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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-18
What CoIored Men arc Thinking.

There are indications cropping out that
leading colored men at Washington and
in various parts of the country are Begin
ming to think that the transfer of the gov
eminent to the control of the Democratic
party may be a good thing for them.
When the Democratic victory was first
announced a great many cOlored people
were apprehensive that their rights
would, IN some way. be interiered with,
and when they saw there was no cause
for alarm they felt confident that those of
them who were in tie public service
would be dismissed as soon as President
Cleveland was inaugurated. The inau-
guraI address aud the attitude of the ad-
ministration convinced them, however,
that their rights were just as safe in Demo-
cratic as in Republican hands, and that
they VIII get about as much in the way of
offices from the present administration as
they would have got from the Republicans
if Blaine had been elected.
It's not to be expected that much pa
:ronage will be distributed among them,
because very few of them have allied
themselves with the Democratic party,
but they would lot have got much II
Blaine had been elected. The Republi-
cans have always felt so sure Of the ne
gro vote that they reserved the offices for
the white party workers. With very
few exceptions the cOl0red people receiv-
ed only insignificant places. The Demo-
Gratis will not disturb, probably, the col
Ored men who hold small places in the
government service. They may even give
places to few more cOlOred men. If a
considerable portion of the cOlOred peo-
pie had acted with the Democratic party
they would doubtless be treated with pro-
per consideration in the matter of offices.
Many of the ablest cOlOrcd men, it is
believed, recognize the fact that the col
ored people have made a mistake in unit
iug themselves so generally with the
Republican party. It would not be at all
surprising, therefore, if within the next
year or two very large portion of the
colored people should determine to act
with the Democratic party. 1t is pretty
certain that IN the next national contest
the negro vote will not be entirely con-
trolled by the Republican party.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-18
THE MORNING AFTEl
PERSONAL.

PRESIDENT CLEVELAND pays for his own
newspapers.
MGR. CAPEL Will spend most of this spring
in Washington.
SECRETARY WHITNEY has nominated young
Kislingbury, son of one of the men lost in the
Greedy expedition, to the Naval Academy
PRINCE ORLoFF has resigned his position as
Russian Ambassador IN Paris, because OF
complaint similar to that from which Gen.
Grant suffers.
THE illness which last week threatened the
life of Lawrence Barrett's little daughter,
Gertrude, was congestive chill. She quickly
rallied, however, and is now out of all danger.
THE Comtesse dc Castiglione is about to
publish her memoirs, Notwithstanding the
wife of Napoleon III. might well object, is
still alive.
THE White House family, it is said, deeply
regret the circulation of the reports deroga-
tory to Marshal MeMichael, and on the con-
trary aver that his courteous helpfulness is
highly appreciated by them,
ALL Boston has been horriGed by the ru
NOR that Butler was to be Collector of that
port, but has cooled down under the correc-
ton that the man mentioned is Mr.. Peter
Butler, a worthy Democratic citizen of
Quincy.
GEORGE W. CABLE was compelled to leave
school at the age OF IA and aid in supporting
Confederate service In war times he made
critical study of the Bible, mathe MATES and
Latin grammar. After the war he accepted
a position as errand boy for a mercantile
house in New Orleans. He studied civil
enQineering and was for time engaged in a
State surveying expedition
LORD KIMBoLToN, the eldest son OF Lady
Vaudeville formerly Miss fznagal, made his
appearance at an entertainment in aid of the
parish church at Tandaragee, Ireland, in q
boufre selection describing the vicissitudes of
married life, as experienced by one Peter
Gray: and, in response to an encore, the scion
of nobility, who is only eight years old, rem
dered with equal recognition the old Irish
ballad: ''Whiskey, You're the Divll.'
RUSSELL SAGE drinks tea. and good deal
OF it; Gen. Grant, russell cider; James n.
Keene, vermouth cocktails, because "they
don't break you ups" Gen. sherman, dry
Monopole champagne; sit doesn't leave
headache in the morning" Sheridan con-
cocts liquid dynamite of whisky, brandy,
sherry and absinthe, which he bestows on his
friends. WhItelaw Reid's penchant Is Con
gales Byass sherry; jay Gould'ss sherry-only
a thImbleful at time.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-18
TUDEN FAST FAILING.
A Republican Rumor Says He is Strug-
nrIinc, To Retain His PhYsicaI Power.

