayer on the top Of a
thistle; and, good monsieur, bring me the
money-bag. Do not fret yourself too much
IN the action, monsieur; and, good mon
sieur, have a care the money-bag break
not. l would be 10th to have you over
flown with money bag. signor Where's
Monsieur Mustard-Seed?
Must. waldo H. Ready.
Bot. Give me your nelf, Monsieur Mustard
Seed. Pray you, leave your courtesy,
good monsieur.
Must. What's your will?
Bot. Nothing, good monsieur, but to help
Cavalero Cobweb to scratch I must to
the BARRIERS, monsieur, for metmnks am
marvelously hairy about the face; and
am such tender ass, il my hair do but
tickle me l must scratch.
Itta. What, wilt thou hear some music, my
sweet love?
Bot have reasonable good ear in music;
let us have the tOngs and the bones, and
the songs of the mOnopolists
Ittd. Or, say, sweet love, what thou desirest
to eat.
Bot. Truly a peck of tobacco. 7 could muDcb
your good, dry oats. Methinks | have
great desire for bottle of free brandy;
sweet brandy-good, untaxed brandy
hath no fellow.
- '-'O - 'NAieoAVu 9 idil tuat Sldu seek
the farmers hoard and fetch thee new
nuts.
Bot. had rather have a handful or two of
dried workingmen. But, I pray you, let
none of your people stir me; I have an ex-
position of sleep come upon me.
Iita. sleep, thou, and l will wind thee in my |
arms;
Fairies, begone, and be always away.
So do the woodbne, the sweet honey
suckle,
Gently entwist-the female ivy So
Enrings the barky fingers of the elm.
o, how love thee. how 1 dote on thee. |
They sIeep.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-11
sHETRIEDT oKIss THE SHERIFF.
The Gratitude Of an Innocent "CoIored
Lady"

Lady"
Maria Conway, coIored, was acquitted
here yesterday Of stealing ten cents worth
of soap, says Cambridge Nd. special of
the Sth instant, to the Baltimore Sun. She
took the witness stand in her own behalf.
and her aggressive manner, the volubility
with which she gave her testimony. and
her deXterity in combating the points
sought to be made by the prosecution,
created much amusement. She elected to
be tried by the court, Judges Wilson
and GOldsbOr0ugh, and was pronounced
not guilty. On hearing the verdict she eX-
claimed triumphantly from the dock,
''Dah, you see what honesty isi'' and,
having been discharged sailed out Of the
court room with a cOmical air of elation
which cOnvulsed not only the spectators,
but the Judges on the bench, who
struggled in vain to preserve a grave
demeanOr. When she reached the door,
some wag suggested that Sheriff Melvin
had been instrumental in securing her
acquittal, and she ought to thank him
and kiss him for it. She at once re-er-
tered the court room, and approaching
the Sheriff, attempted to kiss him. He
drew back just in time, but had narrow
escape.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-11
SELLING MOUNTAINS IN NEW
YORK.
Fancy Prices for the Hills Among whfc
Rip Van Wrinkle Wandered.

Fancy Prices for the Hills Among which
Rip Van Wrinkle Wandered.
The trial Of j. w. Clark for fraud and
conspiracy began here to-day, says
Syracuse (N. Y special of the Sth in
slant to the New York San. Clark and
four others were indicted on allegations
that they had sold land in Ulster county
representing that it was valuable, whereas
it was worthless. William FAY asserts
that he was induced TO exchange a vaIu-
able farm for a mortgage on some of the
Ulster county property, which was rep
resented to be on the Hudson river. and
worth 500 an acre. An agent, who after
ward went down to view the property.
found that 1t was among the mountains
on which Rip Van Wrinkle slept, and was
practically valUeless.
1t is alleged that Clark and others OBJ
tanned possession Of about 1000 acres Of
this land and cut it up into 1O0-acre par
GELS, and that the total amount of their
fraudulent transactions was over $4,000.
The parties engaged in the scheme quar-
relied, and thus their methods were dis
closed
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-11
A FORTUNE FOR A CONVICT.
An Inmate of the New Jersey Peniten-
tiary Left Thousands by Relative.

An Inmate of the New Jersey Peniten-
tiary Left Thousands by a Relative.
TRENTON, n. j., May John Kister is
a Newark burglar, who has served part of
a thirty year term in the State prison here.
He has just been informed by a New
York lawyer, upon the solicitation of a
barrister in Devonshire, England, that his
aunt has died in England leaving him
$50, 900. The convict came from that coun-
try when a boy, having lived there with
his aunt. She gave him good education,
and provided him with money to
begin life in New York. He
squandered it in Tiotous living,
and then took to dishonest methods to
get more. He wandered all over the
country and served terms in various pen
ltentiaries. He was confederate of
'ERed7 Leary, Billy Potter, and other
infamous cracksmen, and was the only
one of that party caught after their rob-
berry of the Krementzet jewelry factory,
in Newark. Kister will be So years old
when his term expires. He may be par
dOned out Ave years sooner, as his be-
hayiOf is good. He said to-day that he
hardly knew what he would do with his
money, but thought if he did get his re-
lease, he would settle down in some rural
neighbOrhOod and live like a decent man.
He said he was tired of crime.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-11
SODA zl1afrr. Cir.
NBKE z. OUINAN.

