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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-15

Since the period Of extravaganza at
Washington began, which was about the
time Grant was first elected President,
il has been a source Of wonder what be-
came of the money annually voted for
White House furniture. Before Grants
time once in four years was thought
often enough to refurnish the White
House. but Grant, who nearly all his life
had been accustomed to get along With
out much furniture Ofsany kind, insisted
on a new outfit every year. The practice
Of making appropriations every year for
the White House having been established
/. it has continued TO the present time.
The White House isn't such a very
large building. In fact, il contains CON-
parauvely few rooms. The President may
dine his friends, but he cannot accomo-
date them with sleeping apartments.
Notwithstanding the smallness of the
building. $4,000 has been spent for fur
niture for the White House since 1870.
This is an average Of 1850 a year.
There is very little to show for all this
money. The White House doesn't pre-
sent an appearance Of being richly fur
nished. If all it contains were put up at
auction it is doubtful If $4,000 would be
realized.
In view of the amount that has been
expended for furniture it is rather sur
prising that Col Rockwell, who has the
supervision Of the public buildings and
grounds at Washington, should state in
his last annual report that ''some Of the
bed chambers have not been Tefurnished
for years, and the furniture is in a6habby
condition, and the amount asked for
SIS. OOO-is urged thatnecessary purchases
may be made"
Mr.. Randall did not allow him the amount
he asked for. The amount appropriated
at the last session of Congress for White
House furniture was ST.. 50O-just half Of
what Col. Rockwell wanted. Probably
Mr.. Randall wondered what had become
Of the furniture for which a quarter of
million Of dollars had been appropriated.
But, then, there isno use wondering about
the extravaganza and waste Of the gov
eminent since the Republican party came
into mower.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-15

The harmonious feeling which prevail
ed in the State Convention Wednesday.
and the unanimity with which the nomi-
nations were made, called out great
deal of favorable comment. A session Of
two hours was sufficient TO dispose Of the
business for which the convention was
called. This, it must be admitted, was
rather quick work. and it is only fair 70
construe it as an Indication that there is
no marked dissatisfaction With
the present State officials
in any part of the State. They were all
renominated without opposition except
Treasurer Speer, who did not desire, and
would not consent to hold, the Office be-
y0nd his present term. The gentleman
chosen to fill his place viii doubtless nil
it acceptably. The Presidential electors
are not very well known throughout the
State, but they are marked men
in their localities, and are in every respect
worthy to ill the honorable places to
which they have been chosen. They are,
as rule, young men ana will do good
service during the campaign. Quite a
number of those whose names were
mentioned for electors were not
seriously considered because there
was some doubt about their
eligibility. The convention was
very careful about securing eligible cleo
tors. Should the result of the election be
very close every technical objection will
be taken advantage of.
The sentiment of the delegates appeared
to be that every effort should be made to
poll full vote at the election. OF course
there is no doubt that the State will give
a large Democratic majority, but the par
ty is DESTROYS of showing how magnificent
a majority the Empire State of the South
can give not only to its own candidates,
but also to Cleveland and Hendricks.
1t is not probable that there will
be very lively campaign in this State.
There isn't enough opposition to the
Democratic party for that. The press and
the stump orators, however, will manage
to keep the people pretty thoroughly in
formed respecting the phases Of the cam
paign, State and national.
The immediate concern of the people of
the various counties will be about their
Senators, Representatives, and county
officers. Great care ought to be taken to
nominate men who are qualified rather
than those who are popular.
The next Legislature will have work to
DO that Will require experience and abiI.
| ity to do it well. The interests Of this
great State ought not to be entrusted to
incompetent or Indifferent legislators.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-15

