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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-12
THE RACE OF THE sCRIBEs.
Claims of a Foul Which 1t is Thought
VIII Have no Effect.


Yesterdays Constitution prints the fol-
lowing in connection with the twelve
hour go-as-you-please foot race Of Satur-
day between newspaper men of that city:
Mr.. Frank Small, who was Mr.. Carter's
trainer, asked last night just before going
to press the publication of the following
card which explains itself. 1t was writ
ten wholly without the knowledge or con-
sent of Mr.. Carter. and the technicality
is claimed by Mr.. Small. as he says, to
protect the betters on Mr.. Carter:
ATLANTA, GA, May 10, 1884.
To the Judges and Managers Of the Re
pOrteTS' Walking Match
GENTLEMEN-If you will remember in
the early part of the race to-day Mr..
Hodgson. trainer for Mr.. Cheshire, fouled
Mr.. Ramsdell. l claim that under the
rules of the match Mr.. Cheshire should
have been made to forfeit one lap. / ap-
pealed to the judges and the referee, and
Governor Bullock, one of the former, sus-
tanned my charge, and said he saw the
foul committed. 1t was then decided by
the Judges that Mr.. Cheshire should lose a
lap, but, as it was early in the race, he
had better not be charged with it for fear
of creating dissatisfaction somewhere.
then announced to the judges and referee
that ii Mr.. Cheshire should in any event
beat Mr.. Carter, whom was training and
in whose behalf / made the claim. by one
lap or less, then l should demand the race
with first money and hOnOrs. The reply
from the referee, as well as the judges,
was that if such an event should occur
then at the finish of the race would be
time enough to claim the foul. Such an
event did occur, for Mr.. Cheshire had just
completed one lap more than IS miles
when the race was declared ended, and
Mr.. Carter was less than third of lap
behind. Hence, / claim the race by at
least two-thirds of lap, This l do in
justice to Mr.. Carter and his friends, and
this card is written without their knowl-
edge at all. Fairness will give the race
to Mr.. Carter, and l as his trainer claim
it for him. Respectfully.
FRANK A. SMALL.
The Constitution thinks it is proper to
say that Mr.. Cheshire fairly won the race
and is fully. entitled to all the hOnOrs
arising therefrOm. 1t must be remem-
bered that the foul is charged against the
referee OfMr. Cheshire, and the fOuled one is
claimed to be MIR. Ramsdell. Admitting
this to be so, it is readily seen that it in
no way affected the run of Mr.. Cheshire,
or impaired the chances of Mr.. Carter.
The merest technicality is claimed.
The Constitution believes that the Judges
on hearing the question will, without dis
sent, agree that Mr.. Cheshire is fairly
entitled to the first position, and knows
that Mr.. Carter on hearing Of the ques-
ton will fully approve the judgment which
so decides. We heartily congratulate
Mr.. Cheshire, and believe that he fairly
and squarely won the race.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-12

The merchants of the United States
have been very sanguine that when rail
road communication with Mexico was
fully established they would soon practi-
callv mOnOpOliZe the trade Of that c0Un-
try. 1t appears, however, that if our
merchants are able to conquer Mexico at
all it will be after a long and eX-
pensive war for permanent
footing there. The Mexican authorities
were quite anxious for foreign capital to
build their much needed railroads, and
most flattering inducements were offered
to secure its Investment in that manner,
but the Mexican people have not yet for
gotten the little unpleasantness Of forty
years ago, and they do not give the CYAN
kee' invaders of 1884 very much encOur-
agement.
Consul General Srother, the represen-
tative Of our government at the City of
Mexico was on a visit to Baltimore re-
Gently. and in an interview he stated that
there had been no permanent establish
ment Of American merchants in Mexico
up to the present time, though there have
been a great many drummers there.
What business the natives do not carry
on themselves is mon0polized by the Ger
mans. French and Spaniards, and he says
that they are so well established that it
will take years for Americans to supplant
them, even if they can do so at all. The
system of long credits which obtains in
Mexico Is not favorable to our mode of
conducting business, and all things con-
sidered. a location of business enterprise
by an American in Mexico is not espe-
cially promising at present. He says that
great many American manufactures
and products are consumed there, but
they are handled by the German, French,
Spanish and native merchants.
The geographical position of the two
countries is such that a large trade be-
tween them must be at length built up,
and this viii no doubt prove very bene-
fetal to both. 1t is probable, also, that in
time the antipathy of the MeXicans to
Americans will be in a measure over
some. but those who dream of fortunes
made in the near future by emigrating to
Mexico seem to be doomed to disappOint-
ment. Even if all other conditions were
favorable, the present state Of Mexican
finances does not offer any encourage
ment to those who might be inclined to
invest money in that country.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-12

Ter lnes make slaare-a line averages
--rar urr-i-. Advertisements. per square,
one Insertion & %, two insertions, 81 ~;
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-12
Hewitt's Tariff Bill.

