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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-20

Mr.. Dana, Of the SuH, says that when
the Republicans nominated James G..
Blaine they framed an issue that ought to
throw the tariff issue in the shade. 1t is
true that Blaine's nomination presents
to the people a great issue. II requires
them to decide whether they viii intrust
the administration Of the government to a
man who has a record for dis
honesty and trickery. But, great as
this issue is, there are indications
that it win not play as important
part in the campaign as the tariff issue.
Blaine's letter Of acceptance shows that
it is the purpose Of the Republican mana
gers to push the tariff question to the
front and to keep it there. Almost half Of
his letter is taken up with the different
phases Of the tariff question. and his
points are so presented as to leave no
doubt of the line on which the Republi-
cans propose to fight the campaign. The
Democrats must meet them on
this issue, and they must
not meet them in an eYasiye
and half-hearted sort Of way. The Re
publican organs and orators win all strike
vigorous blows for the protective system.
The Democratic organs and orators cannot
afford 70 have divided camp on this i'm
pOrtant matter. The platform declares
that Federal taxation shall be exclusively
for public purposes, and the cOnven-
ton adopted il almost unanimously. Mr..
Randall for the proteetiOnists and Mr..
Morrison for the revenue reformers
said that they were satisfied with it.
There was such unanimity in the conven-
ton that there ought to be no division in
the ranks on the eve Of battle. It is notice
able. however, that here and there dis
position is cropping out TO give the tariff
resolution an Interpretation different from
what was intended. If this disposition is
not checked, it will not be long before
the Democrats, instead Of fighting the Re
publicans, will be fighting over the tariff
issue among them selves. 1t seems that a
misunderstanding has arisen even about
what took place at the meeting Of the
committee which framed the platform.
In a speech delivered at Louisville few
days ago, Henry Watterson said that
Malcolm Hay, of Pennsylvania, moved to
strike out the word exclusively in the
tariff clause, and that his motion failed
by a vote Of 16 to Is. Mr.. Watterson
characterized this action Of Mr.. Hay, who
was chairman Of the committee, as a
protectiOnist move. Mr.. Hay telegraphs
from Denver, Col, that Watterson, in the
Louisville speech, misrepresented his
purpose in moving TO strike out the word
exclusively" His purpose was, and he
so stated at the time, he says, to prevent
any misunderstanding or misuse Of the
word in question. He thought the word
Exclusively" unnecessary to the full
meaning Of the sentence, and he thinks
so yet. This little row between Hay and
WattersOn viii amount to nothing, but il
indicates that there is danger of very
serious trouble if protection Democrats
interpret the platform the way they would
like to have it understood and the
revenue reformers insist upon their in
depreciation of it. The people are as
wise as the men who write platforms,
though it does seem sometimes as if plat
form makers thought they were not
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-20

When st. Paul wrote 70 the PHILIPPIANS
to sBeware Of Dogs, he doubtless alluded
TO the snarling. british human beings who
are scattered here and there throughout
the world, and who are prompted in all
their acts by the lowest instincts. 1t
would be well for the caution TO be taken
more literally, yet it is a fact that there
are people in the world who respect and
even love their dogs many times more
than they do their wives and children.
To be bitten by a dog, however, is con-
sidered a grievance which cannot be al
lowed to 90 unayenged, especially If the
dog belongs TO some other man. For a
dog to bite a child is generally consid-
cred a capital offense, and the punishment
is usually intrusted to Judge Lynch.
The New York World Of recent date
gives an account Of the summary trial by
a magistrate Of dog charged with biting
a child, and the formal execution Of the
culprit BY an officer Of the law. The dog
was of the very best blood Of Coney ISL
and. He was a bull terrier, valued at
LOCO, and had been the victor in many
fights.
This distinguished dog had been sent
out BY It's owner for an afternoons walk
in charge Of his cOlored nurse. He was
resting a few moments on the seat Of
landau, when a small boy attempted to
caress him. The boy was Of plebeian
stock, and the aristocratic dog resented
his familiarity by swapping his finger.
The boys cutlery was heard by Justice
Williams, who was in the Gravesend
court house near by. The Justice at once
ran out, ordered the boys wound to be
cauterized by aphysician, and condemned
the dog to death. Two hours afterwards
court attendant executed the prisoner.
A sharp report Of a pistol resounded in
the evening air, and the eminent canine
Sullivan was no more.
The judgment Of the magistrate was
doubtless according to the dictates of
justice, if not Of law. Yet public opinion
and sympathy on COney Island is with
the dog, and doubtless the impeachment
or prosecution Of the Justice win follow
in the near future.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-20
Butler and Kelly.

