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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-24
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4 week ago al calculations respecting
the result in New York took into consid-
Grafton the probable vote OF st. John and
Butler. II was VERY generally agreed
that st. John would draw about as
many votes from the Republicans as But
Ter would draw from the Democrats
There has been very material change ID
the political situation within the last Few
DAYS. The Labor party leaders have DIS
covered that Butler is not sincere in bis
canvass. and some Of them have De
nOuneed him as demagogue and tool OF
Blaine.
The effect OF this discovery Of Buffers
narfdv will be 70 cause his support 70
drop away from him. Workingmen de-
spise q dishonest man and triekster, and
thew are pretty thoroughly convinced that
Butler has not at any time been true to
them. His career in Congress shows that
he was generally on the side Of the mo-
nopoIists. When he made his successful
canvass for Governor of Massachusetts he
talked as a free trader. He is now in favor
Of an extreme protection policy. In his
speeches he favors everything which the
wOrkingmen claim. In his conduct as
capitalist he aims to make money
without regard 10 the rights or wishes
Of. workingmen. He is the prince OF
demagogues. He would not now be a
candidate if his expenses were not paid,
and if he did not desire TO be reYengeo Tor
the way his claims to the Presidential
nomination were ignored by the National
Democratic Convention.
His prospects were brighter a week
ago than they will ever be again. At that
time the chances were that he would get
q very respectable vote in New York. As
his perfdy becomes more widely known
and understood the less able viii he be
to render assistance to Blaine.
st. John is growing stronger every
hour. He has now determined to devote
the remaining days Of the campaign to
New York. In the small towns and farm
ing districts he is very strong. Temper
ance clubs are being formed throughout
the State every day, and the accessioDs
to his standard from the Republican
ranks are so great that the Blaine man
ayers are seriously alarmed. They can
90 hOlulHzs noNeNtIs 10 cneCh the seH-
perance movement and they can do moth
ing to prevent the Butler movement from
dropping into a position where it will re-
| ceive only contempt.
From now until Nov. 4, therefore, in
/ specializing about the outcome Of the cam
[ paigl in New York St. Johns following
will continue to be taken into consideTa-
/ tiop vrb1Ta thu PutIer movement will TO-
/ ceiVe but little attention.
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ITEMS OF INTEREST.

THE prOdigious increase Of fish in the haF-
Dor OF Santa Barbara, Cal, this year is IN
precedeEted. Fine catches of maekerel are
being daily made from OF the wharf.
SOCIETY BELLE who spent the season at
the Sulphur Springs, Va. directed her ener-
gtes to the collection of four-leafed clover
and, as a result, bagged 100 Of them.
ONE Moore, barber OF Exeter, recently
purchased some old lumber canvas for few
shiIljpgs. and the rubbish turns out to contain
paintings by Turner, declared by Ruskin to
be genuine
JOURNALISM is in a flOurishing condition in
the little kingdom Of Greece. At this mo-
ment there are lz2 printing houses, which pro-
duce annually about 1000 different works.
Nearly every village has its newspaper. In
Athens there are ffty-four political papers.
TIE correspondent Of a London paper al
Iudes to the terrible dearth of milk in many
districts. All is sent up to London and the
T,Oor can get none. In one village in SOUTH
west England milk not long ago was only sold
on the production OF medical certificate as TO
its necessity.
EXPERIMENTS with an electric tricycle. in
England have been so encouraging that $50
machines viii be built. They are driven BY
storage battery. carry two persons, and are
expected TO run at the rate Of SIX miles tn
hour on level ground. One OF them Is now on
its way TO this country.
THE eminent botanist De Candolle gave the
age Of an elm st S35 years. The ages Of some
palms have been set down at from 600 to 700
wears; that of an olive tree at 200 Years, Of a
blame tree at 40. of a cedar at 500. OF an oak
at J. 500 of a yew at 2,S9o, of 8 taxodium at
4.OO6, and Of baObab tree at 5000.
HoNIGMANN's locomotive is to be introduced
in the 81. Gothard tunnel. It can be charged
from a stationary boiler with steam and hot
water sufficient to make the % minutes jour
ney through the tunnel without requiring any
fire It. therefore. does not vitiate the atm0s-
pbere with smoke. The exhaust steam is taken
up by an alkaline solution in a special cham
Der.
THE English ministry is az much disgruntled
at the premature publication of the redfstri-
button scheme as the American senate was
when two or three American newspapers
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-24

