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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-20
a Remarkable Hand at whist.

Some time ago the Whist circles and the
clubs where cards are played for amusc
ment were startled at the result of one
particular hand at whist played and held
by four prominent citizens, members oil
the Cuvier Club. The hands were of such
unique nature that considerable doubt
was expressed as to the fairness and
squareness Of the deal. In order to dis
pei such doubts the participants have
made the following sworn statement OF
facts before Judge J. Harmon, a copy OF
which will be forwarded by the Cuyiel
Club to all standard whist clubs for re-
cord:
whereas the game hereinafter mentioned
is without parallel in any authentic record
known to us; and, whereas, we deem 1t mat
ter of great interest to all lovers of whist.
Now. therefore, in order to place it properly
on record and give it credihility as a fact in
whist history; we, the undersigned, residents
Of Hamilton county. Ohio, members OF the
Cuvier Club, being first duly sworn, upon our
oaths do say, and each for himself upon his
several oath doth say: That on the 2lst day
of November 1883, we engaged IN
said club in sad city, without any stake and
for no consideration except the pleasure of
the play; that at said game jeremiah Kler-
stead and II. Clay Culbertson, +. G. Webster
and Alexander Starbuck. respectively, were
partners"
The statement further shows that two
packs of cards were used; that the first
hand dealt was an ordinary one; that at
the second deal Mr.. Webster gave the
cards the usual thorough mixture, and
after being cut in the regular way the
pack was dealt, with the following extra
ordinary result: CulbertsOn received IL
spades, Starbuck received 13hearts, Kier-
stead received 10 diamonds, Webster re-
ceiyed 13 clubs, which latter were trumps.
Mr. Minor tho al xrc a Of fho
testifies to the same effect. The we'll
known standing and reputation OF all the
above gentlemen in this city fOrbids the
thought of any cnllusinn or cOnsniracY
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-20
MRS. FRANK LEsLIE's ADoRER
The Marquis de LeuviIIe and His Long
Suit.


Suit.
1t was nearly three years ago. says the
Washington Post, that Mrs. Leslie and
the Marquis first met. The Marquis de
LeuYille had come to this country to en-
large the scope Of his literary and scien-
tific studies. One day while in the city
he started out to call upon a friend. AS
he was about TO ascend the stOOp at his
friends house a carriage dashed up to the
same house.
''The door flew open and the prettiest
little foot | had ever seen in my life was
placed daintily on the carriage step, and
the next instant the most charming little
being eyes ever rested on sprang out all
done up in Grape" said the Marquis in
describing the meeting to friend. 1--WE
both stood on the steps moment before
the door was opened" he continued, s'and
l caught a glimpse of two beautiful eyes
almost hidden by a big Grape veil. We
went into the parlor. | was so infatuat-
ed at first sight that | walked up and
down the room with the utmost impa-
thence until our mutual friend came down
and introduced us. [ really don't know
whether it was that dainty little foot or
the large. dreamy eyes that first captivat-
ed me-"
After their introduction the Marquis
paid the most devoted attention to Mrs.
Leslie, but she was so deeply immersed in
the cares of business at that time and so
earnestly engaged in extricating the
enormous business that had been left
to her charge from an almost hopeless
tangle that she had little time to think of
matrimOny.
About a year ago Mrs. Leslie was lying
almost at the point of death, and the chiY-
alrOus Marquis, on hearing of it, fastened
to her bedside, and by every little atten-
ton conceivable endeav0red to sOOthe her
bed of sickness. Still the lady's heart
was not altogether won, and it was only
when the Marquis de Leuyille came to
this country for the third time two weeks
ago and pressed anew his suit that she
finally consented to become his wife.
Mrs. Frank Leslie is one Of the most re-
markabe women living. She possesses
far more business sagacity and astuteness
than most men, and at the same time she
combines with it the delicate refinement
which the highest culture can alone give.
Her literary attachments alone would have
won for her an enviable reputation had
she not become renowned for her business
ability.
When Mr.. Frank Leslie was about to
die he called Mrs. Leslie to his bedside
and said to her: $50 to my office and sit
at my desk until my debts are ali paid"
The weeping wife gave her solemn prom
Use to the dying man to fulfill his wish.
That was five years ago. Immediately
after the funeral she took her seat at her
late husbands place, and to-day the man.
moth publishing house that still bears his
name is free from debt.
When they are married the Marquis
and Marquise de Leuville will reside in
New York, and the fair wife of the gal
liant cheYalier will continue to carry on
the business of Frank Leslie, publisher,
but Will devote about One-half as much
time to her desk as she does at present.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-20
A TALK WITH MARY ANDERSON
Her Opinion of Henry Irving and the
Aims of all Actors.
London Cor. Boston Transcript.


