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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-06-04

was obliged to leave home on business
of the utmost importance. The credit
Of the firm was threatened, through
the rascality OF one Of their agents,
and it was necessary for one OF the
members of the firm to go to distant
city. The senior partner was deaf
and old, the second one was sick, and
it fell upon Cliffe Stsnhope to go.
With real sorrow he tore himself
away from home, promising to return
within a month. No sooner had he left
the house than his wife ordered the
nurse to take the child into her room
and leave it there. And after that
day she attended to it with her own
cruel hands, until the rosy, happy
child was only shadow of Its former
self, and the happy little face was thin,
and the great sorrowful eyes looked
frightened and sad.
She had given it laudanum to still
its blood. and when it awoke she had
met its cries with blows upon its ten,
der flesh, until it was afraid 70 utter q
sound, and could only look its terror
from the wistful eyes.
"I'll have you out of the way before
your foolish father comes home, and
the property will be all mine. For
can easily persuade Cliffe to make
will giving it all to me, in these honey
moon days" she said, looking into the
baby's face.
The child turned its great shadowy
eyes upon her, and cried out "Papa!
But sheinstantly slapped it violent
lysupon both sunken cheeks, and the
voice was hushed.
'""My love for you, Isadora, caused
me to hasten my business with al
possible dispatch, and | thought te
surprise you; but l find myself sur
prised. What have you done to m!
child?" 1t was Cliffe Stanhope return
ing, who stood looking in at the door
way, and who had heard the crue
words of his wife.
"The child is SICK" replied th'
woman.
81 heard your threats, all, ," he cried
his voice rising from calm, low tone
which betokened the white heat of hi
anger, to the nights of passion.
The nurse came into the room, say
ing.
Il was not to blame, Mr.. Stanhope
Your wife would have the baby il
there, and I would weep and cry whel
she slapped the pretty cheeks an'
frightened the life out of it. Aud tn
laudanum she gave it is awfull'
Isadora stood with defiant air.
"Leave nv house, madam" crie'
the husband.
81 will not. 1t is my home" sh
replied.
~ married you to obtain possession
of your wealth.
"And are you lsadora?' he groaned
81 am Isadora," she replied. "An'
| would have murdered you after tn
will was made"
"Leave my house, monster! b
cried.
"Not until you have given me tlv
thousand dollars
'I will send for the police. Th
condition of the child, the testlmon.
of the nurse, your own confession
here, before witness, make spl endl'
case for the law.
"Give me a thousand dollars ant
III CO."
Cliffe Stanhope counted from hi
wallet the sum of one thousand dollar
and gave it to the wretched creature
and she went sway.
He never saw her more.
The child lowered long upon tn
borders of the grave, but eventual
recovered to bless the life of its father
whose one mistake came so near bein
fatal. Was the child-wife satisie
with the punishment of the broke
yoW2
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-24

Robert HOudn used to tell this story abou
himself: one evening during performance
mad borrowed hat to make an omelet in
Those who have seen the trick are aware that
II 10 chiefly intended to produce laugh, and
that the object borrowed runs no risk. | had
got through the first part excellently, con
slsung in breaking the eggs, beating them
throwing in the salt and pepper, and pouring
II all into the hat. After this | had TO feign
the frying of the Omelet. placed the candle
on the ground, then holding the hat sufli-
GENTLY high above it to escape the flame, /
began turning it gently round, while
making some of the stereOtyped jokes
adapted to the trick. The public
laughed so heartily and loudly that
could scarce hear myself speak; but | could
not suspect the cause of their hilarity I'm
fortunately, detected it too soon. a strong
scent of burning made me turn my eyes on the
candle; 1t had gone out; then looked at the
nat; the crown was quiGe burned and stained.
l mad kept on turning the hat round unsus-
pectlngly until atlength put 1t on top of the
candle and covered IL with grease. Quite
dazed by the sight | stopped, not knowing
how to escape. Fortunately for me, my
alarm, though so truthful. WAS regarded as
well played farce to hyighten the effect OF
the performance. My only chance was TO gain
time; SO | continued the trick with tOlerably
easy air, aud produced to the public splen-
d1dlY-cOoked omeet, which 1 had enough
courage left to season with a few Jokes. Still,
that quarter Of an hour of which Rabelas
speaks had arrived. / must restore the hat
and publicly confess myself clumsy block
heau. 1 resigned myself TO TINS, ana was
going to aO so with all the dignity l could
muster, when heard Antonio call me from
the side. His voice restored my courage, for
felt assured he had prepared some way for
my escape. | went up to him and found him
standing with hat in his hand. "LOOK
here" he said, exchanging ii for the one !
held; tits yours. But no matter; keep
good face. Rub 1t rs If you were removing
toe STAINS, and, handing IL to the owner, ask
him gently to read what is at the bottom" |
did as he told me; and the owner of the hurnt
hat, after receiving mine, was going to betray
me. when pointed to the note fastened in the
crown Ii ran rs follows: IAN act OF careless
ness caused me to commit fault, which
viii repair. Tomorrow I will do myself the
honor of asking your hatter's address. In the
meanwhile. be kind enough to act as my &C
cOmphce." Ny request was granted, for my
secret was honestly kept, and my professional
honor saved
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-24