owner had fer several days suspected that il
was suffering from hydrophooia. and IN con-
sequence had kept him away from the house.
The dog then went TO the house Of an Intimate
friend Of its master. bus was driven
from the door, bowling piteOusly. soon after
ward il was seen running toward the River
Durance. into which it plunged head fore
most. When II reappeared on the surface It
was dead.
Is paper read before the California Wine
Growers Association an ingenious philologi-
cal theory was propounded. THE old Roman
VINE grower said the writer. ''fOund in his
tubs and watts the same sediment that oothers
rs to-day. He had no chemistry in those
times. but he did have healthy profanity. 80
he called his substance a he'll OF stun and
probably so regarded it. Hell. in Latin. IS
Tartarus. and from this ancient cuss word
come in direct descent tartar, cream Of tartar
and tartaric acid"
THERE is a perplexed woman in Lawrence,
Mass. She had i've eanaries, and few nights
ago placed them all IN a new cage, drove the
cat ont Of doors, and on retiring saw the birds
quietly roosting together on one perch. On
arising the next morning she discovered to
her great grief that the five birds had disap-
peared. The doors and windows were all eX-
smined and found TO be closed and fastened.
and there was not in or about the cage so much
as a single feather to explain the mysterious
disappearance Of the songsters.
A MAN. a little over 30, made himself the
ambulating bureau de change with the wait
ers at Berlin restaurants, supplying them
three or four times day with small change
at the moderate rate OF five pfennigs for every
ten marks-in other words, at the rate OF
about per cent. Having exchanged his
| coppers and niekels for larger silver pieces,
| he next went to the bakers. butchers, and dis
tillers, who are but too glad TO get nd OF their
| stock of small coin. and again made slight
percentage. The frequency OF the transac-
tious enabled the enterprlsing and easily
/ satisfied individual TO retire from business
/ with $4,000. plus an additional bonus paid
| him by his successor in ONCE.
A NEW SCHOOL TO prom ote artistic dress
| cutting, which might give example to New
| York, has just been started in the fashionable
| quarters of London. The prospectus, among
/ other things. says: 1--WE aim to instruct any
| lady in the womanlT art Of dress cutting until
| she is perfect. We teach how TO cut out any
| kind of dress to fit any shaped figure perfect
/ ly, with a saving of material. We teach how
10 shape skirt that it viii drape arlstically
There are thousands of ladies who have the
/ leisure and ability to make their own gar
ments if they did but possess the requisite
| knowledge If cutting out. Our aim Is to sup
/ ply that want. It is becoming recognized
more and more every day that the useful ac-
/ cOmplishments are q greater necessity and a
/ more wOmanly study than the mere ele-
gancies.H
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-15
MISSING MARIA HALPIN
How the Democratic Detectives Out
wifted the Rennhlicana

How the Democratic Detectives Out
witted the Republicans.
Although up to the present moment Ma
ria Halpin, who so suddenly disappeared
from the residence of Mr.. Seacord in New
Rochelle on Thursday last, has not been
found, sar the New York Star, a very
tangible clew has been obtained as to
her whereabouts. She is said to be in the
custody Of certain parties in private
house in this city, not far from the lower
end of Central Park.
1t was learned yesterday that the re-
moval of Mrs. Halpin was the result of
sharp and remarkable contest between
two parties of detectives, one working in
the interest of the Democratic State Com
mittee, the other the agents of the Repub-
licans. On Sunday last the Star published
the following item:
'It was stated yesterday, on the au-
thority of a prominent city official, that
Maria HalpIn, the woman mentioned in
the Buffalo scandal case, is now stopping
privately with a friend at New Rochelle,
and that she has consented to make aft
davits refuting the story of the Buffalo
TELEGRAPH at every essential point"
This statement, accurate, yet innocent
enough, set the detectives astIr. The Re-
publican managers, fearing that a COM
plete VlnQlcaLiOn Oh IleNeldHu was ABOUT
to be published, decided to make an effort
to secure Maria Halpin in propria per-
soma and have her lodged in a place of
safety beyond the reach of interested
parties who were urging her to sign the
affidavits They set four detectives to
watch the house at New Rochelle and
form a Gordon around it, waiting their OPP
po-tunity to get the woman Halpin and
have her accompany them. Word of this
was conveyed to the Democratic head
quarters at Albany, and a number of
detectives were Immediately placed on
duty by the Democratic managers. 1t was
for several days a game of diamond cut
diamond, but finally by stratagem the
Democratic managers detectives sue
ceeded in outwitting the omS~2ss and got
the woman safely through q Gordon and
out of the way before theiF als heard
a whisper of 1t. The chagrihA5f the Re
publicans at this successful sharp prac-
tlce is so great that they now refuse to
speak on the subject at all. Political
headquarters were closed yesterday, but
1t was learned from well-infOrmed
source that the statement made by Mrs.
Halpin and backed by affidaVits is in
Democratic hands and will shortly be
given to the country.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-15


