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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-08
Licensing Steam Engineers and
FiPemcO

The frequency of boiler explosions and
other accidents in connection with ma
chinery is causing considerable interest
to be taken in many places in precautions
for securing a greater degree of safety in
the use of engines and boilers. The safety
of outsiders is secured in most large es-
adjustments by rules against their ad-
mission.
The large majority of boiler explosions
are due to the fact that the boilers are in
charge of incompetent and untrustwOrthy
firemen. In this and most other States of
the Union there is no law properly gov
erning this subject, and any one Is allowed
to run a steam engine who can build fire
and turn the throttle valve. the princi-
pal qualification required is that the
employee can be obtained at the lowest
possible salary. This ought not TO be so.
1t is not only requisite for the safety of life
and property, but it is economy in the
end to employ firemen and engineers who
thoroughly understand their duties.
Abil has recently passed the Senate of
Massachusetts,, and will probably become
a law, which will in large measure do
away With the evil alluded to above in
that State. In each city or town a
properly qualified officer is authorized to
issue licenses to persons who, on eXami-
nation and presentation of evidence Of
good character, prove themselves CON-
petent to have charge of steam engines or
boilers. The fee to he paid for the license
is only 81. Any one employing any per-
son to take charge of an engine or boiler
who has not the required license is liable
to a fine of not exceeding 800.
Engineers licensed under the laws of
the United States are exempt from the
operations Of the State law. The last
section is of great Importance and pro-
vides landowners or lessees of stationary
steam engines or boilers, complying
with the provisions of the law, shall not
he responsible to any person suffering
loss or damage by reason Of neglect or
incompetence on the part of the licensee.
Two dollars can not be considered an
excessive license fee, and it is certainly
not unreasonable to require that persons
placed in charge of such dangerous things
as steam engines and boilers should not
only know all about their business, but
should be sober, careful and reliable men.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-08
The Triple rhern,ic Motor.

The celebrated triple thermic morton,
an account of which was published re-
Gently, and of which so much was ex-
pected, has already had its practicabillty
called in question by a no less high au-
thority than the students of the Massa-
chusetts Institute of Technology, and 1t
is suspected that Mr.. keely has forml-
dable rival not in the motor business
alone, but in the science and art OF "ad-
justing and fOcalizing'' stockholders.
The headquarters of the new motor ap-
pears to be in Lowell-which, by the way,
is the home of Gen. Butler, somewhat of
a triple thermic motor himself-where it
has friends and advocates in abundance,
who not only pronounce it the biggest in
yentiOn of the age, but who have backed
up their judgment by becoming stock
holders in the company, and planking
down the cash to carry out the plans of
Inventor COlwell. So far the doubts cast
on the utility of the invention have only
created additional interest in its progress
and the stockholders are even more conf
dent than those who are backing Mr..
Keely in Philadelphia, for have they not
made freq lent visits to New York, and
seen the machine actually at work and
performing its wonders day after day:
The students, however, are not daunted
by the assertions of the stockholders or
the reports of the experts, but come for
ward with an array Of elementary prin-
ciples which seem to show that the motor
in question is a delusion, and VIII prove
a snare to all who invest their money in
it. The effect of the discussion may not
be to Immediately prick the motor
bubble, but it will doubtless stop the
rush for the purchase Of stock until more
is known about the alleged invention.
The present hackers OF the enterprise
will, Of course, continue to boast of their
investment, either sincerely believing
that there are millions in it, or in the hope
that they will be able to unload their stock
| on other cOnfiding individuals.
| Fortunately this discussion is not a
purely speculative one. 1t will not take
! long for the usefulness and practicability
! of the alleged motor to be demonstrated
to the complete satisfaction Of the scien.
tiic world, if it possesses those
| qualities. In the meantime Mr.. Keely
may well look to his laurels. He may
soon be depOsed as the king of motor in
ventOrs.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-08
He was willing to Pay $50

