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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-08
TRAIN TIME.
The Drummer Who Knew Pretty Well
What He was Betting On.

ChicdgO Herald.
eve are running pretty fast now, amt
WEI" said a drummer to his companion
as the train whizZed along at a lively
rate. Sat least thirty miles an hour
replied the other. 'sThirty miles We
amt going less than a mile a minute ?
''YOu are way off. We are not going bit
faster than thirty-fiye miles an hour at
the outside. I've been riding on trains
for twenty years, and you can't fool me
on the speed. Eve got it down so fine
| can tell within a mile or two Just how
fast we are running" "You can, eh -
replied the first speaker; You think you
have it done fine, Ell? Now, I'll just bet
YOU S. | can guess closer to the number OF
seconds it takes us to run from one mile
post to another than you can. Is IL 4
gOY" 1t was a SGD" The money was
put up in another drummer's hands, and
he took out his watch and stood up in the
aisle so neither of the wagerers could see
his ticker. The passengers who had
overheard the CONVEX satiOn gathered
around to see how the bet would come out.
AS n white mile post whizzed past the
window the referee cried, 'NOw~
The contestants looked out of the win
dow at the line of wire fence and process
sion Of fast-diSappearing telegraph poles.
"Time!' cried the drummer in the aisle,
60 etAN AN-Ne AAAtA~ Ibot 0hVWNNA AAoNAA inv
tleeting instant. Every eye was turned
to the maker of the wager. According to
agreement they were to write out the
number of seconds they guessed and hand
the paper to the referee. The man who
"had it down fine" did this very prompt
~, but the one who had started the
conversation was slow. He had some
figuring to do with his lead pencil.
There was considerable excitement
among the On-lOokers, and several side
bets were made. In a few moments the
drummer had completed his calculations,
and the referee announced: Charley
puts it at one minute and forty seconds.
Bob makes it one minute and twenty-five
seconds. The actual time by the watch
was one minute and twenty-fOur seconds.
Bob wins" The man who ''had it down
fine" but missed it by fifteen seconds and
lost his money took mis- defeat in good
humor, but begged Bob to tell him how he
had worked it.
Il hadn't ought to give it away" said
Bob, '''cause Eve been MAXIM about $15
n week with it all winter. l usually hit
it to the second, but this time l forgot
that I'd had only one drink this morning.
''What has YOUR drinks got to do with it,
I'd like to knOw?' "Why, YOU see, it
takes at least four drinks to settle my
pulse down so l can rely on it to the very
second"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-08

MONEY TO LOAN.-Liberal loan ~, ~
III on Diamonds, Gold and Silver Watebes
JsWelry, Pistols, Guns, Sewing Macbinoe'
wearing Apparel, Mechanics Tools cIoal-ss'
etc, etc, at Licensed Pawnbroker Honse a.
congress street. Z. MUHLBERG. Man,
9; \. B'-Highest prices paid for old Gold al
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-08
GainesviIIe's Future.

The extension of the Savannah, Florida
and Western Railway to Gainesville,
Fla. at which city ii connects with the
Florida Southern Railway to Palatka TO
the east and Leesburg to the south, is
an event Of much greater importance
TO the mercantile interests Of
Savannah than those who
have not examined into the matter have
any idea of. Heretofore Central Florida
has had to do its trading with Savannah
at a great disadvantage. The effort of
the managers of the railroads traversing
that section has teen TO divert trade
from Savannah by discriminat-
ing rates of freight. and
the merchants have had in self protection
10 buy in other cities of less Importance.
The rates offreights viii now be in favor
OF Savannah. rs she has the shortest lines
and all under one management. For in
stance. the freight on flour
from this city to Gainesville via
Callahan has heretofore been 45 cents
barrel. The rate by the Savannah. Florida
and Western Railway is now fifteen cents
a barrel. 1t VIII not be advantageous to
Savannah, but the completion of the road
Will make Gainesville the great distribut-
ing point for the immense region which
lies TO the south Of her, part of which is
already traversed by railroads, and
more Of which Will be opened
TO travel before this year has run its
course. The immense territory between
the st, Johns river on the east, and the
Suwannee river and the Gulf of Mexico
on the west. is wonderful in its agrieul-
tural resources. Its crops are perennial.
The husbandman has scarcely gathered
in one before he must give his attention
TO another. While the fields are still
white with cotton. the orange trees are
ready with their burden, and the last box
of the delicious fruit has hardly found its
way to market before vegetables are
ready for shipment. Such a country as
this must attract TO it the best farmers in
the world, and the product Of their labor
will fnd an outlet over the shortest line
of traffic.
The great Orange-grOwlng country, eN-
tending across from Sanford 10 Tampa,
will send its millions Of boxes over this
line by a railroad which will soon be
built TO connect the Florida South
ern Railway with the Plant system
I'm South Florida and with the
Plant system in Georgia. The fiat has
already gone forth that Will complete to
the connections between Savannah via
Gainesville to Tampa on the west and
Sanford on the east, over which is to flow
a stream Of traffic as regular and constant
as the waters of the springs which bubble
up from the bosom Of Florida.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-08