There appears to be no longer any
reason for doubling the horrible story
that the flesh Of the dead Of the Greedy
party was eaten by the survivors. or at
least by some or them. Until yesterday
there was room fer doubt, but the exami-
nation Of the body Of Lieut.. Kislingbury,
made at Rochester by two physicians,
seems TO remove all hope that the story
was without solid foundation.
Admitting that the story is true, viii it
lessen the respect in which the survivors
are helds Will it cause their country
men TO look upon them as cannibals in
stead Of heroes:
The story. doubtless, viii excite feelings
Of horror. but when all the circumstances
are considered, those who fed upon the
flesh Of their dead companions viii be re-
garded with pity and held blameless.
It is impossible, while in the enjoy
ment Of all the comforts Of life, to form
correct judgment Of acts Of men who were
starving and freezingi the Arctic regions.
Almost without hope Of being rescued,
and trembling on the borders Of insanity
from their terrible suferings, they ceased
10 be responsible beings. They did what
men maddened By starvation have often
done, and, perhaps, viii do again.
It's vet a question whether the War
Department did NOT make grave blunders
in the relief expeditions Of 1SS2 and 1888
in not following Greely's instruc-
tions respecting the landing Of supplies
at Cape Sabine and Littleton
Island. fit can be shown that blunders
were made. and that those blunders were
the primary cause Of the sutferings Of the
Greedy party, the horrible story Of canni-
balism will arouse a feeling Of indigna-
ton against the War Department agents
who managed the relief expeditions.
Public opinion may be, and perhaps win
he. divided as 10 whether the shooting Of
Henry was justifable. The sober second
thought doubtless viii sustain Lieut..
Greedy. Henry had been warned and re-
peatedly excused. The situation was
extremely critical. The aim was to pro-
long the life Of all with the hope that all
would be rescued. One man by criminal
acts sought to rob his companions Of hope
and life in order that his sufferings
might be Iessened and his chances OF
escape increased. The maintenance OF
discipline was imperatiyely necessary.
/ Henry refused obedience and was shot
| Doubtless Congress will order an inyes-
/ LEGATION. 1t certainly ought to. 1t Is bet
/ ter that the facts Of the whole sad story
/ should be known than that the country
/ should be left with false and exaggerated
| impressions Of the truth.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-15

Senator Malone is said to be in trouble
abeut an accident that happened the other
dav TO one Of his best laid schemes. 1t
aaems that he had written q lot Of con-
sdentiaI letters to his sub-bOsses among
the ReadIusters advising them against
making such concessions TO the straight
Ont Republicans as would jeOpardize their
own mower in dividing out the spells.
one Of these letters got into wrong hands,
ana the other morning the text in fun ap-
rsared IN the columns Of the Norfolk Vir-
-,frsan. In the letter he says unless his
advice is adopted Eve shall lose the pat
ropare which we have enjoyed for the
mast several years, all Of which would
elin through our hands into those Of the
Rannblicans.s' As the National Repub-
7iean Committee has entrusted its inter-
sstsfn virginia to Malone and promised 20
continue his bosship it is more than prob
ssla tbat the Virginia Republicans viii
Is very Iukewarm in the campaign. The
democrats stand a fine chance to make a
clean sweep this time.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-15

