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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-03
BUILDING IN WASHINGTON.

Two Residences in the Mexican Style OF
Architecture-NumerO Others Being
Built.
A large number Of handsome residences
says a Washington special to the New
York World, are being built in Washing.
ton this year. DR.. w. A. Hammond, OF
New York, formerly Surgeon General OF
the army, has bought a lot on Columbia
Heights of Don Cameron, and he will be-
gin at once to build handsome home for
himself. 1t will be of a rather unique
style Of architecture for this latitude, and
viii be modelled upon the plan of a MeXi-
can house, with an interior court. 1t will
be so feet square, and the court will be
covered with a glass roof, and so arranged
that carriages can be driven into it.
There will be balconies running around
the court, into which the rooms in the
second story will open. DR.. Hammond
estimates that this house will cost be-
tween $4,000 and 100000. He has also
purchased for his son lot in the same
vicinity.
Another house, also in the Mexican
style Of architecture, is being built by
Col. David Ferguson at the corner oil
Twenty-fOurth and Nj streets. 1t will be
103 feet long and 10 feet wide. 1t will be
only two stories in height, and will, like
that of DIR. Hammond, be built around a
court. 1t will be one of the largest resi-.
dences in the city. MAJOR David Porter
Heap is building two handsome houses on
Rhode Island avenue, near Fourteenth
street. Prof. 9. V. Riley is also putting
up two fine houses on r street. Mrs. A,
NJ. G. Brooke is building a handsome
residence on X street, adjoining the resi-
dence Of Commissioner Edmunds. The
house will be deliberately finished in hard
wood. The hall and library will be fin
ished in oak. The drawing room will be
finished in mahogany and the upper floors
in California red wood.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-03
A sailor Devopred INV sharks,

While leaving the port of Bahia, says a
recent Panama letter, the steamer Chala
lost a man in a very tragic manner. He
fell overheard, and a boat was started to
his rescue. The man was a good swim
mer, and it seemed certain that he would
be saved. Evidently, however, the place
became alive with sharks, and it at once
became apparent that the man was
doomed. Once he threw himself almost
out of the water in an effort to escape the
Jaws Of one Of the monsters, but few
seconds afterward he was apparently
seized and dragged under, as nothing
more was seen of him. Other sharks,
apparently disappointed in their hopes OF
prey, were then seen rushing through the
water in all directions, and appeared to
mediate an attack ON the boat, which,
after an Intellectual search, pulled back
to the ship. The whole of this coast
abounds with these fish, but this year they
seem to be more numerous than ever.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-03
sIr. Arthnr,s Civil Service.

Mr.. Arthur has been receiving praise to
which he is not entitled. The civil ser
vice commission and the organs friendly
to him have united in commenting him
for his strict observance Of the civil SER
vice rules. Three important offices lately
became vacant in the Treasury Depart
mcnt, viz: the Assistant Secretaryship,
the Comptrollership, and the Solicitor
ship. Only one Of these offices, that Of
Assistant Secretary, was filled by pro-
motion. The others We're filled by COM
paratively unknown politicians. 1t can
not be said truly that there We're no men
in the service Of the Treasury qualified
for these places. Mr.. Robinson has man.
aged the Solicitors Office for years and
is known to be in every respect cOmpe-
tent. There are men in the Treasury who
are as able 10 manage the COmptTOller's
office as Mr.. Knox was. These two i'm
p0rtant places were not filled from the
ranks. because influential politicians
wanted them for their friends. In view
Of these facts, IS it right to hold Mr.. Ar
thur up before the country as a model
civil service refOrmer? When it suits
him he obeys the civil service rules, and
when it doesn't be treats the entire
civil service business with contempt. II
the civil service law means anything, it
means that a man who is faithful, de-
serving and capable shall have a chance
to rise TO the best offices in the civil
service. Mr.. Arthur doesn't appear to
interpret the law in that way.
If the President disregards
the civil service law, what can be ex-
pccted from those below him who are
clothed with the power to dispense pa
trOnages The President is making prece-
dents which would justify the Democrats
in turning all the Republican officials out
should they get control Of the govern
mcut
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-03
The shipping Bin.

