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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-02
DOUGLAS AND LINCOLN.
How the Distinguished IlIinOisians
Started on in Life.

How the Distinguished IlIinOisians
Started on in Life.
"KnOw Douglas-Stephen A.? Yes, in
deed. / knew him when he was a young
man," said the Rev. John Fisk, in a re-
cent interview. "He had just opened a law
office in jacksonville, ILL.,, and l was
studying with him. One morning as l
came into the office Douglas stood with a
letter in his hand, and was gazing at it
intently, thinking about something. He
broke out finally with: i have Just got a
letter from Nandalia. saying thar they are
going to'elect an Attorney General day
after tomorrow If / had horse and a
little money I would 60 down there and
see if / couldn't get it, Nandalia was
then the seat of government; and was
seyenty-fYe miles from Jacksonville.
told him. swell, there's that old gray
horse of mine, and I've get about $, and
if that will do you any good you're wei
come to the horse and money He thank
ed me and accepted the offer. Go catch
your horse and III go So / got up the
horse and Douglas started. He had about
+wenty miles to 60 before he struck the
',ro, ~'e. and then there was twenty miles
Of stra, ut prairie. He had to ride
through this M the darkness Of night, but
he wanted to get II. y ahudild as so0h as
possible. Well, he MT only got there'
but he got elected. 1t was lhe hrsl once
he ever held. After that he Kept rising
from one position to another, just IKE SO
many steps going upstairs"
This incident of Douglas early start
naturally brought up the name of Lincoln,
so closely associated with that of
Douglas.
Lincoln? / was a member of the
Legislature two terms with him. He was
from the adjoining county. He had served
one term already when | took my seat. |
remember the first time / saw HIM. l
thought he was the most awkward, I'M
couth young fellow ever saw. He arose
in his seat with some document in his
hand, and as he addressed Mr.. Speaker
and held the paper alOft in a bOny hand
attached to a long, ungainly arm, his
whole manner was such that l wondered
to myself what in the world that county
was thinking of to send such a fellow to
the Legislature"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-02

A good mauy names have been sug-
gested for the northern portion of Dakota
in case the southern counties are admit
ted into the Union as a State. Among
them are Pembina, Mandan, Lincoln and
IsabeIla-the latter in honor of the Queen
OF Spain, who encouraged Columbus to
undertake his voyage of discovery. No
one has suggested :. Triana." The crown
had offered prize of 10000 maravedis to
the member Of the expedition who should
first see the land. on the night of October
II, 1892. at 10 o'clock, Columbus saw
light, and it was also seen by Pedro GU
tierrez, but Rodriguez Sanchez could not
see it. Four hours later Rodrigo Triana
first saw the new world. He was a sailor
on the Pinta, bat the reward was adj
Judged to Columbus on the ground that
he had previously seen the light.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-02
sAnother c.

Editor Morning Nelcs: A correspon-
dent in the News of this morning feels
worried because somebody's effusion ap-
peared in your paper over the nom de
plume o6the letter &c" 1t is not to me
clear what are the grounds Of his trouble.
l was and am under the impression that
the English alphabet is common property,
and that no man has an exclusive title to
any letter therein.
1t would appear that this individuals
name begins with G. and he fears his
reputation will suffer and his character
be compromised by a suspicion of his
utilization with the "lrish question:" But
are there hot other men whose cognomens
likewise begin with who have just as
much cause to complain as he? Wonder
if they are all going to open a fusilade
upon the unfortunate wight who has had
the sublime impudence to select for his
nom de plume the letter G.?
.SdudEnah, March l, 1884.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-02
A Rousinc Camnaign Fnnd

A few nights ago | sat in the company
of some very distinguished Republicans,
and the situation as to the Democracy
was being canvassed.
Said one: SIS Payne well thought of in
New York ?'
"Yes,' was the response. 81 believe he
will be the choice of the New York dele
CATION. know three men in the church
of which | am a member, not strict party
men either, but business men, who would
each contribute 1,000 900 to aid in the ex-
peuses of campaign with Payne as the
leader. He could raise the biggest cam
paign fund ever got together on this earth
to aid his election.n
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-02
Antinuated Senate Rule.


