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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-05
Democratic Letters of Acceptance.

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1t is thought that the letters of accept
ance of Cleveland and Hendricks Will be
ready for publication within two weeks.
There is a good deal Of speculation with
respect to what the leading points of the
letters will be. 1t is probable that Cleve-
land is receiving a good deal of unsolicit-
ed advice respecting his letter. Doubt
less he will give respectful attention TO
his self appointed advisers, but, as he is
a man with a will of his own, the chances
are that he will rely almost wholly upon
his own judgment. 1t is probable that the
protection faction will endeavOr to get
him to declare in favor of the protective
system. 1t doesn't seem to b. generally
known what his views are with respect to
the tariff. The chances are, however,
that he is in harmony with the great ma
jOrity of his party. He could hardly af-
ford TO take a position that would not
meet with the hearty approval of the tar
if refOrmers. About all of the Republic
can boilers of prominence who are now
supporting the Democratic candidates
are in favor of radical reductions in the
tariff. 1t may be confidently expected,
therefore, that what Cleveland will say
with regard to the tariff will be in line
with the utterances Of the reform lead
ers of the party, during the tariff debate
in the House last winter. The letters of
Blaine and Logan have been severely
criticised on account of their length.
They were certainly faulty in that respect.
Not half as many people read them as
would had they been quarter, or even
half, as long. 1t is probable that
Cleveland and Hendricks will avoid the
mistake OF writing long letters. Brief
and clear treatment of each topic touched
upon will be far more effective than long
winded essays. Doubtless the necessity for
reform in the government will be brought
out strongly. The Democrats ought to
give a large share of their atten-
ton during the campaign to the
reform idea. The whole country is
pretty thoroughly convinced that
there is a good deal of rOttenness in
the management Of the government, and
that it is about time for new manage
ment. OF course the Republicans intend
to press the tariff issue, and the Demo-
Gratis VIII have to meet them. 1t is not
difficult to show that a reduction of the
tariff would greatly benefit the masses of
the people. 1t is stated that as soon as
Cleveland gives his letter to the press he
will 90 to the AdirOndacks for short vaca-
ton. BY the time he gets back to the gu
bernatoriaI mansion the campaign Will
have grown interesting and, perhaps,
somewhat exciting.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-05
THE TEMPERANCE CANDIDATE.
Ex- Gov. John p. st. John the Man who
Leads the Prohibition Forces In the
Present Campaign.

Eek Gov. John p. st. John the Man who
Leads the Prohibition Forces In the
Present Campaign.
The Prohibition movement is attracting
a good deal of attention. At the Prohibi-
ton National Convention at Pittsburg
thirty-one States and Territories were rep
resented. Ex-Gov. John P. st. John, the
Prohibition Presidential candidate, was
born at Brockville, Franklin county, Ind,
Feb. %, 1888. At a tender age young
ST. John began to assist on his fathers
farm. working morning and evening, and
attending the log school house in the mid
die hours of the day. This kind Of life
was continued a few years, during which
the boy developed into student. He was
pursuing a systematic course OF study be-
fore he emerged from bOThOOd into youth,
and depended on the kindness of neighbors
for the loan of books suitable for general
reading. The family was poor and grew
poorer on account of the Incorporate
habits of its head. For this reason st.
John went out to work while in his teens,
at a salary of So month. He continued
a grocer's clerk until nearly 20 years old,
when he left home to try his fortune in
California. There he followed such occu-
patiOns as offered, from chOpping wood to
| comparatively lucrative work on steam
boats. Of the cash he made, good share
was sent to his mother, and the habits of
| the young man were uniformly eXempla-
ny. At this period of his life st. John
made voyages to South America, to Mex
| leo and the Sandwich Islands, and also
| took journey through Central America.
In 1852 and 1858 he served against the
| Indians, and was twice wounded.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-05

CHRISTINE NILSSON, who has got socially
higher than any other prima donna of her
time. is to spend a week as the fellow guest Of
the King of Sweden at plymouth Castle, the
seat of Lady Breadalbane.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-05