PhitddelDhid CdN.
''What is the charge against this man ?''
asked an Arkansas Judge as the prisoner
was placed before him.
"Killing an editor, your HonOr"
"H'm, was the editor a resident Of the
State?"
ayes, your Honor"
"What have you to say, prisoner, con-
corning this very serious charge? Are
you guilty or not guIltyf'
"Guilty, your Honor; murdered him
In cold blood"
''Well,' said the Judge, "there is
nothing left for me to do but sentence you.
The crime of murder in this State is be-
coming much too common. You are
charged with killing an Arkansas editor,
to which charge you plead guilty?'
"Yes, your Honor, do; and don't care
if it costs me $50"
"Prisoner," responded the Judge,
solemnly, "you are fined 5000, and stand
committed until the amount is paid"
The prisoner then swooned away.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-08

the better plan would be TO attend TO the
drainage and water supply, and so abolish the
typhoids which drive away the strangers.
HERR ANTON DvORAK, whose "Stabat Ma
ter has won for him high rank among mu-
steal composers, has had a curious history. He
was born September s. ls4l, in an obscure Bo-
hemian town, of humble folk. At the age Of
l6 he entered the organ school at Prague, hav-
ing exhibited previously marked musical
talent. At the age OF 81 he PLAYED in the back
row Of the violas at the opera house in the
same city. Subsequently both Brahms and
List, recognizing his genius, became inter-
ested in his fortunes, and then Joachim
brought his chamber music into prominent
notice. Dvoraks music was first introduced
to an English audience by Herr MAINS, who,
in 1879, performed the first set of his SlavOnic
dances. In 1880. at the Popular Concerts,
Joachim introduced other works OF the com
poser, whose name has since been familiar. IL
Is said tAbe likely that Herr Dyorak will re-
ceive commission for the Birmingham Fes-
tiVal.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-08
Why Mr.. Sargent Refused to Go to
ST. Petersburg.

Mr.. Sargent, in an interview published
in the New York Herald, gives his rea-
sons for refusing the st. Petersburg mis-
sion. He has had enough of the excite
ments of diplomatic life and, besides,
he did not think the climate of St. Peters
burg would agree with him. 1t would
have cost him more than he could afford
to establish himself there and he might
have been recalled in a years time.
He is rather glad to get away
from Berlin. His stay there
hasn't been as pleasant as he would have
liked. He had many warm friends, but their
friendship did not compensate him for the
annoyance which Bismarck's treatment
caused him. He is satisfied that if it had
not been for his pork dispatches Ameri-
can wheat would have been shut out of
Germany. 1t was the policy, he
thinks, of the German Govern
ment to prohibit the importation
of American grain, as well as of Ameri-
can pork. The publication Of his pork dis
patches. however, created so much dis
cussiOn in this country and Germany that
the government thought it wise to aban-
don the part of the programme which
related to grain. He is satisfied that the
prohibition respecting pork will soon be
repealed. Judged by his interview Mr..
Sargent feels very we'll satisfied with
himself, and will retire to private life
without REGRETS.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-08
Judge simmons, Letter

We publish this morning a letter from
T. j. Simmons, Judge Of the Macon cir
cult, asking his friends not to press his
name before the State Convention for
Governor. The letter is addressed to the
editors of the Telegraph and Messenger,
and appears in that paper to-day. Judge
Simmons has pursued a wise course. He
has many friends, but not enough to set
aside the precedent Of giving Governor,
whose administration has met the APP
prOval of the people, a second term. In
his letter the Judge says that this prece-
dent has not been ignored in thirty years.
His friends, therefore, would not do him
service by urging his nomination, and
might damage his prospects for future adj
vancement. Judge Simmons letter is in
good taste and admirable in tone. 1t can
hardly help increasing the number of his
friends and admirers.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-08
NOT A CANDIDATE
Judge Simmons Requests his Friends
Not to Use His Name Before the Con-
ventiOn for Governor.