THE private fortune OF Queen Victoria is
reckOned up at $3O,0O0,00O.
SIR RICHARD SUTTON expects to sail for
England on Saturday.
NJ. DELESsEps il back from his Hungarian
tour looking younger than ever.
SAMUEL }. TILDEN has had 1877 books read
to MN during tho past eighteen months.
Mr.. STANLEY, after laboring very hard and
steadily since hts return from Africa. is now
enjoying brief holiday in switzerland.
WAR SECRETARY ESDIooTT's residence in
salem Is an ancient looking. unpretentiOus
house, with little window panes and no orna-
ments.
SPEAKER HAINEs, OF the Illinois Legiela
ture, according 10 "A most distressing report
now eNtant, is writing book entitled Forty
ears IN Illinois,"
PROF. THoROLD Rooms. NJ. F., has been
busily engaged at Cambridge, Eng, in exam
inlng the old University records for informa-
ton respecting prices aud the cost Of living.
KING LEOPOLD Of Belgium was recently. at
punkirk, approached by a reporter for a
local paper, who Fought to interview HIM in
regular American style, but without success.
EMPEROR WILLIAM and the King and Queen
OF Wurtemherg on sunday reviewed l3OOu
men of The Wurtemberg army a. stuttgart
The imperial party stood for two hours in
their carriages, witnessing the manwuvres OF
the troops.
MISS SADIE POLK FALL, who has been the
belle nc White sulphur Syringe this season, IL
grand-niece of Mrs. James X. Polk, aud She
resides with that venerable and still beautiful
woman az the old Polk homestead, az Nash
vile. Tenn
SIR WILLIAM Fox, eN-Premier OF New Yea
land, has arrived az Toronto for the purpose
OF inquirng into the means adopted by Cana
dams TO combat intemperance aud the hquor
TRAFFIC, as they intend IN New Zealand to in
augurate an apti-lquor crusade.
WHEN BISMARCK made tho acquaintance OF
MS preeent doctor he was sick and peevishly
declined TO anBwcr questions. "As YOU like, -
said the doctor; ''-oud for veterinary sur
geon, M such practitioners treat their patients
without asking them any questions" The
chancellor was captured.
PETER RUDOLPH SEFF, who succeeds the
late George Ward Nichols - President OF the
Cincinnati College Of Music, Is a rich bus-
ness man, long Identified with musical pro-
gress IN that city. For instance, he gave his
cheek Tor $4,000 last year TO pay debt owed
by the Philharmonic Association, OF which he
was the President.
ROBERT bonner lie past 60, and worth
Sjuon00O or $4,000, 600. No man Ia bottereatis-
He'd with his paper, his fortune. his presby-
teuanism, his horses and himself. And he
ought 10 be, having begun rs type-setter,
without friends or influence, and having
achieved his present position by unnagginr
energy and perseverance.
CARLO MAGGiORANI, an eminent Italian
physician. scholar and patriot, died recently
nc the age OF So lie had resided In Rome
since 1870, after having lived in exile for
many years. MaggiOrani was professor In the
University of Rome. and Senator. The Mayor
u Rome, Duke TOrlonia, 10 a letter 70 Maggi-
oraui'a son. expressed the sorrow OF the CITY
az the loss Of "her best citizen.n
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-24
a story of the Mahdrs Death.