Some Of the employees Of the Govern
ment Printing Office in Washington are
in box. The Star says: ga man who
was an employe at the Office came run
ming in one day just before the election
and said: i have got a bet Of 5000 that
Ohio will 20 Democratic 1t was an even
bet, and as the employees were all sure
that the Republicans would win, seemed
to offer a bigger return on a short-tlme il
yestment than the oil market ever prom
ised in its palmiest days. The trouble
was that the man who was offered the
wager did not have the capital to cover
it. He proposed that those who wanted
sure thing should get up a pool OF $500
and place it in bis hands. This was done,
various enthusiasts contributing sums
ranging from SO to S25 until the $500 was
made up. The election is over, but the
man who had the good thing cannot be
fond. The employees, who believe they
have been Yictimized, have heard reports
that the same party collected nearly
$1,000 from different people on the same
anuring representations. One Of the Gov
eminent Printing Office employees gave
check instead Of cash for his contribution,
and when he became suspicious stopped
the payment of the check"
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There are rumors that the Republicans
intend to attempt to carry two or three
Southern States. 1t is not understood, OF
course. that their purpose is to use fair
means. They are making no canvass Of
any Southern State, with the exception,
perhaps. Of Virginia. In that State
Malone is attempting TO get up a little
enthusiasm Tor Blaine, but he Is not meet
ing with much success. The state was
wrested from his grasp, and he will never
recover his hold upon il.
1t is understood that the Republican
managers are looking towards North
Carolina and Florida. Their aim, it Is be-
Ieycd. is not only to call out full negro
vote in those states, but to colonize
negroes in them 10 an extent that viii
give them the victory.
There is no question that Florida j
Democratic by a good majority, and
there is not a shadow Of doubt
that the state Democratic ticket
will be elected. AaEy CT the Re-
pubIicans, both white and cOlOTed, who
viii vote the Republican national ticket
will not vote the Independent state ticket.
The difference between he vote on the
national tickets, therefore, will be very
much less than that between the State
tickets.
The Republican managers do not care.
OF course. anything about the state
tickets. What they want is the State for
Blaine. They stole it once, and there is
reason to think that they are preparing 10
get it again by bribery and fraud.
There IS not much prospect that they
will succeed. Both in North Carolina
and Florida the Democrats are on the
watch. They can be depended on to main
tain their rights al ana cost.
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PERSONAL.

MISS CLARA MORRIS is suffering from a
sprained ankle so that she cannot act.
SENIOR BERMUDEz, formerly Spanish Consul
at Key West, died IN private hospital at
Havana Tuesday.
JOEL CHANDLER HARRIS has been i'll for
several weeks. during which period he has
had to foregO the accustomed exercises Of his
pen.
CLARENCE W. Bowen, son of the editor OF
the New York Independent and man OF much
broader and better ideas than his father,
Is ON the stump for Cleveland.
Miss EMILY O'NEILL, Of ottawa, Ont, has
received testimonial from the Royal HUI
name Society OF England as a reward for
saving two men from drowning on July p
last.
Mr.. MCDoNALD, once the rival Of Mr. Hen
bricks in Indiana, has put down all heart
burnings and is at work from morn till long
after dewy eve. He is said to be popular
and effective camp3igneF.
THE EMPRESS EUGENIE has returned to
Tarnhorough, after an absence OF nearly two
months. The Queen has again invited the
Empress to occupy Abergeldie Castle, but it
is now doubtful whether she will go to Scot
land this year.
PRINCE CROSBY, the slave and servant Of
EnOch Crosby, who figured as Harvey Birch
died q few days ago at his residence near Car
thage Landing, y. I. He is supposed to
have been at least los, ana possibly Ito years
Of age.
ORNE WILSON. who is to take Miss Caroline
Astor as his bride. is the son of X. T. Wilson,
banker. The senior Wilson began life down
in Georgia. He lives in superb style in New
York and is said to command more money
than any man in the city, except Gould and
Vsnderbilt Ii is notable that his daughter
married Mr., Goelet and his son is to marry
Miss Aston The Goelets and AstOrs are the
richest real estate owners in America. It is
the gossip Of the papers that Young Wilson's
wedding present from his father VIII be an
income OF 500, 600 a year.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-24
The Beaufort District.