MACON, GA, April Z, 1884.
Editors TeIeqrdph and Messenger: Ny
name has been mentioned in different
parts of the State as probable candidate
before the Democratic Convention for
Governor. / have received a large num-
Der OF letters from partial friends urging
me to permit the use of my name for the
nomination. l have not thought it neces-
sary until now to publicly make known
my wishes on this subject, because there
had been no call for convention, and l
had no reason to think, from what had
been said, that | would be required to say
anything upon the subject. l see that the
convention has been called to meet on the
18th day Of August. | am also informed
that it is the purpose of some of
my friends in the State to
send delegates to this conven-
ton instructed to vote for me for Cover
nor. While [ feel fiattered by the kind
ness shown in this expression of conf
dence on the part of my friends, l deem it
my duty to say that | will not be can
didate, and hence do not wish my name
used in this connection before the cOnven-
ton. The people have already intrusted
me with an office, the term of which does
not expire for the next two years, and 1
shall for the present discharge the duties
they have intrusted me with to the best of
my dDlllt1s D6SlueSs nave uO utSlI6 W
antagOniZe the administration of Gov.
Mcdaniel. l think he has made a Gov
ernor satisfactory to the people, and they
desire his denomination. 1t has
been an unbrOken precedent for thirty
years in this State to indorse the
Governor when his administration has
Deen honest and faithful, and he so de-
sired it. l think it would be attended
with bad results to the party if this prece-
dent was attempted to be set aside, dur
ing an exciting Presidential year, simply
to crafty the desire of some one else to
fill the office.
With sincere thanks to my kind friends
for the interest manifested in me in this
connection, and for the many kind notices
from the press, which / duly appreciate
and hope always to deserve, | most re-
spectfully ask, for the reasons above
given, that my name be not used in the
approaching convention as a candidate
for Governor. Respectfully,
T. j. SIMMONS
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-08
Glntbimn.
Easter Suits andHats.

'FRIEND JONES, WHERE DID YOU GET
THAT HANDSOME NEW SUIT FOR EAST
ER?' 81 BOUGHT THIS AT THE BEST
PLACE IN THE CITY, AND WHERE YOU
SHOULD GET YOURS, AND THAT Is AT
CHAS. LOGAN & CO!S.'
MORAL-GO THERE AND DO LIKEWISE!
YES, OUR STORE Is THE PLACE FOR YOU
TO GET A GOOD SUIT, MADE UP IN THE
LATEST STYLE AND IN THE BEST MAN
NER, AND AT THE SAME TIME FOR THE
LOWEST PRICES, AND THE FIT WE WILL
GUARANTEE TO BE THE BEST.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-08

The punishment inflicted on Edmund
Yates. proprietor of the London World,
for publishing in his paper that titled
member Of the aristOcracy had elOped
with another mans wife, and subse-
quently that the titled aristocrat was not
Lord Lonsdale, is rather severe-four
months in PRISONS II publications of that
character were punished in this
country, all the newspaper ed
itOrs and prOprietOrs would spend
a good part of their time in prison. 1t
seems that the item was furnished by a
titled lady. During the trial OF the case
against Yates the curious fact was deyel.
oped that there are in England quite a
number of titled ladies who are willing to
supply scandalOus society items at two
guineas the paragraph. 1t is alleged that
arist0cratic cheap labor in London has
almost ruined professional writers.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-08

An exchange says it is not unlikely that
the custom of burning the dead will be-
come universal in all civilized countries.
The trouble now is that the custom of
burning the living is becoming altogether
too prevalent. The railroad cars, the
steamboats, and the hotels are doing ten
times as much of the incineratiOn bust
ness as the crematories.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-08
FANCY GOOD S

Ever seen in Savannah. Our display through
out our various departments will be on a scale
of exceeding brillianey, and the public should
not miss this
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-08

The Lily has evidently been smiling on
a Boston newspaper man. The Globe
says: "The Western papers continue to
sneer at Mrs. Langtry. 1t is time this
petty business were stopped. Mrs. Lang
try conducts herself as lady. She has
succeeded in spite of obstacles before
money to her credit, and is adding to it
every day. The hypercritics who scOf at
her art forget that in doing so they scof'
at the Judgment Of the public, whose YER
dict is rarely wrong" Yes, Mrs. L. is
very nice, and much can be forgiven to a
beautiful woman who has plenty of money
in bank.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-08
Lapham's Forced Smile.

Senator Lapham Is reported as smiling con
tentedly when a Republican witness before
the Sherman outrage committee testified that
he voted the Democratic ticket at the last
Virginia election for the reason that there
was no issue except niger against white
man." and he was ''fOr the white man every
time" MIR. Lapham probably was less con-
tented than he pretended to be, for it is an in
disputable fact that nine out of ten Northern
Republicans would do just as the Virginia
man did if SO confronted.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-08
an MoRNING News every day in the

Registered at the Post Office IN Savannah as
Second Class Nail Mailer.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-08
ELECTRIC LIGHTS!