Billy McGlory was released from prison
on Blackwell's Island, N.Y., on Tuesday,
and made his temperance as free man
in a stand-up collar, white necktie and a
new suit of gray tweed. On his shirt
front was his enormous diamond stud.
The latest rumor about his plans for the
future is that he has abandoned the idea
of becoming a temperance reformer and
will 20 back into the saloon business.
He says, however, that in future he will
keep a first-class house, and not get picked
up by the spoilers again. There is doubt
in some quarters as to whether he will be
granted license, but as Billy is power
in ward meetings, the petty politicians
win doubtless see to it that he is permitted
to earn his bread by the sweat Of his beer
tumblers.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-15

Reports from Mexico indicate the exist
ence Of great commercial depression IN
that country. There is an impression
that the building Of the lines Of railroad
now penetrating Mexico is premature,
and that it may be many years before
they become profitable investments. 1t
is believed that the country Is again on
the verge Of civil war. and it Is doubtful
whether the government viii be able TO
avert il.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-15

BIaine's record as a rake having been
overhauled by not over-parucular hide
pendent paper, late adyices from Chicago
indicate that a great scandal connected
with Logan's early life will be soon given
to a long-sufering public. 1t is hardly
nossibIe that Mr.. Hendricks will be let
afT without a touch Of some similar kind
If stuff. Good citizens are agitating the
ouastion. sIs it really necessary for some
one to do dirty work in a political cam
paigng''
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-15
the Anti.Monopolists are by no means

The Anti-MonUpolists are by no means
solid for Butler. The Autobiography,
Protective Tariff, and Observation-Disclosures
Leagues Of Brooklyn met Tuesday night
and euthus- asucalIy Endorsed Cleveland
and Hendricks. The proceedings indicate
that they ignored the very existence OF
the great Autobiography mOnopolist, But
Ter. This is very sad, especially when it
il considered that the New York Sun, that
shines for all, is published just across the
branch.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-15

A one-armed Union veteran, who was
formerly an employee in the Treasury De
nartment, has completed table showing
that among the surviving Federal soldiers
Of the late war the Democrats outnumber
the Republicans. This is very probably
true. and, if so, the Republican leaders
are not near as fond o. the soldier vote as
they pretend to be. 1t seems that there Is
no vote solid for Blaine and Logan, except
the lingo vote.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-15

1t seems that the British Government is
about to get ahead OF the dvnamiters in
the matter Of using balloons in warfare.
The War Office is actively experimenting
with a German-AmeTiean invention for
dropping explosive bombs from balloons
upon an enemy's camp. 1t is rumored a
favorable decision has already been ar
rived at, and it is supposed a new branch
Of service will be organized in the near
future.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-15
A Question to the Point.

Richmond DispItcb DeU1.).
There are 5000 negro voters in this city.
Nine tenths, if not more. Of them are directly
employed by white men. Nine tenths OF
more Of them viii next November vote fol-
Blame. Could any Northern man ask for bet
ter proof than this of the fact that the negro
is as free to vote here as the white man is in
any Northern city, We ask the Providence
Journal if 1t can name one town in New Eng
land where the white men would feel as free
to vote ticket which their employers did not
Mant them TO Notes
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-15

Are the Camerons Of Pennsylvania in
favor Of Blaine: II is said they are not,
and that they are doing nothing 10 assist
him. II this statement Is true. Blaine's
majority in Pennsylvania viii not be so
overwhelmingly large as his Pennsylva-
MIA hackers have led the country to be-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-15

The Democratic Congressional Conyen-
tion n the Second Maryland district is
bevino a Iong-drawn-Out time Of it. The
convention met on Aug. 8 and continued
in session until it had taken l,S55 ballots
without any change. 1t then adjourned
for awhile. 1t met again yesterday and
renewed the contest. 1t at once appeared
that no change had taken place In
the sentiments Of the delegates. They
must ike the fun Of balIOting. Probably
tbev intend to remain in session all sum-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-15

good many papers are disposed to
credit the rumor that Blame has made
trade with Butler, and promised him
an important Cabinet position for boiling
the Democratic party and running for
the Presidency on the Greenback ticket.
It seems that Butler even Will not be al
lowed to make a spicy, aggressive cam
paign. Evil be very much on the de-
fensive the moment he formally enters the
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-15

ssThe Swedish Government has granted
$3.50 for the establishment Of five addi-
tisnaI so-caIIed chemical stations, in
order to benefit the agriculturist with
scientific advice as to the crops, their
diseases. etc. It doesn't require world Of
money 10 do nothing in Sweden. In the
United States the sum named would not
pay the officials for doing the preliminary
gas work necessary here for the founding
of the stations.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-15