The defeat Of Congressman Converse in
ohio is the last, but by no means the least
victory Of the tariff reformers. A des-
nerate effort was made by his supporters,
led nv John r. Mclean, to pull the wool
over the eyes Of the convention and re-
nominate the champion Of the robber tar
III but after all that could be done he
failed to develop much strength and was
withdrawn after the eleventh ballot. The
6eht was made squarely on the tariff.
ron. III. Cultivate. the nominee, is a
fariT reformer in the fullest meaning Of
4bo term. The OHIO Democrats are by no
means such rampant rotectiOnists as has
baan supposed, and they don't seem to
annreeiate Mr.. COnyerse's great services
n the interests Of monopolists, and in
act,ne as the quasi leader Of the Coali-
tionists in giving the Joab stab to the
democrats on the proposition to reduce
~ tariff. Verify there seems to be
fida1 wave for tariff reform nearly
everywhere except in Philadelphia and
Admission.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-05
PERSONAL.

Gov. CLEVELAND began writing his letter
of acceptance on Friday morning.
! SENATOR IsHAM G. HARRIS, of Tennessee
| is connected with the Pan Electric Telephone
| Company.
Hon. HENRY B. ANTHONY, Rhode Islands
| senior Senator, is atNewpOrt with his servant
| and nurse.
E. j. BALDWIN, whom San Franciscans
know as Lucky" Baldwin, the millionaire,
| is at Long Branch.
SIR JAMES DOUGLASS, K. c. B., and Lady
Douglass. Capt. Bedford PIN, r. N, all Of
| London, England. and Prof. Sllliman, of Yale
| College, are at Niagara Falls.
BUFFALO BILL recently said to an audience
| at the conclusion of his exhibition: You have
| seen moae Of life on the frontier this after
noon than you would in ten years living on
the frontier"
CHRISTINE NILSSON, who has got socially
higher than any other prima donna of her
time. is to spend week as the fellow guest Of
the King of Sweden at plymouth Castle, the
seat of Lady Breadalbane.
PROF. WILLIAM G. SUMNER, Of Yale, has
gone to Bar HarbOr, Me. AS Mr.. Blaine is
entirely absorbed in work on his history, there
will be no danger of his imbibing free trade
heresy by social intercourse with the Yale
professor.
MRS. DR.. MASON, a lady belonging to one of
the blue blood families of Boston, spends her
summers at the RestigOuehe Fishing Clubs
grounds. at Metapedia, Canada. She has
landed thirty-fye salmon this season, and
has had an expensive fly named after her.
GEORGE W. CABLE finds it necessary to pub
lish his Reputation of the idea that he intends
TO make his permanent home elsewhere than
in New Orleans, but he viii kindly consent to
visit other towns for the purpose of raising
the wind that will watt him in pleasant Iales
towards his chosen home in the South.
GEN. GRANT is at his home at Long Branch,
and is loOkl0g unusually well. His eyes are
clear and his face is full and rudy. He has
lust entertained eX-GOv. Oglesby, who was a
General under him during the war. The pub
lished statements about Gen. Grants shrunk-
en- form and worn and pale face are fictions.
THE late Junius Brutus Booth built the
Masconomo House at Manchester by the Sea,
near Boston, for a summer residence for him.
self and his family, but was forced by numer-
GUS applications for board to convert it into
hotel, which his widow, Mrs. Agnes Booth,
now keeps, and is making more money in the
business than she can ever on the stage.
MRS. CUSTER, the widow of Gen. Custer, is
at the Ocean House, Swampscott, accomDan-
led by her sister in law, Mrs. Calhone. By
singular as well as a sad coincidence, both
these ladies lost their husbands in the same
battle with the Indians the Yellowstone,
and it is said both received the news of their
widowhood the same day and hour. Mrs.
Custer rarely refers to her dreadful sorrow.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-05

The Philadelphia Press, after having so
maenanimously Tefrained from printing
tba details Of the libelOus charge made
AGAINST Gov. Cleveland, unearths this old
SANDER of the dead past: Capt. Ro-
bard,s handsome wife, known as the
tennessee Helen who is charged-with
having betrayed her husband for Andrew
Jackson. while the latter was guest in
her house. often smoked a cOrncOb pipe
While mistress Of the White House as
President JacksOn's wife," The most
stormy portions OF Gen. JaeksOn's life
were spent in defending the character of
his wife against the infamous assaults of
his enemies, personal and political. Even
the Press might afford to do Justice to the
dead. for it is a matter of history that
Mrs. Jackson was never mistress OF the
white House, but died just after it be-
came known that the General was elected
TO the Presidency.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-05

