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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-05
The Demonetization of Gold.

The amount of gold shipped to Europe
yesterday was 100000. The frequency
with which large amounts Of gold are now
sent to Europe is beginning to excite COM
ment. The fear is expressed that gold
viii become demOnetized, and that the
standard silver dollar will become the
basis of our currency. 1t must
be admitted that there is a little
ground for such a fear. Already,
on more than one occasion lately pre-
MUM has been offered for gold. If the
belief gets abroad that in the next year or
two gold will be worth a very consider
able premium there will be a general
desire to hoard it. Sharp spectators
will take advantage of the opportunity TO
force the price Of it up for speculative
purposes. Of course the shipment
of quite a large sum of gold to Europe
ought not to cause any fears about the
scarcity of gold in this country, and would
not, perhaps, if it were not for the accu-
mutation of silver dollars. There is plenty
of gold in the country. In gold coin and
bullion there is in the Treasury very
nearly S225, 600, 600, and in the banks
of New York there is, perhaps,
$50. OOO 600. The amount in the banks Of
other cities and in the hands of the people
must be very large. There would seem
to be, therefore, from the amount of gold
on hand no reason for apprehendmg a
scarcity of that coin. The danger, how
ever, arises from the increase in the rela-
tive proportion of silver to gold in the
Treasury. This silver cannot be put in
circulation because the country will not
absorb any more of it. 1t is circulated,
however, by means of silver certificates.
Gold may be demanded directly or indi-
rectly for all these certificates. The in
crease in the silver, therefore, tends to
weaken the reserve on which these paper
issues rest. 1t is feared that this cOndi-
ton Of affairs may start move
ment Of gold out of the cOun-
try which, combined with the other
causes mentioned, may result in giving
the country a silver standard. As already
stated, the shipments Of gold to Europe
are exciting some apprehension. The
New York Journal Of Commerce and
other journals, which give great deal Of
attention "a HidHCidl l4''Vu0i > ''i0 W
handing that the coinage of silver shall
be stopped. New York bankers, SAYS the
Journal Of Commerce, are apprehensive
that the Secretary of the Treasury may
use silver in making Treasury payments
and settlements. II gold should be with
drawn from circulation it would no longer
be possible to pass silver dollar at its
face value. 1t would pass for only what
il is worth.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-05
ADVERTISING.

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news dealers at % cents per week. Single
comics z cents
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-05
sidewalks and Shade Trees.

There is a good deal of building going
on in the suburbs of the city at present.
Quite a number of very handsome resi-
dences are being erected. Building
promises to be very brisk during the COM
ING summer. There is a demand for resi-
dcnccs, and doubtless a large amount
could be proftabIy invested IN that kind
of property. When the streets are opened
in the Southern Extension it is expected
that there Will be great activity in max
ing improvements in that locality. There
are two things III connection with these
improvements which ought to be care
fully looked after by the City Council.
These are sidewalks and trees. As soon
as a residence is completed the owner Of
the property ought to be required to put
down a pavement in front of his premises,
and also to set out trees. The trees Of
this city are its glory.
Nothing can be said in praise of the
sidewalks and streets. Even if the side
walks in the old part of the city are not to
be improved, let there be no occasion for
complaint about those in the new part.
4 great many trees are being cut down in
different parts of the city, They are old
and rotten and ought. of course, to be re-
moved. Great care, however, ought to be
taken to supply their places with choice
varieties of trees. Fine shade trees and
good sidewalks not only add to the COM
fort and pleasure of the citizens, but they
give a good impression to visitors.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-05
Tuden Talk.