From The London DdiIy NelOs.
Wad Negum, Governor OF Kharioum, was
charged by MahOmet Achmet to go with 5000
men and take SEMINAR, the town, at all haz-
ards. On his way he heard OF Mahomet Ach-
NETS death, and returned rapidly to sue
coed; but he fouRd that Abdullah el-Traishee
had already assumed the position of successor,
having been appointed by MahOmet Ach net.
Now upon this Wad Negum became wroth.
~ am he" he cried, rushing into the pres
euCe OF Abdallah-'I am he that captured
hhartoum, and dOst thou presume 10 usurp
my placer | am the next great man to our
Lord" But the alteration was dire, aud the
threatenings and abuse that passed between
the two rivals perfectly fendish; but. In spite
OF his menaces, Wad Negum prevailed not
His opponent had secured the support of the
majority; but the supplanted General swore
TO be revenged.
Mahomet Achmet died OF a disease called
bergum 10 is like the most malignant and
virulent form OF small -pOK. 1t IA not true, as
you say his been reported, that he had q grand
funeral; on the cOutrarg, he was buried in his
own dwelling In the presence only OF his i'm
mediate followers. who tried thus 70 keep his
death secret for fear the Bedaween should
desert at once. ! was IN hospital some time
escaped IN this way. Every prisoner Is al
lowed TO walk about IL he can lind a friend
who can guarantee that he viii not escape.
did so, and thus 2 away. Not an Arab ever
really believed MahOmet Achmet a prophet
They mt rely followed him hoping for plum
der. The law in the Soudan under the der
wishes now Il that any man who touches spir-
ituous liquors Is TO receive hfty strokes OF the
kourbash every morning for a month.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-24
THE WEEKLY NEWS FOR AID
VERT1SERS.

The attention Of advertisers is called TO the
advantages offered to them in the SAVANNAH
WEEKLY NEWS. This well known paper con
sists Of p pages, containing 81 columns of
printed matter, made up from the cream OF
the telegFaphic and general news of the daily
issues, and large amount of original matter
II also contains a carefully edited agricultu-
al and farm department, and a weekly mar
ket report-especially adapted to its constItu-
sncy.
IL Is the fayorite business and family paper
Of the farmers, merchants and mechanics Of
Southern aud Eastern Georgia, and of Florida.
The WEEKLY NEWS is carefully read in thou
sands Of homes, stores and workshops, and then
1t passes from hand to hand until il is read
by an entire neighborhood. The character o
he WEEKLY NEWS, ana that OF the people
who read 1t, makes 1t a valuable medium in
which to advertise. 1t reaches to a greater
extent than any other paper published in its
Rection the intelligent and thoughtful people
Of the Southeast; people who have many wants
to satisfy, and the means with which to sup
ply them. The merchants Of Savannah and
elsewhere will find no better paying invest
ment than an advertisement in the WEEKLY
NEWS. Estimates for advertising given on
application at the Counting Room.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-24
A REAL CENTENARIAN.
Charles Dudley Warner Meets with
Genuine Old Auntie Down south.


From Ehs 4 nan nc Monthly.
1t was here that we made the acquaintance
of colored woman, withsred, bent old
pensioner of the house, whose industry (she
excelled any modern patent apple pearer)
was unabAted, although she was by her own
confession "a woman. we believe, never owns
her age till she has passed this point and the
testimony OF others 100 years old. But age
had not impaired the brightness Of her eyes,
nor the limberness Of her tongue, nor her
shrewd good sense. She talked freely about
the want Of decency and morality in the
young colOred folks of the present day. 1t
wasn't so when she was n girl. Long, long
time ago she and her husband had been sold at
sherlt's sale and separated and she never had
another husblnd Not thHt she blamed her
master 50 much-be couldn't HELM 1t, he got
into debt. And SIZE eXpou n led her philoso-
phy about the rich and tue danger they are
IN. The great trouble Is that " hen person
10 rich he can borrow money 80 easy, and he
Keeps DRAWN II out Of the bank and pllin up
the debt, like rails on top Of one another, TILL
" needs ladder to get on to the pile, and
then 1t all comes down in a heap, and the man
has TO begin on the bottom rail again If
she'd to live her life over again she'd lay up
money; never cared much about 1t till now.
inc thrifty, shreWd old woman still walked
about good deal and kept her eye on the
neighborhOOd. Going out that morning she
mad seen some fence up the road that needed
mending, and she told Mr.. Devault that she
as white folks was much better than cOlored
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-24
He WA. Not Prepared.


