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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-12
THE RUSSIAN POLICE.
Woe to the Man who Falls into Their
Hands.

In Russia every one who has the mis-
fortune to fall into the hands Of the police
as a political offender-no matter how
trivial his offense may be-says the Con-
temporary ReUielc, is, in ninety-nine cases
out of a hundred, a lost man. The pre-
liminary detention is made at the arbi-
trary pleasure Of the prosecution, which
in Russia is another name tor the police;
they can arrest and detain whom they
will No blame attaches to a mistaken
arrest, on the contrary, the more arrests
the greater the merits of the prosecutor.
For instance, at the time of the trial of the
hundred and ninety-three" in 1873, there
were, over and above this number of the
accused, about 400 persons arrested. of
these half were set at liberty after few
months, but the remainder were kept in
prison during the whole four years that
the case lasted; save only seventy-fye
who died, some by suicide, some of con-
sumption, some insane. And in more re-
cent times, when the white terror followed
upon outbreaks Of revolutionary terror
ism, and especially in the reign of Alex
ander Ill, who invented a species Of.po-
liUical procOnsuls, such as StrelmikOf, to
devastate towns and provinces, and ar
rest right and left-the seventies have
been even greater. But | have no posi-
tive figures at hand. The normal penal
ties for political crimes are simply DracO-
nian-l0 years at the gaIleys for single
speech or for reading or preserving a
proclamation. And whenever a prose
cutiOn follows an outbreak, the trib-
unal receives special orders to aggravate
the penalties so as to make "a salutary
example" and the verdicts become legal
assassinatiOns of the most mOnstrous
character. The lad ROsoYsky was con-
demned to death and actually hanged at
Kiev on the 9Th of March, 1880, for mere
ly having in his house proclamation Of
the Executive Committee. The same
judgment was passed on the student Fire.
mOtf for having lent room in his house
to two reYOlutiOnists, who were concert
ing plan of escape without even taking
their young host into confidence. But
his sentence was committed to a life
long condemnation to the galleys in con-
sequence Of his having the weakness to
appeal for mercy. Drobiasgin, Madam
sky, LisOgub, TchubarOY, were all hanged
some for having subscribed money to
the revolutionary cause, Others for convey
ing a box, of which they did not know the
contents, but which was proved to con-
tain notes for a circular drawn up by two
or three youths, Offenses, one and all,
which the actual law Of the country
Furnishes only with exile or a few years
of Imprisonment.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-12
Mr.. Arthur's Prospects

Everybody speaks we'll Of Mr.. Arthur's
administration. The testimony is that it
Is dignifed. able and satisfactory. New
York merchants. without regard to party,
who have expressed their opinions
through the New York Herald, speak of
it in very fiattering terms. Nevertheless,
if reports received from Republican con-
ventions in different partSo the country
are to be credited, Mr.. Arthur is not meet
ing with that degree Of success in getting
delegates to the Chicago Convention that
he has reason to expect. Blaine, Logan,
Edmunds and others are showing strength
in unexpected places. It's abOHt certain
that no candidate viii be very far in the
lead when the convention meets. Arthur
may have a majority over any other can
didate, but that advantage Will not be
very much in his favor. Unless he can
draw to himself the strength Of weaker
candidates his superiority at the beginning
Of the contest viii not help him. He cannot
depend upon the Southern delegates to
stand by him during prolonged struggle.
They don't care a picayune for him. They
are after the Federal patronage in their
respective States, and they mean to sup
port the man who has the best chance Of
winning, If they can discover who he is
in time to declare their preference for
him. The moment Mr.. Arthur's pros
poets begin to look gloomy the Southern
delegates viii abandon him. 1t is even
suspected that more than half Of them
favor Logan or Blaine; but they pretend
to be for Arthur now because he is APP
parently in the lead, and because a good
many Of them are Federal officials. Mr..
Arthur seems 10 be doing a little work
for himself in quiet way. 1t is notice
able that he takes great care to show
attentions OF a social character TO the
families visiting Washington Of those who
have political influence in their States.
The best laid plans and the incest pOliti-
cal management, however, do not always
insure success in politics.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-12
KISSING A sENoRTTA.
Teaching Mexican Girl the Art Of
American 0seuIafiou