There is as much doubt respecting the
intentions of Butler and Kelly as there
was Immediately after the adjournment
Of the Chicago Convention. 1t is stated
that both of them have plans for their own
aggrandizement, but the statement may be
nothing more than a guess. II Butler
remains the candidate Of the Greenbackers
and Anti-MOnopOlists he will get a very
large vote, but he viii not, in all proba-
biEity, carry a single State. 1t may be
that he hopes to make some sort Of an
arrangement which viii assure him a
prominent placein the administration Of
Cleveland in the event Of Cleveland's
election. dfhe were certain that he would
receive such recognition as would satisfy
his ambition he might withdraw from the
campaign, and to the extent of his ability
turn the vote which would come to him
over to Cleveland. Kelly, it is asserted,
wants either TO be the next Mayor Of New
York or to name the next Mayor.
What Kelly is looking after is the patron
age, because without patronage Tammany
could not be held together. Mr.. Kelly
will have to determine on his course pref
ty soon, however, or the Tammany
sachems will decide the matter for him.
Quite number of them have already said
that they intended to support Cleveland,
and the influence Of their outspoken
action on the society has already become
apparent. Kelly and a few Of his lieuten-
ants may suIk awhile, but it is probable
that Tammany viii support Cleveland,
though not euthu siasticallv.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-20
BRIGHT BITS.

STRANGE as it may seem, Fire Island is an
excellent place for summer sojOurners TO cool
of at. \. B.-This is not an advertisement,
but jOke.-LOtoeU Citizen.
AN anxious inquirer asks: "Where is the
best place for salt water bathing:7 Cage your
cOnundrum until after November, and then
spring it on Ben. Butler. He'll know all
about it then Yonkers Statesman,
POLITICAL FoREsIGHT-If the next Pres-
dent does rot prove to be James 6. Blaine. g.
Cleveland, Of New York-it viii, in all human
probability, be one of the two if both live
Christina Leader.
An English writer says that all Americans
talk in shrill, high key. Why, of course they
do. When the bar is crowded the men have
to make themselves heard. and the girls learn
to pitch their voices high by screaming at the
sight Of a PHILADELPHIA Chronicle.
IT is reported that the wife of a prominent
New York politician will sue for a divorce.
The cause is not stated, but it is strongly sus-
pected that she saw her husbands portrait
printed in a rural newspaper under the head
of ''Men Of the Hour. '-Norrist0son Herald.
AN ENGLIsHMAN who has lately written a
book Of travels, objects to Niagara Falls be-
cause the lady visitors show their ankles
while climbing around the rocks. We would
like to know just how much the author re-
ceived from the hotel keepers for inserting
that paragraph. Burlington Free Press.
A-YOU see that man over opposite2 Well,
nc W as OulE DAc VI tlAG DlDct ANS RSNI1BlC anu
respected citizens in town. Band isn't he
now? ALIAS! no. He went yachting last
summer and saw the sea serpent. Band
what Of thatf A-Everybody speaks Of him
now as a liar and drunkard.-Boston Trans
cFipt.
REMEMBER grave pastor demonstrating
with the mighty Baptist. 81 wond8 mOW,"
said the dull old fellow, show you, D in
huential minister, can reconcile II - your
conscience to make so many jokes in the
pulpit" 'sYou wouldn't though said
Sturgeon, s'if you knew how many kept to
myself. m-LORdOR Truth.
THE ladies are now wearing artificial blood
red lips, manufactured Of thin gutta- percha
or India rubber material and stained to a
beautiful crimson. We saw several pairs on
the streets of Chicago that would have made
a dudes mouth drop honey. This is quite an
improvement on the old style; for when a
faithful fair one is far away from her adora-
Bile double she can inclose him her lips in a
sealed envelope, that he may kiss and return
theme. o. d. and p. d. Dor keep them and
let her purchase another pair for home con-
sumption. -Nds1UiEs World.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-20
A BADGER BATTING.
The Way Lincoln Won a Bet With the
Aid of Mongrel Cur.
An amusing incident in the unU