Efforts are being made to put Mr.. Til
den in the lead as the Democratic Presi-
Dental candidate. Special kilograms have
been sent out from Washington appa-
rently in support of those efforts. 1t is
not improbable that Mr.. Dana's visit to
Washington week or so ago had some
thing to do with this Tilden boom. 1t
doesn't appear, however, that Mr.. Tilden
has said or done any thing to justify this
sudden activity in his behalf. Months
ago those who were understood to be aU-
thorized to speak for him said that he
was not a candidate. and would
not be a candidate. Nothing has trans
PRED to justify the belief that he has
changed his mind. The probability is,
therefore, that the present TIlden move
ment is not sincere. If the truth were
known, it would probably be found that
the movement is nothing more than an eff
fort to put the tariff issue in the back
ground by making the fraud issue prOmi-
nent. 1t may be accepted as settled that
the fraud issue will not play very prOmi-
nentpart in the coming campaign. 1t might
have been used adyantageOusly in 1880,
when it was comparatively fresh, but it is
too stale to be made much of now. 1t is
not by any means certain that Mr.. Tilden
would make the strongest candidate that
could be nominated. lie would be strong
before the convention, but not particularly
strong before the country. He has weak
spots that could be made to appear quite
prominent in heated campaign. How
ever. the probability that he will be
chosen as the Democratic standard bearer
is not very strong.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-05

past. II the twelve now undisposed Of were
given to foreigners, a non-Italian majority
would be created.
REFERRING to some recent expert testimony
as to blood stains, the Microscope says: "Hu-
man blood cannot be told from dogs blood.
except under favorable conditions, and not
invariably then" Mr.. Woodward, of Wash
ington, says: "The average of all the measure
ment of human blood | have made is rather
larger than the average of all the measure
ments of dogs blood. But it is not rare to
ind specimens Of dogs blood in which the
corpuscles range so large that their average size
Is larger than that of many samples of human
blood" When it is remembered that the
measurements of human blood by sO-caueQ
high authorities vary from l-S050 TO l-463O OF
an inch, expert testimony on this subject takes
on a serious aspect, and juries should receive
1t with great caution.
IN lecture upon the Esquimaux delivered
in London few days ago. DR.. Rae expressed
the opinion that this people was originally an
Asiatic race, who crossed from Siberia by
Behring's Straits. From Labrador to Alaska
they speak but one language, with slight dia-
lectical variations. They are physically
strong, have great affection for their children,
and are intelligent and faithful. The tallest
male measured by DR.. Simpson, near Behr-
ing's Straits, was feet 1012 inches. and the
shortest was feet l inch; the heaviest
weighed 1875 pounds, and the Hghtest 10
pounds. An EsquimauX often eats as much as
eight pounds Of seal or twelve pounds of fish
at q meal The clothing Of the people is made
almost entirely OF reindeer skins, and their
dwellings. usually snug and comfortable, con :
sist OF stone and mud kraals, wooden huts and
snow houses, according to locality
THE 1900 employees of 4 large shipyard and
machine factory at Bremen were yaecinated
last summer by order of the police authori-
ties, in consequence of an outbreak Of small
poX among some of the workmen. Since then
nearly 200 of the persons thus inoculated have
fallen sick with jaundice in a severe form,
and the conclusion is drawn that the disease
was impaired through the virus used in vac
cinating. The circumstances of the case have
attracted medical attention to an unusual
degree. 1t has been found that none of the
persons taken into the employ Of the shipyard
after last summers vaccination have fallen
sick, while some of those who left the ship
yard after being vaccinated and sought en-
plOyment elsewhere have been attacked by
the disease in the same manner as the work
men who renamed. 1t is evident, therefore,
that the disease can not be ascribed to any
thing in the local surroundings.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-05

The MORNING NEWS every day in the
year (by mail or carrier -----..--. SO 90
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-05

months 10y mail or carrier. 1870. 8 90
THE MORNING NEWS Mondays, Wed
nesdavs and Fridays, or Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Saturdays Coy
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-05