The opinion Is expressed that theSsnip-
ping bill viii fail. or that if it passes 1t
will be shorn Of its most liberal features.
The bill that is now being debated in the
Senate differs somewhat from the bill
lately passed in the House. 1t does not
contain the clause abolishing the hospital
tax. and the Cox amendment providing
for free ships Of 1000 tons and over. It
contains an important provision, not in
the House bill, which gives a subsidy Of
81 a mile TO American vessels for carry
ing ocean mails. It also provides for a
drawback OF the duty. less 10 per
cent, paid on materials imported
for shipbuilding for foreign account. II
is considered certain that the House will
not consent To the subsidy provision IN
the Senate bill. and that the Senate will
not agree to the free ship and hospital tax
provisions in the House bill. There ap-
pears to De a pretty general agreement
among Democrats and Republicans that
something ought to be done for the ship
ping interests, but the two parties are
wide apart as 10 exactly what ought to
be- done. The present protective tariff is
the obstruction that stands in the way Of
legislation that would assist in revIving
the shipping interest. Senator Frye, Of
Maine, j. one Of the strongest opponents
Of free ships. In his remarks a day or
two ago he said that even if free
the ships OF this country could not
compete with ships under the English,
German or French flag, because Of the
higher wages paid American seamen, the
subsidies paid to foreign vessels by their
governments, and the heavy fees exacted
from American vessels. The reason of
the higher wages Of American seamen,
NIr. Frye said, was the protective tariff. In
other words, he admitted that the protec-
tive tariff was inconsistent with Ameri-
can ship-Owning. If the Senate bill is
passed, it is barely possible that a confer
ence committee on the Senate or House
bin viii reach an agreement that viii re-
suit in the passage Of a shipping bill Of
some kind. just at present, however, the
outlook for a shipping bill is not very
promising.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-03
gnr gnart.

&S000 TO LOAN on real estate. VIII
tDJUUU make two loans OF 81. 500 each on
1rst-elass city property only. Apply to GEO.
W. LAMAR, Broker, IL Bryan street
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-03
A Question of Wages.

There was little tilt day or two ago
between Mr.. Kelley and Mr.. Hewitt dur
ing the tariff discussion that attracted
some notice. Mr.. Hewitt called atten-
ton TO the fact that the owners OF the
great coal mines Of Pennsylvania met in
Philadelphia recently and determined to
suspend nine days each month in order 10
prevent over-productiOn and thus keep
up the price Of coal. He also called
attention to the TACT that two-thirds
Of the iron furnaces were closed in order
to check oyer-produchOn. He might
have extended his observations to other
manufacturing industries. OF course Mr..
Hewitt argued, and argued correctly, that
production was the direct result Of
protection. Our products are shut up to
our own market. Ii the barriers Of pro-
lection were removed our surplus Of pro-
ducts would find purchasers in the mark
cts Of the world. Mr.. Kelley, Of course,
contended that protection was necessary
to keep up the wages Of American labor
ers. But does it do it, Ii the labOrers
in this or that industry are furnished en-
plOyment only about One-half or one-third
Of the time they really get very poor
wages. At the same time they have to
pay the highest prices forvery many Of
the necessaries Of life. The laborer would
much rather work for a little less per
day if he had the assurance Of steady
employment. But he can have no such
assurance as long as our manufactures
are confined to a home market. When
protectionists talk about the splendid
wages American laborers receive they
ought to remember that when the lost
time is deducted the wages is by no
means splendid.
While, therefore, protection confers no
particular benefit on the laborers, it
makes a heavy pull on consumers. 1t
forces them to pay about 40 per cent. more
than they would have to pay if there
were no protective tariff. The tariff is a
big question, but the people will get a
pretty clear comprehension Of it as the
discussion goes on.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-03
The Downward Path.

NtttAWttlffttH Lttes
Two old friends who had met for the
first time in many years were discussing
bygone days.
LET me see" said one; ''you had a son,
did you not?"
Eyes, and am sorry to say he turned
out badly. He became engaged in a fight
while under the influence of liquor and
killed man. He is now serving a life
sentence"
"That is rather bad" remarked the
other, "but l have still been more I'M
fortunate with my boy. Poor fellow! l
suppose it is mostly my fault. l should
have watched him more closely when he
was young" And the strong man wept
copiOusly.
"You have my sympathy, my dear
FRIEND" said his companion earnestly, as
he grasped his hand and pressed it warm
ly. "May l ask what your unfortunate
son is doingT'
"You may" replied the other, his voice
choked with emotion; che is a baseball
umpire.1
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-03
WHITAKER STREET, sAyANNAH. ca.
SATURDAY. MAY 3. 1884.