MANUFACTURER and Bother of Belfast
VI Ginger Ale, Cream Soda. soda. Sarsapa-
rilia ana Mineral Waters generally, Is now
prepared TO supply any demand. NV goods,
being prepared from chemically pure water
and extracts, defy competition. Having ample
facilities for filling country orders, / only ask
q trial from those doing business ont OF town to
demonstrate what can DO in shipping prompt
IL. Syrups OF all kinds furnished. Orders
from physicians for highly charged Sfphons
for sick patients filed at any hour of the day
or night.
Day-Factory, 10 and ll2 Broughton street.
Night-Residence. so BrOughton street.
Soda stands using fountains will save money
by ordering from me-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-11
What win the Harvest Be-

Y GO I0Tb HeTutd lI7tu.J.
Both factions of the Democratic party will
meet at Chicago to renew the fight, and there
MIR. Randall cannot count upon Republican
votes, VIII Mr.. Randall and Mr.. Holman be
able to turn the party from the high stand it
has taken under the leadership Of Mr.. Car
Isle. Mr.. Morrison, Mr.. Hewitt, Mr.. Hurd,
Mr. Cox and Mr.. Herbert? VIII there be
such an empty platform as Mr.. Randars. or
the policy of the progressive Democrats
Taxation only for the purpose of raising
revenue for the public use?
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-11
New England's Black sheep.

b0St0n Post IDenl.l.
Morse, Collins and Lowering were true on
the Morrison bill. So were Mitchell and Sey-
mour of Connecticut. There seems to be but
one blemlsh on the Democratic Congressional
delegation from New England, and its name
is Eaton.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-11

Since President Arthur spent day or
two in New York at the dinner table, he
viii doubtless be able to engage in fasting
and prayer from now up to the meeting
Of the Republican National Convention.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-11

ApropOs Of the Inauguration of the new
Produce Exchange building in New York
it is asserted that the Exchange handles
- per cent. Of the exports Of the country
and that its legitimate business amounts
10 SlO.OOO. 900 per dav.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-11
Kellogg is Solid.

50. LOUIS ReDubIican lDenl.).
Kellogg has a sure footing in the Republican
party; let him be content with 1t. He is a
fair representative of the single Republican
constituency in Louisiana, and the legitimate
product of policy in that State once approx
ed and applauded by the whole Republican
party.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-11

Gen. Grant seems to be receiving a great
deal Of sympathy all over the country.
He deserves it, for he banked on his repu-
tation, and all his capital was swamped.
II is an irreparable loss.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-11

4Htt4uetl3Htd I1n7cs IINU-I.
IfPresident Arthur is thinking of taking an
active part in the coming Presidential scram
bic he should read once more the election re-
turns which sent FOlger up Salt river before
making up his mind
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-11

Long Island City gave Fitzgerald, the
champion walkist, a rousing reception,
Notwithstanding the failure Of the Marine
Bank. Rowell was fortunately little
unwell, and escaped being dragged behind
the Yictor's trinmphal car.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-11

Poor Mr.. Ward seems to have had to do
all the dirty work for his distinguished
firm, and now that SS.O00,O0O or $40, 100000
of other peoples money has been lost he
is getting very little sympathy. This is
4 stranee world
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-11

President Arthur has a fine mastiff en-
tered at the New York dog congress. The
country would like to know why he did
not send over his Ker.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-11
sympathy with Grant.

According to the public prints great
deal of sympathy is expressed with Gen.
Grant. He has not only lost all his for
tune but he is hOpelessly in debt. 1t is
said that he went into business in Wall
street to help his sons. The disclosures
respecting the condition Of the affairs of
Grant & Ward point to one of two things
either that Grant and his sons are unfit
tor business, or else they were willing to
enjoy the profits of an Legitimate bust
ness. 1t is probable that Grant himself
knew little or nothing about the af-
fairs of the firm. 1t is not
reasonable to suppose that having a COM
potency he would willingly blot reputa-
ton like that which he enjoys for the
sake Of accumulating money. Ward,
however, knew just what the firm
was doing, because he was the
man VINO manipulated the business.
He used Grants name and credit to
s'rOpe in'' the guileless and innocent and
relieve them of their surplus cash. But
what can be said of Grants boys? Were
they, too, foolish enough to believe
that the firm was doing a
leSilllldlO pay Uuolu6oS9 Olu tuSg uOt
know, and ought not Grant himself to
have known, that no legitimate business
could pay from three to five per cent. a
month for money? A good many who
loaned their money to the firm deserved
to lose it because they knew that some
thing must be wrong with firm that paid
| five per cent. month for money when
| millions could be had at four per cent. a
year provided good security were
| offered for it. Grant may
explain that he was in total ignorance OF
the firms affairs, but he will never recOv-
| er the high position he once occupied.
Had he been wise he would have been
4 satisfied with the fortune that was given
/ him and would have been content to en-
/ joy, in dignified retirement, what had been
so bountifully bestowed on him.
! When an amateur fisherman seriously
/ tries to convince the world that he is in
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-11
Facts About Prohibition and Intern
peranCe.

