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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-07
PIONEER GIRLS OF THE PLAINS
Driving the SuIl1y PIOw, Pursuing Lit
erary Studies and Making Claims


erary Studies and Making Claims
In travelling over the prairies, says a
Fargo, Dakota, letter to the Chicago
Herald, one now and then comes across a
lonely shack, which, with its surround
ings, wears an aspect of neatness that
distinguishes it from the average care
lessly thrown together shanty that sufiices
to prove the claimants right to the title
of proprietor of the 100 acres surround
ing. If of boards, the cracks are care
fully battehed with lath; if of logs. the
creyices are closely plastered with mud:
hardy mOrnlng-glories cling around the
doorway and creep along the humble
caves, while small plats, smiling with
violets, larkspur, lOYe-bell and honey
suckle, transplanted from the prairie.
hover around the modest dOmicile. true
indlces to the female spirit that rules
within.
The novelty of their situation seems to
charm these women pioneers: their face
and form are the embOdiments of happi-
ness and health; they as heartily enjoy a
tramp over the prairie, in search of the
boundary lines of their claim, as the So
clety girl enjoys trip in a dog-eart or
sail on the lake. They become adepts in
the use of rifle and shotgun; they learn
" HstiittlC ltc udI NtoltE dS QcltiN as their
masculine neighbOrs and ride the sulky
plOw with as much grace as her refined
sister would ornament a tricycle. The
majority OF these pioneers are school
mistresses, who pursue their Greek, Latin,
astronomy, botany or chemistry during
their leisure moments in their prairie
home during the summer and pursue their
vocation in village or city school room
during the winter months. Thus they
preserve their health, keep up their
studies and slowly but surely build up for
themselves a home that they can point to
with just pride as the fruit of their own
labor.
The hardships and trials which these
brave little pioneers undergo are enough
to shake the courage of the sterner sex.
Mrs. Ball, a young widow, came to the
Territory two years ago, built her claim
shack, which was twice blown away bv
tOrnadOes and once burned to the ground,
but through her indOmitable will she is
still there and says she is bound to stay.
Miss Nellie Uline, daughter of Col. Uline,
of Chicago, has her homestead near
DEVILS Lake, is a tireless pedestrIenne,
a crack rifle shot, and possesses accom-
plishments that fit her for the leadership
of any refined society in which she NAV
move. Miss Hoover, the Misses Pringle,
Miss Flynn, Miss Bruce. Miss Marks,
Miss Olson, Miss ShOtwell, and the Misses
Phelps, who, through their pluck and
perseverance. have gained a fine home
stead and built up a little fortune of $1O,-
600, are but a few of the great army of
women who deserve the highest praise
for their fortitude and determination.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-07
HEIRESS OF A TRAMP.
HOW KINDNESS TO AN OUTCAsT
LED TO A FORTUNE

The Heroine of the Romance Bewitch-
ing Kentucky Brunette who Welded a
Lad from Colorado Mid the Orange
Groves of FIorida-A Heavy villain
Trying to Get Her Money.
Miss Fannie 6. Porter, daughter Of Mrs.
1 Elizabeth Porter, Postmistress here, saws
"a Russellville { KY specialize the Courier
Journal, was married at Ocala, Fla,
March 20, to Mr.. Glenn Dickey, Of Colora-
do, formerly of Glasgow, Ky. Miss Por-
ter is exceedingly popular in Kentucky,
where her many splendid qualities are
known and appreciated. Numerous con-
gratulations have been sent to the young
couple from their friends here.
There Is quite a romance in Miss POr-
ter's life which, as it has never been pub
I llshed, Will be read with interest. Over a
year ago, late in the evening She was
walking with some young lady friends
mere when an old, gray-haired, ragged
tramp approached the party. Her COM
panlons screamed and ran away, but she
walked Ielsurely along and returned his
saIutatIon. The next day, and for several
Gays afterward, he took position in front
OF the pOstOflice and spent hours watch
ing her. Finally he came to a window
where she was writing and spoke to her.
she responded pleasantly, and, taking
courage from her courtesy, the old man
asked her name. 'Please write it out for
me, he added. She did so. and he placed
the sheet Of paper away in his pocket.
II ou are good girl, and a mighty pretty
one, TOO" the old man continued. dand /
like you. Don't you know that you're
the only person that has treated me with
any kindness for years. They say | am
Qid and crazy, but don't you believe 'em.
nave got lots Of money, and I am going
to leave 1t all to YOU" Miss PoTter's
mother coming in mt tins point. he re-
peated his remarks to her, and shaking
hands with both the ladies, left.
lime passed on. the old fellow had dis
appeared and no one thought about him.
a few months ago the sheriff of this eouu-
ty received a letter from a certain town in
hentucky, which related that a tramp
was found dying in the woods near there.
that he had been taken in and cared for;
That letter was found in his pocket
winch explained that money sufficient to
pay his doctors bill and burial expenses
would be found hid away in his clothes.
Inc sheet OF paper containing Miss POr-
ter's name was also found, and with it in
siructlOns TO send all the papers to her;
also, that he had so many thousand dollars
In bank in Tennessee, naming the town
and bank, and that it was his wish that
MISS Porter should accept it. The papers
were sent to Miss Porter and were turned
over by her to two prominent attorneys Of
TINS city, who are now engaged in looking
into the matter. Miss Porter a short
while ago received a letter Offering her
S5,OOO for her interest in the old mans es-
tate if she would forfeit all claim to it.
Inc offer was not accepted, and so the af-
fair rests for the present.
Her countless friends throughout this
entlre section wish her infinite success in
both her rOmances.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-07
THE STATUE OF MARSHALL.