IS 1t is expected that Representative Hew-
lit Will introduce a tariff bill to-day that
will, to a limited extent, embody his ideas
respecting tariff reduction. Mr.. Hewitt
favors free raw materials, and if he had
his way he would put about all raw ma
terials that this country imports OF the
free list. With the hope of getting sup
port for his bill. however, it is probable
that his views will not appear as promi-
nently in the bill as he would like them
to. However, there is very little prospect
that any tariff bill will receive much at
tention this session. The House has had
its tilt with the tariff, and, apparently, is
not anxious for further discussion Of that
subject at present. 1t seems that Mr.. Ran
dali and his friends propose to try to secure
the repeal Of the tobacco tax. Of course
they cannot get the Ways and Means
Committee to report bill repeating this
tax and they do not expect to. Their
plan is to tack an amendment on the
fruit-brandy bill which is on the calendar
Of the House. Their plan may meet with
success provided they can get the Repub-
licans to unite in support. of it. The re-
peal of the tobacco tax would, 1t IS al
legged, reduces the revenues about $685.
100000 year. 1t is very doubtful il a
bill repeating the tobacco tax could get
/ through the Senate. Such a bill
would, Of course, be subject
/ to amendment and the tariff refOrmers in
the Senate would at once proceed to make
| it the means of reducing the customs du-
ties. There will be a good deal more tariff
talk, doubtless, but it is not probable that
| there will be any more serious attempts
at tariff legislation this session.
1t is almost enough to make a camel
laugh for the Khedive to talk about rein
forcing KOr0sko and DOngOla with Egyp
tian troops. The best way to strengthen
those places would be to take away the
Egyptian troops already there.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-12
TOrino,S Regret

DR.. Loring, the mead of the Agricultural
Department, regrets every day Of his life,
it's said. that he is not a Cabinet officer.
He is a very ambitious man and is rather
fond Of display. 1t seems that the action
of the Senate a few days ago, granting
him the freedom of the floor Of the Senate,
was so gratifying to him that he is now
particularly gracious to Senators. Once
in a while he will even let one of them
have a bouquet from the government
gardens and hot houses. He isn't thus
liberal. however, with Representatives.
He keeps them at a di stance and, by his
manner, gives them to understand that he
is a peg or two above them. 4 story Is
related that a few days ago. number of
the Missouri Representatives gave
little dinner to some OF their constitu-
ents who were visiting Washington.
They were at a loss what to DO about
flowers. Some one suggested that they
could yet all they wanted at the Depart
ment of Agriculture. They acted on the
suggestion. The chief clerk said that
the department had so many flowers
and plants that it didn't know what to do
with them. and that it was great tax to
take care of them, but that he couldn't do
ANYTHING for the Missaurians because all
the buds, blossoms and flowers we're re-
served for Mrs. DR.. LOring. The fruits
and flowers are cultivated by the depart
ment for the benefit Of the head Of that
little branch Of the government and not
for the benefit Of Congressman. If the
doctor can't be a Cabinet officer he can eX-
ercise his privilege of snubbing Repre-
sentatives once in a while.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-12
Not Glad to Decline.

A Detroit business man, who had some
property in Nevada left him by will. hired
a young man 10 60 out there last fall and
look things over and make a sale, or leave
things in the hands of an agent. The trIp
occupied about four weeks, but the young
man returned in good health and with
fair success. He did not receive that
welcome he expected, and, after leaving
the office, he met one of the clerks, and
said: 81 don't know what the trouble il,
but Blank didn't seem a bit glad to see
me-" Didn't heY' ''No; on the con-
trary, he acted as sour and cross as if |
had been under Suspicion ''And you
don't know why he didn't receive YOU
with smiles?" "NO.'' "Well, | hap0en
to know; he took out an accident insur-
ance policy on your life in his own favor.
and if you had only been killed he'd have
been SIS, 900 ahead,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-12
BRIGHT BITS.