"senorita, kiss your feet, a dos"
This is the parting salute contained in a
note just finished to a young Mexican
friend, says Parral, Mex, letter to the
Louisville C0uTier-,J0urRdl. OF course l
do not intend to kiss her feet, but it is the
proper caper here, and have conformed to
1t. W ny should kiss Zenobia's feet, even
metaphorlcally True, l would. and per-
haps have, kissed her hands and lips, her
forehead, cheeks. and probably the back
Of her neck, but, although Zenobia is
sweet girl, must be excused from oscu-
latory contact with her pretty feet,
dressed in a high-heeled and arehed-in
stepped gaiter. Like all Mexican girls,
she Is rather slouehy about her hosiery,
and 1 happen once to have observed
that her white stockings were not Of the
very cleanest, and hung in folds over the
tops OF her CATERS instead Of being braced
up. The appearance reminded me of
collapsed concertina, and the dear girl
fell 30 per cent. in my esteem.
By the way, the Senoritas have but a
faint idea Of kissing-that art from which
so few possess the capacity Of extracting
the most available ecstacy-and one day
offered to show a dark-eyed, raven-haired
young lady how los AHericdnOS performed
the act. She laughingly agreed-it is I'M
necessary for me to say that the male
members and duenna were out of the way
and advanced upon her; my left arm
encircled her waist, extending over the
right shoulder downward; my right
arm, bent at the elbow, afforded
my hand an opportunity of accumu-
lating her dimpled chin. Gently fold
ing back her head and throwing a look,
or rather, a rapid series of looks of unut-
terable nOthings into my eyes, I gazed
clean through hers for a moment, and
then with long-drawn breath | tapped
her lips. 1t was revelation to her; she
quiverOd visibly, but, instead of return
ing my kiss, she broke away from my en-
brace and ran off to lock herself up,
frightened, pleased, but astOunded. l
was satisfied that 1 had done myself and
country proud, although to be candid, it
was merely a mechanical operation with
me, done for the sake of effect, as did
not really care for the girl. l think she
remained in maiden meditation for two
days, but at last l saw her, and she told
me, with a deep blush, that she wished
she had been born an American, to be
L hot
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-12
Driving out the Carpet-BaggeEs.

Driving Out the Carpet-BaggeIss
When the President returned from his
trip through the West last fall, it was an
nounced that he had concluded to inaugu-
rate a reform in the matter Of territorial
appointments. He was convinced, it was
said, that the system of appointing disap-
pointed politicians or political adyentur-
ers from the States to manage the
public affairs of the Territories was
vicious and bad. and that he had deter
mined 10 select in the future territorial
officers from residents of the Territories.
His intentions were apparently good but
he found that he could not carry them
out. The pressure on him for offices was
so great that he was forced to delay, if not
to abandon altogether, his reform policy.
The House, however, has just passed bill
which provides for the reform which it is
alleged the President thought advisable.
1t requires as a qualification for Gov
ernor residence in the Territory in which
service is to be rendered at least two
years Immediately before the date Of APP
pOintment. Some of the Republicans OPP
posed it. but it was so obviously just that
their opposition counted for very little. 1t
stands to reason that, as a rule, man
who has some interest in the Territory,
and intends TO make it his home, Will
make a better Governor than a carpet
Dagger. whose only object is to make his
Office a stepping stone to better office. In
all the Territories better and ADLER men
can be found to manage the territorial af-
fairs than those generally sent there.
There may have been time when the
practice of appointing territorial officials
from thesStates was necessary, but that
time has passed. Carpet-baggers have
been driven out of the South; now let
them be driven out of the Territories. They
have proven themselves to be a bad lot
wherever found.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-12

courage, patience and hope, but still It is
a promising field. The NavajOs do not
understand equal rights, and the men
have never rebelled against the superior
power of the women, who have things
their own way. When a Navajo woman
marries she takes her husband home. She
remains the head Of the household, and If
the husband does not suit her, she gives
him one blanket and sends him away. He
has no redress. Whether this state Of
affairs will make missionary work easier
or harder is a question for experience to
answer
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-12
None There Now.
W1U Cyreat Da;J,, Vas,e