A life so changing and hard presented
few opportunities OF study. but the young
aspirant did manage to pick up some ac-
quaintance with the law during these
years, and in 1860 began his career as
lawyer by taking a cleTkship with a firm
at Charlton, Illinois. This led to his be-
coming partner with the gentlemen who
had engaged his services, fortunate con-
nection which lasted until the outbreak
of the war, when st. John enlisted as a
private in the SiXty-eighth Illinois Vol
unteers. He proved to be a good soldier,
and rose to the rank of Lieutenant Colo
mel. When he returned to private life he
settled at Independence, Missouri, where
he pracuced law for several years.
st. John became popular as speaker
in the political campaign of 1868.
The next year he removed into Kansas,
settling at Olathe, where he continued the
practice of his profession, and took an
active part in politics. In 1872 he was
elected to the State Senate of Kansas, his
first public office, and in 1878 was elected
Governor of that State. During the years
intermediate between those dates he
served in both branches of the
Legislature and was a recognized
leader in the Republican ranks.
Lately he has become prominently
identified with the Prohibition
party, cutting Off from the Re
publicans of Kansas, whom he could
not persuade into practical assent to his
extreme views on the liquor question:.
He is still a resident of Kansas, where he
practices law. Much OF his time of late
has been taken up with active temperance
work.
He is man of good presence, and a
ready, effective speaker. His utterances
are carefully considered and well ex-
pressed, unaffected and manly. Candi-
date St. John is a married man, and has
an interesting family.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-05

HI " EEKLY EEW5. one yesF. $500. 90
TEE MOANING NHWs il served In the city by
news dealers IS $ cents per week. Single
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-05

Capt. symmes, of Kentucky, has deliv-
cred a lecture in which he maintains that
Greely's experience proves the existence
Of the great interglObular continent which
his father discussed many years ago.
Symmes appears to be first-class crank,
but while he is arguing on this subject he
fails to state where the axis on which
works the crank that turns the world
around is.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-05

The Confederate reunion at Dallas
Texas, which begins tomorrow, Is eX-
pected to be the largest demonstration Of
the kind that has taken place. Accom-
modations have been prepared for 10000
campers, and many prominent officers
are expected to be present. President
Davis has declined to attend, but has
written a kindly letter to the manage
ment. Many ex-UniOn soldiers will par
tlcipate in the reunion.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-05
CURRENT COMMENT.
1t Makes no Difference.

Ph3tldetl)I1ld ItecOTN lI7u.J'
Our good President and his Cabinet take
their vacations at will, while faithful depart
ment clerks run the government machine
smoothly and well. Where the people are
sovereign 1t makes no difference whether the
rnlers 90 q fishing or not.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-05

If there is anything the United States
don't need and don't want just now it Is
rags brought from across the water. II
would not hurt the country much Tor the
Secretary Of the Treasury to make MS
orders a little strieter on this subject and
prohibit their importation altogether for
awhile. We can manage 10 &c; along
with what few rags can be spared over
here, supplemented by straw, wood pulp,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-05

The Illinois militia in camp at Spring
field. had a little breeze, OccasiOned by
the drawing Of the color line. A cOlOred
company from Chicago was ordered by
the Adjutant General to gOiLtO camp with
the Second brigade, which is from the
same city. The white militia refused to
camp with the blacks, and so they had to
flock of all by themselves. The ante-bel-
lum spirit Of John a. Logan seems to be
marching on in Illinois.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-05

TlIoIItFtEFIFt alFItF N4'tIIsI'
Not one person in thousand of those COM
pctent to form correct opinion on the sub
iect entertains any doubt on the proposition
that in the event of a Democratic victory the
men now filing positions in the departments
will have to go, as soon as the new admins
iratiOn is fairly installed and takes account of
stock. so to speak, civil service law or no civil
Ion
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-05

Atlanta. like Savannah and other cities,
is considerably stirred up on the well
water question. Some of the wells in
Atlanta are atrociOus, while others ap-
near to furnish very good water. The
Atlanta water works, like ours, throws
in a great deal of clay to its patrons with
ont extra charge. Atlanta will probably
never have real good water, and plenty
Of it, until the Chattahoochee canal IS
dug. and Atlanta ought not to rest until
II Is done.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-05