Interior and exterior, the whole forming a
sight not to be forgotten. The Savannah
Electric Light Company have promised to eX-
eel themselves on this occasion, and we are
satisfied they will accomplish their purpose.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-08
Hats !! Hats ! Straw Hats !

OUR STOCK OF STRAW HATS ARE NOW
OPEN. INCLUDING ALL THE LATEST
STYLES AND PRICES. WE HAVE JOB
LOT OF STRAW HATS WHICH WE ARE
SELLING AT PRICES WAY DOWN BELOW
ANYTHING YOU HAVE EVER SEEN BE-
FORE. PEARL COLORED AND BLACK
STIFF HATS AS WELL AS SOFT HATS.
UNDERWEAR. NECKwEAR, ''KING OF
SHIRTS" LAUNDRIED OR UNLAUNDRIED.
If YOU WISH TO SAVE YOUR MONEY
COME TO OUR STORE AND WE WILL
HELP YOU DO IT.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-08
CURRENT COMMENT.
Platforms to Harmonic on.

Louisville COur1er-JOUT7l0t lDeW.).
Suppose the National Democratic COnven-
ton re-enacts the tariff plank 1876, on which
Mr.. Tilden was elected, viii Mr.. Randall and
his followers support the tickets Or, suppose
it re-enacts the tariff plank of 1886, on which
Mr.. Buchanan was elected, will he and they
support the ticket? They can take their
choice, We shall be content with either.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-08
How the Geese Duck Their Heads.

WASHINGTON otdF UNI. Hep.l.
The way the absolutely impOssibles are posi-
lively declining the Presidency just now
fOrcbly reminds a farm bred person of the
manner in which a lot of geese go into a barn.
A four-hOrse load of hay may pass through
the wide and high doorway without touching.
but every goose in the procession lowers its
head as though in imminent danger OF hitting
the crnss hnam
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-08
What win They do About It

IttctHtVtt JtsIttcIt NA7e"IsI'
It would be strange indeed if the friends of
without the aid of the Arthur office holders
should permit these to occupy seats claimed
by Republicans whose record is clear of all
stains. and who were Republicans in 1880,
when in Virginia at least the men now head
ing the Arthur movement were aYOWed adYO-
cafns of the nlnctinn of Cen Hancock.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-08
The Secret of their Liberality.

Rochester Union and 4 dgcrtjSer (Dem.l.
The wealthy Republicans are willing to
scatter the surplus Federal revenue. to which
they contribute relatively less than a like
number of mechanics and labOrers, just as
Blaine is willing to divide the whisky tax
among the states, inasmuch as his own State
of Maine is under a prohibitOry enactment
and is not supposed to manufacture. sell
or contribute to the revenue derived from
whisky
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-08

1t has already been predicted that by the
close Of the year the sale of 2-cent postage
stamps will equal the sale of scent
stamps for an equal time just before the
reduction of postage. If this should
prove true, and no enterprising star
reuters get another chance at the funds,
the Post Office Department viii be bur-
dened with almost as large surplus as
ever. 1t can hardly be doubted that in
five years letter postage can be safely re-
duced TO l cent.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-08
satillittrrp.
PLATSHEK'S
GRAND
SPRING
OPENING!
Positively Two Days Only!
WEATHER PERMITTING.
Monday, April I.
Tuesday. April 8.
WHEN will be exhibited the largest, finest
w and cheapest assortment of
Trimmed Millinery!
And the very latest novelties IN
FAN CY C GOD S
Ever seen in Savannah. Our display through
out our various departments will be on scale
of exceeding brilhaney, and the public should
not miss this
GREAT EVENT
We are confident that an examination of
| our stock will not result in disappointment,
| but that the highest eXDeCtatlOQ will be
GREAT EVENT !!

