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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-09
IN LUCK.
A Young Attorney who Received an I'm
expected Legacy.

Young Attorney who Received an I'm
expected Legacy.
Mr.. B. w. BeldeR, who is employed in
the wholesale drug house of Meyer Bros.
g. Co., on Second street, between Market
and Chestnut, in st. Louis, is in luck,
says the Missouri Republican of March
4th. The tickle goddess has turned a gel
den shower upon him, as it were, filling
his heart with joy and his pockets with
'Ethe root Of all evil.' About four years
ago Mr.. Belden was a resident of New
Orleans, where he was licensed to prac-
tice law. Among his eli ents was an old
shoemaker named Hepe, who had been ar
rested upon a charge of assault with in
tent to kill, and had called upon the young
man to protect him from the heavy hand Of
the law. Being comparatively ineXpe-
rienced and possessing that confidence in
human nature which prOtracted
legal practice is supposed to DESTROY
Mr.. Belden did not demand a retainer,
but proceeded vigorously to work for the
old shOemaker's freedom. He was sue
cesstul, but when he came to ask for his
fee the old man pleaded poverty and PROM
1Sed to pay some time in the future. Had
Mr.. Belden levied upon Hopes lasts,
hammers, avis and lapstOnes, and be-
have in a spiteful, vindictive way gener-
ally, he would probably have been de-
prived Of the pleasure which thrills him
to-day, but instead he generously fOrgave
the old man the debt and ever afterwards
transacted his legal business for him with
very little hope of ever receiving a dollar
for his services. Everybody supposed
that uepe was wretchedly poor, and os
course such a thing as his paying law
yer's fee was utterly out of the question.
Although the old man neglected to pay,
he didn't forget the lawyers generosity.
About a year ago Mr.. Belden gave up
the practice of law and came to st. Louis,
leaving Hepe working for bare existence,
apparently, in his little shop in New Or
leans. About ten days ago the shoemaker
became involved in a difficulty with
young man, was shot, and killed. When
his dead body was taken home his aged
wife was so shocked at being so suddenly
deprived of her protector that she fell to
the floor in fit and died the following
day. Among Hepe's effects was found
will in which he bequeathed his property,
which amounted, much to the surprise of
everybody, to about $4,000, to his wife,
and provided that in the event of her
death it should 60 to Mr.. Belden. Yester-
day the latter received a telegram from
New Orleans announcing his good for
tune, and he will shortly visit the Cres-
cent City to take possession of the pro-
DertV
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-09
THE SAVANNAH MORNING NEWS: SUNDAY, MARCH g. 1884,

gates at the exhibitions of Philadelphia
and Vienna. If France had not eXcep-
tional advantages fewer foreign workmen
would come here to seek employment.
THE RUE ROYALE CLUB SCANDAL
is likely to assume serious proportions.
The police have seized all the books of
the club, its pay-ledgers of gains and
losses, its correspondence, etc. 1t ap-
pears the card cheating by pricking holes
in the important cards, and in fixed
places, was conducted on the principles
laid down long ago by Robert Houdin.
But if persons desire to cheat they can do
so effectively by other means. Notably
by telegraphlng and pre-arranged VOcab-
ularies; a mouth half opened means
hearts; firmly closed, spades; the upper
lip drawn over the lower, clubs, and vice
versa, diamonds, all applicable to picquet,
baccarat and lunsquenet; the manner in
which cigar is lighted or held in smOk-
ing is also code quite as ineligible as
any ever Morse invented. But your card
cheat is a thousand times more despica-
bic than ERA DiavOlo.'
Madame Mackey and NJ. Meissonier are
the talk of the town. That rich American
lady sat for her portrait to MISSIONER;
the fee was 10000 francs, smart figure,
but it il not every day the artist has such
a client. A check was given for half the
on completion of the painting. Mrs.
Mackey had a toilette specially made that
cost Ill, 600 francs, so valuable was the
! lace employed in which she was to be
taken. She did not like the manner her
dress was painted, and MeissOnier declin-
ed to make any alteration; for him, the
work was perfect. On receiving the pOr-
| trait Madame Mackey declined to frame
| it, burned it with tOngs, and when near
! ly consumed, dropped the blazing frag-
mentS into the water-clOset. 1t is said
| MeissOnier has a lawsuit to settle. He
! promised an engraver the right to publish
the portrait, and that artist claims 120,-
! 600 francs damages, as he had taken large
! orders.
One Fayard, at Brussac, did not like
the laws delays against his adversary,
| SOuligOuX. He mined the latter's dwell
1 ing house, placed dynamite and gun
/ powder under a wall, laid down wire and
! set up an electric battery, etc. The house
was all but consumed, and the family had
! the narrowest of escapes. Sentence,
/ transportation for life.
The Duke of Marlborough has been in
/ terviewed. He has no intention, just now,
to sell off his pictures and gems, yet he
! admits that nOblemen ought not to keep
! such. The State or corporations should
! purchase them for museums to elevate
/ the working classes, and perhaps few OF
| the creme de Ia creme also.
| NJ. GTevy never exercises clemency to-
/ wards parricides; thus Masquelin, who
murdered after outraging his mother,
! aged So, has been condemned at DOuai to
! be guillOtined.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-09
The Latest Enelisb scanda1.