Some one has exhumed from d very old
journal of the United States Senate the fact
that whenever a member was absent, even FOL
a day, his salary was deducted. 1t is not
stated when this sensible custom was dropped
but the date may safely be set, in a rough
way. at the time when 1t became fashionable
to elect men to the Senate merely to talk poll
tics and distribute Offices. When such men
are absent the country is too greatly the
gamer to think of doing anything to compel
attendance.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-02
The Report of the Civil Service Com

The President makes no reservations in
his Endorsement of the civil service law,
and the results of the work of the Civil
Service Commission. He is we'll aware
that the law is popular with the people,
whether it is with the politicians or not.
However, he could not very well do 9th
erwise than applaud the workings ofalaw
that he approved not much more than a
year ago. 1t is very certain that the law
has seriously damaged the yearly Republi-
can campaign fund, because office-holders,
however good Republicans they may be-,
will not part with their cash when
they are not to be directly benefited 1t
has not been made to appear yet, how
ever, that the civil service law h"~ IN
,,,.,l ~ Il eor,,;oc -nc1e are still a good
III Spots in it. 1t Is, PERTAINS.
too soon to expect Improvement of this
kind. 1t will take several years to bring
the service up to the high standard aimed
at. If the commission had given a lIlJle
more time to their work and less to man
ufacturing a report it is probable the pub
lie would have been better pleased. What
does the public want with a report 167
pages IN length? Who will read
it? The length of this report is
an argument a ainst the fitness of the
commission for their positions. If they
had crowded what they had to say into a
dozen or twenty pages the country might
have obtained a pretty fair idea of what
they have been doing. If the commission
We're unable to tell their story briefly they
ought to have hired some one to condense
it for them. Their defense to the charges
against them and to the criticisms Of the
law will remain unheard, and the enemies
of civil service reform have a clear field in
which to carry on their work of detrac-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-02

Gen. Graham has begun his campaign
against the rebels with a handsome vic
tory. The Africans are at a great disad-
-gantage when they fight well armed and
disciplined white troops under skillful
officers. The English commander has
much difficult work before him yet, how
ever, for the Red Sea littOral, OF Nubia,
embraces an immense stretch of country,
and il viii be by no means an easy task to
drive out the followers Of FL Mahdi and
prevent their return.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-02
A Fatal STUMBLING Block

NGsh0iEte World tDen.).
The revenue reformers are looking to giving
the working man the value of their earnings
and not to taxing the articles which those
earnings should buy. The tax on luxuries
will not be abolished until necessaries are
placed nearer the reach of the poorer classes,
and the internal tax on liquors, a constitu-
tional, and just measure, viii prove a more
fatal stumbling block to the party which tries
to abolish it, than to one which retains it.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-02

The undertaken who furnished the
casket for the remains of President Gar
field has informed the Sergeant-at-Arms
Of the House that his bill has not yet been
paid. The Committee on Accounts have
reduced the undertaker's bill for the
funeral Of Congressman Haskell some
5000. The uudertakers claim that their
bills are hight because they are never
promptly paid. As they get some 900
per cent. interest on their bills 1t
would be a great misfortune to them if
they were paid promptly.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-02

1t is TO be hoped that Hon. Tom 0chil-
tree is not at the bottom Of our threatened
dynamite complications with England.
There seems to be a possibility that the
lion viii turn his teeth this way9instead
Of his tail. In that event we can look for
twisters Robinson and Finerty to take to
their heels, but ifT. Q. is in it he viii never
take water.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-02
Germany and Bismarck.

II the German Reichstag passes vote
of thanks for the Lasker resolutions
Prince Bismarck will have something to
be mad about. The Chancellor is notper-
sonally popular in Germany, and his il
liberal measures have almost destroyed
the influence he obtained on account Of
he successful result of the war with
France. There is scarcely a German
family of the middle classes but has mem
bers in the United States who are fully
identified with this country, and are
strong believers in Republican gov
eminent. Their influence is very great
in the Fatherland, and the growth of Re-
publican ideas has been very rapid there
in the last decade. If Bismarck expects
to end the friendly intercourse between
the people of the United States and Ger
many by making great diplomatic ques-
ton out of the Lasker resolutions the
effort may result in internal agitations
that will shake the Imperial government
to its very foundations. 1t is evident that
the German Liberals, whose power is not
to be despised, consider the incident as a
matter Of much greater Importance than
we do.
Probably a large majority of the Ger
man people have become imbued with a
dislike Of the oppressive and autocratic
rule of their government. The recent
history of France has taught them that it
is possible for a great republic to main
tain its autonomy and dignity even in the
midst of the powers of monarchical Eu-
rope, for the Germans do not hesitate to
/ learn even from their enemies. 1t is
hardly possible that Germany will become
a republic for many years. The establish
ment of free government in the very
/ centre of Europe would be the precursor
to the early downfall of nearly every
! throne on the continent, and the powers
I would probably unite to suppress any
revolutionary movement in that direc-
ton. 1t may be, however, that a crisis
will be precipitated in Berlin that will in
the end greatly reduce the absolute power
of the government and enlarge the liber-
ties of the people.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-02

The reduction Of the quinine surplus by
fire, and the destruction OF the big Phila-
delphia quinine factory, appears to be a
lucky circumstance for the spectators in
that drug. The advance Of price was
prompt, but is not likely to be permanent.
The principal loss falls on the insurance
companies.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-02
BOOK NOTICES.