An amusing incident in the unwritten
history Of Abraham Lincoln Is told by the
Hon. Ward II. lsamOn. of this city.
While the gentlemen were law partners
in Illinois, and before Lincoln was thought
of for President Of the United States, they
happened to visit an az Icultural fair in
an inland town Of Tennessee.
Lincoln was in high spirits and seemed
bent on fun. While casting about for
such amusement as the exhibition afforded
Lincoln discovered an attraction in the
shape of turned-down -four barrel con-
tanning badger.
Fifty dollars for a dog that win haul
the badger out Of the barrel" shouted the
red-faced man who owned the outfit.
Fifty dollars, I say, to the dog that can
haul out the badger"
There were a few takers of the badger
mans offer, but the luckless dOg-Owners
who invested % cents in the experiment
invariably lost in the speculation, for the
badgers teeth were sharp and every dog
that entered its stronghold came out in a
jiffy. while the ferOciOus animal inside
held the fort and grlnned all over.
Mr.. Lincoln hit upon a happy thought.
Taking Yard to one side they found a
lank countryman with still tanker mas
want to make $50 with that dog."
asked Lincoln.
Course 1 do,'' replied the hayseed.
The dog was bartered for, and as Lin
coin, approached the badger man. elbow
ing his way through the crowd, he said:
''I'll invest a quarter in your game.
SIR"
The badger operator looked at Lncoln's
hungry dog and smiled as he took the
silver quarter.
Lincoln caught the dog and led it up to
the barrel. Hastily grabbing the mastiff,
he threw it into the opening 'tOther end
first. There was apause only Of a second,
and then followed lively scrape inside
the barrel.
.'Hold on, there" cried the manager.
Fair play"
STRANGE. Out sprang the badly-frightened
dog with the badger sticking to his hind
quarters. The crowd parted, and away
went the dog and badger into the inner
field of the race-track. The badger stuck
like bro Their. teams ran away. women
tainted and the crowd rOared. Lincoln
fairly went into spasms Of mirth, the fun
was so enjoyable.
The countTyman owning the dog was
paralyzed, as was the badger owner, who
set up a great howl and was mad enough
to fight.
produce your $5O,'' said Lincoln to the
badger-keeper.
s'Foul play, foul play cried the cha
grined gamester, "and I'll never pay it."
Here is where Lamon came in service
| able. Catching the badgers friend by the
f, neck. he cried:
.'GiYe up the $50 or I'll walup you"
Lannon's herculean proportions were too
arguTnentary to be trided with, and the
money was handed to Mr.. Lincoln, who in
turn gave it to the countTyman.
The dog was well paid for, and the
badger business closed up for want Of a
badger.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-20
PERSONAL.

MRS. GARFIELD and her family are at Sara
toga.
Mrs. BLAINE went on wednesday to Bar
Harbor, where she intends to pass the sum-
mer.
GEN. ALBERT PIKE, the eminent Free Ma
son. who has been sick for some time, IS in
better health.
J. 7. TRowBRIDGE, the novelist. viii spend
the summer at Kennebunkport, Me-, where
he owns 8 cottage.
STEVE ELKINs brushes Governor CleYe-
lands political pretensions under the terrible
epithet Of ''vapid negative force:
EUGENE SCHUYLER, our Minister to ROu-
mania and Greece, has just finished an extern
sive tour among the isles OF the Greclan
Archipelago.
HENRY WARD BEECHER has become a
s'wheelman." He has purchased a tricycle.
which he proposes to use for exercise around
his Peekskill farm,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-20


Almost all Of the speakers repeat the old
argument. that the candidate must be a spot
less man. because he is the candidate and be-
cause he has been chosen to Office by the party
before. Il bring you the verdict OF the Re-
publican party sgainst the charges said
Gov. Robinson And he might bring the same
verdict in behalf Of Dorsey, Robson. Elkins,
our own Butler and many others. Perhaps,
after all. this Is the safest ground on which to
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-20
A ProbabIe Issue.
Nes0 York Word Den.