A Republican Rumor Says He is Strug
Cling to Retain His Physical Power.
NEW YORK, March 16.-The resigna-
ton by Samuel J. Tilden of directorships
in three stock companies in which he is
a heavy owner, has caused some talk
among financiers. He has also been so
careful to be a controller of his own in
vestments that search has been made for
a reason for the change of policy. The
true one undoubtedly is that he can no
longer hope to regain sufficient strength
tor the slightest activity. For the first
time in his life he has spent winter en-
tirely away from this city. His sump-
tuous mansion in Gramercv Park, COM
pIete in all its decorations and luxurious
furniture, even to the paintings
on the walls, has no other occu-
pant than a watchmah. Tilden has
not come down from GreystOne,
his country place on the Hudson, since
last summer-September has he been
aboard his yacht, though it was fitted up
in the fall with the means of comfort for
a cruise which its owner was understood
to contemplate. Nobody is nearer to him
than John BigelOw, who says: "Mr. Til
den was never in greater mental vigor
than he is to-day. The best advice which
the managers of Mr.. Cleveland's cam
paign got ia the canvass was from him."
But he would tell nothing concerning
Tilden's physical condition. A man in
equally favorable position to know the
truth says 'ETilden Will never leave
GreystOne alive. He knows it, and that
is the cause Of his retirement from the di-
rectories of railroad companies. His
health began to fail alarmingly during
his Presidential campaign of 1876, and he
has steadily lost strength. l remember
that, on his departure for European trip
in the ensuing year, notable reception
was given to him, on which occasion he had
to be literally carried into the house where
the ceremonies were held. That was his
last attempt to make a public speech. He
has since attended two meetings, but only
as an auditor. He is now helpless to an
extent appalling to the very few who get
the opportunity to see him. Still, he firm
" believes that he will improve in health
SO much so, that l believe he even hopes
to be a Presidential candidate in 1888. 1t
was reluctantly that he became convinced
of his physical inability to take the nomi-
nation last summer, and his willingness
TO be an adviser to President Cleveland is
due to an anxiety to contribute to sue
cessful administration, in order to
strengthen the party for his own ensuing
campaign" Such talk may be purely
speculative, but it comes from a scarce
which makes it intere ting. The more
important fact is that Tilden is very low,
and, in spite Of any possible expectation
of future political activity, is getting his
financial affairs in shape for death.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-18


1t wouldn't be out of place for Congress
to introduce a little reform into its eX-
penditures. Its employees are paid more
literally than the employees of any other
branch OF the government, and they have
much less to do. The clerks get from
s.. OOO to 81, eco each per annum, the mes
sencers from $1,440 to 81 800, and labOrers
from $3.50 to $1,000. These salaries
wouldn't be so large if it were not for the
fact that the most of the employees have
work 10 do for only ten months of the
twenty-fOur for which they are engaged.
In fact they get twenty-five months pay
for doing ten months work, because they
always get an extra months pay.
1t is probable, however, that there will
he greater extravaganza before there will
be retranchment. The Senators now have
secretaries at the expense of the govern
ment. and it will not be at all surprising
if Representatives also insist upon having
secretaries.
1t would be interesting to see COM
harrison of the expenses of Congress oil
the times of Webster, Clay and Calhoun
with the expenses Of a Congress of the
present day. 1t is probable that a mllllon
is spert now where a hundred thousand
was spent then.
There is certainly no good reason for
giving the employees of Congress a
months extra pay. 1t is estimated that
this extra pay for the Congress that has
just expired will amount to 100000. Such
extravaganza half century ago would
have aroused Indignation throughout the
entire country.
President Cleveland is having the civil
service overhauled to find out the useless
employees in order to dispense with their
services. Quite number has already
been discharged. The next Congress
might follow his example with advantage
to the country. 1t is safe to say that 10
per cent. more persons is employed by
Congress than there is any need for.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-18