Eeu York Ereniag Post Ind Rep.).
The Blaineites have exhausted their ammu-
milton before the battle was really begun.
They have virtually advertised to The world
that the worst thing that anybody knows
about GOV. Cleveland is now told. If they
have not paved the way for a wholesome re-
action in public opinion, we have strangely
mi>jgdged the love of fair dealing which is
characteristic Of the American people.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-15

The New York butchers who recently
kicked up such a rumpus on account OF
the selling Of Chicago dressed beef in
Gotham at lower prices than they were
extorting from the people, have come TO
grief. The Board Of Health, before which
complaint was made by the agents Of the
butchers, has made its report on the sub
iect. declaring the Chicago meat fresh
and wholesome, and declining TO interfere
with its sale.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-15

Only six States hold their local cleo
lions prior to the Presidential election.
These are: Arkansas, SeEol; Vermont,
Sept. >; Maine, sept. 8; Geea "a, Oct. /;
Ohio and West Virginia, Oct. Il. The in
terest viii centre in Maine, Ohio and
West Virginia.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-15
NIost Desperate Condition.

Two million dollars is a large sum. As be-
side $4,000 it seems very large sum; yet, &C
cording to the estimate Of a practical writer
all Pennsylvania Republicans spent in 1860,
while S2,000.O00 viii not more than cover the
Legitimate expenses Of the campaign in that
faf IA il fal
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-15
E3RPr.
BPPr.
Still Alive and Prospecting.
MERIT is BOUND TO TELL.

Received to-day, July 81, another carload
Original Budweiser & Anheuser Beer
From Anheuser- Busch Brewing Association,
St. Louis.
rs on tap daily at Ruckert's, Marshall House,
i j. n. Henderson's, a. Jackson's, p. Be
vans, and all frst-class saloons.
These two brands of beer are fast becoming
popular favorItes, from the simple fact that
every one can rely on their absolute freedom
from adulteration.
A share of patronage respectfully solicited.
GEO. MEYER. Sole Agent,
l42 Bay street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-15

In London the people call 90 degrees
Fahrenheit intense heat. They don't
know any thing about I07 in the shade,
and broiling Lizards on fence rails by the
suns rays.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-15

The papers appear to have been rather
premature in reporting Lulu Hurst's mar
rage TO Mr.. Paul Atkinson. She was in
Newport, r. l., Wednesday. exhibiting to
a $500 house, and was Lulu Hurst still.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-15

Cassius N. Clay is raising the howl that
it may not be safe for him to vote for
Blaine in Kentucky. Cassius evidently
wants 70 be noticed again, but he Is not
worth any great amount Of free adyer-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-15
CURRENT COMMENT.
The Boss Salary Grabber.

Thus far there has been nothing in the can
vass so grOtesque as the performance Of editor
Dana, who used to deuounce IN fierce terms
the celebrated salary grab, aud now supports
for the Presidency the author Of that bill.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-15

Have Messrs. Blame and Logan forgot
ten their promise 10 give US an aggressive
campaign, and to paint the country red
If not, why do they continue TO look 50
bIupe
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-15


The Republican campaign committee is be-
ginning 70 suspect that it was rcgiOusly i'm
posed upon by few West Virginia Republi-
cans who professed to see a chance Of carry
ing that State for Blaine After a careful
survey Of the field that chance is invisible tc
any member OF the committee.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-15
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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-15

The shotgun argument against water
melon thieves was used with good deal
ofRaect in Indiana last week. The mis-
chieyons small boys got into trouble, and
one OF shem was killed and two others
dangerously wounded.