The war issue is very largely eliminated
from the present canvass by the records Of the
standard bearers. Mr.. Cleveland, who had
to stav at home to take care of his mother and
his Younger brothers and sisters, was drafted.
He sent a substitute. Mr.. Blaine, who stayed
at home to take care of the important state Of
Maine also furnished substitute. Perhaps
q question can be raised as 10 which supsIl-
tute did the most lighting.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-20

We publish to-day the first number Of
a new story by Henry james, entitled
sGeorgina's Reasons" The story will be
PRESENTED in three numbers. 1t viii be
1und. we think, to be much more enter
ming than Mr.. James last story, ''Pan-
"a, which we published about month
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-20
Hoar,s Negative influence.


A few more just such demonstrations will
do the work up brown for Mr.. Blaine. The
larger the audiences that can be gathered to
witness George T. HOar worshlplng at the feet
of the man he despises, to hear Republicans
cheering the Democratic candidate and
listen to one uninterrupted series Of apologies
for Mr. Blaine, the larger viii be the majority
0f Gov Cleveland in Massachusetts,.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-20

The dog drowning season is at its
height in New York. Nearly 1,500 have
already been killed, and the good work
goes brayely on. No town that has couT-
age TO grapple the dog question by the
collar can give much encouragement to a
Renublican candidate for President.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-20

Postmaster General Gresham has made
a positive statement that letter carriers
will receive their fifteen days vacation as
provided by law, but the details Of the
arrangement for their relief have not been
rnnrFaotrl
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-20

An enterprising Boston young man has
gotten INTO trouble by gliding English
sbiIllngs and passing them for sOvereigns.
1t won't 10 to be too reckless in twisting
the tail q the British lion.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-20

1t is in the power of the United States
and state authorities to prevent the intro
ducti0n of cholera into this country. 1t
is hardly probable, however, that they
viii have the courage to take the steps
necessary TO do so.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-20

There Is a law in Pennsylvania which
subjects baggage handlers to penalty Of
fifty dollars for smashing trunks and va
Uses in their charge. The same penalty
is inflicted on any railroad company keep
ing a baggage smasher in its employ. 1t
is not necessary TO put dynamite in your
trunk when you go TO travel in Pennsyl-
Veufa
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-20

Il is not often that great, conceited
institution like Yale College gets the cut
direct, but Dudley Buck has politely de-
clined the degree of Doctor of Music con-
ferred by Yale, giving it as his opinion
that American colleges cannot confer
such a degree. If Yale wants to advertise
itself by making somebody Doctor Of
Music why don't ii confer the degree on
Gen. Grant, or somebody who was never
known to decline anything.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-20

The coIOred men Of Boston show strong
indications Of joining in the liberal indie
pendent movement. Mr.. Blaine probably
feels very much ike his last prop is be-
ing knocked from under him.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-20

There are 5000 such dreadful bars in
London. They are always full, not OF
people sitting around, but Of people pour
ing down whisky, gin and rum. Women
90 into all the bars about as much as the
men. If they are old they pay for it like
men, but if they are young they chat their
drinks out of the men. What would
you think in Savannah if you shold
see a dozen young women stand
ing at a public bar drinking whisky ?
There is a great deal of drunkenness in
London; because the people drink whisky,
rum and gin. They drink to get drunk.
More money is spent for drink in London
than for bread and meat. Late at night
the bars are full, and in the early morning
the chronic drunkard reels out of the
gilded pens.
DOMESTIC THINGS.
They are still burning candles in Lon
don. The great hotels even charge
shilling day for candles. Still, kerosene
can be bought for I6 and 20 cents per
gallon.
The only good thing in London is their
butter. This is always fresh. 1t comes
to market unsalted, and is seldom over a
week old. 1t is generally two days old.
Our butter in America would be much
better if we ate it fresh.
The bicycle is used everywhere in Eng
land. The streets of London, and even
HYDE Park. are full of them. The Ameri-
can Columbian Bicycle, made in Boston,
is a great faYOrite here. American
watches and clocks are also in every
window. 1t is quite common to see a little
store on bicycle or tricycle.. The man
sits behind and propels his store with his
feet. Yesterday / saw a hand-or gan on
tricycle.. ELI PERKINS.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-20

The grand old party viii regret to hear
tha- Ju0. c. Emo, the Ascending New
4VIA banker, is going TO make his perma-
nent home in Canada. The loss Of a vote
is a serious thing this year.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-20