called at Miss Anderson's residence
in South Kensington by appointment one
day last week, and was ushered into a
handsome drawing-rOOm. where received
a message from the lady ''nOt to be i'm
patient" After Ewaiting ten minutes
the door opened and Miss Anderson en-
tered the room. We chatted first about
the evil practices of the interviewer on
her native soil, Of which she gave some
amusing instances. After some little
time the subject of Mr.. Irving as an actor
came up. Miss Anderson said: HE is a
great actor, great artist, and as one who
is not only great in himself, but has done
great work for his profession and elevated
the stage so much, owe him debt of
personal gratitude" l remarked that
there existed a considerable minority,
among whom were to be found persons of
culture and taste, who. though recogniz-
ing Irving as an artist, did not consider
him an actor. She replied, "YOu cannot
think what pain it gives me to hear such
a great actor deprecated because of his
mannerism; we all have our mannerisms,
and without them we should not be what
we are" or her English audiences Miss
Anderson spoke in terms of deep feeling,
saying, 81 had no reason to expect such
cOrdiality, and | can but feel how I'M
worthy | am of it."
|. Miss Anderson holds that an actor has
responsibilities that bear no distant re
semblance to those of the church. 81 can
not comprehend" shelsaid, show any per-
son can be made better by hearing noble
sentiments acclaimed when conscious of
the base character of the declaimer. The
stage, before it occupies the high position
Of which so many dream and which | be-
lieVe, must be purged, purified and eIe-
waited. The object l have principally at
heart is to familiarize the public with the
purely pOetical and classical drama, and
so to eXalt popular taste and Judgment"
She is Sanguine of the success of such an
aim, especially if she can induce
some dramatist of adequate power to
cooperate with her. 81 believe" she
said, with no little warmth, 'sthat
the popular taste is becoming better
not wOrse-and | conceive it to be our
duty to do our utmost to elevate, elevate,
elevated My ideal play is one from seeing
which men will be more than merely
amused.-will be ennobled and lifted into
a higher, purer and calmer atmosphere
than that which permeates the age of high
pressure in which they live"
/ remarked upon the gigantic difficulties
in the way of producing plays answering
to that ideal from the point of view of
financial success. "Yes," she said. "there
is the bread and butter, and that is the
greatest difficulty. 1t appears ana insur-
mountable difficulty, but it is not; and
the greater the labor the greater the re-
ward" Then, after slight pause, slowly
and thoughtfully, "We have great respOn-
sibilities; tools Of great sharpness aIe in
our hands; our lessons are more powerful
than those of any other art, because they
are taught with human beings. My duty
is clear, and will perform it, and 1 have
great hopes"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-20

GEN. GRANT and his party are in Washing
ton. He will spend several weeks at the capt.
al
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-20
BRIGHT BITS.

