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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-17
BRIGHT BITS.

OFFICERS only throw up their commissions
when they are thoroughly sick of the service.
Boston Transcript.
A NEW BANK in New Jersey has been opened
well, the opposite Of prayers.
''NEvER meet trouble half way" says an
old adage. This means don't go to board
with your mother in law. philadelphia
Chronicle
AMONG the Apache Indians the mother-in-
law and the son-in-law never see each other
when they can help 1t. The Apsches are not
so unclyllized as one might suppOse.-B0st0n
Post.
NATURAL red hair is worth from SIS to $40
per ounce. The man who kicks up row now
when he finds carmine strand in the butter
ought to be waited on by the vigilance COM
mittee.-I'Ae. HGtchet.
THE Republican party is charged with try
ing to pull the wool over the eyes of Northern
workingmen, but then everybody knows that
the Democratic party always cottons to the
South.-PhiIddeIphia CAL.
''MY name is Somerset" writes a punster.
II am miserable bachelor. l cannot marry;
for how could l prevail on any young lady
possessed of the slightest notion of delicaoy to
turn Somerset.'-NeaoJ erseV Mirror.
A FLORIDA man swears that he owns
rooster that has laid an egg. This is not pub
lished as humorous item, but merely to show
that during a Presidential year lying is not
wholly confined to polihcs.-Bosson Post.
WE are living in fast age, and what we
need and need badly is a school to teach a
grocery clerk how to propel a lead-pencil
without being obliged to take it from behind
his ear when he wants to write Y0nksrs
Statesman.
THE Music of the Future: "How do you like
Wagner's music?' asked KOsciuskO Murphy
of an Austin society lady. Like it! l don't
like it at all. I'd rather listen to one of Mo-
Zart's pauses than all the music Wagner ever
wrote. "-TeDdS SytiRgs.
''Tm dreadfully homesick," remarked
Greene to Brown, at Saratoga. A little later
they sat down to dinner and enjoyed the re-
past as much as the walters would allow. AS
they sauntered out on the piazza and lit their
cigars, Brown Inquired: "What makes you
homesick, old bOy?" "Oh, Tve got all oyer
that now," was the reply. "That horribly
homely female who sat opposite us at dinner
looked just like my mother law, and felt
dinner table."-B0stOR Times.
A WIDOW who has had a box at the post
Office for the last year or two called at that
institution yesterday and informed the chief
clerk that she desired to change her box.
''Lock out of order?' sob, no." isn't
the box convenient?" "Oh, certainly; but
I've just moved from Ninth avenue to Third
street, and THAT is-why, how stupid l am.
l was thinking I'd have to change my post Of
flee box, too! / can keep the same box, of
course. All l need is to change my door
plate. knew I'd have to change something
or other. Excuse me-good morning, DE
tr0it Free Press.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-17
CoNKLING AND GRANT.
The Attitude of these ex-Great Men on
Current Politics.

The Attitude of these ex-Great Men on
Current Politics.
Politicians here, says a Washington spe-
clal to the Chicago Times, are specializing
as to the probable course of Grant and
Conkling in the coming campaign, and in
this connection it may be interesting to
make public the fact that during the Gen.
erals last visit to Washington he called
upon Mr.. Blaine, and the two gentlemen
were closeted together for over two
hours. OF course the results of that in
terview can only be authOritatively an
nounced by a statement from either of
the parties present. This has not been
done, yet intimate friends Of each here
say that an amicable understanding was
arrived at so far as Grant was concerned,
and that he will take part when the cam
paign fairly opens in New York.
Mr.. Conkling has absolutely refused to
have anything to do with Blaine or his
canvass. He is reported to have said
some kind things Of Logan, who is one of
his old and warm friends, but for Blaine
he has only the bitterest and most biting
sarcasm. Men Of COnkling's temperament
are apt to allow their enmities to more
than counterbalance their friendships,
and in the present instance Lord Roscoe
has evidently given Logan to understand
that his love for him will not affect his
knitting Blaine. Conkling is rather in
clined to favor Buffers candidacy. They
are men who think alike on many ques-
tions, and the bonds of personal friend
ship have been cemented even stronger
than ever since COnkling made his inglo-
riOus retreat from the Senate TO his law
practice. 1t is not among the impossible
ties, therefore, that before the campaign
is over Conkling will give utterance to
his feelings in a manner which will be
beyond the pale Of misconstruction,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-17
PROPOSALS.
ALACHUA COUNTY COURT HOUSE }
AT GATNESVRTTF FLAP