How he Laid Tom O'Brien by the
Heels-And All the Time a Thief Him
self.
When Capt. Howgate was in the prime
of his power in the Signal Office, says a
Washington dispatch to the New York
Sun, it was his duty to assign to duty the
graduates from the Semi-Military Meteo-
Biological College at Fort Myer, over on
the Arlington Heights. When Tom
O'Brien had passed his examination in
watching the wind and water gauges, in
flirting a signal flag, and drinking Old
Stag whisky safe from the vigilant eyes
of Sergeant Mahaney, he appeared one
day before the gay HOwgate. "Howgate,"
said O'Brien, pleadingly, won't you give
me a stationW
"Certainly, sir, certainly" replied the
smiling HOwgate. ''What station would
you likeY
sob, any good one; any one that suits
you, old boy" said O'Brien, delighted at
his prospect.
"Well, choose your own point"
''Say New York or Philadelphia"
"But which would you PREFER"
make it New York. l think New York
would suit me first rate"
''All right; now you 90 back to the fort,
0'Brien, and your paper will be made out
and sent right up within half an hour.
They'll be there by the time you are. Ia
tap'
OBrien was so happy that he stopped
only twice ON his way out for a drink,
and reported at headquarters sober. With
a smile on his face he called for his papers,
when the Sergeant arrested him and put
him in the guard house. The smiling
Howgate had made out poor O'Brien's
papers" in the shape of an order tele-
graphed to the commanding officer to lock
him up for 80 days for reporting to the
chief officer without leave.
This little incident occurred several
years ago, and at least eight years ago
the authorities were informed by men,
Der of the Signal Corps that Howgate was
a thief. But he was allowed to stay until
he got ready to go. And now that he is
within three hours ride of Washington,
Gen. HaZen neglects to order him to re-
port at his proper station, the military
prison at Fort Leavenworth. What is the
secret of HOwgate's long immunity from
annoyance, when it must have been known
he was stealing, and his present security
in his audacious but not unpleasant re-
tirement?
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-05
A STORY OF CAPT. HowGATE

How ne Laid Tom O'Brien by the
Heels-And All the Time Thief Him
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-05

Treasury girls at Washington are not,
as a. rule, handsome. 1t seems, however,
that they are rather eXcitable and inclined
10 be sensational. A day or two ago, in
the Supervising Architects office a couple
Of clerks in the draUghting room had hot
words and began to pelt each other with
inkstands. The female employees, it is
alleged. became violently excited. and
one OF them rushed into Secretary Folger's
private office, and informed him that two
men in Supervising Architect Bells
Office had cut each others throats, and
that the corridor was a river of blood.
That young lady would do to write dime
novels OF write the pOlice reports of a
Western paper.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-05

An attempt is to be made in North
Carolina TO form anew the coalition OF
1881 between the Republicans and Liber-
ais in order to defeat "BourbOnism."
There are practical difficulties in the way
of uniting the parties, not the least Of
which is the question as to the distribu-
ton Of patronage. The North Carolina
Republican leaders, like those in several
other states, are very anxious to make a
show Of work so as to give them strong
claim on the national Republican cam
paign fund. Were they not to concoct
some plan that would enable them to keep
M the appearance Of a hope for success
tbeir drafts for s'soap7 would not be
honored ia. any great extent
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-05
An Old Republican Joke.

The danger from q Democratic admnistra-
ton arises from two facts: One is that the
tendency of the party as to finance is hope
IessIy bad; the other IS that the party is
given over to the spOils system. There are
prominent men in the party who are sound
on finance and some who detest the spoils
system, but they do not represent their party
and they could not control it were It TO come
into power. The party would never repeal
the silver law or develop or even maintain
the civil service reform law.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-05

NelC York EceHiRG Post ReD.l.
We all know how the murderer is protected
against the gallows in this state by points OF
practice. In other States 1t is just rs bad. IN
ohio there are thirty murderers, taken red
handed. wing in jail who have thus far foiled
the efforts Of the district attorney to carry
them through the maze of technicalIties de
liberatelv created by the Legislature, and Ro
murderer has been executed in the State since
1869 The victims Of the knife and pistol arc
so numerous every week as to cover the whole
land with blood outlines.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-05
Republican Fears of TiIden

PNtIIUeLDttU IFc6s Hep.T,
For eight wears past it has been an invaria-
bic rule. whenever Democratic hopes were at
a low ebb. for the leaders to run into hole
and veil out for Tilden. That they are yelling
louder now than usual proves simply that tho
outlook for the party is more gloomy than 1t
has hppn at any time since 1876.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-05

1t is stated that star Route Counsellor
Bliss received over 100000 in fees from
istration came into power. He viii prob
ably now run for Congress, as he pos
sesses the main qualification for vigOr-
GUS and successful canvass.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-05