! BIOGRAPHY is looking up. A New York
/ paper is giving sketches of eminent bar-keep-
/ ers.
! SAID servant, presenting herself to Lon
! don hOusekeeper: (which Pm a hagnostic,
/ if you please IN, but no objection TO a Chris
/ tian familyW
LILLE DEvEREAUx SAYS that 'Joseph E.
1 Mcdonald, Of Indiana. is a man TO whom
/ women owe most" Mr.. Mcdonald must have
been in the millinery line .-Philddelphta cal.
Mr.. BLAINE says he is naturally a literary
man. but was forced into politics; but the gen
eral impression is that he is natural pOliti-
clan, but was forced into literature.-A rkdH-
sd0 IrdUeler.
A TRAMP was arrested in Pittsburg last
night having in his possession a pair Of pis-
tolls, two daggers and bowie knife, all
wrapped in an old ulster. This unhallOwed
desire for a cOat-Of-arm extends to the low
est and most disreputable.- Pfttsburg ChrOni-
Gle telegraph.
"THg Cubans have most Of our mutiated
coin. The banks in this country send it to
them because they would soon have it.
They even up by sending US their cheap
cigars. They send them here because we
can't tell the difference between 2-cent I'M
ported cigar and scent domestic.
THERE is a dreadful rumor abroad that Bar
mum has purchased the Bartholdi statue, and
will place it on chariot drawn by thirty-1iye
elephants. To what "base" uses may statue
come at last. after being unable to secure
a basel But we don't believe Barnum would
take such liberties with Liberty .-N0rriSt0aon
Herald.
1T was in Mardi Gras: A little fellow,
dressed as a Pierrot, was trotting along at his
fathers side, crying and bowling. whats
the matterw Papa, l want 10 see some
masksl / want to see some masksn' 'Pa-
thence, my boy, patience. You shall see some
masks. You know we are going to dine with
your two aunts just now .--krench Fun.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-20
value of Museum Curiosities.
50. Louis Globe Democrat.


An affidavit filed yesterday in support
Of motion for new trial i'm the case
of II. NJ. Stone against Charles l.. Hunt
in which judgment was rendered for
the plaintiff as compensation for damages
to a collection of museum curiosities.
Charles Maxwell, the afliaLt, said he was
an old Snowman, and for several years oc-
cupied the position of lecturer IN Stones
and other museums. If what he swOre
to is true there are a good many An
naniases in the museum business, and
curiosities can be obtained on short no
tice and at the most reasonable terms.
He asserts that Stone purchased the old
Fourth street Museum from Hutchinson,
with all its contents, for $4,000. Mr.. Max
well, in his affidavit, gives some infOrma-
tiOn on the subject ofmuseum phenomena,
and the valuation he places on the curl
osities is very much lower than that
claimed by Mr.. Stone. "The 10 chained
skeletons in the Internal regions,| Max
well declared, were not worth over 5000 in
bulk. The six wax figures in the theo-
logical torrid zone were worth $50, and
the afilant never knew of a wax
figure in the internal regions that
would realize over $40 each. The
mermaid was high at $40. He could
duplicate the eight plaster-cast figures
which Stone alleged were worth $40 for
So. The true value of the stereOpticon
was $50, not $3.50. Twenty-Five dollars
was a big valuation for the twO-legged
colt, which was no use outside of a
museum, and nobody wanted it. Stone
placed this abbreviated quadruped at
$3.50. Stones crocodile, which he placed
in the inventory of losses at $50, would
fetch $50 or $25 in the curiosity. A rep
tile of this species, 20 feet long and alive,
could be had for $50. Mr.. Maxwell stated
that he was accustomed to expatiate on
the marvels in the museum, and was
therefore familiar with everything in the
collection Of curiOsities.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-20
FAvoRs EpMuNps AND rNoo1N.
The Choice Before all Others in the New
England States.

England States.
Indications, says a Boston special Of
the 18th, are steadily pointing to a COM
plete and overwhelming Edmunds senti-
ment in this State which viii make itself
felt in the several conventions, for which
the politicians are now making prepare
tons and are doing a good deal of can
yassing in different sections. According
to the Advertiser the Edmunds and
Lincoln sentiment has grown so rapidly
within the past few weeks that many
ambitious politicians, who would really
prefer other candidates, are hurried
along by the current and say they are
for Edmunds first. with their special
fayorites as second choice. The feeling
IS growing among both stalwarts and In
dependents. Arthur men and Blaine men,
| progressive and reform Republicans, that
Senator EdmuDds, or a man of his charac-
ter, IS most likely to be elected if nOml-
mated. The argument here in Massachu-
sets is that the ticket of Edmunds and
Lincoln has special elements Of strength
possessed by no other two names. Both
men being stanch Republicans, it is con-
| tended that they must be perfectly salts
factory TO the party men, and they have the
strong Endorsement of nearly all the lead
ing Independents.
Republican leaders here declare that IL
| is telt now that the prospect of Senator
| Edmunds' nomination is much better than
has been generally thought. Republicans
! from the other New England States say
that their States will choose Edmunds
/ delegates. and one Of the Maine Senators
in conversation here recently expressed
his preference for Edmunds. Lincoln for
the second place is evidently as pOpu-
lar with Massachusetts Republi-
| cans, certainly with the leaders,
as is Edmunds for the first
place. Many men. who early in the can
yass We're for Arthur or Blaine are now
acknowledging that neither of those men
would secure so united aud numerous
| support as the Vermont Senator. Some
leading politicians who have been spoken
Of as working for Blaine or Arthur have
taken pains to publicly deny that such is
the fact, and to declare that their first
/ choice is Senator Edmnnds. The State
| delegation will be practically unanimous
/ for EdmundS and Lincoln
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-20
Ten Million Car wheels.