AT GAINESVILLE, tLA"(
GAINESVILLE, May 20, 1854
GEALED Proposals will be received at tle
= County Clerks Office, in the city Of Gaines
vile, Fla, until June q, 1884, for furnishing
of all material and labor required in the cree
ton, construction and completion OF a cOuls
house in the city of Gainesville for the coeuei
of Alachua, according to plans and speclnqa-
lions for the same by III. }. Campbell, ArG W.
tect and Civil Engineer, of Palatka, fi ta
Plans and specifications can be seen IN w
Clerks office An early date for cOmpletleo1n1
Of SAID building will be one consideration iOi
the Board.
All proposals must be accompanied D{ d
certified bond in the sum of $1,000 tnat saI0
bidder or bidders will give good ana sat SSo
factory bond if awarded the CONTRACT. ~
bids will be considered unless Accompanies - ~
such a bond. The contractor will be palu n =
monthly estimates as the work progresses, &c t5e
in accordance with the statute laws Of IHS
State of Florida, chapter 342l, No. 9, sectloH -
Act of 1888. All bids must be in the reg u ne
form Of proposals. The Board reserve wv
right to reject any and all bids.
All bids and communications should Deaf e AZ
dressed to j. A. CARLISLE, Clerk ClIcui
Court, Gainesville, Fla. ..pids
Bids must be Endorsed on their cover D.. d.
for building court house for Alaehua g G94n'''
Fla" j. a. CARLISL E,
Clerk Circuit Court and County AUDITOR
The time for receiving bids for above p llIigg
ing is extended to Sept 3 1884. The 0ull ot IL
material can be delivered within lOV Iee' "a
building.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-17
propoaalo 3l1amtrO.
NOTICE
10
Railroad Contractors.
alropoaale allamtrn.

SEALED proposals VIII be received at the
y cOmpany's Office, at Peoples National
Bank, Americas, Ga, until noon Aug. Is, 1884,
for graduation, cross ties and trestling on ths
Americas, Preston and Lumpkin Railroad,
from Americas, Sumter county, to Lumpkin n,
Stewart county. Profles. plans and specif-
cations can be seen at the Chief Engineers
Office at Amerlcus after Aug. 20, 1884 The
work VIII be let in three sections.
First Section-FrOm Americas to Lana
hassee creek.
Second Section-From Lanahassee creek to
KinchefOonee creek.
Third Section-From KinchefOonee creek to
Lumpkin.
Trestling, cross-ties and graduation viii be
bid for separately.
Contractors, whose bids are accepted, will
be required to begin work under their con-
tracts by Sept. 10, 1884.
Each bid must be accompanied by certified
bank check for 5000, payable to President A.,
p. & l.. r. R., to be forfeited by the contrac-
tor receiving the work should he fail to com
mence work within the specified time, 0tner-
wise checks to be returned to the owner.
The Company reserves the right to reJecI
any or all bids. II. l.. COLLIER,
Chief Engineer.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-17
A Rennhlican Slogan.

HUSHthtgt0" 4 Oot N4(e"t'J'
skill the Democratic Niger" are strange
tional capital, but they are words used by
members of a gang of cOlored Republican
rufians on Wednesday evening last. 1.-THE
DemOc ratio Niger" whose untimely taking
off was threatened, and who has been boycott
ted by the cOlOred Republicans of East Wash
ingtOn, is an old man named Friday Jones, or
''The Cornfeld Orator of North Carolina"
His only offense is that he is Democrat.
The respectable colored people of w ashingtOn
should try to repress the ardOr of the reckless
spirits who have construed too literally the
teachings of white demagOgues. Freedom OF
speech must be permitted in Washington.
And we may add that such insults to Demo-
Gratis as were perpetrated here in 1880 may
not be safely perpetrated this year.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-17
The Official Imbeciles to Blaine.
G. To.,.o Do,,,,bJsoos, Z De,,,

o. LOUto AepUVOtcUft ADcHtsls
The management of the Greedy expedition
from first to last was miserable blunder, re-
flecting infinite discredit on the government
departments connected with it. If this latest
development proves to be founded on fact, it
win cap the climax of a shining specimen of
incapacity and stupidity. The greatest blame
will not rest upon agOnized men driven insane
by suffering, but upon the imbeciles and idlers
at Washington who bungled the. preliminary
arrangements and subsequently left the party
to starve by dilatory action.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-17

Bearded women who have plenty Of
money may be happy yet. skillful sur
geons now destroy the hair cells by means
of the electrOde needle, causing a small
bolt Of lightning to strike the root of each
individual hair. About ten cents per
hair will foot the bill,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-17
Dissolution.
----@-~-7-~-@-------- -
DISSOLUTION.