Preparing for dwelling it in May.
Senator HOar of Massachusetts, Chair
man OF the joint committee on arrange
ments for the unveiling of the statue to
the late Chief Justice Marshall, went over
to the House side Friday afternoon to see
the member of Congress from Richmond.
Va, Mr.. Wise, in order to get from him a
list Of the descendants of Marshall to be
invited to the ceremonies early next Nav.
The present rector of the church in Rich
mond which Marshall attended will also
be invited to participate. This statue
was commenced by the Bar Association
Of Philadelphia, which raised $4,000 for
the purpose, and the balance needed was
appropriated by Congress. Tine site Sc
lected is on the west front of the capitol.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-07
0HI0'S ELECTORAL VOTE.
PAIGE SAYS PAYNE CAN WIN II
FOR THE DEMOCRATS.

! He Would Give Sherman a "TIght
Squeeze" in the State-Sherman Con-
sidered the Strongest Man the Re
publicans Could NOminate-ArthuI
Preferred to Blaine.
A Washington special of April saws:
Congressman Paige, of Akron, o.. is a
man of decided views on the Presidential
question. He was asked to-day who the
Democrats would nominate at Chicago.
payne, if they are Wise," was the
quick reply.
"Will he be a candidate?"
"That cannot say. A good deal has
been printed on that subject pro and con.
official and semi-official. 1t is my impres.
sion he will accept if it be clearly demon
strated that he is the choice of the con-
yention. He is grand man. His views
are broad and statesmanlike. He has one
OF the greatest minds this country ever
produced"
"Can he carry OhioY"
'There is no doubt of it. So can any
other good Democrat, for that matter.
Perhaps l should qualify this statement
as referring specifically to Tilden, and
Randall, alsO''
''You except Joe Mcdonald, do you?'
As L
say he would make good President. but
our people think he is not solid on the
tariff. That is his principal element OF
weakness"
Shermanw
This was evidently a poser, for the
Akron statesman hesitated a moment be-
fore replying. When he did reply the
answer came slowly and with apparent
reluctance.
eyes, Payne can beat even Sherman.
but with a shrug of the shoulder it
would be an awful tight squeeze"
"W1ll the Republicans nominate Sher-
man~
81 think not. In my opinion, however,
he is their ablest man. | should fear him
more than any candidate named in this
connection. He stands well with the
business interests of the country. So does
Payne. What contest the nomination
OF those two men would make! But we
shall not see it. The Republicans are not
wise enough to select Sherman"
couldn't Blaine carry OhiOY'
Geographically no. Arthur would
run better than he.''
But we are told Arthur is especially
unpopular in that great stronghold of
Ohio Republicanism, the Western Re-
serve, and that, per contra, Blaine is idol
fields mantle has fallen."
'Rubbish-the worst of rubbish. Be-
Heve me, politicians of the Charley Foster
school do not reflect the sentiment of the
thinking classes in my State. Arthur is
slowly but surely growing in pub
lie esteem out there. There is
some prejudice against him, [
will admit, but as between him and
Blaine, pshaw! Arthur is by far the
better man. Contrast their records.
Blaine's is unsavory and besmirched from
the day he became Speaker until he left
the Cabinet with the hint of Peruvian
guanO fresh about him. Arthur has given
us.a splendid administration. His record
is absolutely spotless. He is a gentle
man, fact l assure you that does not
initiate against him. He has shown that
he is honest and conservative, and that
he is pre-eminentiy man of affairs. AS
an American citizen l am proud of him.
AS a Democratic politician l want his
place for even a better man. That man
is Payne, OF Ohio"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-07
A GREAT GLUTToN.
Sixty Eggs a Day for Five Days Eaten
by a Fulton Market Fish Dealer.