Detectives as we'll as their victims
frequently get into amusing predica-
ments. The other day hotel thief went
10 Washington city and registered at the
Ebbitt House as Carl Schurz, st. Louis.
An enterprising lady newspaper CORE
spondent soon caught ON to the sigma
ture. and sent up her card with intent
to procure al interview with the distin-
guished Mugwump. In the meantime
the thief had left the hotel and the de-
tectives were on his track. While they
were searching his room for clues the
lady was shown up, when she was at once
arrested as a supposed accomplice. She
was indignant, but on explaining her
mission was at once released with an
apology for. the very natural mistake.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-18

ardor that is characteristic OF the age.
When she made her appearance, she was
dressed very nicely in brown worsted
dress, "a gray closely-fitting cloak, and hat
that sat jaunJily back upon her head;
Before entering the carriage that mad
been summoned she yelled herself closely.
The party then proceeded to Gilchrists
Hotel, where they spent the night.
lfthey succeeded in retaining possession
of their fair captive, they will leave at Z
O'Clock this morning for Cottage Grove,
where the young lady will be turned over
to her parents.
It was ascertained that Engles was a
Young widower who had known the lady
for years; and further that this is the
second attempt she has made TO run
away, the first being when she was IA
years of age.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-18
Wnfcr Gas Wins.

The fight between the gas companies is
ended. We did not expect that it would
last long. The people enjoyed it while it
lasted, and would have been glad if it had
continued good while longer. Such
fights always come to an end too soon for
the people.
The Old company has withdrawn
from business, and the new COM
pany undertakes to supply gas to the
city. The price at which it will be sup
piled is about as high as it could be rea-
sonably put, although a great deal
lower than gas was supplied before
the new company entered the field as a
competitor. Will there be complaints
about large gas bills and poor gas? This
question cannot be answered at present.
The first quarters bills under the new
order of things, however, Will be scanned
pretty closely, and many of them Will be
compared, doubtless, with the bills OF the
company that has retired from business.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-18
Destroying their Influence
Ne,o York Herald (Tnd.)


In our Judgment there Is no way in which
President Cleveland can so surely and thor
oughly destroy the influence of the Republi-
can leaders-such men as Blaine, EYarts.
etc.-as by refusing to make removals from
Office except for cause, and thus establishing
a faithful. honest and bipartisan civil service.
BY strict Justice aud fair dealing in this mat
ter Mr.. Cleveland will rally to his support the
good elements of both parties, who will see
that he Is President of the whole country, and
not merely the head OF a section or of clique
of politicians who rule and use the country
only Cor their own selfish ends.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-18

s1me OF the Washington correspondents
appear TO take delight in annoying the
department clerks The Tribune CORE
s9ondent a day or two ago said that the
first official act OF Mr.. Higgins, the new
appointment clerk Of the Treasury De-
partment. was to send a requisitiOn to the
Stationery Division for 500 discharge
blanks. The item, when it appeared in
print. sent j cold chill down the backs OF
the Treasury employees. Higgins appears
70 be the sort of 8 man who would take
delight in "bOuneing" about 500 Of the
Treasury clerks.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-18
The soIId missouri Demooracv.

81. LOUIS He)U0tfcun lDeIN.J
The attempts of Republican malice and
envy to separate the Missouri Democracy
into factions of ''Kids" and "Colonels" are
futile. We of Missouri are brethren in
Democracy. linked in a common holy brother
hood OF principle. There may be differences
in degrees IN our cOlOnelcies, but there are no
kids in contradistincJion to Colonies.
From the New Madrid bend to the cave of
Henry Clay Dean on the Iowa line, we are
all ('O!Onpls
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-18

According 90 the Chattanooga Times,
there is now no doubt that Col. Z. w.
Coles scheme 70 build a railroad up Look
out Mountain las collapsed. All nesotia-
tons % adjust The misunderstanding be-
tween the Colonel AMI Mrs. Whitesides
have failed, aud the hackmen are still
masters OF the situation.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-18

However well supplied with rivers the
great West may be, the railroad compa-
nies 60 not pay much regard TO these nat
ural channels or travel. An exchange
save: Western rivers are fastpassing out
az use as highways for transportation.
Railroads have taken the business from
then. Thirty years aSo s.. Louis had 60
lar-e steamers in the Cincinnati and
Plttsburg trade, and almost as many be-
tween that point and New Orleans. Now
st. LOUIS has not a single packet" and
the total arrivals at the leyees are not
over q a week.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-18