II tie eOlored people of the Beaufort,
:. T., Congressional district vote in ac-
cordance with their bess interests, they
will east their ballots for Col. William
Elliott. he is able and conservative, ana
can do the district some service in Con-
gress. The Republican candidate, Robert
smalls. Is not qualified to represent the
district intelligently, and, besides, has no
influence at Washington with his own
party, Il is said at Washington that lead
ing Republicans would like to see him de-
feated.
Even in the Beaufort district the best
and most influential cOlOred men have no
desire 70 see smalls elected. and, if re-
ports are TO be relied upon, will not vote
for him. They want TO see the district
renresented by man who will command
the respect Of both parties, and who viii
be able 10 help make the wants Of South
Carolina known at Washington, and to
secure such legislation IS the State needs.
Nothing can reasonably be expected
from Smalls. What, then, IS the use o.
elecuhg him? He is the representative Of
the worst kInd u politics. He has no APP
probation nor understanding of Con-
gressman's duties. Why then shOnld
coIored men vote for hims Because he Is
a negro Is no reason why the voters Of his
race should support him. What they
want is a man to represent them in the
national councils who can do them some
good. There is no doubt that Col. Will
liam Elliott is such g man. Smalls has
been tried in Congress and he's shown
what he is. His career in Washington as
a legislator ought TO convince the eOlOred
people Of the Seventh district that he is
not the man to represent them. As long
as they elect smalls, or men like MIN.
they need not expect that any attention
win be paid 70 the needs Of their section
of south Carolina
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-24

A Wonderful Steam Dredge-An At
tempt to Make Democrats Out of Ne
Rroes Fails-A Threat that will Never
be Carried Out.
Correspondence Of the Morning YsaOs.
BEAUFORT, Oct. 21.-Our city has been
in a whirl of excitement, so to speak, for
the past week with aid society enter
tainments, political meetings, the march
of phosphate progress, etc., etc. Now
that we have returned to our wonted state
Of tranquility, l will endeayor to give
detailed account of each and everything.
The steam dredge that the John w.
Lynn spoke off Tybee sunday morning is
the self-propelling dredge that your cor
respondent mentioned in one OF his letters
as coming from across the water, and the
only one of the kind on this side the At
lantic. 1t came into Beaufort harbor
early yesterday morning, and went
up to Hume Brothers works, to
which it belongs. 1t looks like large
steamship, and runs at the rate OF six
knots an hour. 1t was built on the clyde,
and is 100 feet long, and works by an end
less chain. The machinery is not yet
fitted up, but soon will be. The dredge
has never worked in phosphate rock be-
fore. but its capacity in ordinary rock is
many tons per day. This Leyiathan is
quite curiosity, and great improve
ment on the common dredge, which has
to be dragged along by tug. Mr.. James
Hume. of the firm, came from Scotland in
it. He says they had quite a fair voyage,
but got out of their course, and also out
Of provisions. Fortunately, however, they
were relieved in the latter respect before
they were obliged to eat each other.
The Pacific miners had a strike last
uoaE discomfort with the new boss, or
ders was the cause.
There really seems ID be no end to the
phosphate works. Brotherhood's, next to
Hume Bros.', on Battery creek. has now
gone into operation. We are glad to see
each one that begins, and wish them all
success.
THE MASS MEETING
held here on Saturday was attended by
all the Democrats ana great many coll
ored Republicans, though, of course but
small proportion of the latter in COM
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-24
The Canal Company and the Yam
acraw improvements.

acraW improvements.
President Blair. Of the Savannah and
Oseechee Canal Company, requests the
MORNING NEWS 20 say that his company
IS anxious 70 contribute its share to the
Improvement Of the city in the matter Of
the extension Of the streets. The cOmpa-
ny has no objection 10 bridges, but only
desires that they shall be built in such
manner as not TO obstruct the navigation
Of the Canal. AS to the price asked for
the right-Of-way, $500, Capt. Blair states
that that price is not only for the right-Of-
way to the proposed bridges, but includes
tract q land 800 feet By 80 feet on the
west side OF the Canal. and 60 feet by 50
feet on the east side. This the company
thinks the city, representing the general
interests, should 10 be willing to pay for.
So far. The city authorities have not even
replied to the proposition Of the Canal
Company. Capt. Blair further says that
last spring the city purchased piece Of
ground on the east side of the Canal,
but the company was not paid Tor it,
In fact the attorney in charge did not
even prepare the titles, and, therefore, the
company on Oct. 13 withdrew its offer 10
sell.
There is certainly. from what has been
said by all parties in interest, but little
difficulty in the way Of arranging the mat
ters in dispute and having the Yamacraw
improvements completed. The MORNING
NEWS would suggest that the committee
Of Council, the Central Railroad engi-
neer and the President Of the Canal
Company have a conference at once and
settle all questions in dispute.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-24
THE SITUATION IN INDIANA.
What George w. Julian Says About II