by Fulton Market Fish Dealer.
Charles Pearsalls, the Fulton market
fish dealer, says a New York special.
walked into Roe's restaurant this after
noon to eat the last instalIment of sixty
eggs a day for five days that he contracted
to eat on a bet Of $25. He ate thirty this
forenoon and the thirty this afternoon
finished the job. The thirty eggs weighed
three and three-quarter pounds with the
shells on. They were boiled two and one
half minutes and then dumped into four
glasses, holding about pint each. Young
Pearsalls took off his coat, rolled up his
cuffs and proceeded TO drink his eggs as
he would so much coffee. The first glass
full disappeared in five seconds, the second
in seven seconds, the third In eight sec
onds and the fourth In six seconds. There
was nothing left of the thirty eggs but the
shells. Pearsalls lit cigar and said he
felt no Inconvenience and that he would
eat sixty more eggs tomorrow Just for
good measure. lie has bet $15 to $40 that
he will eat forty at a sitting tomorrow.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-07
THE GREAT oBJECToR.
A Trick that was Tried to Get Him Out
of the Way.


1t is hard, says a Washington cores
pondent, to get ahead of old Holman. He
is still the great objectOr in two or three
shrill tones and one funny sawed-off ges-
ture, and it is the most difficult thing in
the world to get him to leave his post
down near the front row while the House
is IN session. He is Indifferent to meals
and constituents alike, and unless he is
absolutely certain that from the nature
of the case nothing Objectionable can
come up he sits in his seat from noon
until night. The other day some Michi-
gan members who wanted to get a
bill through the House appropriating
$3OO,OOO more for one of those never-built
public buildings planned little scheme
by which they thought to circumvent the
vigilant ObjectOr. They gave the barber
in the little barber shop under the gallery
next the Democratic cloak room a dollar
upon his promise that he would detain
Holman as long as possible the next time
the old gentleman came in to be shaved.
Then they watched Holman closely.
Finally he arose at moment when moth
ing startling was in sight and walked
back to the barber shop. Once within,
the barber piled his Establishments He
shaved first as slowly as possible. That
through he suggested that the Judges
nalr was entirely too long. The Judge
thought not; and, besides, he was in
hurry. But before he could get out Of the
chair the barber had shipped of a
generous lock of hair. So he had to
submit to a prolonged hair-cutting. Then
the barber suggested a shampoo. The
Judge didn't have time. But the Judge
needed it so much. "There," and the
cool liquid spurted over his head. So his
head was shampooed. Altogether that
ingenious barber used up fOrty-fye min
utes III earning that dollar. Meanwhile
the Michigan man had been hard at work
''catching the Speakers eye" He had
to be first told what his eye was wanted
for, and then followed the long race for
1t. At last 1t was caught. Mr.. Speaker
said the eager Michigan man exeitedly,
with one eye on the door of the barber
shop, Il move" But he never got
any further; for at that instant Holman
emerged from the barber shop, and there
was nothing for the Michigan man to do
but to retreat as gracefully as possible.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-07
A NEW ARCHBISHOP.
The Most Rev. DIR. Ryan Appointed
Archbishop of Philadelphia.