We presented some figures a few days
ago respecting the liquor traffic in Maine,-
which seemed to show that prohibition
does not always prohibit. Indeed, the
laws in that State against the liquor
traffic have failed 50 entirely to secure
the end aimed at that many of the leading
temperance men of the State are opposed
to further legislation in the same drec-
ton. They are about convinced, they
say, that the only way to fight intemper-
ance is by rousing the moral sense of the
people to the danger which threatens
them. In this connection the american
Grocer lately presented some figures
which are interesting. The amount Of
distilled spirits consumed in this coun-
try during the three years end
ing June, 1873, was Sill. 9S2
gallons. The amount consumed during
the three following years was 1864, ~
gallons. In the last mentioned period the
population of the country increased "A
per cent, and the increase in the amount
Of whisky consumed was % per cent.
Notwithstanding the attempts to prohibit
and to regulate the liquor traffic, it is APP
perent that it is Increasing far more
rapidly than the population is increasing.
If the figures are correct, and Tiers does
not appear to be any reason to doubt
them, the logical conclusion is that we
are becoming nation Of drunkards. \
well informed Chicago paper says Tat the
amount spent for whisky Est year was
$3.50, 600. The human mind can hard
~ grasp the immensely Of
this sum. The same paper
States that last year there were through
out the country 100000 whisky criminals.
How many millions of wealth lost to the
country do these half million criminals
represent? Had they been sober and in
dustriOus their earnings would have
amounted to millions. 1t cost millions to
provide police, jaiIs and courts to look
after them. If laws against the liquor
traffic could be enforced the advocates Of
prohibition would win favor everywhere,
but as experience teaches that laws can
be enforced only to- the extent that public
sentiment viii support them, it is evident
that the true way to fight intemperance is
to educate the intelligence and con-
sciences Of the people up to the point
where they will sustain the laws
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-11

There will be six national conventions
this year for the nomination of candidates
for President and Vice President, viz:
The anti-Monopoly, in Chicago, May IA;
the Greenback-Labor, in indianapolis,
May %; the Republican, in Chicago, June
8; the American party, in Chicago, June
10; the Democratic, in Chicago, July s,
and the Prohibition, in Pittsburg, July %,
the date of the last having been postponed
from May 81.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-11

Rev. Henry Ward Beecher says that
''the protectiOnists have refused to ac-
cept a gradual reduction of the tariff that
would not have disturbed values, and
now the change will probably be sweep
ing and result in many financial dfsas-
ters." There seems to be no doubt that
reform Will come.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-11

Gen. Logan was too much distressed
about the loss of his Presidential boom to
serve on the Conference Committee on the
Fitz John Porter bill.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-11
CURRENT COMMENT.
, A Republican Dark Horse.
What Arthur Should Do.

Chicago Times tInd.).
Mr.. Samuel J. Randall's recent services to
the Republican party entitle him to respect
full consideration as a Republican dark horse.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-11
Epet.

I OST OR STOLEN, from corner Whitaker
IL and Huntingdon streets, on Saturday
afternoon, one Cocker Bitch Pup: five months
old; answers to name of ''Belle;" Sire with
white toes and breast. suitable reward
will he paid for her return to L. II. WILL
LIAMS, at c. /. Gilbert & Co.'S.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-11

General Chinese Gordon having in
dorsed the traffic in human beings in the
Soudan, the Mahdi puts value on the
General himself General Gordon would
be cheap at the $4,000 600 asked as his
ransom, and his rescue may cost a good
deal more than that amount.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-11

Harper's Weekly does not like Mr..
Blaine. 1t asks: ''Could the Republican
party wisely venture upon a campaign
which would inevitably turn upon the
question whether its Presidential candi-
date had made his official action serve his
personal advantage?' Whether wisely or
unwisely the Republican party has sell
dom yentured upon campaign with any
other kind Of candidate. The principles
and the record OF Republican candidates
amount to little if they are pledged to
keep up war taxes and keep the rascals
in office.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-11

Itcan not be supposed that Gen. Grant
knew anything about the way the bust
ness Of Grant & Ward was being con-
Quoted, but there is pretty well settled
conviction that the firm played the
grandest confidence game that was ever
heard ofin America. All ordinary bunko
men can now take bach seals.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-11
OPrHnffal.

MONEY TO LOAN.-Tibera1 I ,o-.-,-.>- -
" on Diamonds, Gold and Silver Watches
JJeweIry, Pistols, Guns. Sewing Machines
wearing Apparel, Mechanics Tools, CIoets
&C. &C, etc, at Licensed PawnbTOker House. Isl
S, n. B.-Highest prices paid for old Gold and
MONEY TO LOAN-A place vvbe-. -
" can obtain loan on personal propeItv
rartles wishing TO sell Diamonds and Jeveirr-.
anu those wishing to buy such articles shonld
can on me. Cash paid for old Gold Silver and
muulated coin. ONCE private; business Con- ,o11'
VTg9 eI CLEMENT SAUSSY. Broker. 10