We are confident that an examination of
our stock will not result in disappointment,
but that the highest expectation will be
realized.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-08

Gen. AgUero, the revOlutiOnist who
lately landed in Cuba, does not appear to
have been in very good repute with the
Cubans in New Orleans. \ special from
that city says that Aguero came there
about a month ago, but that he received
little announcement or assistance.
The Cubans in New Orleans, according to
this special. considered him 4 fraud,
only caring to accomplish selfish ends or
crafty malice. There are 1900 able
bodied Cubans in New Orleans who are
ready to join any movement looking to
establishing the independence Of Cuba,
but they are not disposed to have any
thing TO do with AguerO.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-08
Gypsum.
LrnaI llnfirre.

n EORGIA, CHATHAM COUNTY.-Whereas,
VI ANNA MARGARETHE DOROTHEA
MORGAN has applied to Court of Ordinary
for Letters of Administration on the estate Of
FREDERICK MORGAN, deceased.
These are, therefore, to cite and admonish
all whom it may concern to be and appear be-
fore said court, to make objection (if any they
havel on or before the FIRST MONDAY IN
MAY NEXT, otherwise said letters will be
granted.
Witness the Honorable JOHN o. FERRILL,
Ordinary for Chatham county, this the 3lst
day of March, 1884.
HAMPTON l.. FERRILL,
n q ~
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-08
ADVERTISING.

Ten lines make a square-a line averages
seven words. Advertisements, per square,
one insertion. 81 90; two insertions, 81 80;
three insertions, - 90; six insertions, $ %.
Local or Reading Notices double above rates.
Reduced rates on continued advertisements.
Amusement advertisements 81 so per square.
Auction advertisements. Marriages, Funerals.
Meetings and SDecial Notices 81 90 per
square each insertion.
Wants. Boarding. For Rent, Lost and Found,
DO cents a line. No advertisement inserted
under these headings for less than 30 cents.
Special rates Tor Weekly Ne1os.
We do not insure the insertion of any adYer-
tisement on any specified day or days, nor
do we insure the number Of insertions
within the time required by the advertiser.
Advertisements viii, however. have their
fun number Of insertions when the time
can be made up. but when accidentally
left out and the number of insertions can
not be given. the money paid fer the omit
ted insertions viii be returned TO the al
vertiser. All letters should be addressed
j. II. ESTILL. Savannah. Ga.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-08
BRIGHT BITS.

THE Boston Transcript suspects that the
reason why so many young men are so iresh
IS because they cannot earn their salt.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-08
HAMPTON l.. FERRILL,
Clerk G. o. c. c.

GEORGIA, CHATHAM COUNTY.-Notice is
VI hereby given to all persons concerned
that the estate of MARGARET TELFAIR is
unrepresented, and that in terms of the law
Administration de bOnis non cum testamentO
annexO will be vested in the Clerk of the SUI
periOr Court of Chatham county, or some
DAY OF APRIL, 1854, unless valid objection
is made.
Witness, the Honorable JOHN o. FERRILL,
Ordinary for Chatham county, this Path day
Of March. 1884.
HAMPTON I. FERRILL,
Clerk {. o. G. G..
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-08

If Arthur fails to get the nomination he
can have his revenge by crawling into a
hole for a year or two and writing book.
1t is thought that he knows enough to
make a thrilling volume Of political his
tory if he would just put it all down in
black and white. The principal object Of
Republican historians, however. seems to
be to conceal as much as possible Of what
ought to be known.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-08

Miss Mary Anderson is not only we'd
ded to her art and passiOnately fond OF it,
but she refuses to play during Passion
week. Miss Mary is a sweet, good girl.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-08

sweet are the uses OF adversely \
Cincinnati jury can now bring in a yer-
dict Of ''guilty Of murder in the first de
gree" in forty minutes.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-08

since the majority OF the members of
the prosecutor-iudges in the Danville IN
yestigation Committee have been thrown
on the defensive they appear to be suffer
ing with melancholy. They ought to get
leave of absence for few days and take
a course Of liver medicine.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-08

Nova Scota is long ways from Mani
toba, but the same spirit of complaint on
account of the oppressive measures of the
Canadian Government seems to pervade
both provinces.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-08

In New Haven, Conn.,, Friday, a colored
woman, who claims to be l0j years old,
protested conversion and Joined the
church. She was not one of George Wash
inQton's old nurses.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-08
Bnarnima.
Toftrru.
nnfrln.
AIKEN. 9. Q.

DRY AIR. PURE SPRING WATER. 200
FEET ALTITUDE. NO MALARIA.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-08

The Abbott kiss will make the tour of
Europe this year. The effete aristOcrats
will have something to wake them up be-
sides dynamite bombs.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-08

The work Of rebuilding the Mitchell
House at Townsville began yesterday.
That enterprising town affords an ex-
ample that this city might follow with