INC mosC ReV. Dr. Ryan Appointed
Archbishop of Philadelphia.
ST. LOUIS, April 3.-The Most Rev. Pat
rick John Ryan, CoadJutor Archbishop OF
the Diocese of st. Louis, has been ap-
pointed Archbishop of Philadelphia.
which See has been vacant since June 20.
1888. Rumors of this appointment have
been current for some time past. A few
days ago cable dispatch announced the
appointment to the PHILADELPHIA Arch
episcOpate of "Archbishop Read of Loan
da," an obscure place in Africa. A
search OF the ecclesiastical records dis
closed the fact that there was no prelate
OF that name or locality. and it was con-
cluded by Archbishop Feehan, who had
just returned from Rome, that Archbishop
Ryan, of Selamis (his new title !.
was meant. Such proves to be the case,
The province accorded to Archbishop
RYan includes the diOceses of Philadel-
phia, Allegheny, Pittsburg, Erie, Harris
burg and Scranton, and ranks higher than
New York. 1t has a Catholic population
OF over 100000 Archbishop RYAN is 80
years of age, and was made CoadiutOr to
Archbishop kenrick in 1872 He stands
very high, both as preacher and theolo-
glan, and is generally regarded as the
aolest orator IN the Catholic Church in
America. His departure from st. Louis
Will be the occasion of universal regret.
but his promotion is hailed with proud
satisfaction alike by the priesthood and
laity. He is known in Chicago almost as
well as in st. Louis, and his appearances
on important church occasions in St.
Louis have always been regarded as nota-
bic events. Archbishop Ryan's immedi-
ate predecessor in Philadelphia was the
Most Rev. James Frederic Wood. who
died in June of last year.
Bishop Ryan was warmly urged for the
ArchbishOpric Of Chicago at the time of
the appointment of Archbishop Feehan to
this CITY.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-07
Louisiana Worried by a storm

NEW ORLEANS, April 6.-The stormy
weather yesterday created considerable
uneasiness regarding the threatened
levees, but no news OF disasters has vet
been received. The flood relief commit
tee has decided to supply rations to the
people of the oyerfowed districts in St.
Landry, Franklin, Tensas, Concordia,
CatahOula, Ponte Coupee, Avoyelles,
Iberia, St. Martins and Laf0urche
parishes.
A dispatch from Opelousas says: "a
heavy rain fell here Friday night, con
tinuing all day yesterday. 1t was fol-
lowed by a nOrther last night 1t is said
that large number of cattle died from
the effects of exposure. All the bayous
are again oyerflowed, which, with the
back water from the general overflow, will
make the inundation more disastrous.
There has been general abandonment
of the Overfiowed district
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-07
AN IMPORTANT BILL.
Aimed at Speculative Bidders in Star
Routes.

Aimed at Speculative Bidders in Star
Routes.
A very important bill has been reported
from the House Committee on Post Offices
and Post Roads, says a Washington
Philadelphia Times special, having for
its object the correction of the evils grow
ing out OF the star route service. An
effort will be made by the committee to
have day set apart for the consideration
of this bill.
The measure excludes from competi-
tions at mail lettings ''speculating bid
ders;" and awards contracts for CARRYING
the mails to persons residing upon or
contiguous to the various mail routes
throughout the country. Its further OBJ
ject is to remOve'sOme statutory restric-
tiOns upon bidding which operate to the
disadvantage of the government as well as
to carriers of the mails. The present law
requires that every proposal for carrying
the mail shall be accompanied by a
bond, with sureties approved by a
Postmaster. Under this law, bidders
who obtain mail contracts for the pur-
pose OF sub-letting can obtain the certifi-
cate OF one POSTMASTER in any part of the
United States to the suficiency Of the
sureties upon any number of proposals.
ana can Dld t0r every route advertised at
the general and miscellaneous lettings.
The first section of the bill corrects this
evil by providing that the proposal of a
bidder shall be accompanied by a bond.
with sureties approved by Postmaster
at post office upon or contiguous to the
route to which the proposal relates.
1t is claimed that under this provision
it will be impossible for any speculatiifg
bidders, or combination of speculating
bidders, to make legal proposals for routes
in every State and Territory, as has here
tofOre been done. The persons bidding
will do so with a full knowledge of the
value of the service and the needs of the
localities in which they live and will give
their personal attention to the business.
The first section also provides that
the bond accompanying each bid
shall be in a form to be prescribed
by the Postmaster General. If the
Postmaster General has the discretion to
fix the form of the bond he NAV demand
more security than the law now affords.
the same security or less, as the case NAV
require. The committee report that they
believe that the effect of the bill will be
to increase the expenditure not more than
five per cent. per annum on the star ap-
preparation each year for the next four
Machining -I1TIv
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-07
Climbed a Tree to Poison Himself