South to feel the political pulse of the peo-
pie. When he reached Birmingham, Ala,
he asked a policeman for the whereabouts
of free trader who would be apt to ''pan
out' on an interview. The officer walked
him about half a mile and turned him
over to a second, and the second passed
him to a third. The third was walking
him to the city limits, when the reporter
inquired:
'DOes he live far from herep'
"Live? Why, the man is deadv'
''Dead?"
''Certainly. ] thought you wanted to
see the tree on which he hung himself. He
got so lonesome here that he even spoiled
a good harness to get rope to choke him
self WITH
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-12
GInfhfnn.
Easter Suits andHats.

"FRIEND JONES, WHERE DID YOU GET
THAT HANDSOME NEW SUIT FOR EAST
ERW Il BOUGHT THIS AT THE BEST
PLACE IN THE CITY, AND WHERE YOU
SHOULD GET YOURS, AND THAT is AT
CHAS. LOGAN & Co.'s"
MORAL-GO THERE AND DO LIKEWISE!
YES, OUR STORE is THE PLACE FOR YOU
TO GET A GOOD SUIT, MADE UP IN THE
LATEST STYLE AND IN THE BEST MAN
NER, AND AT THE SAME TIME FOR THE
LOWEST PRICES, AND THE FIT WE WILL
GUARANTEE TO BE THE BEST.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-12

Those wordy patriots who are clamOr-
ing so loudly. for the appropriation OF
money for naval construction do not take
the pains to compare statistics with Ger
many. is stated that since 1870 Ger
many has spent S55,O0G,0OO on the con-
struction and repair Of ships of war, and
has a magnificent navy. During the same
period the United States has spent S2l3,-
SCI. $40 for the same purpose. and has not
a decent ship to show for it. The ques-
tion Is, who has pocketed the money: No
Republican even can be found who will
have the cheek to assert that it has been
honestly extended.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-12

England is to have a National Health
Exhibition at London in a few weeks, and
one Of its features is to be a creamatorium
in complete working order. If the under
takers don't want to get left, they will
have to put a full assortment Of collins on
exhibition. But isn't all this rather queer
for a health show:
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-12

Senator Sherman has subscribed S100
towards replacing the law library de-
stroyed with the court house in Cincin-
natl, and has promised to render other aid
in the matter, but he has not signified any
intention to move his Investigations in
that direction yet. 1t cannot be denied
now that he has heard Of the riot.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-12
CURRENT COMMENT.
Protection Democrats n. C.

LUttIUeIIIfttU Y Ieo8 IItclI.Is
Democratic State Convention in nOwise
retards the advance of the Blaine column.
The Blaine column is going forward. The
Democracy is moving in the opposite direc-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-12
A Splendid Opportunity.

-Nelo York HeTdLd lInd.).
The Democratic party has the opportunity
before it Of winning a splendid victory on this
tariff question: but if it is to accept Mr.. Ran
dall's position it must disgust its best friends
and become a laughing stock to its enemies.
The Pennsylvania Democrats have framed a
meaningless and therefore a silly tariff plank.
But how long is it since we have had princi-
pies, and not merely words, IN party utter
ances.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-12
Almost Equal to a Republican.