1The latest scandal in the English peer
age is the attempt of the heir to the Duke
dom of Grafton to get rid of his wife.
This person, when merely Henry Fitz
Roy, fell in love with and married beau
tiiul woman of bad reputation, known as
Kate Cook. Presently his father became
seventh Duke of Grafton, and he was
Earl of Eusten. Meantime he and his
wife separated by mutual agreement,
and, although he would have been glad
enough to get a divorce, there was moth
ing to allege against her since their mar
riage. He has now succeeded, it appears,
in hunting up a mythical ''Mr. Smith, .
who is to act the part of Kate Cooks first
husband, and thus relieve the prospective
peer from his marriage bonds. To decent
republicans it does not seem at all I'M
fitting that a woman of dubious reputa-
ton should become Duchess of Grafton,
for she will only share honOrs with the
mistress of Charles III, who founded the
family, the very name of which, Fitz Row.
bears witness to the heritage of dishonor,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-09
The First Inauguration.

Dcts 4 efeSy 4 gore 8 h6D1}31Sc6Hc6S.
William Dunlap, the artist, graphically
described the appearance of Washington
and other dignitaries at the first inaugural
ton. The oath was administered on the
balcony of Federal Hall, in Wall street.
New York, where statue of Washington
now marks the spot. This building had
been erected for the accommodation of
Congress under the direction of Major
L'Enfant, a French officer of engineers.
who afterwards planned the city of Wash
ington. In front of the balcony were the
volunteer companies of militia in full uni
form, with large concOurse of citizens.
Gen. w Washington is described as having
worn that day plain suit of brown cloth,
coat, WaistcOat and breeches of home
manufacture, even to the buttons, on
which Robinson. an engraVer, had por-
trayed the arms Of the United States.
w hlte silk stockings showed the contour
of a manly leg; and his shoes, according
to the fashion of that day, were ornament
ed with buckles. His head was uncOV-
cred and his hair dressed and powdered,
for such was the universal custom of the
time. Thus was his tall, fine figure pre-
scented to our view at the moment which
forms an epoch in the history of nations.
John Adams, shorter figure, in a SINH
larly plain dress, but with the (even then)
old-fashioned Massachusetts wig, stood at
Washington's right hand, and opposite to
the President-elect stood Chancellor Liv-
ingstOn in full suit of black, ready to
administer the prescribed oath of office.
Between them was placed Mr.. Otis, the
Clerk of the Senate, small man, bearing
the Bible on a cushion In the back
ground of this picture and in the right
and left compartments formed by the
pillars stood the warriors and sages of the
Revolution.
When all was ready Gen. Washington
stretched forth his right hand with that
simplicity and dignity which character
lied all his actions, and placed it on the
open book. The oath of office was read.
the Bible was raised and he bowed bis
head upon it, reverentially kissing it.
The Chancellor then made proclamation,
"God save George Washington, President
of the United States of America" A
shout went up from the multitude, cannon
were fired near by, the music played and
every one appeared delighted.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-09
A DISTRACTED PARENT.