THE Copartnership heretofore existing ar
/ tween DAVID. MORRISON and JAZZ .AA0
J. MORRISON, under the firm name OF D as
MORRISON & BRO, has this day 6een so
solved by mutual consent, Jacob j. MOI Mol fhe
retiring. d. j. Morrison will cOntlnlu4 w. o,iii-
business in his own name and pay all uaOH-
ties and collect the assets Of the late nTT5 ad;
DAVID j. M0RRloO0NN'
JACOB J. MQRR1oV-N'
SAVANNAH, Aug. Is, 1884,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-17
Gath as a philosopher.

LHttuuetDtlu fTe58 IHeI,J.
George Alfred Townsend explains that
politics is the science of satisfying the national
heart, and he may be right; but that isn't the
John Rodgers Mclean definition. In Col.
McLean's dictionary politics is defined as the
exhilarating art OF wiping the floor with
every man who claims to be a reformer, and
shouting the cIrcusmen's battle cry of, "Hey,
Reub," every time you get into political
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-17

The Republican managers, it seems, are
not able 10 get rid of their new campaign
poet, Private Dalzell, who writes in the
Loganese dialect. Have they never
thought about urking bbeing frequent
crime in OhiOf
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-17
Bun in the China Shop.

In spite of the fact that the Republican Ma
tional Committee has resolved to keep Logan
OF the stump-at least for tlme-that lmpul-
sive statesman pranced OFF on his own ac-
count. He has made most outrageous mess
OF common sense and the English language IN
the interior of New York. At last reports he
was still at large
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-17

Butler has got tired waiting for Cleve-
lands letter Of acceptance, and will give
his letter to the press next Monday in
time for it TO appear on Tuesday morning.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-17

The business managers Of several Euro
pean actors and lecturers are said to be
coming to the United States shortly. Let
a strict quarantine be declared at once
and riridlv enforced.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-17

Our esteemed contemporary, the Macon
Telegraph, thinks lynch law is 'human
Justice il its last analysis-swift, impress
sive. terrible.'' Lynch law is not always
human justice. Very often it gives license
to barbarity, but there is no doubt about
its being ''swift, impressive, terrible
especiallY terrible.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-17

4 Ecw Yorker has been turned out Of
lis boarding house for snoring, and
a0ther was arrested because he didn't
he. a book on boarding house ETH
seems to be needed in that city.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-17

Texas has developed curious case OF a
prisoner who plead guilty with the under
standing that the Governor should grant
him a full pardon. When the pardon was
received it relieved him from imprison-
ment, but did not restore his political
rights. whereupOn he declined to accept
the document. II is not often that
prisoner puts the Governor of a great
State on terms.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-17

It's stated that successful efforts have
been made with the electric light wagon
as an effective means of rendering aid to
the wounded in war. As the experiments
were not made in actual battle, perhaps it
did not occur to the experimenters that
the electric light wagon might prove an
efficient means of aiding the enemy to
make more wounded.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-17
CURRENT COMMENT.
GOV. HoadIy,s Faith

boSt0n Posi- lUe1n.].
Gov. Hoadly, who spoke elOquently for
Cleveland and Hendricks at BiddefOrd on
Tuesday, viii leave for Ohio on Friday. He
predicts rousing Democratic victory in that
State in Octnhar
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-17

/ NEVER had a single vote
Throughout this country wide,
But that | did my best to throw 1t
To the other side.
Ben Butler, IL Boston Post,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-17

The important information has been
telegraphed abroad that Editor Handy, of
the Philadelphia Press, has been to Bar
Harbor and was clOseted an hour and a
half with the tattOoed man. Probably the
Butler boomerang in the Keystone State
is at the bottom of this important con-
snItatiOn.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-17