Registered az re Post 05Ioe in SqraaaaA as
Ssessd Class KaiI Kdftsr.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-08
No Friend of Hers,
C1fer0o Tribune.

A story is related Of very recent occur
renee, the characters in which are an old
ish lady OF fortune, a middle-aged gentle
man cher suitor) and the lady's maid,
young and pretty. The gentleman was
pressing his suit warmly, and called
every evening. But once, unfortunately,
when arriving to pay his customary
devoirs, the door was opened by the pretty
maid, and she received ardent vicarious
attentions from the visitor. The elder
lady, however, was on the stairs, and, OBJ
serving what sam Weller called ''that ere
little man9uvre,'' calmly observed: can
nette, how often must tell you that l in
sist upon you receiving your friends in the
kitchen!v That ended it,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-08

The stupidity of the English Govern
ment in regard to its SOudan policy is
provoking some plain talk from the more
Independent London journals. The Pail
Nal Gazette says in arecentissue ''that it
is a disgrace and something worse for the
government after having compelled Gen.
Gordon TO commit his Khartoum friends
to support him now to suggest as the eli
max Of meanness that he shall abandon
them TO their fate" The government ap-
pears to have very little desire to secure
the safety of Gen. Gordon, and to take no
thought whatever of what will befall his
native allies if the Soudan is given up
wholly to the False Prophet.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-08
Not on Change.


Little Jack-"Ma, what did pa mean by
saying he was bulls''
Ma-"YOur pa is a broker, and when a
broker wants prices to rise, he is called a
bull"
Little Jack-"But suppose he wants
prices to 20 DOWN."
Ma-''Then he is called bear"
Little Jack-"A bear?"
Ma-'Yes. Bulls, you know, toss things
up, but bears trample them down. That
is why the terms are used.''
Little Jack-"My- pretty gOverness
thinks pa wants things to 90 down,
then"
Ma-'Why?p
Little Because this morning
she told pa he was a perfect bear, and
then she ran away from him."
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-08

Pure ana uEaiulterated Democracy
doesar pas in chic. Eighteen months
ago She Aocs-7aarndl was started in Gin
cinnsn Tor the ayowed purpose Of en-
l-erening people respecting the princi-
plls 90 The nemocratioPsrtY The paper.
having spent an immense sum Of money
without SETTING on a paying basis, has
passed into the hands OF a receiver. The
people 90 ohi0 don't want unaduHerated
namoeracy. A state that produces men
Ike Converse. who viii join hands with
MS political enemies in order 70 defeat his
parry. Is entirely satisfied with a Journal
whiaa davotes its columns 20 political
anE ~sciai scandals.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-08

The base bah mania Is raging in all its
farg at tae North. but only few sporadic
cases have appcared in the south 50 far.
Nearly every Northern paper devotes two
or tlroe columns daily TO the national
same. Itis feared that there Is one series
of calamities, however. the South can not
Csca0e the colleSc commandments.
They NAH BEGIN Go prosecute newspaper
renarto-s and readers in about month
fram Tue url>cut time.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-08
THURSDAY. MAY 5, 1884.