Some of our readers who know what it
is to suffer from the overproductiOn Of pO-
tat0es can sympathize with the specula-
tors of Schenectady, New York, who have
thousands Of barrels on hand, their losses
On which will probably reach a quarter of
a million dollars.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-05

No doubt about it, as has been proven
in a thousand cases. Coussens Lightning
Liniment, is a blessing to all sufferers
with Rheumatism, Lame Back, Neural
gia, Sprains, Corns, and BuniOns, and Will
also cure Spawn, Ring-bone, Scratches,
Calls, etc., on animals. For sale by Os-
ceOla Butler,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-05

Next Monday is the day set by the SEN
ate for the consideration Of the Fitz John
Porter bill. One division Of Gen. Logan's
literary bureau is doubtless busy revising,
enIarging and illustrating the third edi-
ton Of his old speech on the subject.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-05
Soothing Bismarok's Temper

Progidence (R.I.) Telegram (Deo,.).
duly appointed commission has estab-
lished. by that Congressional sanction which
allows them to summon witnesses and send
for papers, what everybody already knew
that the American pork is fully equal, per-
haps superior to that Of France or Germany,
and that no general porcine disease exists.
This, however, viii not soothe Bismarck s
-,ofod fropf
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-05

The new government building at Chi
cago is reported to be insecure on account
Of the sinking of the foundations and the
inferior supporting of the roof. Surely 1t
was not designed and built by the Navy
Department.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-05

Tn pursuance OF a call made by several
citizens there will be public meeting to-
night at the Exchange for the purpose Of
taking into consideration the proprietY
and feasibility of forming an association
for promoting immigration into the South
ern States. and more particularly the
State of Georgia.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-05

1t is very foolish in CORVALLIS West to
talk about England demanding Of the
United States protection from the at
tempts of O'D0n0yan Rosa. A barking
dog never bites. Rosa is a very harmless
hind Of cramk-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-05

The Inspectors who investigated the
City of Columbus disaster have made
their report. They place the response
bility for the loss of the vessel on Capt.
Wright. and revoke his license for NEGLECT
of duty. The conclusion reached by the
inspectors will no doubt occasion sur
prise. The general impression has
been that Capt. Wright was not
to blame. That impression, it
seems, was not based on a correct under
standing OF the case. The Inspectors say
that, as Capt. Wright undertook to fill the
Office OF pilot, he ought to have remained
at his post as long as danger was to be
annrehended.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-05
CURRENT COMMENT
Would a Duck Swim?

Does anybody discern the why form OF old
Tecumseh Sherman in the distance? Would
he accept a nomination. There Is proyerO
In Ohio that a Sherman never declined any
thing-except a loan to friend.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-05

The coIored people of the South don't
appear to need any protection until just
before a Presidential election. This seems
q little macmillan.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-05

The announcement now being made so
confidently, that Mr.. Randall has declared
the Morrison tariff bill already beaten in
the House of Representatives, very natur-
ally calls to mind some of tie confident
claims made by that gentleman ana his
friends during the Speakership contest.
Mr.. Randall is not very good authority on
the probabilities of the result of a vote in
the House. He does not keep very well
r1oefnd
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-05

perttes, which were seized Saturday night
in New York under an attachment sued
out by Manager John a. Stevens, have
been released. on her depositing 81 800 as
security. Stevens claims that amount as
damages for Mrs. Langtry's failure to give
a matinee last Tuesday afternoon accord
ing to contract. 1t is stated that the Lily
maintained an unruffied temper when her
Wife's PeriT' in Brooklyn.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-05

The Impeachment case at Christiana
against Selmer, Minister Of State for Nor
way has terminated, after a trial of sew
eral weeks duration. The defendant
was found guilty and suspended from
office permanently. and fined $1,000. Such
proceedings are quite unusual in Europe.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-05
z1rmtnuaI.