The deads body of Ernest Weidman, a
German, says Cleveland, Ohio, special,
was found in tree near the Lake Shore
Road to-day. On his person was found a
postal card addressed to him at No. 9l4
Pearl street, and written from AshtabuIa
by Ii. kOrten. The date was January 9
and it showed that Weidman had been in
quiring for work. Besides this postal card
there were small bottle, containing
water, and a pill box, containing a white
powder, some of which he no doubt used
to cause his own death. Weidman's wife
died about eighteen months ago, and his
niece has been keeping house for him
since.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-07

The rainfall in Camden this year has been
l2l inches.
The Peak murder trial at Columbia ended
M an acQuittal.
colored woman in Lancaster county gave
birth to triplets last week.
A new post Office. known as Hoodtown. has
been established in York county.
Planting has begun on many of the rice
plantations 0f Georgetown county.
The Marion people are talking about or
ganizing fire company at that place.
James Coleman. a negro murderer. has been
resentenced al Columbia to hang May 9,
With no disaster the yield of wheat and
oats in Chester county VIII be the largest
ever known.
The farmers of Martins township. Iaurens
county, have organized a farmers elub with
20 Gdd members.
In SpanRnburg county a boy decided to
build eyelele pit. While he was at work il
caved IN and killed him.
Inc most cheering reports Of the condition
81 .ne cat and wheat crops come from every
section OF York county.
Eol- sedan cannot teach in the next state
COtAih school because of an engagement to
ecture at Martha's Vineyard. ''''~ - y
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-07
A NICE POINT.
An Indian Sues tor the Right of CitI
zenshiD.

An Indian Sues tor the Right of CItI-
zenship.
A. j. POppletOn and Hon. j. S. Webster,
says an Omaha special to the Chicago
Times, cave gone to Washington to argue
before the Supreme Court the case of
John Elk, an Indian, plaintiff in error, vs..
Charles wilkins. Elk is an Indian well
advanced in civilization, who has been
making living in this vicinity for several
years by selling wood. In the spring of
1880 he attempted to vote, but Wilkins,
the Register, refused to register him as
voter. Thereupon Elk brought suit on
the ground that he was a citizen of the
United States, having severed all tribal re-
latiOns, and been resident of Omaha for
five years, and complied with the election
law in every particular. 1t is test case,
whether an Indian, having severed tribal
relations, is a citizen of the United States
under thefourteenth and fifteenth amend
ments. Elk's counsel maintain that these
amendments include Indians as well as
Africans. 1t is regarded as an important
question.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-07

PARIS, April 6.-La Repu5HQue Fran
cGjSe, mentioning u rumor to the effect
that Marquis Tseng has been recalled,
insists that no satisfaction is possible for
France without the payment by China of
war indemnity. 1t continues: Gun
less China is compelled to pay French
prestige Will be injured in Eastern Asia
Peace would never have been gravely
compromised in Tonquin but for the pre-
sumptuous fancies of Chinese agents.
Payment of an indemnity by China is
therefore Indispensable
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-07
LORD TENNYsoN IN LONDON.
The Comic al Presentation of the Foil in
the House of Lords,

the House of Lords.
Baron Tennyson on subscribing the
roll, says the fondon World, wore Lord
COleridge's robes, which were a great
deal too large for him, but which he man
aged with much deftness. Only six peers
were present to witness the ceremony:
but then TennysOn is neither a sports
man nor politician, and is probably un-
known by name to most of his new
brethren. The new Baron, Alfred Lord
TeRnysOn, to be in harness for as short a
space of time as possible, put up at the
Deanery, Westminster. During the past
few days many worshipers of the Laur-
cate have paid their respects at the quiet
little house in the gray cloister, and he
has been so fully engaged with small.
everyday amenities that he has been un-
able to seize on the spare moments to
think out that sweet "COmmemoration
IdylW which Tennysonites looked for
ward to as forming part of and giving a
perpetuity to the ceremonial of his lord
shiD's elevation
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-07

WASHINGTON, April 6.-Mr. Morrison
said to the NEWS correspondent tonight
that no effort will be made this week to
get up the tariff bill. The principal reason
for this will be the absence of the Penn
sylyania members in attendance upon
their State convention. The bill Will,
however, be taken up, he SAID, by We'd
nesday of next week. He thinks that the
debate Will not be very lengthy.