Registered n ~ Post OEce n Savaanas as
.d7af Class Nlu EIftsr.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-03
urrnnnni-


MONEY TO LOAN.-Liberal loans mad
vi on Diamonds, Gold and Silver Wstcbes0
geWelry. Pistols, Guns, Sewing Nschinss
wearing Apparel, Mechanics Tools. CloeEs
etc, ETC., at Licensed Pawnbroker House n.
congress street. <. MUHLBERG. Mapaver
y. B.-Highest prices paid for old Gold and
Silver. 80 al
MONEY TO LOAN.-A place where Won
AtA can obtain loan on personal prouertr
Parties wishing 50 sell Diamonds and Jegelrv
ana those wishing to buy such articles shoui3
call on me. Cash paid for old Gold. Silver ava
mutlated coin. ONCE private: business con
ndentlal. CLEMENT 7SAUsSY, Broker. y
Whitaker street. =
ID u. REEVES.
1es Real Estate and Collecting Agent.
20 Bay street, Savannah. ca.
Personal attention to renting rerairs eoIlao
tons.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-03
Our Visitor.

The people of Savannah are doing what
they can to make the Governors visit
pleasant. They are glad to have him here,
and, doubtless, he is glad to be here. He
is the guest Of the Volunteer Guards, and
the soldiery honor themselves in doing
honor TO their COmmander-in-C hiet. Gov.
Mcdaniel as a citizen is upright, patri-
otto and irreproachable, and as Governor
he has so conducted the affairs of his
great office as TO meet with general ap-
prevail.
As the Governor comes to Savannah
more particularly for the purpose of giving
a token Of his appreciation Of the military
spirit which is so enthusiastically fostered
here, it is peculiarly fitting that our
military organizations should have the
most prominent position in providing for
his entertainment. In performing this
pleasant duty they have acquitted them
selves well; and given His EXcellency
perhaps the best earnest he has yet had of
the power and influence OF the citizen
soldiery under his command. He doubt
less feels the Importance Of well regu-
lated volunteer militia to the Well-being
of the commonwealth.
There appears to be no reason to doubt
that the Governor will be his own sue
cessOr. As yet there are no signs of OPP
position worthy of notice.
The people Of Savannah will be gratifed
if the Governors visit shall prove to be
as enjoyable as they desire to make it.
The Albany On. " Times seems dis
posed to scatter abroad false information
about Mr.. Tilden. A day or two ago it
stated, on what it claimed to be reliable
authority, that Mr.. Tilden was one of the
most extensive amateur breeders Of fancy
barnyard fowl in the country. Now if
there is anybody in the country who is
posted about Mr.. Tilden's affairs that per-
son is Chas. A. Dana, of the New York Sun.
Mr.. Dana reached home day or two ago
from Mexico, and this is what he has to
saw about the fowl story: ''Mr. Tilden's
farm in Westchester county is well sup
piled with all ordinary agricultural
luxuries, but it is mistake to regard
him as an extensive breeder, amateur
or professional, Of fancy fowl. He
takes pleasure in the cultivation Of fine
horses Of noble pedigree, and in cattle
whose ancestors would have been record
ed if the herd book had been started on
the invention of printing; but we do not
believe he has had any decided taste for
chickens or that he has ever witnessed
cock fight. Besides, it should not be for
gotten that for some reason or another,
the cultivation of poultry as an avocation
is not as profitable as some other branches
Of business
This puts the matter right, and the only
regret is that Mr.. Dana should have taken
occasion to hint that Mr.. Tilden would
never have had a ''barP if he had con-
fined his attention to fowl.
Pierre LorilIard has given $1,000 to the
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-03
AMERICAN OR FRESHMAN 4?
\ Pertinent Question Which Priest
Asked.