MISS LITTLEJoHN. BY Miss Eleanor NJ
Jones. MORNING NEws Library series.
Price 20 cents.
Miss Jones, the author of ''Miss Little
john is the daughter of John w. Jones,
Esq, formerly of Liberty county, Ca, but
now of Newbern, North Carolina The
story attracted a good deal of attention
when appeared as serial in the WEEKLY
NEWS. The interest is well sustained,
and the sketching Of the characters shows
more than ordinary power and skill.
MAGAZINES.
The Current, published at Chicago, is
rapidly taking front rank among periodi-
Gals. 1t is first class in every respect.
The February number of the Dirt Union
is fall of good things. 1t must continue
to grow in favor. u College Place, n. Y.
st. Nicholas for March is a superb
number. The illustrations are very fine.
and the matter is excellent. Century
/ Company, n. Y.
The March Outing and Wbeelmdn comes
out with a charming snow scene for
fr0ntispiece, and mixture of winter and
summer in its contents, as varied as the
season. A light tennis sketch, by Arlo
Bates, with lively illustrations, has the
first place. There is a great deal of good
reading matter in the number. The best
fiction in the number is a breezy outdoor
story, begun by President Bates, called
"The Masq'all0nge." Outing has a broad
and attractive field, and one that is
steadily gaining attention from the public.
George Cary Eggleston's contribution
to the March Magazine of american His
tory concludes his brilliant and timely
essays on "Our Twenty-one Presidents"
the current chapter treating of "The
Last Eleven" 1t is a marvel of con-
densation. Nothing extant in American
literature furnishes as much critical in
formation in brief on the successive adj
minstratiOns of our Presidents, and the
novel and original manner in which the
subject has been handled commands uni
versal attention, as few writer's even of
history are able to draw the line between
truth and politics, or seek to enlarge the
/ boundaries of knowledge concerning our
rulers without descending into the vortex
OF dispute. Eleven striking portraits
| accompany the article. 80 Lafayette
Place, New York.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-02

Col. Quay has denied that he is running
the Republican machine in Pennsylvania
in the interests of President Arthur, al
though his personal preference incline to-
wards that individual. He may furnish a
little literature and lubricating oil for the
machine every once in a while, however.
At any rate the machine Is running.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-02

247 cadets in the naval academy. There
is certainly no lack OF officers, but how
about the ships? There are ninety Of
them in all, including the tugs and those
which have about been abandoned as use
less, They are a sorry lot. There are
few good vessels among them, but they
are not suited for the naval warfare of the
present day. 1t is to be hoped that no
mistakes will be made in the new vessels.
Those which are in process of construc-
ton. however, are being severely criti-
cised. Ii they should turn out to be as
great and costly blunders as the Robson
monitors, the people would feel like
giving up the attempt to build a navy,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-02

1t is suspected that the cause of Judge
Tourgee's temporary retirement from the
lecture field, is the fact that his old bloody
shirt anecdotes have become so stale
that it is absolutely necessary for him to
take time to manufacture a new stock.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-02

Gath, Eli Perkins and Keller may be
greater weayers Of fiction than Tom Ochil-
tree. but all three of them put together
will never be able to create such a sensa-
ton as the Texas Congressman has.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-02

Nr. Conkling insists that the alleged
interview of the st. Louis minister with
him was a Snyderfair, but some of the
newspapers adhere to the belief that there
is a great question Of veracity involved in
fhn matter
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-02
CURRENT COMMENT
A Republican Misfortune

bO8tOh FO8t lLeH1.l.
The Republican party isn't so well fixed as
it was when it had Uncle Hannibal Hamlin
and old Sine Cameron to plan its deyiltrv
for it.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-02
The Outrage Machine.

I7HltddeIlht1 ledger tIgld.).
If it was ever expected that the Senate in
vestigation of the Danvllle and Copiah cleo
tion riots and outrages would amount to any
thing more than machine for making cleo
tioneering capital that expectation has van
ished.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-02

IT is stated that Private DalzelFs pen
sion has been increased from to - to IS
per month. Is this a reward for his gal
Iantry in congratulating Fred. Douglass
on his marriage?
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-02

A Cincinnati paper backs up Tom
Ochiltree with the assertion that "when
Bismarck is mere common clay the
United states Will be living and flourish
ing" The trouble is that Bismarck is
not common clay now. He seems to be
a rae-11I ar hrick
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-02

The Chicago hotels are already begin
ming to raise the price of board. This
seems to be one of the main things to be
done in order to properly entertain the
great political conventions.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-02

1t is about time for Gen. Gordon to
change his base from Khartoum to Cairo.
If he waits much longer he may not have
anv base TO chance.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-02

The Duke Of Westminster recently
buried his son in a plain coffin made of
deal boards, in order to discourage costly
funerals If he had been a poor man lie
would probably have bought the finest
casket in the undertaker's shop.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-02