Adyices from Pennsylvania Indicate
that almost every Democrat in that State
is a candidate for some kind OF office.
About three-fourths of them want post
offices, and the balance will take any
thing they can get. w en- the terrible
defeat they suffered at the hands Of their
Republican neighbors last fall is con-
sidered it is very gratifying to know that
not more than one in ten of them can be
rewarded
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-18

Now they say that Blaine is going to
ask President Cleveland to dine with him
shortly. Il is q be hoped that he will
remember on the occasion the ''eTa Of
good feeliag'' that has dawned on the
country. and rot let his servants forget
AMI set out that dish OF crow which
he Is accustomed 90.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-18

New Nogk people are wondering whether
they have a cholera ship in their harbor.
The bark AdelTh Obrig arrived at New
York from Calcuttaon sunday. When a
sew DAYS out she lost four Of her crew from
a mysterious disease, which carried of its
victims with wo1lerful rapidity. The
symptoms rcsembIed those OF cholera, but
the Captain OF the vessel does not think it
was that disease.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-18

Thc ladies Of Washington territory do
not appear 10 De very grateful to their
male friends Who wased the successful
war in favor Of female suffrage. Some
ladies' who were drawn for jury service at
Port Townsend, last week. cruelty up
braided Judge Kuhn, who is prominent
citizen AMI member OF the National
Democratic ticket, fer having helped to
-et them in the scrape by advO eating their
cause. The Judge is said TO have treated
them very cruelly-he wouldn't quarrel
back. or promise TO undo what had been
done
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-18
CURRENT COMMENT.
Mutual Congratulations.

When they met at the White House yester-
day MIR. Blaine probably congratulated Mr..
Cleveland on his success in reaching the Pres
by congratuating Mr.. Blaine on his luck in
escar ing it. or the two men. Mr.. Blaine may
lead the life more cOngenial to a philosopher.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-18

Il seems thatfeE Of the sO-calIed friends
az American labor are disposed to cen
sure the President for having retained
Mr.. Arthur's French cook Whenever
the American cooks begin 70 demand pro
lection the labor agitators Will probably
retire from the field.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-18

The startling runner comes from Olio
that several valuable diamonds have been
found iu Licking clua.. r. ard that there is
q general rush % th- Gravel banks Of tbat
STATE. 10 IS Fortunate taat something has
happened To divert the melancholy
thoughts Of the Ohio men just rs they be-
kin 70 realiz. that they can't ind much
good fortune in Washington any more.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-18

It's still predicted in some quarters
that the next Congress will transfer the
Pension Bureau from the Interior TO the
War Department, it being contended
that 10 naturally belongs to the latter.
From the amount Of fraud that has been
uerpetrated IN connection with pensions,
it would seem to be a good idea to have
the Bureau transferred to the Depart
ment % Justice.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-18

It's conten5ed by the sisters Of Lady
Durham that she was not so much Of a
.-siIant, shy divinity" as Lord Durham
said she Was before marriage, but that
she was sprightiy and lively enough. The
change ia her spirits and manners came
on. her sozac weeks after her marriage. II
l. more than probable that her apparent
insanity was the result more Of disease
than domestic unhappiness. From the
nature OF the suit brought for divorce by
Lord Durham, however, he does not seem
q have teen the man % make a woman
hnuuv
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-18

Encouraged by the rsmoyai of the
boomers rom the Ohlah2ml lands, the
Cherokee Iu.ilIas have determined to try
Oh have the hundreds % intrUding whites
who have settled on their reservation eX-
PEELED. Those WAC cannot prove their
ri-ht o. reside among the Indians Will
soon have % get hack 20 the States, and
tae Territory will doubtless be benefited
fv thefr absence.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-18
No Accident Probable.