Five daughters-fOUr OF them engaged
think l shall 90 mad!
For such a 6urfeIting of love
No parent ever had.
The very atmosphere is charged
With it; no matter where
] 20 about the house / trip
Upon some whispering pair.
At evening when I take my pipe
And seek quiet nook
To sit and read my paper. or
Some new and tempting book,
/ ope, perhaps. the parlOr door,
When familiar sound,
Quite unmistakable, suggests
1t Is forbidden ground.
So then more cautiously | turn
To our reception room;
But 10! again upon my ear
From its romantic gloom
Comes softly, yet with emphasis,
That warming; when | start
And leave as Lady Macbeth wished
Her guests would all depart.
Nv next resort is then the porch,
Where roses trail and bloom;
Hai is it echo that betraYs
The joys OF yOnder rO0m2
All. no. a startled change of base
Reveals the presence there
OF Cupid's votaries, and, alas!
There's still another pair.
But sure" think, ''my library
VIII be a safe retreat"
So there at once with quickened step
| take my wearied feet.
Vain hope-that warning sound again
Breaks on my listening ear;
Thank heaven my Youngest hath not yet
Attained her thirteenth year.
HaTk. there she is! and bless my heart,
That popinjay. young Lunn,
Is at her side-I do believe
That she, too, has begun.
Oh, We who live to ait and dream
OF future married JOYS.
Pray heaven with honest fervOr that
Your girls may all be boys.
-PhiIddelBIid Press.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-09
Didn't Know the Company Was So
Trfc

ArkdHsdlo TrGCe5Ier.
Shortly after fire the other day color
ed gentleman called on an insurance agent
and said:
'Wants my money, Cap'n."
81 don't owe you any money"
"Ain't yesse'f de 'shO'ence agentg"
eyes, / am an insurance agent"
f'Den yer owes me money, for my sto'
burned up endurin' de late fire, sah.'
'You were not insured in my com
pany.'
''De debbil 1 want"
"COme, get out of here.'
"HOld on, boss, an femme 'splain. Wus
Mr.. Jones 'shOred in yer cOmp'nyP'
Eyes"
''Wuz Mr.. Jackson?"
eyes"
oval an good. Now, my stO' wuz jes
pertwixt Mr.. Jones and Mr.. Jackson. De
walls o. dar sto's made de walls o. my
stO'. Eff yer'd a took dar stO's erway, my
stO' woulder been gone. De inshOin o.
dar own stO's inshO'ed mine, dOan yer
seer"
''NO; don't see."
''Den l amt gOin' ter get nothin', is I?''
"NO."
E'I'Il recolleck dis, sab, an see whit de
cou't 'Ouse'll hab to say" and turning
away he muttered: ''Ef Pder knOwed de
comp'ny wuz so tricky wouldn'ter set de
blame st0 afre."
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-09
The Mullen Plant.

DIR. Qulllan, a celebrated physician od
Dublin, has just written, in an English
medical journal, of his wonderful expert
mental results with the common mullen
plant upon lung and bronchial affections,
citing cases where he had given it to con-
sumptives with the most astonishing
result, and recommends its use by the
profession. Referring to the above, we
would state that "TaylOr's Cherokee
Remedy of Sweet Gum and Mullein,"
made from the formula of the medicine
men of the Cherokee Nation, is composed
not only of the mullen plant, but has in
cOrpOrated with it the sweet gum, the
finest stimulating eXpectorant known.
presenting an agreeable taste and a GER
tain panacea for Coughs, Group, Whoop-
ing Cough, Colds and all Bronchial Alice
tiOns. For sale by all leading druggists
at % cents and 81 per bottle.
Manufactured by Walter A. Taylor,
Atlanta. Ca, proprietor Taylor's Pre-
MUM ColOgne.-AdU,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-09
- BOTTLE
ERNEST M,GoFFEY. .