If Sachem Kelly remains loyal after the
insults added to injury he received at
Chicago, he viii pass muster as true
Democrat, politically. It is hardly posi-
bic that ne thinks seriously or boiling to
Bmfler or BlaIne.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-20

1t is charged that Cincinnati widOwers
frequently sell their wives tOmbstones
back to the marble dealers. When this
item gets back TO Cincinnati another riot
NAV be looked for in that CITY,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-20

A man in salt Lake City swears he saw
the angel give the craven plates Of the
Book of Mormon to Joe Smith. Probably
several able bodied MOrmOns viii cor
roborate his testimony if suitable cOnsid-
erations are offered by the elders.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-20

The next time Secretary Chandlerwants
to write letter to Vice President Hen
bricks be will probably send it by mail
and wait until he sees the reply thereto
before ne gives it TO the telegraph news
agencies.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-20

Gen. Hawley, in his speech in New
York. said: 81 cannot endure the thought
of abandoning this country to the Demo-
cratic party" The army Of over a hun
dred thousand Republican oficehOlders
will rise nm a howl ssAmenr,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-20

The suicide Of French officer at Toulon
from fear Ofcholera suggests a new method
Of escaping that disease, but most people
would ind less trouble and more satisfac-
ton to wait and let the cholera carry
them of.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-20

The managers OF the Southern EXPOSE
on at Louisville propose to give a free
lr-all competitive drill, to take place on
tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday,
august %, o. 3. The first prize is
e. 900. the second 81, 200, and the third
D. Tents and camp equipage viii be
nished by the Kentucky Guard, and
e Seventh Regiment Band, of New
.ork. will furnish martial music for the
,,ccaSl0u
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-20

Blaine having driven away the better
element Of the Republican party. is bid
ding strongly for the votes Of the Tiff-raff
OF the Democratic party. He hopes to
draw them by false pretenses and the
power Of his animal magnetism.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-20
CURRENT COMMENT.
Protection Don't Protect Farmers.

Louisville Courier-sT Journal (Dena.).
1t is possible that farmers will get from 20
to IS cents for wheat this year. 1t must be
protection that is giving the honest yeomanry
these enormous figures.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-20

The Postmaster-General has made
terrible example Of two clerks in the dead
letter department. They were detected
destroying stamps which were enclosed
in dead letters without having counted
them, and they were reduced to clerkships
of a lower grade. II they had been in the
NAVY Department and had deirauded the
government out Of a hundred thousand dol
lars or so, the matter would have beer
considered fine joke on the government
Speaking Of the pitiful appeal of the
Republican Campaign Committee to the
government clerks for voluntary cOntri-
buttons" the Washington Star (Rep.)
makes this bright suggestion: "Let the
committee quietly disseminate the idea
that it is 10 keep false set Of books in
which all contributors to the campaign
fund will be recorded as Democrats who
refused 70 give a cent, and all who failed
to contribute viii be recorded as the most
violent Of Republicans, who impoverished
themselves in their efforts to help the
party, and that this set Of books is TO be
allowed. in case Of a Democratic victory,
TO fall into the hands Of the Democratic
National Committee. The clerks would
promptly observe the two-fold advan-
tige ofcontributing early and amply" 1t
1ould be a still better idea for those clerks
who want TO prove their capability to per-
form their duties and retain their places
to step up and contribute to the Demo
cratic campaign fund and vote the Demo-
cratic ticket.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-20

Mexico proposes to make a showing at
the New Orleans Exposition that viii at
tract attention. She has announced her
intention, among other things, to exhibit
ssinsects useful and perniciOus" and
dogs" The people Of most localities
ave no desire to see additional varieties
# pernicious insects. They have seen
nd experienced a WEAKNESS from all the
.rieties they care about.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-20

A Pennsylvania man had terrible
combat the other day with seven polecats.
He killed six. and the seventh ran away.
When the combat was over he was so
overcome with the odOr Of the animals
that he had TO be carried away and put
under charge Of a physician. No such
stencil has been raised in those parts since
BIaine's record was made public.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-07-20

The spaniards in Cuba are getting very
.auch alarmed. AguerO's men have
urned another chicken coop.