Finally, our Republican contemporaries
may gather consolation from the knowledge
that MIR. Cleveland will ''gO Slow" and hence
be likely to throw the Democratic train or
the Republic from the track and cause a dis
aster which they weGld deeply regret.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-18

The popular craze for building new
cities has not yet subsidized. The Grand
Bend Real Estate Company Of Chatta-
nooga has arranged to purchase the cele-
brated Moccasin Bend, opposite Point
Lookout. 1t is proposed to divide the
land. comprising some three square miles,
into city lots, to open a canal through the
bend and thus secure almost unlimited
water power for manufacturing purposes,
and to build a grand Union university.
1t is proposed also to bridge the river and
have railroads to run through the bridge,
and to do many other wonderful things.
Before becoming enthusiastic over this
project it viii be well for the reader to
ascertain how Sheffield is progressing.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-18

10 Is about time now for the Atlanta
base ballists TO be sorry that they got up
that exclusive Southern COniederacy
business. A little Christening, however,
NAV DO them good.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-18

An incident illustrating one phase Of
the xiii OF cure" doctrine occurred in
Nevada last week. Some Indians killed
one OF their most eminent medicine men
because be failed % cure a patient.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-18

Hon. William r. Morrison has the
strongest confidence that he will be elected
Senator from Illinois. lie thinks that he
can distance CX-Seuato. Logan when the
vo,ug begins in earnest. y few days
a-o Mr. Morrison fixed on today as the
day on which he would be elected. 1t
VIII not De long To wait in order TO
determine whether Mr.. Morrison is as
r15l a prophet as he is a tariff Teformer.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-18

Tae fishermen Of Atlantic City, New
Jersey. have quit throwing away the
flesh ot the porpoises they catch, or
selling 10 70 the fertilizer men. IL is sold
% butchers in New York and Philadel-
phia. who dnd ready sale for 1t. This
flesh Of the ''sea pig is said TO be supe-
rfor q beef when Gri-d and to remain
sweet aud tender Tor months. The pOr-
poises are caught in seines about mile
loac, ana from > 10 10 flthoms deep. The
company engaged in the business are said
o. re making money at il.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-18
QoarDtuo.
gnttrrg,
AaonPn 10 Eoan.

MONEY TO LOAN-Liberal Loans made
WI on Diamonds, Gold and Silver Watches
Jewelry, silverware, Furniture, Cameh
Household Goods, Wearing Apparel, Sewing
Machines, Clocks, Merchandise, Tools, and on
almost anything which is of any value, at
Licensed Fawnbroker House, Isl CONGRESS
street. K. MI HLBERG, Manager
n. B.-Highest prices paid for old Gold and
Silver.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-18
BRIGHT BITS.

NWuAT became of Barabbas after Plate
released hIm?" asked the Sunday school
teacher. Kept a boarding house in New
Orleans" replied the smart bad boy, whose
father had just returned from Mardi Gras.-
BrOoklyn Eagle.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-12-23
Rutland Business Cards.
BERWICK HOTEL,

G z NtCEHABBSON, FfOPF,
RUTLAND VERNON
Heated Throughout by Steam,
Good Sample Rooms, Billiard Room AMI
Livery Stable connected with the aolel
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-12-23
Tie "ThIrteen" Superstition.

In Paris there are streets where II
does duty instead Of 13; and the house
holders who thus ingeniously sought
to circumvent fate would not for the
world let the proper number be paint
ed upon their doors. Some years ago
Prince Napoleon tried to laugh his
countrymen out Of the superstition;
but his efforts did not benefit his cause,
for, with characteristic perversity, he
used to invite twelve friends to ca
rouse with him on Good Friday,
whereby he gravely scandalized right
feeling people, whatever their theolog-
ical views.
In Americl similar but less aggres-
i've attempts have been made to correct
popular superstition, and numerous
Thirteen clubs have been established,
the members pledging themselves to
dine thirteen at table on every oppor-
tunity. In France, too, there is a
Thirteen club, the headquarters of
which are at Senlis; and even in Eng
land there is little coterie of thirteen
men who dine monthly at a house
numbered thirteen, and pay thirteen
shillings each for their dinner and 13
pence each to the walters. Yet still
the superstition is as lively as Of yore
all over Europe and America and
probably it will continue to flourish
and to make people uncomfortable I'M
til the end of time. There are, in all
likelihood, men and women who are
even now undergoing vague uneasi-
ness because 1885 happened to be
multiple of thirteen.-Philadelphia
Call