St. John and Daniel do not seem much
eIated at the fact that their ticket is re-
eeiving a strong moral support through
out the country. What they want is
votes
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-17

Only one thing troubles Gen. Butler
more than Cleveland's apparent hardness
in giving his letter Of acceptance to the
press-that is the fact that no one will
print anything about his youthful indis-
cretions. Bold, bad Ben would rather
have nOtoriety than the Presidency.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-17

One Of the pension frauds recently eX-
posed is the case of a Maryland woman
who has been drawing IS per month for
the last fourteen years on her oath that
she was the unmarried widow Of a sol
dier, when, in fact, she has been living
with her second husband all that time.
No doubt there are hundreds OfpensiOners
on the rolls who have terminated their
claims on the bounty of the government
by marriage or death.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-17

Then You Can Go to Work.
You are almost disabled by that lame
back. Benson's Capcine Porous Plasters
will cuMit quickly. 25c.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-17

Since the Indian lands have come into
demand for grazing purposes the wild
man has assumed a new dignity-that of
being landlord. SOme.small tribes have
prineely domains vet left in their reserva-
lions, and the day may soon come when
princely incomes viii be derived fromIthe
tenants. With wealth and education,
which the Indians are rapidly acquiring,
and the influence which they command,
the Indian Will be cOurted and flattered
where he is now robbed and abused. He
viii be brought under the provisions Of
the fifteenth amendment, and if he does
not devote himself too much to the service
of fire water, we may one day have a real
ssIndian john as q Presidential candi-
date. So far as population and a capac-
ity for self-gOYernment and civilization
are concerned, the Indian Territory
would probably make a more creditable
member Of the Federal Union no dislOy-
atty intended) than some Of the stage rob-
Der States further west,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-17

When Blaine went into the veterans
reunion the other day at Bangor and the
call was made for three cheers for the
next President, quite number failed to
Join. Some Of them remarked, "What's
Jim Blaine here for? We don't want him.
What did he do when we were fighting at
the front, and what was his substitute
dOing:' Considerable dissatisfaction was
expressed at the failure of the committee
10 invite Gen. Mcclellan, who was at
Bar Harbor, to the reunion.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-17

). c. GOODRICH. Northern Advertising
Manager Of the DAILY MORNING NEWS and
WEEKLY NEWS, sun Building, New York.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-17

Billy McGlory is not a typical Re-
publican because he appears to be an
honest, outspoken Republican. He said
to a New York Times reporter the other
day: chow am agOin' to vote? Well,
I've always been a Republican, an it
seems to me that Blaine is pretty smart
duck. Cleveland amt fly. He's been in
Office a long while an never cOppered
d-n cent. I wouldn't vote for no such
wooden-headed chump as that. What
does man want to get an Office for if he
don't get anythin' out of it|'
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-17

There has been occasion to suspect
that even loyal little Rhode Island was
not conducting herself so as to win the
unqualified approval Of the Republican
bosses. 4 Providence letter, which we
publish to-day, tells something about pol
tiles in that State. Our correspondent
says in private note that the Blaine and
Logan excursion to Gay Head to raise
money for campaign purposes was a
fasco. \ very much reduced Republican
majority in Rhode Island means a great
deal in the doubtful States. \ significant
fact is that Butler does not seem to cut
any figure in Rhode Island politics.
There are evidently not many Anti-MOn-
opoIv mOnOpolists in that State.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-17

ITO RENT, at l03 Liberty street, a nicely
furnished room, with use of bath; suita.
BILE for one or two gentlemen.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-17
gnr Rrmt,

no RENT, roOny house; a small one: ana
4 part of house. Apply at 81 BroughtoS
street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-17

ITO RENT, dwelling 1857 Congress street.
l. watercloset, bath and gas. ard and sts''
Bile; possession Oct. l. Apply to MRS. Mo.
CLESkEY, on premises.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-17

nor RENT, from Sept. l, two Offices on
Il second floor in building corner of Bay and
Lincoln streets. Apply to j. B. RIPLEY, ia
Bay street. -"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-17
ADVERTISING.

vvrTTTv Nryrs one wear - 2 90
IITF AIORNING NEWS is served in the city by
news dealers at 25 cents per week. Single
nouips cents.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-17

DRESSES FOR SALE.-To make room for
new machinery, 1 offer for sale the
following Printing Presses: l Super Royal
Hoe Cylinder; / Medium Hoe Cylinder;
Half Medium Liberty Press; 1 Quarto Me.
dunn Liberty Press. The machines are in
good order, and can be seen at work in
Morning News press room. For further par
ticulars, apply to or address j. H. ESTILL.
Savannah. Ga.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-17
For SaIE.