A few years ago the people OF certain
township were about 20 celebrate the open
ing Of new bridge, and invited young law u.
yer 10 deliver the Grafton. lie had made no
written preparation. supposing that a lawyer
ought to be capable OF speaking without note
or notice any number OF hours on any subject
in a style OF thrilling eloq hence.
Therefore, nc trusted 70 the occasion.
lie stood out upon platform erected near
the bridge, and began, amid the profound and
attentive silence oil his audience:
"Fell0w-citizcns Five and forty wears ago
this bridge, built by your enterprise, was part
and parcel OF the no wing wildernessu'
He paused moment. Eyes, fellow-citi-
zens. only Eve and forty years ago this bridge
where we now stand. was part and parcel OF
the bowling wildernessin
Again he paused.
Cries Of .Goodl GOOuw)
~ feel IL hardly necessary 70 repeat that
this bridge. fellow citizens. only i've and forty
years ago, was part and parcel o. the bowling
Wilderness, aud viii conclude by saying that
wish-l wish IL was part and parcel OF Il
nOww
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-24
INDEX 10 new ADVERTISEMENTS.

MEETNGs-Cathohc knights Of America
Branch No. 3s
SPECIAL NoTICE-As to Crews Of Br'
Steamship Sylvia, and Ger. Bark Neptune.
AUCTIoEs-Fine Household and Kitchen
Furniture, by ID. T. Kennedy.
STEAMSHIP SCHEDULE-Ocean Steamship
Company.
WANrs-Two Candy Makers; Position by a
Young Man; a Single Room; situation as
Private Waterman; Situation at Office and
store Work: Unfurnished Room; Second
Hand suit Walnut Furniture; Painters;
Rooms with or Without Board; a Young
Man With Type Writer Desires Employment;
WORK by a German; a Scrubber.
FOR RENT Large South Room, Furnished
Rooms; New Dwellings
FOR SALE-Shares savannah Savings and
Loan Company
EDUCATIoNAL-Georg Military Academy
Savannah.
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS, ETc.-At
LaFar's.
ToMAToEs-C. NJ. Gilbert & Co.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-24

A petition numerously signed was pre-
scented to the City Council last night asking
that the "drummers' tax be abolished
II is to be hoped that paper which has
upon it the signatures OF a MAORI ty OF the
principal business houses of Savannah
will receive from those in authority the
attention IL demands. This tax is bar
10 free commercial intercourse, and places
our retail merchants at a disadvantage by
preventing them from enjoying the bene-
dts OF the competition afforded by mer-
chant travellers. These indispensable ad-
Juncts 10 modern business methods give
the retail dealer all the advantage Of
other markets without his leaving
his store. This makes trade bet
Ter by stirring up business.
Very few cities in the country now have
IA tax upon drummers, and such places
are properly put down on the old fogy
list. Savannah is live and progressive
city and can't afford TO be placed on that
list. The tax brings but little revenue 10
the city, and what little is lost I'm that
particular will be made up indirectly by
our merchants having better facilities for
doing business, our hotels having more
guests, and the town having the good will
and kind words Of class Of men whose
good Will is worth having.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-24

1t has long been a subject Of discussion
whether Msrdi Gras and similar spectacu-
lar exhibitions in New orleans, st.
Louis, Mobile, and one or two
other cities, pay from 0usl-
ness point Of view. There can be little
doubt that they are Immediately profit
able, in that they bring to witness the dis
play thousands Of people, each one Of
whom must OF necessity spend a consid-
cradle sum of money for entertainment
and enjoyment while in the city, and a
large amount is spent In making outside
purchases.
Besides the above, visitors are attracted
by the enterprise and life that seems to
I'll them with a strange kind of intoxica-
ton that they long remember with pleas
ure, not to speak of the real intoxication
that does not leave a very pleasursble
farewell" but which often tends to in
crease the funds In the cities treasures.
The immediate profits of such exhibit
lions are probably small compared with
the business that comes afterwards as the
result OF this novel method of showing a
city, its industries and leading business
interests at the best advantage, and the
legitimate advertising that is a necessary
accompaniment. Newspapers are bene-
tited by increased advertising patronage
and largely increased sales.
In commercial city Ike Savannah, with
fine harbor and other advantages, and
lines OF steamers and systems OF railroads
to pour trade and wealth into her lap, 1t
no "A k,,
any tancful schemes Of advertising or
drawing custom to her business men, yet
there is no doubt that a little extraordi-
nary energy and enterprise outside tn e
usual trOdden paths would be pleasant and
very beneficial. An exposition-say to
illustrate our cotton, naval stores and
lumber trade, but to include any and
everything that will attract int rest aud
pay-or areal first-class fantastic parade,
historical and otherwise, could do no
harm, and would doubtless do much good.
OF course nothing Of the kind is sug-
gested for the immediate future, for the
Chatham Artillery centennial must not
be interfered with. While this centennial
Is to be eminently patriotic demOnstra-
ton, 1t VIII no doubt greatly benefit the
business men of the city, and they should
contribute literally to make the occasion
a grand success.
When we remember the thousands that
visited Savannah to witness the ceremo-
MES at the Jasper Centennial and the
Sesqui-Centennial, we cannot doubt that
little fuss and display do great deal Of
good. Savannah is solid and prosperous
city, but 1t ought to be made to begin
regular boom. Where would Atlanta
have been now had 1t not been for brag
and bluster and display
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-24