''There are more than 100000 iror
car wheels in use on American railroads.
said the master mechanic Of one of the
trunk lines, ''and it requires about 525
pounds of pig iron to make one wheel
About ,250,0 wheels are worn out every
year, and the same number of new ones
must be made to take their places. The
iron men are called upon for only a small
proportion Of the 312, 800 tons of material
required for these new wheels, however,
for nearly 100000 tons are supplied by the
WORKOUT wheels themselves. Formerly
the life OF a car wheel was estimated at
eight years, but the reduction of the rail-
roads generally to the standard gauge,
and the improvements in loading and I'M
loading facilities, have materially de
creased the length of service that wheel
may be depended on to perform. The
uniformity in gauge keeps cars in more
continuous use, while the decrease in
time of loading and unloading enables
them to be put to more active service
even where they are run only on short
local routes.
''These figures do not include the wheels
on palace coaches and the better class of
passenger coaches. The wheels on that
grade OF rolling stock are now made al
most exclusively of paper. They are as
serviceable as iron, and combine lightness
with strength, great desideratum where
speed and economy in motive power are
Of paramount Importance"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-20

Z tNttMNttee 4-NttFefs
The nicknaming Of prominent men, par
ticularly Of those mixing in politics, is
pTacticed in this country more perhaps
than in any other, and, as a rule, the re-
cipient takes to it kindly. Thus, Gen.
Jackson was as well known as "Old
Hickory and more readily recognized
than if called President jackson. Sena-
tor Benton was almost as well known as
"Old Bullion sO-called from his adYO-
cacy Of a gold and silver currency, and
his inYeterate opposition to banks and
paper money. The late Thomas Ewing,
Of this State, while a Senator in Congress,
had his nickname of "SOlitude,p and il so
stuck to him that even now, long after his
death, the prefix is still given him, to dis
tinguish him from his son and namesake,
Gen. Tom Ewing. Senator Ewing made
a speech in the United States Senate
which fastened the SOLITUDE" upon him.
The United States Bank was at that
time engaged in its war to break down
the administration of Gen. Jackson,
and thus to cOerce a recharteT. In one Of
the debates Senator Ewing took part, and
in it, after depicting the distress of the
country, he spoke Of the mechanic being
out Of work, and that the busy hum Of
industry is heard not in this the busy
season of the year, and wound up with
the assertion that Jour canals are a sOli-
water" A number Of Congressmen-sev-
eral Of them Senators, and more than half
Of them DemOcrats-made up a party to
return to their homes by way of the New
York canal. The West was then
sending its produce to the East
via lake and canal, and the
Congressional party found that the canal
trade, If judged by the number of boats
met, was immense; and it was
a standing joke with the Demo-
cratic members, when fleet
of boats hove in sight, to call Mr.. Ewing
from the cabin Of the packet boat to look
at his solitude" At the lower end of
the canal there had been break, and
large number Of boats were usually in
sight. At Rochester, just as the packet
boat landed, freight boat was discharg-
ing cargo, and MIR. Ewing and the other
Congressman were lOokers-On. BY some
accident a hOgshead filled with mOlasses
had its head burst in and the contents
poured into the canal. An Irish IabOrer
standing near to Mr.. Ewing, without
knowing who he was, exclaimed: ''MOn,
that must be solitude swatenedv The
other Congressman TOared with laughter,
and Mr.. Ewing was forced to Join them.
The Democratic members told the joke,
and it got into the newspapers and aided
in perpetuating the sOubriquet of ''SOli-
tuQe,r
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-20
The Silk Workers.