<2skEus
Some years ago the world renowned
Sam Ward was in the city of New York,
says a Washington letter, with friend
whom he had known for many years.
They were stopping at the New York
Hotel. The friend fell sick. One night
the doctor said he must die; that he could
do no more for him. Ward sat up with
his friend to watch his life 90 out. At
4:30 O'Clock in the morning his friend was
very low. He said to Ward; ''Will YOU
please send for priest?" Ward had never
heard that his friend was religious and
had not the remotest idea that he was a
Roman Catholic. But of course he
asked no questions. He rushed out
Of the hot ] and around the corner where
a neighbOring priests house was pointed
out to him. Entering he found the priest
dressed ready to attend early mass. He
said to him in his bland, suaye, deferen-
tial way: ''Father, there is a friend of
mine lying at the point Of death at the
New York Hotel, and in his last eXtremi-
ty he desires the presence Of Catholic
priest. Can you come with me and 90 to
him;" The priest looked at him grayely
and then said, ''Is he an IrishmanP Ward
replied, "NO, he is an American" 81 viii
come with you at once" said the priest,
putting on his hat and coat quickly and
the two walked cut. Ward was very GU
rious to understand the reason Of the
question. He kept turning it over in his
mind as they went along and finally just
before the entered the hotel be said,
"Father, if you do not regard it as an i'm
pertinent curiosity | would like to ask
Why YOU wanted to know whether my
friend was an Irishman or an American"
''Simply enough" said the priest, with a
shrug; ''if he had been an Irishman 1
should have taken my breakfast before
going with you, for an Irishman with the
bellyache is always at the point Of death
and wants 10 see a priest; but an Ameri-
can never sends for one unless he is really
in the last eXtremity.D
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-03
A Congressman Captivated
TJsaUsfa H1f,4.aa

Congressman Bedford, Of Colorado, said
that Mrs. Langtry was the handsomest
woman who trod the American continent,
in acknowledgment of which Mrs. Lang
try sent Mr.. Bedford magnificent medal
crate velvet case studded with diamonds,
pearls, emeralds and rubies, with a note
expressing her convictions that Mr.. Bel
ford's remark was the highest compliment
ever paid her. She also asked for a lock
of his hair to be placed in her album de-
voted TO such mementOes contributed by
her most notable friends, the Prince of
Wales, Gladstone, Sir Charles Dixie, Lord
LOrne, Bradlaugh, Bright, Spencer, Mill
and other eminent persons. OF course
Mr.. Belford had TO comply, and lock of
bright-red hair was RENTED to Mrs.
LangtrY with q felicitOus note
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-03
1lmrnFrp.

ia MADISON AVENUE, New York. I'm
III usually excellent board. Moderate
prices. Many Savannah references.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-03
His Spirits Dampened.


The train halted for a few minutes at
the station and young man who had been
entertaining two fair maidens with his
cultivated conversation during the last
run rushed out and disappeared behind
the door of an adjacent saloon. He
swung himself on the car just as the train
started and pantingly resumed his seat
and the abruptly interrupted chit-chat.
''Graclous ~ exclaimed one Of the girls.
"How frightened you look p
''Do p he gasped. 81 don't feel so. /
only went out to see FRIEND"
''You must have met wicked ghost"
she said.
With a puzzled look he murmured :
HWhy, that's absurd. You know l don't
believe in the supernatural"
"Perhaps not" she retOrted, with the
faintest suggestion of sneer, shut your
breath is awfully suggestive of bad
spirits"
The youth muttered something about
malaria, and concealed his pungent ex-
halatiOn behind paper.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-03

boilers. with the necessary appliances for
regulating the temperature and moisture OF
the air supplied to the nations legislators.
The instrument which tells whether the air is
too moist or too dry Is operated Dy single
saturated air. that is. air carrying all the
moisture it will hold, is put at 100. A dial
with hand like that Of a clock represents the
different degrees from to 100. The human
hair absOrbs moisture like rope, and. like a
rope, IL becomes shorter when wet. The diff
ference in length between a hair six inches
long when wet, and the same hair when dry.
is made to represent the hundred degrees Of
moisture on the dial, and the hand or pointer
moves backward or forward as the moisture
in the hair varies. II it becomes too dry more
steam Is thrown in; If too moist, less steam is
allowed to escape, and thus the atmosphere
for the nations Statesmen is regulated and
kent at the healthful mint which Is about 20.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-03
A BLUsHING BRIDE BACKS OUT.