Every day OF two some ambitious New
York doctor T ses up and announces that
he has a case Of cholera on hand, but as
the newspapers have quit giving free ad-
yertisements, the cases will be less nu-
merOus in the future.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-05

The Board of Health of New York has
decided that the well water Of that city IS
not fit for drinking purposes. The board
has not vet passed judgment on the liquor
sold there. 1t is suspected that a great
deal of ii is as unwhOIesOme as the water.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-05
Better Late Than Never,

sDon't put off until tomorrow what
can and should be done to-day" is wise.
If you have never used SoZoDoNT for
your teeth, make bee line to the drug
gists and get bottle and begin to use it
at once, ssVerb. sap.o
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-05

It is now believed that drummers were
common in the world several thousand
years ago. The ia y-bOne, over two feet
long. Of prehistoric man has recently
been discovered. What a cheek the fellow
must have hadi
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-05

one Of the humors Of the campaign Is
Cleveland, Ohio, Blaine organ warning the
Republicans against Over-contidence.
They would feel much gratified just now
if they could muster up a very small bit
of confidence Of any sort.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-05

NetC York Times IND. ReD.l.
A Republican and Greenback fusion Is a
queer thing in our politics, and it is not
strange that the alliance in West Virginia Is
regarded as precariOus. If there Is any Re
publican principle which the Blaine managers
are not ready to sink IN the hope of catching
votes it would be interesting to know just
which onp il Is
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-05

Richmond Dispatch (Denl.).
Is there no danger that we shall lose West
virginia? a Richmond wholesale merchant
inquired of us a few days ago. Read the let
ter of Chester in to days issue of the Dis
match. He writes from West Virginia, and Is
surrounded by persons who are familiar with
the politics of that State. When West Nir-
ginia votes for Blaine, Virginia will. That's
oil
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-05

The Delaware peach crop is estimated
at 5000. 600 baskets, or 80 per cent. more
than last year. The doctors in that part
of the Union are hopeful Of doing a fine
business tor the next thirty days.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-05

Even Major CaIkins, the good looking
Republican candidate for Governor OF
Indiana, has been disappearing Gov.
CIeveland's record.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-05

1t is likely that Tom Ochiltree will be
candidate for Mudir Of Galveston. Ifany-
body could give that city a thirty-foot
channel through and all around the bar,
Tom is the man to do it.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-05

Boston has had a genuine leper for the
past seven years, but has not been very
proud of him. The Board Of Health has
Just decided to watch him pretty closely
for a month or two.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-05

It's reported that the masculine Female
Sufragists are not for Blaine and Logan.
They don't want to appear to be led by
Susan b. Anthony and E. 'dy Stanton.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-05

If China actually challenges France to
a grand gO-as-you-please pedestrian con-
test it will be one OF the most interesting
sporting events Of the season.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-05

Chicago editors are beginning to indulge
in choice epithets. The newest edition to
the vocabulary is ''1S-karat blatherskite.'
Such a phrase is supposed to utterly ex-
tinguish an adversary.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-05

A Utica paper has already appointed
President Cleveland's Cabinet-Secretary
of State, Samuel j. Randall, of Pennsyl-
wanna; Secretary Of War, Geo. B. Nc
Clellan, of New Jersey; Secretary of the
Navy, James G. Beck, of Kentucky; Post
master General, L. Q. C. Lamar, of Mis-
sissippi; Secretary of the Interior, Allen
G. Thurman, of Ohio; Attorney General,
William II. Villas, of Wisconsin. There
seems to be no law against this kind of
usurpation of the Presidential preroga-
tive by provincial journals.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-05

As1C YORK Aerdld llW0.J.
As everybody can see to-day, there is a
gravitation of all the political scalawags to-
ward Blaine, and of alt lovers of honesty and
good government toward Cleveland, and this
movement means waking up OF the nation
on he subject of honesty in office and reor
ganization of parties mainly upon that issue.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-05

1t appears that life prisoners in Italy,
like pensioners in America, rarely die,
and it is proposed to restore the death
penalty from economical reasons. 1t is a
good deal cheaper to choke man than to
feed and clothe him for from thirty to six
ty years, to say nothing about natural
Justice.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-05