DARWIN says there is living principle in
fruit. We suppose he refers to the worms
indianapolis Scissors.
Now the grocery hen pauses, expeetorates
on her claws and exciaims; "On to eighteen
cents Observation-Disclosures Free Press.
FASHIONABLE PARIsIENRs are wearing hats
trimmed with artichokes. Never mind. girls;
cabbages and watermelOns viii be along soon.
Boston Post.
TIE garden season is almost here. and the
husband Of the-woman- who throws stones
at-the- hens il getting himself in position TO
dodge.-Bradford Sunday Mail.
ANOTHER curiosity has been discovered in
Wood Haven, n. Y. II is a woman p years
old, who claimed To be 10 years older. Her
husband has sued for divorce &C bTisfidn Oh
serUer.
POETRY is the blossom and fragrance Of all
human knowledge, human thoughts, human
passions, emotions and language. 1t is fire.
quently also the delicate snow white Inning
that friuges the wavering willow work of the
journalistic waste basket WiHidmsp0rt
Breakfast Table.
SYNPATHY-A True StOry.-DOlly Ito her
mother, popular favorite fulfilling an i'm
pOrtant engagement. hut who has not been
feeling very well that day)-Mammy. dear,
you mustn't go 10 the theatre tonight; you
look awfullY i'll. You'd better send note to
your undertaken" you see, she meant it
kindly, but hadn't quite got hold of the word
"Understudy."- JUdy.
RETRIBUTION.-
A tender little pnk-h ued note
The messenger had brought.
''Her little hand this mIssive wrote"
The smltten lover thought.
He opened it with greatest care,
All. how his heart did thrill.
Then dropped it with CHASTITY stare
II was his washing bill.
Boston Post.
WHEN wheat went below eighty cents
| per bushel in Chicago, a Spectator, who had
put $4,000 into the cereal at ninety-siX or
better, rushed up the street in search Of a
! friend. Having found him, he gasped out:
H you heard Of it?' Eyes, wheat is down.
That's all. l presumed" "A1! All! Why,
may be ruined before O'clock For Heav-
ems sake. advise me-" 'Oh. you want adj
vice. Hedge sir; hedge" but howEn
why. mortgage your house and lot, and
either invest it in lottery tickets or buck a
faro bank ~ Wall Street 4eaos.
FIRST female sympathizer-"It is too bad,
that poor man will have to be hung. They
can't get respite and the death watch has
already been set over him." Second female
| sympathIzer-"The death watch! how awful
! it sounds" Yes; what can we do now eX-
cept send him some more bouquets Yes;
poor. poor man! We must keep his cell deco
rated with flowers. You see most murderers
have wives to come ana comfort them in the
last terrible days, but this poor man has
none" True. very true: it was his wife that
he killed, poor w.'-PhiEudelDhiG Call
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-12
Too Particular For Him

The other day Gen. King White, of Pine
Bluff, while walking along the street met
negro boy wearing a shirt Which was
suspiciously like garments owned by him.
self. ''Look here, young nan; where did
you get that shirtr' "Dis hea shirt ~
Eyes, that there shirt" ''Got 1t at home.
sab" What's your mothers name ?''
AUNT Cynda." "She does my washing,
and has allowed you to wear nv shirt. };
''Wall, boss, dis is a mighty mistake. We
thought dis shirt b'longed ter Mr.. Mat
Hudson, but eff it's yourn I'll take it right
of an gin it ter yer. Nanny allus gins
me out de shirts. Wore one o. Col.
Grace's las week an he got mad bout it.
B!ebe III 60 up ter Little Rock an war
Col. Logan Roots garments er while, fur
yer folks down heah is too particular for
y
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-12
Reclaimed Herself.

-IFNtI'IotFlU 4FttetVeF'
Women are skillful. "Who is that hor-
rid whisky bloat?" asked a lady of an
acquaintance, while they stood viewing
the guests at a fashionable reception.
(which OneP' ''That one with the red
moustaohe and awful nose. Don't you
seef" HE is my husband.r ''Oh,v
laughed the lady, II see that you are not
sensitive" although she saw vengeance
in the eyes OF the insulted lady. "Several
nights ago friend made a similar remark
about my husband and l became very
angry. | declared it would anger any
woman; but my friend said that you,
having the best husband in the world,
would not care, and l wagered a pair of
gloves that you would; but you see
have lost. l hear that your husband is
spoken of as an available candidate for
Governor, How clever he must be-"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-12
A servants Condescension.