How a Tickle Widow Deserted an Ex-
peetant Groom and Fled With His
Rival.
A sensation of no mean proportions,
says the Kansas City Times, was created
in the city by a rumor that well known
young physician had captured the hand
of a bride Just as she was in the act of
of being united in wedlock to another.
Investigation showed that the report was
founded on facts and the details OF
the affair form a rather startling
romance. the principals IN the story being
DR.. c. w. COPYRIGHT, who really did
marry Mrs. Jennie Chatham: and Mr.. O..
f. Harris, from whose arms she was torn
at the nuptial altar. DR.. COPYRIGHT and
Mr.. Harris had long been suitOrs for the
hand of Mrs. Chatham. This week Har-
ris proposed immediate marriage ana by
some means gained her consent, anu the
nuptials were arranged for Tuesday even
ing at $3.50 O'Clock.
Everything was in readiness, the mar
rage license had been obtained and Rev.
DR.. II. NJ. Barns, pastor OF the Grand
Avenue Methodist Church, had consented
TO perform the ceremony, and the bride
was awaiting the arrival of the expected
hour, when in burst DR.. COPYRIGHT, who.
at the last moment, had learned OF the
approaching nuptials. A few moments
conversation and all was explained. She
had consented 10 marry Harris much
against her wishes, so she said and would
willingly desert him, even at the altar.
No sooner said than done. Her
cloak was quickly thrown about
her and they passed rapidly out
the rear entrance of her residence and
into a carriage at the very moment the
groom. accompanied by DR.. Barns, was
entering at the front door. The groom
sought IN vain for his bride, and falling to
find her left the house, swearing ven
geance. The storm being over the bride,
that was to be, returned.
Early yesterday morning DR.. COPYRIGHT
and Mrs. Chatham were driving over to
Wyandotte, and a marriage license hav-
ing been obtained they were married at
the RyusiHOuse at nine o'clock, Justice
r. L. Cable officiating.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-03
He Knew it was She.


JOnes-Haye you ever heard what became
OF your runaway wife:
Smith-No, and don't want to. All know
is that she left a note behind saying that she
had determined to go on the stage and knew
| would never consent.
Jones-Well, was looking over a Denver
paper the other day and saw a most enthusi-
astic notice Of the success made by a new
prima donna, and judging from the descrip-
tiOn she must be your wife.
Smith-A prima donna? That IS impossible.
Ny wife could not sing n note.
JOnes-But she may have learned. The pa
per said she took the town by storm.
Smth-By storm, Ell!
JOncs-Nes.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-03

The secret service has unearthed new
application OF an old style Of swindling.
il is a circular issued by the LIMITED
States supply Company" and it informs
-f The persons 10 whom it is sent by mail
that the writer, pursuant to the COM
lnands Of his deceased father, is devOting
himself 10 benefting the unfortunate suf-
ferers Of the war throughout the
South by putting into their hands
money to which they are entitled
by their losses at the hands
Of the Union armies. The writer then
says that he viii furnish the person adj
dressed SIS for 81. ETC., If he will promise
secrecy and use the money wisely. The
circular claims that the money is not
counterfeit, but is identical with United
States currency. OF course the dishonest
person who is so foolish as to order any Of
this money win never hear from the
ssUnited States supply Company again.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-03

Ifthe cOIOred voters in the North really
desert the Republicans the result may be
quite serious to that party. Even Penn
sylvania is made a Republican State by
the negro vote. If the tariff reformers
will only spank the Pennsylvania Demo-
Gratis in Congress severely enough to con-
quer them, we can count pretty safely on
the electoral vote Of that State. 1t won't
do, though, to lay the reform switch on
Mr.. Randall and his colleagues only just
hard enough to make them mad.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-03
PhiIadelnhia Sol Ready.
Washington star Ind. ReDJ.

The Immortality which Mayor KING, of
Philadelphia. was to earn by putting colored
men on the police force is already endangered
by the trouble their presence causes. The
city does not seem ready for the step. The
colored policemen are abused by their assOci-
atcs, derided and defcd by the hOOdlums, and
their lives generally made a burden. Two
have already resigned. and others Will follow
their example. The Quaker City is more in
tolerant 10 the negro than cities further
south. There are several colOred policemen
in Washington, and some Of them are very
fraoH auaz
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-03
The Men who Laugh

. Whether he secures the nomination or
not, Mr.. Blaine is resolved to teach those
who are theselves candidates their mis-
take in taking liberties with him. And
while Edmunds' friends are rasping him
and his'friends are raking Edmunds, other
distinguished statesmen look on and grin.
Senator Hawley and Senator Harrison
rub their hands as men do when they have
good news and expect something favorable
to happen.
Persons who have made honest John
Sherman's face a study, say they perceive
there what is discernible only when the
heart is stirred with pleasant emotions.
They say that even Arthur smiles.