What George w. Julian Says About 1t.
CHICAGO, Oct. 20.-George w. Julian,
Of Indiana, called at the Democratic State
headquarters to-day, where he gave an
account of the situation in Indiana. He
said that Commissioner Dudley had been
called there by the Republicans, and he
would take all the machinery with which
Ohio was carried into that State. The To-
cal Republican managers would esuper-
seeded by men of wider experience, and a
great amount of money was to be expend-
ed in making the State Republican. The
bulk of this sum was 10 be used to buy up
votes at the polls. A considerable sum
also was to be utilized to give Democrats
employment on the day Of election and
keep them from voting.
ssWill these methods be successful in
carrying Indiana for the Republicans
Mr.. Julian was asked.
mo. Notwithstanding Dudley is sec
ond only to Dorsey as a cOrruptionist and
purchaser of votes, the Democrats will
carry Indiana by a majority ranging from
5000 to 5000. The Democrats are fully
alive to the Republican methods and are
meeting them, but not after the manner
of those who fight the devil with ire.
Hendricks popularity is immense. He
carries with him a train OF enthusiasm
wherever be goes. He is the key to the
situation in Indiana. There is no ques-
tion at all as to Democratic success in
the State.v
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-24

A great event Of the world to-day IS one
Of the most peculiar in lis history. Inou-
sands upon thousands OF people belonging
- an ancient race, who have FOR many
centuries been without a country, ano
scattered abroad over the face Of the
earth. and vet who have preserved their
identity as a people, meet in every co0n-
try almost, 70 celebrate the birthday Of
one Of their number. II is no ordinary
birthday they celebrate, Tor is il the birth
day Of an ordinary man. II is the eenten-
NAL OF Sir Moses Montefore, one Of the
greatest philanthrOpists Of the age.
Being endowed with wealth, and wen
equipped, both by nature ard education,
for high career in life. he might have
built up a colossal fortune. equal, per-
haps. 20 that Of the richest Of the Roth
schilds, with whose house he is related by
marriage, had he not chosen 10 devote 8
very large part Of his substance and
energies 70 the relief and benefit Of his
fellow-men, especially those Of his own
race. such a man deserves 70 rank via
the greatest Of the world.
The benefactions Of sir Moses Monte
fore have been noteworthy, not only for
their great number and their large
amounts, but also for the rare judg-
ment be has displayed in placing them
where they would accomplish the most
for the relief Of the suffering and the edu-
cation Of the children Of his people, and
for the sssiduity with which he has super
vised the Institutions established by him.
Nor has he confined the philanthropic
work q his life 70 Jews only, although
the greater part Of it has been devoted 70
them, both on account Of the natural ties
Of blood and religion and their great
necessities.
During his long and devoted life the no
bic deeds Of sir Moses have been re-
warded by innumerable tokens Of graft
tude Of his own people and by favors and
high hOnors heaped upon him by the
rulers Of different nations. What must be
his feelings when, after having completed
a hundred years Of life, he finds himself
blessed By his Creator with health and
strength that enable him to devote several
hours daily to his vast business, With his
mind unimpaired by the weight OF time,
and with the testimonials Of affection and
gratitude and honor pouring in on him
from all parts Of the civilized world! It
Is well for the interests Of nations to stand
aside to-day, and the pages Of history TO
be devoted 70 the career of one Of the no
blest Ofmen.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-24