In a cabin locker for many a year
A bottle lay;
And whether the weather was fair and clear,
Or whether the ocean was rough and sray.
The bottle had nothing to care or fear;
Yet the ship was an iron Oaken mass
And the other was nothing but brittle glass
A bottle.
Where the pillows rose highest, the storm king
flew
over the sea:
And the waters fOamed and the wild winds
blew,
While the mad waves tossed in a whirlng
glee,
And an that was left of a ship and crew
Came. bringing its message with silent lips
OF the periis of those who 20 down IN ships
4 bottle
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-09
atr,s ADVERTISEMENTS.
ALTMAYER' S
1875 BrOughton Street.
Announcement Sale
OF
SPRING HOSIERY!
Commencing MONDAY, March 10,

WHEN we will display the largest variety
w of Plain and Fancy HOSIERY ever be-
fore shown in the city, and at prices that Will
astOnish the retail trade generally, and the
only comment for US to make IS that pur-
chasers should take advantage OF the immense
bargains offered in this department
$50 dozen Ladies' Unbleached Balbriggan
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pair, worth 25c.
200 dozen Ladies' Unbleached and Solid Col
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We call particular attention to the quality
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$50 dozen Ladies' Solid Color Brilliant Llsle
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lot $50 pairs Importers samples LADIES'
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100 dozen Misses Fancy and Solid Colors
Ribbed Hose, perfectly seamless, extra length,
fast cOlOrs, sizes to 81 at 25c. per pair, worth
soc. Do not fail to examine this line.
rs dozen Misses Solid Brilliant Isle Hose,
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As our specialtles in Gents Hosiery cannot
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In calling attention TO the items quoted
above it is important to bear in mind that
bargains offered in all our other departments.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-09
How the Scheme for the BarthoIdi Statu,
Originated.

Correspondence Pitts6aFg TeIeIraDb.
1t is not generally known how the
scheme for colossal statue of Liberty
originated. 1t was about fifteen years
ago when NJ. Bartholdi came to this
country for the first time, bringing letters
with him from EdOuard Laboulaye and
other good friends of union between
France and America. One of the persons
to whom NJ. BarthOldi went upon his arri-
val here was Miss Booth, well known as
a translator of books by LabOulaye. as
one of the first historians of our CITY and
as the editor of Hdrper'S Bdzdr. NJ. Bar
thOldi presented to Miss Booth his con-
ceptiOn of a colossal statue, which might
stand permanently as a mark of French
brotherhood with the United States. He
said, moreover, that, as he was sailing
up the bay, he observed BedlOe's island,
which seemed to him the right place for
such a statue.
NJ. BarthOldIs scheme-which came. of
course, to the knowledge of many persons
was discussed industriously, and the
upshot was that the sculptor returned to
his country with certain definite inten-
tiOns. At that time BarthOldi had an ex-
cellent reputation as a sculptor and
architect. He had done some brilliant
work, and he was regarded as an artist of
singular promise. He had also accom-
pliShed more labor ON a large and even
colossal scale. NJ. BarthOldI's plans for
a liberty statue were completed during
the emperOrship of Napoleon III. Then
came the war with Prussia, which put a
stop to his undertaking. 1t was after the
war, when the French republic was firmly
established, that the sculptor took up his
scheme again and gave publicity to it.
He asked the French people to subscribe
for the statue. The French people sub
scribed readily. one might almost say sou
by sou. Then NJ. BarthOldi turned his
sight to our own country, and asked US to
subscribe for a pedestal, on which the
statue could be placed. That was several
years ago. We have not yet subscribed
the amount which is needed for the
PEDESTAL
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-09

A botanist says that by soaking the
stems of cut flowers in a weak dye soIu-
tion their colOrs can be altered at will
without the perfume and freshness being
destroyed,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-09
A. R. ALTMAYER & CO.,
1876 BROUGHTON STREET.

. dozen Ladies' Hemstitched COL
LARS, exquisite linen, with cape "a new
design J, 25c., full value at Soc.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-11-13
LATEST NEWS.
A Eurekan TALKS with HIS Brother
I'm New York.