WHITAKER STREET. SAVANNAH, GA.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-08
gnrSaIF.


E'oE SALE. Cheapest Variety store Will
4 sell cheap Cheap. Cheap such a. Look
Ins GLASSES, Frames, OIL Paintings. Tin ware.
street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-08
River Improvement Troubles

N'' AVI'e Il e4f'4o'te~'' s-@ef'''l'
There appears to have been some unfortun-
ate management At Washington respecting
the interests Of the Mississippi river. Ii is to
be regretted that there should be any disa-
greement on this subject among the members
Of C0nzress from the Mississippi valley
United they will always meet sufficient oppO-
sitiOn from the East TO call forth their best
faN
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-08
4 Republican Prediction.

-F1'- IAsel'sTs
II the Philadelphia Press wants to see some
thing in the way Of political surprise. which
even Judge Folger will pronounce startling,
we advise 1t to pick out 4 nice anti-refOrm
man. of damaged character. and run him for
the Presidency in this state next November.
We predict that its columns will be given up
to science and literature for some weeks after
the election
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-08

It was hoped that the son of his father
would escape the mud finging Of the
campai-u. but that is not TO be. Secre-
tary Lincoln is the subject of charges,
compared a. which all Blaine's rascality
sinks into iusi-nifcauce. He is charged
with parting his hair in the middle and
general dudiehuess.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-08

The Eepuhlicau-Liberal coalition in
North Carolina does not appear TO be
sweeping everything before it. 4 large
number Of municipal elections took place
ia that state Tuesday, and in every in
stance the Democrats We're victorious and
fiauS
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-08
Lnlinutian Crowd.


There are three separate Republican parties
IN Georgia. each claiming to be the only real
simon pure organization. II matters little
which Is which. however. IL all three were
rolled together in one bundle the aggregation
would be so small that it would be allowed TO
ride on the peoples train on q child's half
fare rate
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-08
A Cincinnati Romance
LNicGg9 Tribune.
Ma, may I 90 out and sees"
NO, my darlin' daughter;
The rnn7fz orafzfr,f 1,,f -, n -

a" Ma. may 90 ont and sees"
mo. my darlin' daughter;
The mOb's a-raisin - out thar,
An / don't think you oughter."
But she went all the same. A loose brick
knocked a bushel of hairpins off her head.
Her new spring-style hat looked like a
billy-goat had been chewing it. Her left
shoe was gone, her dress was torn, her
hustle perforated with bullets from the
mob and militia, and when a crowd
brought Mary Ann home fiat on her back
upon a plank her 'sma" rushed out in
time to meet the wreck" who threw I'D
her arms, sat up on the board, and shout
ed: 'Mother, talk about your mobs; it
was daisy" aud ten minutes later the
girl was sitting at the piano in the parlor
andsinging, "MOther, Is the Battle Over -
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-08

The p1ylestown. Penn, Democrat puts
Baudairs name ut the head Of its editO-
rial columns Tor President, but Omits the
Democratic state ticket. 1t Will be re-
membercd. too. that Mr.. Randall was the
man who LEFT his seat in Congress to run
the Allentown convention which nomi-
mated the state ticket.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-08
Nervousness, Nervous Debility, Neural

PrOstration, and ali diseases Of Nerve
Generative Organs, are all permanently
and radically cured by Aliens Brain
Food, the great botanical remedy. 81
package, 6 for s.. At druggists. or by
mail from j. III. Allen. 315 First avenue,
New York city.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-08

Senator sherman has been 50 very busy
Cullr-iu- the side entrance to his political
kitchen. that he has not yet heard Of the
lyuchfu- of "a white man in Mississippi
10y negroes. When he gets the news Of
course le viii hasten to Washington and
Introduce a thirteen pointed resolution
n-.-.- l.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-08

When a Republican is a civil service
reformer he is pretty sure to be one Of the
''gOOdy-good" kind. George William
Curtis is said TO have recently sent out a
circular warning Republican officials not
10 engage in political conventions in viO-
lation Of the civil service law. As there
is no law to prevent officials from taking
part in political conventions, Mr.. Curtis
warning appears to be an act Of superero-
CATION. The civil service reform Republic
cans are a grand lot Of hypocrites, but the
country can hardly be deceived as TO their
true character.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-08

The indian policy Of the Canadian Gov
eminent. which has been made the sub
ieet of so much hoastins, has begun 10
show s--as OF weakness. Hundreds of
Indians have did. As is alleged, for the
want oC adequate food supplies. Prompt
STEPS are being taken, however, to furnish
relief where needed ana 20 investigate the
cause ot the delinquency on the part Of
TIE Indian astuts.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-08

Both tho men Tie President appointed
to tac S',icitorship Of the Treasury de
cliucj tle place. Burrows, of Michigan,
was frst appointed and declined. Then
Cannelly. of Illinois. was selected and de-
c-ina5. Connolly thinks he cannot afford
80 SiVc up his home practice TO take a
Washington ofice. 4 lawyer who has a
coc5 practice at home Is very foolish 10
acclrt a $500 office in Washington. Be
sides being liable 90 De turned out when
his rarty coes ont Of power he cannot live
as D. woui8 Ike % on $1,000 a year. The
host ttir- tae President can do l. 70 pro
rncte some cne ofthose already in the Office
g. the Vacancy.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-08
He Couldn't Fail.

A New York drummer the other day
ran across a retail grocer in this State
who had been in the business and in
the same store for thirty-fOur continuous
years.
"And didn't you ever faily" asked the
drummer.
show could -
"Why, any business man can fail"
Perhaps they can; but when a fellow
can't get credit for over $50 before they
draw on him l don't see the object in
shutting up shop
"And didn't you take advantage of the
panic;''
''NOt a copper; didn't owe anything,
and the only goods which went up were
cl0thes-pins and Goldfish, and / was short
on both"
'Neyer got burned out"'
Never. Every fire jumps right over
me, no freshet comes within ten feet of
my walls, and the only cyclone we ever
had missed me by forty rods. l tell you.
stranger, when think Of how honest Fve
been obliged to be, it makes me shudder."
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-08
No Reformers Wanted.

= 7 y . = = . V-@V''''I'
What kind of party can that be. eleven
tweliths Of whose members desire to elect a
corrupt and unfit man to the Presidencyf
What kind of ''reformers" can they be who
desire TO elect their one righteous man
through the votes Of such party:
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-08

KeII1-- las one great consolation. If
the Democratic House OF Representatives
Win not give him the kind Of vindica-
ti0u d. desires. he can appeal to the Re
publican National Convention.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-08

The dynamite bomb which Mr.. Adam
Bade3u cudeavored 10 explode under the
Office 0f the Secretary Of state, must have
been of the O'Donoyan Rosa pattern. II
rr-E-l uarractlv larmless.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-08

There might De no harm in the House
uassiu- a resolution 10 the effect that kel-
loe. c0t tae S41.000. hut that it was over
three wears ago. and don't count under a
RanubHcau administration.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-08

Cabinet officers failed to help the Presi-
dent much On his canvass for delegates.
Ills remarked that not single one Of
them carried his state for Arthur. Even
Mr.. Chandler did not show himself as
smart as usual. but then it isn't known
exactly wh0 Mr. Chandler favors.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-08

The Democrats who have been follow
ing she lead &C those eminent Republican
statesmen, kelley and keifer, may be
proud ot the Republican victory Of Tues
day. but they may have reason soon 10 re-
peut 81 the part they played in the matter.
II must have been sickenins sight to see
some of them suffering from the goads Of
the Republican whippers-in.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-08

THE NroRNESG NEWS every day in the
year nv nail or carrier .-.----- $40 %
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-08

The Northern Nerm0nters say that this
has l.eu th- poorest maple sugar season
known in mant years, but As glucose IS
plentiful and cheap. the falling of in the
production uCmaple sugar will not be APP
parent.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-08