Last Sunday morning Matilda Snow
ball, employed as a mental in the family
of Col. Percy Yerger, said to Mrs. Yerger
us you gwine ter church dis ebenin' %
why do you ask, Matilda ?' ''Bekase yel
kin go if yer wants ter. Pm gwineteI
stay at home myself, as l has some gem
mans comm ter see me-" Chow mag.
unanimous you are!7 exclaimed Mrs. Yer.
ger, YES" responded Matilda, who did
not understand what magnanimous
meant; II Sc berry fond of de s'ciety OF
ppmmans y
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-12
How She Get in Ahead.

"And so now they're engaged Wen,
Jessie, to think of you, with your beauty
and accomplishments, and your lovely
voice, being cut out by such an ignorant
little fright as that Maggie Quickson
You sang to him, / supposer' eyes,
mamma, by the hour! But she made him
sing, you know, and played his accom-
paniments for himp' 4Why. can he
singw ''No, mamma; but she made him
believe he couidp'
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-12

William King, the proprietor of Lon
don curiosity shop, was smart enough to
accumulate quite a snug fortune, and to
live to enjoy 1t to a ripe old age. Eleven
years ago he made a contract to pay his
physician 81, 900 for the first year, and to
double tie amount every succeeding year
as long as he shodld live. Whether he
paid the amounts promptly is not stated,
but he died a few weeks ago, leaving the
doctor a legacy Of three-quarters Of a mil
lion dollars.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-12
RandaII's Dishonesty.

Mr.. Randall is doubtless an honest pro-
tectionist: his dishonesty consists in the pre-
tense that he is also a Democrat. But Mr..
Randall is not a fool, and the flood OF candied
Dosh which is now poured upon his head by
the organs of grateful mOnopohes will not
mslead him into the belief that he represents
any considerable Democratic constituency
anywhere The party has honored and trust
ed him. and he mas wilIfully betrayed it into
the hands Of its enemies. That does not make
a leader of him. 1t finishes his political ca
Tppr
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-12

The Chicago IuseS moUrnfully says
that Congress has killed two bills with
one stone. 'the tauf reform bill and Bill
Morrison This Is an error. The tariff
hin is not dead. il only sleeps, while Nor
rison VIII live To dance over the political
graves OF the men who gave tariff reform
the Joab stab last Tuesday.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-12

Miss Gertie Crawford, Of Chelsea'
Mass. is bound TO be an actress. That
she has talent that will insure success,
cannot be doubted, for she began her
career by running away from home and
going to New York alone, thus starting
ont with q first class advertising dodge.
just as she was about to get place on
the stage her cruel parent found her and
carried her back home, but she is desper-
ately stage struck and will be fOOtlight
favorite yet.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-12

Pere Hyaciuthehas expressed his opin-
Jon "a American politics. He says the
safsfv o. the nation lies in the direction of
e.ntrslizatiou. but the people should be
careful that Capitalization does not drift
into nouarchism. He does not sympa-
ttfza ri,a the Mormons, but thinks eX-
treme measures against them would be
unWise-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-12


The sale Of lots in the new city of shef-
field. Ala, last week was phenOmenally
successful. About IA acres of land were
sold for nearly 100000, and the proposed
town appears to be on a regular boom.
The lots brought high prices, and many
of them probably sold for more than they
will bring five years from now. Invest
ments in lots at fancy prices in towns
that are TO be developed in the future are
generally risky. However, the company
that has bought land at about ten or If
teen dollars per acre and is selling it at
s.. 900 to $8,OOOper acre can't be in danger
Of losing very much. Probably. however,
a good portion of the lots were bought by
members Of the Sheffield Company.
Towns have been doomed in that manner
in the past
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-12
The Outlook for Blaine.