DOR SALE, lots Nos. "A and rs White ward
u corner Henry and Lincoln streets, and lot
No. 10 Franklin ward, and Improvement
Inquire of M. L. QUINAN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-05

SCnouL TEusTEES.-On Friday when the bill
to amend the acts in regard to the appointment OF
school trustees came up. Mr.. Pollard, the patron
Of The bill. said that he favored the bill because
the Electoral Beard as now constituted was COM
posed Of three members, q majority of whom 1.-THE
jrd,c Of tho County Court and the Superintcn-
dcut Of schools were not responsible directly to
the people. snd by this bill the Board is made to
consist of the clerk of the court the Common
wcalth's Attorney. and the county superintendent
II schools.
Harris (cnlorcdJ hoped that the bill would be
passed by. III you intend to give US trustees, we
would like to haze all the machinery that goes
with it
Mr. Cardwell saidss more proper aud bencfccnt
law could not be ensated by this body. II hope
the House will pass the BILL MIR. Cardwell ex-
pressed desire to amend the bill so as to have
ivc members of the board-threc to be elected by
the people.
Harris expressed himself us being opposed to
the separation Of trustees on the ground that there
are caitics whore suitable mon cannot be found
TO fill the office OF trustees. He said that there
no in Disgusting this fact.
The bill was passed by until to day to enable
the members TO examine it more carefully.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-05
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Every cloud has It's silver lining" The
hoy vino has the measles can stay away
from school.
Mr.. Anthony Harper has been appointed
agent here for the Baltimore and Hamp-
shire Coal company.
Major George Dulley, Commissioner OF
the Revenue, has commenced making his
annual assessment for the city.
Mrs. K. S. Windsor and child, Miss May
Windsor and Miss Fannie Johnston, Of this
city, are in Norfolk, the guests of Mrs. DR..
George W. .. Maupin.
The timber for the annual repairs to be
made to the Alexandria canal aqueduct has
arrived and work on the same will be COM
menced during this month.
\ marriage license was issued in Washing
ton on Thursday 10 Philip w. Lyons aud
Alice Y. Davis, both Of this city, and the
couple were married there yesterday.
The little sou of Nancy Green, whose Sc
we're burning was noticed in the GAZETTE.
died Yesterday evening about 5 o'clock aft
or suffering intense agony from his injuries.
MIR. Paul Pullman, ofthis place, has b:ok Ell
ground on his lard in the southern section
of this city, adjoining the Catholic cemetery,
where he will commence, on an extensive
scale, as soon as the necessary machinery
can be made, the manufacture of bricks.
The first saturdays market of the year
was % sim orc, but few country people be-
iug prcs"n. and those having but little pro-
Gucc. Price: were way up''-the highest
Of the scaSon--and the grumblings Of those
who were compelled to buy were loud.
Mrs. Annie :. Green, wife of Mr.. Jas. Il.
Greer. formerly Of this city, but lately Of
Baltimore. died there last night, and her
rrlnaius sill be brought to this city for
burial tomorrow. She was the daughter OF
Mr.. Washington HTris, OF this city, and
had many friends here who will regret to
hear ri her death. She had been an invalid
for !, number Of years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-01-05
O|SjllI, S|TlIII LOTTERY CO.,

OF NORFOLK, VA.
The franchise Of this enterprise is based upon
the charter granted h. the Legislature of the
State 10 the Dismal Swamp Canal Company, and
its legality has been fairly tested before the courts.
The object in virw IS the Improvement aud
extension OF the Ca,.l and that full opportunity
may he given for the purchase of the tickets, of
which there are only
- 600 WITH 1856 PRIZES,
The Drawing will take place on the
18th JANUARY,
AZ which time il will he made in the city of Nor
folk, before the public, and under the supervision
of duly authorized Commissioners, and in like
manner each succeeding month.
The previous Drawings have been most success
fully AID satisfactorily conducted tho distribu-
ton of Sl3,03O giving assurance of the stability
and good faith of the Company, aud now CLASS
G is presented with the following SCHEME: