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Connecticut western news., 1885-09-16

Lieut. Danenhower of the United States Navy has. according to the Army and Macy Journal, prepared a paper on polar explorations, to be read and discussed at a meeting of the Naval Institute. For the general public the most valuable of the con- clusions which this officer reaches Is the following: After having served with one Arctic expedition, and having devoted seven years to the study of the subject, as well as to the watchful observation Of the numerous efforts and the comparatively insignificant results attending sacrifices of human life and of treasure, unhesitatingly record myself as opposed to further exploration of the central polar basin with our present resources. The grad ual extension of observatory stations In the interest of meteorology, magnet ism, and other scientific branches should be made, but national support should not Ue given to another polar expedition" g aa a f
Connecticut western news., 1885-09-16

Carting hay to the London market is business by itself, and just now particularly bad one. The carts start from Nazing about 3 o'clock in the afternoon, and. after resting two hours at WaItham and two hours at Lon- don night-house, men and horses reach Whiieehapel Market at a. m. the fol- lowing day. When man sells his hay he has to deliver it 10 the buyer, and, as he sometimes does not meet with customer until 8 p. m., he may not get back to Nazing until the early morning of the next day. For this double journey, involving two nights out of bed, the carter tor his master, if he has one) gets 12 shillings and a truss of hay, and out of this he pays all expenses. There is seldom loading back, and, as he cannot make more than three journeys week, he has exactly 36 shillings wherewith to keep himself. family, and horse, and provide
Connecticut western news., 1885-09-16

During eight centuries" says a correspondent of London Nati re, "one's direct ancestors amount to far greater number than would at first be contemplated. Taking three genera tions to century, one has father and mother (2). grandparents (4), great grandparents (s). At the end of the second century the number of aneest- ors springs to GA. Following the cal- culation, you will find that at the end of eight centuries one is descended from no less than 16,000, 900 ancestors. Intermarriage, of course. would reduce this estimate, and there is no doubt it must have largely prevailed. But the figures are so enormous that, in spite of all, I venture to suggest that the words, All ye are brethren.' are liter ally true"
Connecticut western news., 1885-09-16

A remarkable case of longevity is reported by correspondent from the village of Sheepshed, in Leicester shire England, where married cou- ple-Richard and Elizabeth Wortley- have celebrated their diamond we'd ding. The registry of the marriage in the parish church is dated in July, 1915, when the news of the battle of Waterloo was still ringing through the country. Twenty years ago the golden wedding of this couple was celebrated, and they have now com pleted the extraori iinary term of sev- enty years of married life.
Connecticut western news., 1885-09-16
TOPICS OF THE DAY.

Although French families are mo- toriously small. exceptional cases oc- cur. Thus, in oy-Belleyal there lives couple. the man being seventy three, the wife sixty-eight years of age, who have twenty-five living chil- dren, not to mention two who died. Three of the sons are in the army,
Connecticut western news., 1885-09-16

Years ago the musical piping of two tiny song birds at Skye Farm, away up in New Hampshire hills, at- tracted the attention of song lovers, children of those who listened to the Cary sisters. Elaine and Dora Good ale were the poetic babies. Mis Elaine Goodale, after practical experience as a teacher in the Hampton Institute and as editor of the Indian depart ment of the Southern Workman, goes to Nebraska and Dakota to study the social and educational needs of the Indian. ....... -...
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-18
BRIGHT BITS.

"PATRICK, what is an adopted SOM" 'Be-
gorra. Nike, and it's boy who Is not the son
OF his father."-Eschdage.
DIR. MARY WALKER arrived in Chicago last
Saturday. O'DOnoyan Rosa got here Mon
day. The cholera Is expected by the next
steamer. Charleston Neirs.
"JDi SMITH is a cottage-built man. .
What sort OF man is that?' The man
with only one story is cottage-built man,
and Jim has only got one" -Teoas Stftinge.
81 HAVE noticed that ladies in society are
more truthful than they used to be-" "In-
deed!' Yes, at parties they usually make a
clean breast OF Manufacturers Gazette.
THE man who runs the restaurant in the
Capitol at Washington has, in defiance of the
theory that public Office Is public trust,
shut down on the credit SYSTEM Chjcdgo
RetcS.
MATILDA's lover to her little sister-Come,
Myrtle, give me kiss, only one. l.. S No.
| won't; you asked Tidy for just one. in the
parlor, before dinner, and you took two.-The
Judge
WHEN a woman is giving her husband bit
Of her mind he should try to imagine what it
would be like if ne was a Mormon and was
having seventeen such bits served up to him.
Eau Riyer Adcdnce.
CARVING to accommodate-''Wil YOU carve
the roast beef. Mr. Jorlap?" asked the land
lady, singing as weet smile at the head board
er. Certainly; with pleasure, madame" re-
spOnded Jorlap, "where's the saw?"-Mer-
chant Trd0 elIer.
FIRST ARTIsT-"Got rid of your exhibition
picture yet2' second Artist-"Yes: sold it at
last-man bought it this morning | did
pretty well with 1t, too. considering the
times" "Glad to hear that" Yes He paid
me Sl5." only SIS" You forgot that l
only paid IS for the paint and canvas. y
PhiladelDhia can.
ALWAYS SOMETHING.-
DOst think the purse proud plumbers sad
nd weeps with anguish sore,
Because the frost its grin has lost
And winter now no more
snail burst our pipes and make him glad?
Nay. in his shop he spreads his snares.
Ard chuckles while he sneers
As he displays the latest craze
In costly chandeliers
And Wooes our wealth with his wild wares.
-Aelo York Journal.
IT'S HERE AGAIN.
How eagerly they long for noon.
And, when tbs twelve O'Clock,
They wildly rush to the saloon
For book.
What keeps the husband late at night,
And gives his wife a shock
To see him coming home so tight?
It's book.
A beverage everybody likes,
In fact It is the rock
On which the man, who sWOre of. strikes
Is book.
Plague on him who deceves the masses
And thirsty men doth mock.
Who sells beer cOlOred with molasses
FOR Doch. -Boston Courier.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-18
EngIand's Attitude.

1t certainly looks as if England intends
to avoid war with Russia if possible.
The reasons which are influencing her,
however, to yield 10 the demand of Rus
STA. are not known, perhaps, to the public,
and, therefore, it is impossible to form
correct conclusion as to what her real
purposes are.
Immediately after the announcement
that a battle had been fought between the
Russians and Afghans and that the Rus
SLAMS had advanced into the disputed ter
ritory, it was positively stated that Eng
land had informed Russia that she must
retire from her new position Immediately.
Russia didn't retire. She proceeded at
once to prepare to hold the new territory.
1t was generally believed that war would
be declared without further delay. 1t
wasn't declared. Instead Of war it is
stated that Russia is not to be asked to
retire from Pendjeh.
Is it to be understood that England
never threatened Russia with war If she
did not retire from Pendjeh Or is it the
fact that having made the threat she con-
cluded not to carry it INTO effect when she
found that Russia did not intend TO take
a step backward? There must be some
facts connected with the matter that have
not yet been given to the public.
The statement has been made that Eng
land has agreed that Russia shall have
Pendjeh, and that the Ameer of Afghanis-
tan has acquiesced in this agreement. The
English Ministers, however, do not ad-
nit that this statement is true, although
their answers to questions in Parliament
with respect to it were evasive.
Neither nation has ceased its war prepa-
rations. This seems to indicate shat they
regard a conflict as inevitable.
although it may be delayed
for little while. Russian
diplomacy is not characterized by frank
ness and straightforwardness The Rus
sian Government now says, if the dis
patches are 10 be credited, that 1t does not
Intend to advance any further towards
Herat. if permitted TO retain Pendieh
peacefully. But who can say that
there viii not be further con-
flict. If the Russians want another
battle with the Afghans it will
not be difficult to bring it on. The AT
ghans are smartng under their recent de-
feat and losses, and can be provoked
easily, perhaps, into giving the Russians
an excuse for attacking them.
While the outlook now seems to favor a
temporary peace, the feeling in the best
informed circles appears to be that Rus
STA means to seize Herat before she will
consent to pause awhile in her advance,
and that war cannot be delayed long.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-18
PERSONAL.

BOSTON is threatened with a statue of "Rey.
Joseph Cook Frightening the World"
Mrs. DONALD CAMERON was too i'll to ac-
company her husband on his California trip.
HFNRY NJ. STANLEY is not satisfied with the
result of his former efforts, and will return to
the Congo in June.
LIEUT.. GREELY and his wife will visit Eng
land this summer. The explorer will be the
guest OF several learned societies.
THE visit Of the Pres dent to the Gettysburo
battlefield early in May will be his first all
sence from Washington since the Inaugural
ton.
retain possession for another year of Elm
wood. Mr.. Lowell's house at Cambridge. which
they have occupied in his absence.
president ARTHUR's favorite flower was
the rose. President Cleveland's is the lilv of
the valley Every morning fresh bouquet OF
the latter graces the executive desk.
MINISTER PENDLEToN's wife and daucbters
speak French and German with accuracy and
ease, and are certain TO increase the respect
with which American women are regarded.
ON the authority OF an English paper IL is
stated hat Mr.. Parnell will shortly lead to
the altar a young and wealthy American
lady, an intimate friend Of the Irish leaders
mother.
II. W. BERrHRONG. OF Boston, has nearly
finished nearly full length life-sizcd crayon
OF Gen. Grant, which eN-Secretary Boutwell,
pronouuccs the best picture he has ever seen
OF the DISTINGUISHED subject.
MRS. MARY BENJAMIN. OF Ames. Ia. who
claims 10 he a sister OF "Dou't Give I'm rho
Snip Perry. and also asserts that she is li2
years old. Is now visiting her l2O direct de-
scendants IN Lafayette, Ind
GEN. GRANT, it is stated, rarely smoked
prior 20 the battle OF shiloh. The newsng
pers told of his smoking during that engages
ment, and, being afterwards delured with
boxes OF cigars, he acquired the habit.
CHRIS. BRADFORD, who acquired "A national
reputation AS life saver at Atlantic CITY, \.
j., died at Pittsburg Wednesday. OF paralvsis.
during ihe last seven years. he. in connection
with has brothers, Ned and Mike. saved no
less than 523 persons who were carried beyond
their depth while bathing.
Is 1852, az the Theatre de l'Odean. IN Paris.
Adeliua Patti appeared at concert FOR Inc
benefit OF young actress who had lost all her
possessions by fire. Al the close of the com
cert the actress, wearing a black wooden dress
without the slightest ornament. went tim idlv
70 the ava, and, giving her q bouquet worth
2 sous. kissed her hand. The actress was sara
Bernhard
MRS. +. II. HATFIELD. who died recently AZ
Branblctop. near Norfolk, Va, in the ninetv-
hrst year OF her age, was the widow OF the
partner OF the late Commodore Vanderbilt
when he was engaged IN the ferry business m
New y ork. She was also the owner OF Crow
Island. M turrituck sound, and lived there
for long time. The island was finally sold
10 a party Of Northern gentlemen who built a
ciub house on 10, and it Is now known as swan
ls.and' being used as a sporting resort.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-18
Idle RunnOrS.

1t is not always easy to find out the way
that rumors get started, particularly the
rumOrs which are sent out from Washing
ton respecting government officials.
When the Cabinet was announced a
rumor was at once started that Post
master General Villas would not remain
in the Cabinet long. de intended, it was
sad, to 90 back to his law practice
and his law professorship. AS far as
anybody knows the rumor had no foun-
datiOn whatever. Mr.. Villas will remain
in the Cabinet, probably, until the end
of the term for which he was appointed.
1t Is now said that Secretary Manning
has made up his mind to resign with the
view of becoming the nominee Of mis- party
for Governor of New York. 1t is prob
able that this rumor has no more founda-
ton than had the rumOr respecting Mr..
Villas. Somebody who wants Mr.. Man
ming to resign or who thinks be would
make popular candidate for Governor
stated, probably, that it was not improb-
able that he would resign, and this sort of
statement was passed around until it as
sumed the shape that Mr.. Manning had
made up his mind to resign.
The President, to some friends, is re-
ported to have said day or two ago that
he did not expect any member OF his Cabi-
net to resign, but expected and hoped
that they would all remain with him until
the end Of his term. He had an ambition.
he said, to have his Cabinet remain as he
originally framed it, as did that of Frank
lin Pierce, throughout the entire four
years.
OF course, it is not an easy thing to keep
Cabinet together. If a Cabinet officer
sees a good opportunity to get himself
liked in a fine position for life, or to 20
into the Senate towards the end of his
Cabinet term, he is very apt to ask to be
excused from further service. He is not
20 be blamed for looking out for himself.
A Cabinet officer is soon forgotten after
he is out OF office.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-18
The war on The Delaware.

We have little speck of war within
our own borders. The shad fishermen on
the Jersey shore of the Delaware rive.
resting places and prepared to battle for
the fishing rights which they have en-
joyed from time immemorial.
Every spring when the shad fishing sea-
son opens the fishermen of New Jersey
have trouble with the fishermen OF Della
ware, but the trouble never gets to be
more serious than vigorous preparations
for shedding blood.
Delaware claims Jurisdiction of the
Delaware river to low water mark on the
Jersey shore. 1t has never vet been so
clearly shown on what the claim is based
as 10 make further dispute impossible.
New Jersey insists that her jurisdiction
extends to the middle of the river, and
her fishermen are perfectly satisfied to
fish only on the Jersey shore. They GER
tainly ought to be, because all the fishing
grounds that are worth anything are on
that shore. Because their own shore is
practically valueless for fishing purposes
is the reason, perhaps, why the Delaware
ASutllueH CAdlu buSg nave lue exclusive
right to fish on the Jersey shore.
In years gone by the great men Of Della
ware and New Jersey have undertaken to
settle this fshermen's controversy. While
the fishermen have stood on the opposite
shores with shot guns, the Bayards and
Frelinghuysens, the Claytons and the
stocktons have urged a fierce war of
words and founded their law books in the
courts trying TO reach a settlement of the
difficulties between the Jersey and Della
ware fishermen.
ON Wednesday the Governor Of New
Jersey, surrounded by his staff, and being
well supplied with champagne and cold
chicken, went in steamtug 10 the scene
Of trouble. He proved himself TO be an
exceedingly good diplomat. and in few
hours arranged for a cessation OF hostili.
ties for the present season. The Jersey
fishermen will be allowed to take the
sweet but bony shad from that part orthe
river which is theirs by right Of long oc.
cupation, If by no other right.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-18

AT Queen Victoria's last drawing room
among the American debutantes presented
was Miss Van Rensselaer,, grand daughter OF
the old PATRON OF Albany. She is greatly
admired, as well for her accomplishments
and wit as for her sitiking style OF beauty,
which is Italian, with large, soft, lustrous
eyes. 1t is hard to imagine she is OF Dutch
descent. Her mother ls Southern lazy,
celebrated for her beauty and attractions.
and belongs to a family Of the "bluest BLOOD"
Of the South.
JAY GOULD goes to bed at 10 O'Clock or SO,
unless something unusual keeps him up, ana
arises at in the summer aud in the winter.
Up to three or four years ago he paid little at
tention to his eating, and neglected his meals
to the detriment OF his health. His physician
told him he must consult his stomach TO Y
greater extent, and ne engaged french
cook. Since then he has made the acqualnt-
ance of all the fancy dishes. He likes trunled
chicken. He sometimes takes a small glass OF
sherry. He is no judge OF wine. If ne can
obtain sauterne he prefers it to any other
wine, because it is sweet.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-18

From the Val Street Neacs.
In one of the public schools of Chicago the
teacher asked her pupils to find out all they
possibly could about railroads, and one of the
boys went home and said TO his father:
Rather, how many railroads are you inter
ested inf'
About thirteen, my son."
"Well, want to find out how many of them
are IN the hands Of receivers. how many have
defauted on interest. how many are earning
expenses, and how many want to reorranfze
in order TO beat the first mortgage bonGhold-
ers."
Boy! who put you up to this?" numbered
the old man.
why, my school teacher wanted me to get
- o.
Your school teacher. Ell! just so! | see
I'VE argued for some time that the cause of
education was going backwards and here's
living proof. Boy, 80 to bedu'
In about week from that date the schooI
teacher was looking for a lob
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-18
Nora's Balance.


fTO0t HUT]5eT'6 JOr MNU.
Last summer, during the excitement owing
TO bank failures in indianapolis. l was watch
ing the anxious crowd beslegIng the doors OF
bank that was supposed to be in danger,
when | overheard the following dialogue be-
tween an Irish woman and her husband.
Mora. dhraw yer money out"
"An' shure, Patrick. won't"
''But, Nora, you mustn't dhraw it out"
Faith an | won't dhraw me money out at
all"
Nora an don't yees know they'll lose yer
money for yees eff yees don't dhraw it out?'
An shure. PatricF. amt they better able
to lose it than we are?'
Patrick was evidently overpOwered with
this last astonishing and unanswerabe argu-
ment. and they both left the scene apparently
satisfied. Fortunately the bank survived the
pressure, and its ability to lose Nora s balance
was not practically tested.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-18
Overcome by Emotion.
From " Teras SLftinas.

A San Antonio darkey was on trial for
stealing money from a house on Soledad
street. Julian Van Slvck, the attorney for
the prisoner, in his address to the jury said
"Gentlemen, my client is a Door man. He
was driven by hunger and want to take the
small sum of money. All that he wanted
was sufficient money to buy bread, for it is
in evidence that he did not take the pocket
book containing $500 that was in the same
bureau drawer. Ifhe was aiprofessonal thief
ne would have certainly taken the pocket
book"
The eloquent attorney for the accused was
interrupted by the conyulsive sobs of his
client.
why do you weep" asked Judge Noonan,
who was on the bench.
"Bekase didn't see dat ar pocketbook in
de bureau drawer" was the reply.
Everybody laughed except Van Slyck, the
attorney for the defense.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-18
INDBI 10 new ADVERTISEMENTS.