No, Atlanta has no cholera or small
pox, but it has a post Office that is the
most lawfully ketchin'" complaint that
the doctors know ANYTHING about.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-05

A Berlin landlord has greatly reduced
his crOckery bills by using paper plates.
He Will probably next introduce wood
pulp biscuit and straw board beefsteaks.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-05

Several esteemed protection journals
have now become convinced that the old
joke about the tail wagging the dog was
very nnnr one.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-05

Memphis is now Boosting over a section
of new cedar pavement. Cedar is said
to be the best material yet used for street
pavements.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-05

J. c. GOODRICH, Northern Advertising
Manager Of DAILY MORNING NEWs ana
WEFEIY news sun Building. New YORK.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-05

PURCHASERS for FRUIT JARS.-OnIv
Il about y gross left. Call early, as they ara
advancing. Extra rubbers in any quantity. at
GEO. W. ALIENS.
l65 and 1865 BrOughtop street
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-05
aGatrBrp ann 9FmrIru.
Great Reduction in Prices
WATCHES and JEWELRY
At
A. |. DESBOUILLONS,
81 Bull Street.

T AIDES Gold Watches, -winders, 800.
IL reduced to $16.
Ladies' Gold Watches, key wlnders, $25,
reduced to $50.
Ladies' Gold Watches, stem winders, $3s, re-
duced to $50.
Ladies' GoldWatches, stem winders, $50, re-
duc0d to $4S.
Ladies' Gold Watch Chains, $S8, reduced to
Ladies' Gold Watch Chains, $35, reduced to
sos.
Ladies' Gold Watch Chains, $55, reduced to
$43.
Gents Cameo Rings, $40 and s12, reduced to
IS and So.
Diamond Ear Rings and Diamond Finger
Rings at a bargain.
silver-Plated Ware reduced 20 per cent.
Gold Pens and Gold Pencils very cheap.
Fine French Clocks very much reduced.
This is Fine Chance for Buying Fine
Goods at Low Figures.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-05
Cor SaIr.

DOR SALE, q light draught sIdewbeel
Il steamer, IN first-class order fully eauinned
and ready for immediate service; length "a
feet, breadth % feet, draught feet, time 10 fo
II miles. Reason for selling, owner has ma
business for her. Address NJ. f. MIDDLE
TON, NJ d., Camden, n. j.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-05

ERESH arrived, Hay, Grab Grass and Oats
IL mixed. For sale in any quantity on wharf
at foot of Abercorn street. w. BARNWEII
Agent.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-05
9Oatrttpr'e Biftrrs.
BORACINE Il.

| TOILET POWDER; keeps the skin soft and
Il smooth; prevents and cures chafes. Sold
by all druggists at Csc. package.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-05

EOR'SALE, 100000 feet of Lumber. Roards
IL Plank and Scantling, at 81 per I.OO0 feet
in s., f. " w. Ry. yard, next to CasseIs' wood
yarQ. II. B. kEPPARR =
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-05

WILL sell, remarkably Cheap. such "A
w clocks, watches, roll-plated jewelry.
musical instruments, oil paintings, picture
frames, mantel mirrors, curtain cornices,
tinware, etc.; also, patent gas burners DON'T
fail to call at NATHAN BROS, lS6 Congress
street, near jefferson.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-05
StranPn.
gnnt.
gnttFru.

I OST, fan, in Ba nard street car, Sunday
II afternoon. Finder please return it to 50
South Broad street and be rewarded.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-05

| WANIED. two good CARPENTERS 1-~.--->-
VIM. BOUHAN, corner Of e-aopppiy to
Huntingdon streets, between Price AM VT and
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-05

r. WEST, General Agent, Macon Ca. sayau.
nah trade supplied by WEST BROS.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-05

the blue blood families of Boston, spends her
summers at the RestigOuehe Fishing Clubs
grounds. at Metapedia, Canada. She has
has had an expensive fly named after her.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-05

PROF. WILLIAM G. SUMNER, Of Yale, has
gone to Bar Harbor, Me. As Mr.. Blaine is
entirely absorbed in work on his history, there
will be no danger of his imbibing free trade
heresy by social intercourse with the Yale
professor.