ENJOYABLE. DEMARTIN s son have
IL removed to their new stable. corner
Drayton and Congress, where they VIII be
pleased to see their friends and public; fine
turnOuts; reasonable prices.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-05

J. c. GOODRICH. Northern Advertising
Manager of DAILY MORNING NEWS and
WEEKLY News. sun Building, New oriS.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-05

The announcement Of the wonderful
gold discoveries at CWur d'Alene is quick
" followed by some Of the market quo
tations at that place. Board is $4per day;
whisky, - cents per drink: flour, $50 per
barrel; bacon, 81 cents per pound; coffee,
81 80 per pound; lumber, $50 per thou
sand feet; picks, SO each; shOvels, 81
each; drill steel, 30 cents per pound, and
nails, 80 cents per pound. 1t appears that
a fortune can be much easier spent than
made out there.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-05
StrauFO.

GTRAYED, on Sunday afternoon. liver
tie white in her breast; quite fat. The finder
win be rewarded by returning the same to
my Office, So Bay street, or l39 Perry street.
GEO. SCHLEY.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-05

EOR SALE, a most valuable PLANTATION
Il in Liberty county, % miles from Savan-
nah, on the line of the Savannah. Florida and
Western Railway. This tract contains in an
about 2,4OO acres. including about 1850 acres
of finely timbered pine lands IN close prox-
unity to q steam saw mill, and the swamp and
hummOck lands contain a large quantity OF
the finest white oak timber suitable for slaves.
The soil is especially suitable for truck farm
ing. and being on the line OF the railroad,
which runs through the centre of the property,
is most accessible as a shipping point. The
location is perfectly healthy.
For terms apply to
J. +. BROOKS,
1875 Bay street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-05
cuffs Dills.
TUFTS
PILL
TORPID BOWELS,
DIS OR . Erred LIVER,
and kAALARIA

From these sources arise three fourths of
lie diseases of the human race These
3ymptoms indicate their existence: Loss Of
Appetites Bowels cOstive, Sick Head
ache, fullness after eating, aversion TO
1f fOOds Irritability of temper, Low
SPIRITS A feeling of having neglected
.0me duty, Dizziness, Flute ring at the
Heart, Dots before the eyes, highly coll
0red Urine, CONSTIPATION. and 6a.
mand the use of q remedy that acts directly
on the Liver. AS aLiver medicine TUFTS
PILLS have no equal. Their action on the
Kidneys and Skin is also prompt; removing
all impurities through these three " seav-
engers OF the SYSTEM" producing appe.
ute, sound digestion, regular stools, q clear
skin and vigorous BODY. TUFTS PILLS
cause no nausea or gripping nor interfere
with daily work and are n rerfect
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-05

The Republican Congressional COM
mittee is forced to keep up a show Of re-
gard for civil service reform, and has
issued circular to the business men of
the country begging for contributions for
campaign purposes, and announcing that
it is a question whether money can be
even accepted when voluntarily offered by
Federal officials. The officials, and even
the lowest clerk, however, need have no
fear that they won't have a chance to as
sist the party in it's life and death strug-
gle. There will be some kind Of scheme
devised in good time to evade the law,
and few will be regarded as competent to
perform the duties of their positions who
do not come down to the extent of five or
ten per cent. The beauty of Republican
civil service reform is hardly skin deep,
but the assessment idea goes clear TO the
bone.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-05

The Philadelphia Press recently sOwed
several thousand circulars broadcast over
the country asking for Presidential prefer
ences. 1t is thought that the idea was to
contribute immensely to the Blaine
ground swell. SUCH tactics have been
quite commoH i'm the past. Doubtless the
replies viii he compiled and published in
a few days, and it viii then be known
what kind Of literary bureau the Press
is running.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-03-05

Admiral Porter's testimony on the steel
cruiser question is interesting. He cited
one case IN which over 100000 were
worse than wasted. Among the items
charged for work on the Trenton at the
navy ward was hot house for one of the
officials. Prominent officers of the govern
ment have known of these frauds for
some time, and have taken no steps to
punish the guilty parties or check the
pilferers. Yet the RepublicanpartJ charge
that the Democrats are not worthy to be
trusted with the control of the govern
ment and the care of the business inter-
ests of the country.