LNlIdueLl1IelU Le01eF II7lu. AsD.I
Pennsylvania Republicans, while adhering
to their own party nominees. should feel
gratihed equally with their party opponents
that the Pennsylvania Democrats have put
forward fellow citizen Of such well deserved
national renown and great ability. That the
Republicans will put forward a man of equal
ability and merit is what they and all OF US
should wish to bring about.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-12

1t costs one dollar per head per annum
TO keep sheep in Texas, and 81 % in
Ohio. Iron ore is worth from 81 to 81 per
ton in the South and So to 50 in Penn
sylvania. If there is any harm in these
facts it is the South's misfortune and not
its fault. such misfOrtunes are always
welcome.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-12

If anything were needed to add to the
disgrace of New York in reference to the
Bartholdi statue pedestal, such thing
has transpired. A well known manu-
facturer Of a certain patent medicine has
written to Mr.. Eyarts Offering to pay $685.
900 into the pedestal fund if a placard
with the name OF his nOstrum may be
affixed to the statue for one year. There
is no doubt that if the surface Of the
pedestal should be rented for advertising
purposes the amount necessary to build
it could be realized in very short time.
1t is a sad commentary on New York to
say that the enterprise Of It's charlatans
is greater than the patriotism Of its people.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-12
senator Hoar,s Reformation.

SO long as he could have the sectional dis
cussIOn all his own way, Senator HOar was
very ready with his sneers at the South; but,
having found more than his match IN that line,
he is suddenly inspired with the loftiest con-
tempt for sectionaism. senator Vance as
sisted him in catching up with the procession
of public sentiment, and for the credit Of the
old Bay State he ought to try to stay within
hailinp distance
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-12

An exchange tells US in startling head
lines that the defeat Of the Converse wool
tariff killed the Payne boom. This is in
correct. There has never existed any
Payne boom. Ifit Is indeed dead it died
q borning.r
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-12

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Auction advertisements. Marriages, Funerals,
Meetings and Special Notices 81 90 per
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Special rates FOR Weekly Mems.
We do not insure the insertion Of any adver-
tisement on any specified day or days, nor
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Advertisements VIII. however, have their
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J. TT. E>TILL. Savannah, Ga.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-12
silly Editorial Theory.
St. Louis Republican (Dsm.l.

g. LOUIS ReDubIicdf Dsn9.l.
An editorial protectionist genius of Chicago,
who speaks with easy contempt Of Adam
Smiths views of political economy as exploded
theories, denies that labor creates values, but
declares that values create labor. Having
solved this problem so ably and satisfactorily
it is likely he could tell which end of a goat is
the Init end
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-12

Texas is not burdened with a State debt,
but its enterprising cities are keeping up
with the procession in the matter Of
issuing bonds. a good many Of the NUM-
cipal corporation are looking for trouble
in the future. 1t won't do to place five
million dollar debt on a one million dollar
fovVu
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-12

There is one thing that can be said Of
Grant 1.-The were in the executive chair
he would give Tom Ochiltree an Office
where lie wouldn't have chance to
burden the Geographic service Of the
country to such a great extent.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-12

Complaint is made by the health au-
thorities in various cities that the people
VIII studiousIy conceal cases of epidemic
and contagious sickness in order to pre-
vent their relatives and friends from be-
ing carried to the hospitals. This ought
not to be so. There is no reason why pa
tients Of all kinds could not be more sue
cessfully treated and nursed at hospitals
than at their own homes. The hospitals
are supplied with facilities that cannot
be obtained in private homes, besides
under proper management IN hospitals
the patient should be constantly under
the eve either of the physician or trained
nurses. 1t is not likely, however, that
the prejudice against hospital treatment
will be soon overcome.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-12

The Nashville american and Louisville
C0Wjer-J0urHH are having lengthy con-
trOyersy over the cabalistic expression p.
d. q. There seems to be no chance tor the
dispute between these two papers TO be
settled u. d. q.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-12

There are over 10000 steam boilers in
New York city attended to by 1000 men,
Of whom not thousand are believed TO
be Trustworthy and qualified for their
work. and yet there are New Workers
who affect to be afraid OF dynamite car
lrfl r..a
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-12