With the closing Of the campaign liter
airy bureaus the labors Of the post office
officials viii be considerably ligbtened. 1t
is doubtful whether the money It costs TO
prepare and mail the millions Of dOcU-
ments which the committees send out is
placed where it will do the most good.
Perhaps II would be better to encourage
the newspapers all over the country to
print the campaign documents, and thus
circulate them among their readers. The
effective campaign work done by pOlitico-
literary bureaus is insignificant compared
to that done by the newspapers, and most
of this work is now done gratuitOusly.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-24

harrison with the great number there are
Of them in the Black district, but they lis
tened attentively TO the speeches The
Governor made an excellent, plain speech
To them. showing the difference between
the present and former rates OF taxation,
schools, ETC. Gen. Hampton also spoke,
as well as Coils. Richardson, Elhott,
Miles, BIanding and CAN'T.
One feels, though, that II Is tnfoHlns
away good ammunition for our men 70 ao-
dress the colored Republican, down mere
Nothing Il going 10 succeed VIII mem
but success. When Democratic Eresl-
dent Is elected there viii not be coloreo
Republican left here. Until then tnere
will be nothing else. They nave peen
taught to imagine themselves OF such I'M
portance-theY ssare the people ana Wis
dom viii die with them''-that they can
not conceive Of an outside world from
this ssdark corner in which they would
be but cipher!
THE LADIES, BLESS THEM,
were out in full feather, as they always are
whenever there is anything to be done, and
so to speak, quite led the applause. They
set quite an example to all Of us sluggish;
no count men, and cheered and animated
the speakers with their bright smiles.
That is, they would have done so, only
they were all up in the hotel piazza, and
the intervening branches OF trees pre-
vented their being seen so distinctly as
we could have wished. Still we knew
they were there; so it was all the same in
the end.
After the last speech was made, and
our Democratic hearts fondly imagined
that some impression had been made on
the thick heads of our cOlored eonsu-
tuents, they adjourned the meeting by
giving three cheers for Blaine and Logan
IN ORDER STILL FURTHER TO DO AWAY
with the effect, if there were any pro-
dueed by the Democratic speeches,
there was a large mass meeting held that
night, at which Smalls and WhiDper
spread themselves. The intelligent Smalls
inquired Of his people whether they used
to feel the taxes any more than they do
now! Progressive mindl Whipper said
that if Col. Elliott was counted IN and
Smalls left out, they will ''raise hell with
the whites down here.'' All that We have
to say is, just let them open the ball-tce
win close it,
Hilton Head and Coosaw have both had
rains, but none has reached us yet. Trust
il is on the way, as it is frightfully dusty
and has turned cool. LOCKER On.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-24
Cancellation for the North.

Netc OrlsIHs Times Demoera, (Dem.)
FellOw-citizeas and fellow voters Of the
North DO not get unduly excited about this
matter Of armed Federal interference with
your elections. What they viii entertain you
with on Nov. Will be but pleasant holiday
compared 10 Ehat the South suffered for eight
long years You must not roar 90 loudly at
the prick OF pin, when your countTymen in
the South so long and 50 patiently endured
the constant prod OF bayOnets.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-24
One way TO Do 1t

IhiIIIttDHiu htc0FI lIHu.I.
The Press naively asks what the govern
mCnt can DO to increase the trade Of Phila-
delphia with south America. The answer is
simple: Keep up the tariff on raw materials
90 that Philadelphia manufacturers and work
ingmen cannot compete with foreign rivals !
Then give John Roach a subsidy OF 5000, 900
or SiQU0o. 600 q year for sending IDLE steamers
az and down the Atlantic ocean! The Press
ought 10 he thoroughly alive to the benefits
Of subsidy.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-24
Blaine Getting Desperate.
Drsr5.r~E-- r. ~

Mr.. Blaine has been thrown entirely of his
balance By the result Of the October elections
and has lost either his temper or his sense, or
both. There are two explanations possible Of
his extraordinary speech at Fort Wayne. One
Is that, irritated by the Interruptions Of an
unsvmpathetic crowd. he lost his head and
blurted ont a foolish TRADE that was nOt pre-
medltated. The other is that the failure to
carry " est Virginia or TO hold the party ma
jOrity in Ohio mad rendered the candidate
desperate and he had determined upon
change Of base, dropping the tariff and taking
II, tie hlnndr shirt
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-24

Some Of the Republican papers that
were such strong advocates Of a free bal
lot and a fair count few weeks ago are
rejoicing very much over Powell Clayton's
achievements in Cincinnati, and they
think with a few thousand Deputy Mar
shals under his command he can GER
tainly capture the electoral vote Of Lou
isiana for Blaine.