IL England wants a hostage for the
rood conduct of America on the dynamite
Guestion. O'DOnOvan Rosa might be tenn
porarily spared.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-02

The Grand Army is suspected Of being
At work in the interests Of Logan, but the
Mulligan Guards have not yet declared
for Blaine.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-02

Some of the Chicago cemeteries are
mere way stations on the road to the dis
secting rooms.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-02

Baggage smashing viii soon be one OF
the lost arts in England. The dynamlters
are accomplishing some good after all.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-02

DIAMONDS in Wisconsin, gold in Tennessee,
and all within week. Those who will make
the most money in either place will be those
who succeed in selling their land at fabulous
prices, and those who lose the most win be the
ones who buy.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-02
OFrannaI.

MONEY LOANED IN personal property. A
WI large assortment OF unredeemed Cold
and Silver Watches. and other Jewelrv Tor
sale very cheap at Licensed Pawnbroker
House. Isl Congress street. +. MUHLRFRG
Manager. n. B.-IIighest prices paid FOR old
gold and silver.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-02

Sergeant Bates, says the Philadelphia
Press. declares that there is a dormant
rebellion in the South. The Sergeants
contribution box was evidently quite
light when he got back to the tramp's
heaGauarters.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-02

speaking of the Jeanette victims, the
New York Herald says: ''To SO die as to
increase the whole worlds respect for
ma nbood is a privilege seldom granted'
-----.,. elittl IL rs % privilege
seldom desired.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-02

Lleut. nnodes recently declined re-
ception to be given in his honor at New
Haven. ON the ground that he had been
thanked over much already. The Lieu
tenant is right not 10 want good thing
run into the ground.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-02
Enr Sale.

nor SALE, first class Bar and Billiard
II Room connected with the Barlow House,
Americus Ga. Now doing a good business
and IN centre of business portion of the city.
Win be sold at once and on reasonable terms
to the right party. Address b. LUKE, Amer
icus, Ga.
NOR SALE OR LEASE, that desirable
II frame dwelling south side of Duffy street.
third door west of Whitaker street. Apply to
:. J. WHEATON.
l02 Bay street.
nor sALE.-Mirrors, Mirrors, Mirrors.
A fine Mantel Mirror for IS 50. worth SO, at
NATHAN BROS, 1856 Congress street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-02
Their Only Fault.

Their Only Fault.
''They are too cheap for the good they
do" they say Of Benson's Capcine Porous
Plasters. Price % cents.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-02

O. REWARD.-Str ayeu a week ago, a
tDD Black Newfoundland Slut, in the vicinity
of Price and Charlton streets. The above re-
ward VIII be paid on her return to THOMAS
NUGENT, 1872 Bryan street.
CTRAYED, on Sunday afternoon, liver
= eolored retriever bitch; no collar on; lit
tie white in her breast; quite fat. The finder
VIII be rewarded by returning the same 70
my Office, So Bay street, or l39 Perry street.
GEO. SCHLEY.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-02

MRS. FRANCESCA DITTMAN. Graduated
vi Midwife, No. IS Drayton street, corner
President street. Savannah, Ga.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-02

Registered at the Post Office in Savannah as
Second clues Mail Matter.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-02

ztlfnmffrrn.

ID EOPLE going North win find first-cIass
i accommodations at MRS. MILES, p West
10Th street, New York city.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-02

nor RENT, a house OF FIVE rooms, cxclu-
I sfve of kitchen and bath room; possession
given March 4th; rent $50 per month c. H.
DORSETT.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-02
1or Rrnf.

NOR RENT, two and a half story Brick
IL House corner Barnard and Gordon lane
Inquire $50 Broughton or Y jefferson street
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-02

EOR RENT, two nice front rooms, second
door west of Whitaker on Perry street
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-02

LEE ~ mGEi ~ nj W c ~ M" $40 90
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-02
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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-02

ITO RENT. three new two-story houses OF
i four rooms each. water. etc. SD per
month; opposite Tynan's Machine Shops, In
dian and West Broad streets. Inquire Of
JAMES CLEMENCE, corner McDOnough
and jefferson streets, or on premises.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-02

nesdays and Fridays, or Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Saturdays 10y %
The Hawaiian gazette., 1884-12-24

PiIiako X vs. Hama wv Kinney & Peterson,
for plaintiff
Pololu w. VS.. Kaiwi (kJ ]. L. Kaulukou, for
plaintiff.
Maria Kamohai vs.. Alma (ch.) W. l.. Holokahiki,
for plaintiff.
Aaiki (w.) vs. Knliula lk.D W. l.. Holokahiki,
for plaintiff.
John Kuaana vs.. Mary Kaae Kinney & Peter
| SON. for plaintiffs.