Nel0 YORK Etening P08t lReD.l.
1t is utterly senseless to talk about Blaine
carrying the State of New York under any
circumstances whatever, and it is wild despe-
ration to claim that he could be elected with
out the vote of this state. If the Republican
party were to choose such candidate, it
would only prove that the gods had decided
TO DESTROY it.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-12

Col Fred. Grant does not seem to have
many responses To his application for a
SOB. I'm fact good fat places, in which one
can have au INSCRIPTIONS partner to do
an tse work. and where the labor Is 40
heavier than the drawing and spending Of
SSor0 per month. are not very plentiful
inst now
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-12

The protection journals are making
great fuss because Chairman Morrison
swore a paragraph or two the other day
when he was STABBED under the fifth rib
in the House. They are fOrgetful Of the
fact that there are times in tie lives Of all
men wher ordinary language is utterly
r,ouerless 20 give expression 10 the
fhouehts Of the heart. Randall, Converse
ana company know how it is themselves.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-12

ID another subscription Is to be taken
un Tor General Grant, some Of the shrewd
view York business men ought to throw
in a peck or two 81 ordinary prudence and
common SENSE.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-12

Keeue was very unfortunate to fail
lust when Doc did. Tho sensation Of the
affair was almost Immediately eclipsed
lv the failures of the Marine Bank and
Grant & Warl.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-12

The l5rdIy Roscoe Conkling has a little
boom at last. 70 Is one Of the kind that
carries TO votes with it. but 1t Is cabled
an the way across the Atlantic. II Is,
o. course. uore gratifying. not to say
nauarin- ID him. than the homespun
article. Tie booming organ Is the SatHr-
,rrs Rsr.e- ~ London. Mr.. c. will now
elevate his chm about two inches higher
fhar ever
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-12

Tae railroad companies, the train hands
aud the commission merchants up North
are looking forward 10 the watermelon
season with the most pleasant anticipa-
lions. The producers, however, are filled
with doubts and fears.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-12

The European Princes and Princesses
appear o. Dee afflicted with matrimonial
epidemic. some of them are laying mines
for hI0wiues mp that viii make the dyna-
rnfter- ashamed 81 themselves.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-12

a vouid-be witty Republican Congress
man has suggested that the Gully platform
The Democrats can construct is one with
trar-door IN the centre and
beam and pendant rope
over il. That Is not the only Kind
th. Democrats can construct, but when
they get into power they viii need some
thin- AZ the Kind on ~ hich 10 hang rascal
lvBepublican officials.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-12

The Philadelphia Woman's silk Culture
society has made TWO beautiful flags en-
tireIv ont of American silk, which are to
ha presented ta the United states senate
ana House of Representatives,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-12

Much sympathy Is being expressed with
Gen. Grant in his great misfortune, but
aside from the retired-list scheme there
seems to te very little disposition to pass
nr..nl NJ. bat aEain Tor his benefit.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-12

Il i Tot exactly clear what qualihca-
ti5ns are necessary for juror in Chica-
20. It's KNOWN however. that men who
have pear-shaped heads are excused from
furv duty. In the trial Of Neal Nc
Keaceu for murder a day or two ago,
one man was excused because
his head was pear-shaped, with the small
part SO the top. There is no accounting
for the rulings Of Chicago courts.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-12

The blood shower recent reported from
Ncrtb Carolina has been attracting the
attention Cf scientists. DR.. Nenable
nanipulated specimens so that they
smefled like blood. looked like blood. and
tasted like blood, but the peculiar crystals
which are obtained from blood were not
found. II is possible that the phenomenon
.tas only shower If tar after all.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-12

Nasa Scotia has given the right to vote
Co all unmarried women. whether maids
or widows. Repr sentative Poland must
hare laeu circulating his ideas on the
woman suffrage question in that region.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-12

The spirit 90 c0rjiality that is begin
ming % exhibit itself in many counties Of
the stat. shows that local politics are al
ready beginning 10 exert a benign intiu-
eura ON the land.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-12
who VIII Not Be Honored.

NdshCilIe World tDem.).
The men in Tennessee who believe that
Randall did right in the FOrty-seventh Con-
sress. in confederating with RobesOn and
Refer, to fasten the Internal war tariff ON
the people, should not be hOnored with seats
in the Chicago National Democratic Conyen-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-12

Gen. simon Cameron Is - years Of age,
and Is represented 90 be hale and hearty,
bat far the pas. few years he has been
very careful 10 steer clear Of nice middle
AGED widows.