The irrepressible impudicity OF J. War
ren keiier puts the country on notice that
1t can never hope 10 get rid Of him until
The schedule time Of the fool killer Is at
narf
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-08

Editor Modal, &c the Chicago T'ribuue,
lately suggested thar Editor Dana, Of the
So. was running his paper 50 As 10
lriu- himself into prominence as Presi-
DENTAL candidate. This suggestion ap-
rcars io have met Mr.. Dana's disap-
r7oeaL because he tells Mr.. Medill, who
ts 6eaC thar whenever he discovers that
tae >a is }c.u- used for any such pur-
rcs1 he is % liberty 20 exchange his ear
trumpet O- "a long range fog-horn with
wlicl Or manifest his disapprobation.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-08
CURRENT COMMENT.
What Would Help Blaine.

CincInnGfi ItHies-NtIr [In1.l.
Il would help Mr.. Blaine's chances if he
could fine a few Republicans Of standing who
are ready to venture the prediction that he
would carry New York. No one has yet vol
unfairly come forward with this opinion.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-08

The banking house Of Grant & Ward
seems about to follow the Marine Bank Of
New York up Salt river. Contributions
viii be thankfully received. The Generals
motto will doubtless be. "a half-dozen
good turns demand another
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-08

a.. GOODRICH. Northern Advertising
Naua-er of DAILY MoRNISG NEWs and
Vyrrerv news. sun Building. New York.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-08

Tie cheap l4uori>ts viii now, with one
accord raise their voices ana cry for
reform.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-08

Nine solid votes for tariff reform from
Geo-eia- That was good record. and
the people viii honor the men that madeit.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-08

Bad coughs cured by Hale's Honey of
HOrehound and Tar.
Pixies Toothache Drops cure in one
minute.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-08

Converse has had his revenge. even if
he aid have o. Keep step right along with
keiflr O. -et it.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-08

" ANIED, the ladies 10 know tbav c.-
~ secure great bargains in SIX. Hr-5e--
Dress Goods, Umbrellas and NilinrrT -.l =;
Fancy Goods II the assignee SALES 81 d '' =.
Houston, l49 BroughtOn street. woPpf.'
BROWN. Assignee. 'i4lo
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-08
Glenn's sulphur soap beauties the

COlden's Liquid Beef Tonic is admira-
bly, adapted for females in delicate health.
(olden'S. no nther OF drn ggisfs
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-08


Ten hines make e square, line averages
seven worls- Advertisements, per square,
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Anrs.la s. .Tert isements. Marriages, Funerals,
Meetings ana special Notices 81 90 per
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g1srr -t-ez ~ Weekly Wees.
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1n we insure the number OF insertions
within the time required By the advertiser.
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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-08

MONEY. TO LOAN.-A place wbe-o -
ia s1 can obtain loan on personal proDeTTtT
and those wishing to buy such articles .pt elry
can on me. Cash paid for old Gold. silver ~
mutllated coin. ONCE private: businasssi an an
mental IIl, CLEMENT -SAUssY, Broke IN I.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-08

WANTED, lad Il or l6 years or .-e-1,-
man. Grocery store, corner J.y,.rSc,-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-08
Bearoinn.


BOARD AT THE SEASIDE-Firsr-,le 49,
= board, with comfortable rooms. al Mont
s9mery. Apply at the Turner Mansion. =
montgomery, or address MRS. C.. care az
Morning News. Savannah. Ca
pOARDING.-No. Is Abercorr street cor-
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ant AMI permanent home. and frst-class ae-
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and bath; table board
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-08

Hills Hair and whisker Dye, black or
brown. Soc
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-08
2Iianfr0.
4 MAN WITH SEVEN YEARS. FvPrs7

cree in Cotton Factors business. win. To-
influence through the country. desires 80
meet himself with some one WHO b,-,,1'
for the purpose of opening a Cotton p.
business. Address .sBUSINFSS 90 So
News Office. -i1ii ii' 4
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ID n. REEVES.
nAnH H..

20 lay street, Savannah. "a
Personal attention to renting. repairs COLL.
tiOns. f''is = ooiiec-