From the CEegsgand P5aindsdIer (Den,.l
1t is no time now for croakers. It is no time
Tor political demagogues to 60 whining about
that Times can never get better until their
particular faction is put IN Office. 1t ID no
time to raise sectional disturbances or to dis
courage business by doleful predictions and
dismal lamentations. rhe people who do that
are public enemies, and should be hoOted out
Of the community
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-24

1t appears that the iron company which
failed at Marionsburg, Va, the other day,
was founded almost entirely by Philadel-
phia capitalists. The trouble with the
company was that It's capital consisted of
nearly $l,00O000 Of Indebtedness and no
cash. twas certainly not killed by tariff
reform agitation.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-24

Any foolish declarations the people Of
Dakota may choose to insert in their pre-
mature constitution will amount 10 little,
except as showing their true tone and
temper. A good many things have hap
pened during the last twelve months
which 20 10 show that Dakota is hardly
prepared 10 become a State.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-24

The newspaper artists may now lay
aside their diagrams OF the new star in
Andromeda. aud begin 10 chisel out East
ern Roumelia and Bulgaria united, on
their old cuts Of the maps Of the Russo
Turkish seat OF war.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-24

II is 70 DC GREETED that some OF our es-
teemed contemporaries have shown a
disposition 70 heap good deal OF hypo-
thetieal abuse on state Senator Thornton,
81 the Twenty-fourth district. Senator
Thornton Is a good man, and his colloquy
with his brother Senators during the rail-
road Dill discussion showed that ne would
not swear that a horse was sixteen feet
high just because he happened. In the
beat Of debate, " say that It was.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-24

From the PAiladelDhta Net0s lRsDD

From The PhiladeIDhtd Ne1Ds lRsD.)
A continuance OF silver coinage means rev.
olutlon in business. which is now too weak to
be able TO resist violence. and consequently
the national credit Will be greatly endan-
gered. Silver to day is FIAT money" No ma
tlon can prosper with such currency. The
coinage of silver must stOD
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-24

"rhere's "a cry from Macedonia, Come
and help US may now be given a politi-
Gal and military, as well as a religious.
siguitication. The Macedonians need help
Just now, aud they can not afford to wait
very long tor it either.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-24

The action OF the Board OF Trade on the
proposed valued policy law yesterday
afternoon was in the same line as that Of
the Cotton Exchange and the representa-
tiyes In the various organizations directly
Interested In real estate and Insurance.
The opposition 70 the bill appears TO be as
great in all the trade centres Of the State
as II is in Savannah. There is now, prob
ably, little doubt that IL will be defeated.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-24

A Washington special says: Mr.. Dor
man b. Eaton says of his resignation Of
the position as Civil Service Commits
sioner: 81 did not intend, when appoint
ed, 10 remain on the commission more
than a year, and so informed President
Arthur. Not seeing fit TO resign at that
time, remained to help perfect the new
system. l do not wish to remain longer
than a sense Of duty to contribute my ex.
perience seems to require. The statement
that any dissatisfaction with the Presi-
dent or any member of the Cabinet has
influenced or will influence my resigna
ton is without foundation. have the
fullest confidence in the Presidents pur
pose and ability to enforce the rules in
good faith. If had any doubts on that
point they would only be reasons why |
should remain at my post unless removed"
The resignation of Mr.. Eaton renders a
reorganization of the Civil Service Com
new men will be appointed throughout.
The Indiana folks are in the field already
with a candidate for Mr.. Eaton's place.
They present the name of Prof. James II.
Smart, the public instructor of the State,
and claim that he is the man cut out for
the place. 1t is said to be the intention
of the President, in recognizing the com
mission, to appoint bright, energetic men
who have the reform of the civil service
at heart and who will dignity the institu-
ton