The assertions of the prOtectiOnists that
the wOrkingmen in the factories are all in
favor Of the present tariff is every day
being refuted. In the extensive silk mills
at Paterson, \. j., there are over 800
operatives. who do not hold these views.
They have been for some time discussing
the subject, and on Monday they sent a
committee to request their representative
in the Legislature to introduce a resolu-
tiOn memorializing Congress to abolish
the protective tariff.
They held in their request,and not with
out reason, that no matter what the tariff
was the workmen received no benefit from
it; their wages were neither advanced
when the tariff was increased nor reduced
when it was lowered, and their condition
was getting worse every day, while the
manufacturers have amassed immense
wealth They think it likely that an
abolition OF the tariff would lower their
wages, but they say they would get the
benefit of cheaper clothing and food and
lower rents. Besides, they think work
would be plentiful and wages less liable
to fluctUatiOn.
1t is stated that the silk manufacturers
at Paterson do not approve Of the views
Of their workmen, and that the latter are
quite anxious to keep their names from
being known. Outsiders are not admitted
TO their meetings, as the men fear that the
mill owners will find excuses for dis
charging the free trade men If 1t becomes
known who are concerned in the agita-
ton
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-20

REV. THOMAS Is. BEEcHER advocates the
right Of q man to commit suicide. but thinks
he should first @secure the consent Of his wife,
lawyer and one DISTINGUISHED citizen" All
right. II the Rev. Thomas is contemplating
anything of the sort, he can count on US as the
''dIsInterested citizen. Philadelphia Can.
PLANTATION PHILOSOPHY ain nuth-
in much sadder dan de acks OBJ a coward
what Is tryln' ter make folks think dat he is q
fighter. Nuthin' pleases a ole niger oman
50 much IS fur q pussOn ter tell her dat de
remedies what she has recommended hal
he'peu him. Use looked eroun' ober dis Ian
heap, an ef Use eber foun' any use fur Dc
grasshopper I dOan knew it, but den l dOaI
know dat de grasshOpper hab eber foun' any
use fur me.-A rkansllc Trageler.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-20

As benefact0r to his race a Boston
man takes the palm. He has invented a
machine for cutting coupons of bonds.
How our heart has bled for the poor bond
holders who work from fifteen to twenty
hours NV with fingers raw and bleed
ing from the use Of the old barbarOus
shears in order to get the interest due
them from the government. To their
credit, be it said, they have exhibited he
roic fortitude and have hardly made a
complaint, and the country will rejoice
that something has been done at last TO-
wards ameliorating their condition.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-20
Too Liberal with Federal Aid.

LHst"it JtpOe tDefH-i.
Congress IS becoming entirely too liberal
with its appropriations. Calamitles Of any
and every sort OF which there can be the
slightest claim that they are Of national i'm
pOrtauce are made the excuse for getting a
finger into the National Treasury. The IA
pacity Of communities and individual States.
their shamelessncss in asking for money, and
the laXity Of Congress in voting million after
million for local purposes, grow every session
and Justify each new step by one that has
lpcn taken before. 10 IS time % call q halt.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-20

Spain appears to be on the eve Of an
other popular uprising. 1t is said that an
insUrrectiOnary society, similar to the
Fenian organization. is spreading rapidly
all over the kingdom, as well as through
out the army, and as soon as the proper
arrangements are perfected the towns and
fOrtresses will be seized and the republic
declared. During the last sixty years
Spain has had an uprising of this kind
about once every two years. King Alfonso
is said TO be well posted as to the progress
of the revolutionary feeling, but is power
less TO prevent it,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-20

a sanguine New Jersey man wants TO
organize company TO utilize the pOr-
pOise. He says each POrpoise will furn-
ish SIS worth of the finest lubrieating oil,
while the hide is more valuable than calf
skin, and the flesh and bones excellent for
making fertilizers. He proposes to catch
the beasts (porpoises are not fish, IN enOr-
nous nets, and estimates forty per day,
worth 1000, as an average catch. Sever
al Philadelphia men have taken stock in
the enterprise, although old fishermen say
the p0rpoise will jump over any net that
can be made.