ANUsEMESTs-Bolton's Entertainments.
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fort.
STEAMSHIP standardization Line; Gen
cral transatlantic Company; Ocean Steam
snip Company.
SEA ISLAND RoUTK- Change Of Departure
WANTED-White Nurse; An Intelligent Col
lector; A Gentleman Of Energy and Good Ad-
dress.
To RESr-First Floor, with bath room;
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STRATEp-Milk Cow.
LUSoH-Red snapper Chowder, at Beck
mans.
ANALYTICAL CHEMIST. II. Pratt, Beau.
fort. s. C..
SEEDS, ETC.-At Gardner's.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-18
An Oregon surgeons sagacity

tFrgohtQN.
Many remarkable stories have been told
concerning the sagacity of the sturgeon
some Of which have been hard to believe
That these fish are endowed with heap of
savoy Is shown by the following: YESTERDAY
afternoon number OF representatives from
the fish markets of this city embarked on
board the steamer CalliOpe TO see the launch
OF the Multnomah. They were standing in n
row along the rail when a phiiosophical
looking old sturgeon leaped out Of the river
on the guard of the boat, as il 10 get a better
view of the launch. Happening To look up.
he saw a row Of sh-dealers with their ewes
liked upon him, evidently calculating how
much he would weigh when made into sea
bass. With "a frightened snort the astute tish
leaped buck into his native element. went
down, and minute later came 10 the surface
halI mile on, looking back 30 see III he was
pursued. seeing the fsh men sill standing
IN row and looking discOnsolate, he nut ms
tale TO the end OF his nose and gently waved
IL IKE long bony hand, at them. and then
went below to resume his regular business OF
catching suckers.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-18
BIZ. CIeveIand and ais Portrait Painte5

ITVUt ttt btWU1O COUFtef.
His portrait of Mr.. Cleveland has not been
paid for, and it belongs to Mr.. Moscheles him
self. not to Mr.. Cleveland.
When Mr.. Moscheles was in Washington
recently, the President said to him cheerfullv:
II can hardly tell you why l am President.
For while ] was the Mayor Of Buffalo, and
then an unexpected opportunity sent me as
Governor to Albany. I was not anxious 10 be
Governor, and not ambitious to be President.
When my term Is ended, think, on the whole.
that l should like to be the Mayor OF Buffalo
again"
Mr. Moscheles declares that Mr.. Cleveland
is IN no sense an ambitious man. "His chief
aspiration" the artist said to me with a smile.
"ls to attend to his business" Nevertheless
the President has a decided appreciation of
his own dignity. He remarked good humor-
edly to Mr.. Moscheles: These people win
discover by and by that | am not to be set up
as q kind Of tobacco shop sign.n
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-18
Declinining MIRA. Coxs Invitation to
Dine

AF"W tte AitUftfldp0ttN liWeS.
A little story comes by GRAPEVINE from
W ashlngton, relative 10 the houses OF Hen.
urleks and Cox. from which 10 NAV be in
ierred that n Mrs. s. $. Cox should can upon
Mrs. Il. a. Hendricks she would probably be
met az the door by the message .'Not nd
nome. shortly after Sunset Cox was an.
pointed Minister 20 Turkey as the story goes,
Mr. anu Mrs Hendricks met Mr.. and Mrs,
Cox IN social way, and among other THINGS
sald To Dir. Cox by Mr.. hendricks was that
ne had friend. Mr.. Jap Turpen by name. FOR
whom ne desired 20 secure good place I'M
consideration OF distinguished party services.
etc, etc. II 10 were not asking too much. he
added incidentally, he would like for MIR.
Iurpen 70 be appointed 20 the Secretarvahin
OF inc turkish Legation. Mr. Cox REPLIED
that ne would be pleased TO do as Mr.. IIen-
urlcks wished bus that when he visited Tur.
Key ne had been 50 well treated bv the then
secretary OF the Legation. and So much ad.
mlred his efficiency, that he had decided TO
reappolnt him.
Mr. Hendricks IS said 10 have been greatly
lrrltateQ az thus reply. and % have remarked
t.at ne had little use for such Democrat AS
MT Cox, or words TO that effect Mrs. COS.
disposed 70 DE peacemaker and desiring 10
preserve harmony between she two lords,
somewhat later m the evening invited Mrs.
nenur,cks ana her husband Co dine with her.
Mrs hendricks rs said 10 have answered
llsidly; "No. thank you; think in thatkind
me-