Our Republican friends in Eureka (and
who can blame them for allowing them
selves to be misled y have been building
up great hopes Of Blsine's ultimate
counting in" That vicious and poison
GUS paper, the San Francisco Chronicle,
has done more than any other agent to
raise their spirits to a nervous hight, from
which there must inevitably be a shocking
tumble. 1t is radically wrong in any
newspaper to allow its own humors to give
shape to what ought to be news-news,
and nothing more nor less. This is what
Is wholesome and proper for every
reason. 1t is what every body wants, aud
what everybody appreciates. By its course
since election day, which has been con-
seryative in the presentation of actual
news, whether good or bad for either side,
the San Francisco Call has made many
friends, and has earned the respect Of all.
Even Frank Pixley, in referring to its
election reports, exclaims, 'The ever re-
liable Call p Whatever we may think Of
the Call. in other respects, we are bound
to say that, in this respect, it has displayed
not only the best of genteel manners, but
WV hAbhOcb ucBlco VI JOuTudlletiC b6ubcs
But we have depressed from the purpose of
this paragraph. Gus Hintze, who is q
good square Republican and q good square
man every way, thought he would find out
something to tighten up the muddle in
New York by telegraphing to his brother
in The City. Maybe he was asked to do so
by some anxious Republican friends. His
inquiry was: SIS it a fact that Cleveland
is elected ?" He got this answer yesterday
morning, say about 10 o'clock:
NEW YORK, Nov. 12.-So far, yes. Re-
count not yet complete. If the returns
are not ready when the Electoral College
meets, Cleveland's election will be assured.
]. HINTzE.
This means, when expanded, that the re-
turns on their face show that Cleveland
has been elected; and that in order to de-
feat him they must be changed; also, that
if the squabble over the count should be
protracted to that extent, the election will
go to the House of Representatives, which
body, according TO the precedent estab-
lished by the Electoral Commission Of
1876, will not go behind the returns and
will, hence, declare Cleveland President.
II the electoral vote of the Empire State
should be thrown out the result would be
the same in the House, which in such an
event, would have to choose the President.
The House Of the Forty-eighth Congrers
has q Democratic majority of 10, and the
House of the Forty-ninth will be some
where between 40 and so Democratic.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-11-13
The Peabody Mine.

The Grass Valley (Cal.) Tidings Of the
9Th inst. says: The Peabody mine is do
ing it's full duty to the town and to the
whole country in sending out gold. This
morning the ore sent to the surface is
filled with free gold. and has also sulphur
cts that will yield immensely. The ledge
is fully nine inches in thickness and is be-
tween beautiful walls. The ore is so rich
that much OF it is stored in the vault at
Weissbein's, just as gold is locked up.
Mr.. Bennallack, the Superintendent Of
the Peabody, says he has seldom seen such
a showing in a mine, and he has never
seen the showing surpassed. The Peabody
will certainly pay So to the share dividend
for the current month and have money
left over for O reserve fund.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-11-13
The Recount I'm New York.

Our latest news from New York is that
the count, under official revision, in 40
out OF go counties, shows an Insignificant
error in the footings Of 20 votes. The dis
patches do not say whether this mistake is
in Blaine's or Cloveland's favor. The
opinions Of the New York press elsewhere
published are almost conclusive OF the
whole matter. 1t is stated therein that
the first figures given by the Sun, Times
and the Associated Press are correct, or,
so nearly so, that there is no prospect,
now, OF any change that will affect
Cleveland's substantial plurality. 1t is
said by the Sun that the Republican
LAWYERS are satisfied of the correctness of
the count in New York City, and that there
will be no contest. The road to absolute
Democratic victory looks now safer and
surer than at any time since the past cleo
ton squabble set in. II the count is cor
rect, and it undoubtedly is, that settles it.
According to the law in New York City,
the Board of Election Judges, within "a
hours after the polls close, must file three
sworn statements Of the vote, one with the
Board of Aldermen, another with the
Bureau of Election, and another with the
Clerk of the Court. These certificates
were duly filed and they must
agree. This is the rub. Notwithstanding
all the watching that can be done, n Of
the election officers (being Democratic
might be pulled down. 1t is five times
more difficult, however, to pull down two
men and about fifteen times more difficult
still to pull down three. The job would
be one for Hercules before everybody
could be taken n" We have no doubt
but the vote will stand as counted. The
final result is probably known at this mo-
ment in San Francisco. We may know
to-day what the end is.