Congressman Converse, it is SAID, has
conceded Ohio to the Republicans by
10000 majority. The Democrats didn't
want Ohio at the price Mr.. Converse
asked for it. even if he could have de-
Iivpred the rao1e.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-12

Since the riot many Of the best citizens
OF Cincinnati have determined to do their
duty by serving on the juries. The Gin
cinnati riot has been a terrible warning
10 Jury shirkers.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-12

The voice Of Pennsylvania demanding
the repeal 0f the internal revenue taxes
was heard in the land. but it went in at
one ear and out at the other.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-12

The contest between the Arthur and
Blaine machines appears TO be a close
one.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-12

The Court physician has advised the
Crown Prince Of Germany TO drink Kis-
seugen water-the word Kfssengen being
inserted merely for appearance sake.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-12

Ifthe President wants to insure his
nomination and election let MIN offer a
reward for tine head Of the reporter who
invents the ghost stories for the New York
papers.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-12

The standard oil company made 1000
600 net profits last year, and yet it is
called one Of our infant Industries.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-12

so far as heard from Mr. Keely's ma
chine hasn't become motor yet. Adjust
Ing and focaiziue vibratOrs is no small
fnh
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-12

The impatient waiting for a boom that
viii not boom is evidently very trying on
Gen. Hawley's nerves.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-12

Gen. Butler wears a red, red rose on the
lapel Of his coat. and believes that he is
destined To preside over this great and
glorious country some day.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-12

Senator Mah0ne's illness is said 10 be
more serious than was at first supposed.
He is now at his home in Petersburg.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-12

The Chicago Trt5uas says IL Is a pity
that Matthew Arnold ever came to this
country. Yes. It's a pity-for Chicago.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-12
Couphs and Colds.

Those who are suffering from Coughs,
Colds, Sore Throat, ETC., should try
Browns BRONCHIAL TRoCHEs. Sold
only an boxes,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-12

Gen. Hazen ought TO be reminded to
drop politics for few days and turn
little cal0rIc loose down this way.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-12

Bob IngersolI and Judge Gresham may
now have a little convention Of their own
iu Washington.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-12

J. T.. GOODRICH. Northern Advertising
WEEELY NEWS. sun Building New York.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-12

Obnoxious skin diseases are completely
eradicated by Glen's sulphur Soap.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-12

Colden's Liquid Beef Tonic IS Endorsed
by physicians. Asst for C0ldeRs, take
no other. OF druggists.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-12

Pixies Toothache Drops cure in one
minute.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-12

HW6 SALE, medium sized two stOry brick
u dwelling on Liberty street. b3tTee+
H Il 9eI3 and Price streets. Apply to II.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-12

FOR sALE.-Mirrors. Mirrors, Mirrors!
A 1ne Mantel Mirror for $ 50. worth SO. at
NATHAN BROS IS6 Congress- street onno-
site b. II. Levy & Bros.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-12

The COurier-JOurRdl tells a little story
for Mr.. BIaine's benefit. This is the
story: zone afternoon in 1853, Mr..
Buchanan sat upon the pOrtico of the
cottage at the Soldiers Home, where he
spent that summer. He had but one
youthful, but eager listener, and he was
in a reminiscential mood. Among ether
things, he said in that queer, nasal tone
which seemed a part Of himself; For
years [ was a candidate for President.
Every four years / thought 1 was gOingto
be nominated. Every four years L was
disappointed. Finally, when l had lost
all hope and all desire, when the friends
/ wanted to reward had passed away and
the enemies / wanted to punish veXed me
no further, or were dead, l was nomi-
mated, and here am just old enough to
feel all the responsibilities and too old to
ENJOY the pleasures 1 once fancied belong
to the place." The COHrier-,JourndI adj
yises Mr.. Blaine to take hint from
James Buchanan, and to remember the
fate of Henry Clay. Who was the ''one
youthful but eager Iistener?7