Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-18
ITEMS OF INTEREST.

A KNIT GOODS MANUFACTURER OF Troy has
received an order for 5000 dozen undershirts
to be sent to Russia. 1t is supposed that the
goods are intended for the army.
DANIEL H. GOLDSMITH, an old and respected
resident Of Southold, L. l., two months ago
fell from load of cornstalks and broke his
hip and leg. On Saturday, while walking
across the room. he fell by the slipping Of one
OF his crutches and broke both arms.
A MAGNIFICENT OPEN SPACE, as large as St.
James Park or the Green Park, is about to
he presented to the inhabitants Of South Lon
don. This new park is situated at Dulwich,
and consists OF seventy-twO acres Of land,
which are at present owned by the Governors
Of DulWlch College.
TIE healing power of earthquakes Is a sub
ject for discussion in the Spanish medical
press. The statement is made that in the re-
cent shake-up at Malaga most of the patients
forgot their diseases and took to the open air.
Inc cnange agreed with them so well that q
few only have returned to the hospital.
A WRITER says that as opium is an sntidote
for pam, so, conversely, the real antidote for
an overdose Of opium is to cause persistent
pain. With this idea he has 'often placed a
hand wise on the thumbs and snap clothes pins
on the fingers to neutraliZe the effects of the
drug" The method appears to have been
successful. though the patients did not feel
pam until considerable time after the APP
plCatlOn. As the pain increased in severity
the pins were removed one by one, and the
patient revived.
THERE has been a new aristocratic convert
in the absence of Mgr. Capel. Lord Charles
Douglas Hamilton, the younger and only
brother Of The Duke Of Hamilton and pre-
sumptive heir to the title and estates, was
received into the Roman Catholic Church re
Gently at Nice. His mother was cousin of
Napoleon III, and his only sister, who is now
IS years of age, was married four years ago to
Count Faestetcs. Of Hungary, her previous
marrl9 age to the Prince hereditary of Monaco
IN 1869 having been annulled in 1850.
A BRIGHT Young newsboy on the Panhandle
Railroad tells q little story on Henry Waiter
son, of the Couyi.r-JoRrnal, as follows: He
met Mr.. Watterson on the train the other
Gay as that gentleman was returning from his
Eastern trip. Through frequently meeting
the gentleman ON his train he has come to
know him quite familiarity, and therefore
asked while waiting for the great Kentucky
editor to make change; "Just coming from
Washington, Mr.. WattersOn?" Thunder,
no. Democrats have no business IN Washing
ton now, boy"
ONE of the most peculiar communities in
Michigan is at ST. Maine. Though founded
in ls4S its population is now but 2l2. The
articles of assOclatiOn-f0r the settlement is,
in fact. hut a society-provlde for a board of
seven trustees, consisting of priest, three
men and three women. elected by all the
adult men and women annually. German il
the only language spoken, and only two. the
general manager ana the doctor, know Eng
lsh. They liYe entirely by themselves, taking
no interest IN the outside world. and the
women work in the fields the same as the
men.
QUEEN VICTORIA fulflls the biblical de-
scrlptlon of taking up her bed and walking
when she changes her residence. 1t appears
the Queen always sleeps IN a wooden bed of a
particular shape and made up in a special
way, and whenever her Majesty goes to a
strange place bed and its furniture are dis
patched from Windsor for her use. Two we're
sent oil couple OF weeks since from the work
shop at the castle, the one for the Queens
cabin in the steam yacht Victoria and Al
bert. and the other has gone to AK les Bains.
There IL already one Of the Queens beds at
DarmsJadt. 1t was sent out when she went
there last year.
THE story generally published that the i'm
portant paper lately signed by Gen. Grant was
one requesting the President (of course a fu-
ture President, as the boy is now not quite three
years old, having been born July 4, 1882 to
appoint his grandson the son Of Col. Fred
Grant to cadetship at West Point recalls
an incident which actually occurred at state
dinner in the White House in February or
March, 1870, when President and Mrs. Grant
were entertaining number of gentlemen and
ladies'. One of the latter told me Of il inst
after it happened. The youn est of Gen.
Grants famlly-Jesse-had asked his father
to appoint INN cadet at West Point as soon
as he was old enough. and the Pregi-
dent merrlv replied. "Oh. by that time. Jesse
may not have the power; may not be Presi-
dent them ION, never mind that. Jesse, -
Chimed in old Mr.. Dent, Mrs Grants aged
father, who never failed on all occasions to
proclaim his Democratic principles, ''by that
time the Democrats Will come IN. and then I
IN L az tod ~
some surprise among the guests. Mrs Grant
with ADMIR- bic tact, said quickly: ''See how
good thing 1t Is to have two parties in ones
family. so the children can be provided for in
any event" And now that the Democrats
nave. as old Mr.. Dent predicted. come in. It
seems strange to see the other part Of the
prophecy fulhlled-Gen. Grant out of power.
bequeathIng an infant grandson's welfare TO
the bounty OF future President.
As "A rule the complaints within the Demo-
cratic party against the administration be-
cause appointments are not made more ran
idly proceed from those who are either press
ing for places, or have been disappointed in
seeking Office. The recognized leaders OF the
party arc not complaining. Democratic SEN
atOrs who are still in Washington generally
express satisfaction with the policy of the
administration. They recognize the fact that
the Presidents ch IF duty Is not to put Demo-
ocrats IN office. Prominent Democrats like
senators COckrell. Ransom and Colquitt and
Representative Hewitt. and ex-Represen-
tative stevens, OF New York. have no com
plants 10 make; on the contrary. they APP
prove the cautious course Of the President.
and applaud his determination to Sc
lect only good men for Office. In
very many cases Of application for an
pointment the applicants themselves and
their hackers have been responsible for DELAY
lt IS new thing with Democrats to be in a
position TO ask for office. and even many of
the Congressman are ignorant Of the nroper
details Of the business. Hundreds OF apnlics
tons have been fled in the most bungling
manner In some instances the papers have
not afforded information which was abso-
lutciN necessary 10 insure intelligent action
Several days ago Democratic Senator NJ
IN applications for several Of his constituents
VINO wanted once The head OF the depart-
ment. after looking them over. remarked .,Te
all our Democratic friends would have their
papers in rs good shane as this thev vro,,ld
save us and themselves good degl ~
trouble Then the department chief went
on to explain how much trouble had been
caused 10y the Irregular way which msnv
have Of acquainting the administration with
their wishes.
AMOS a. LAURENCE. OF Boston. recently
said that his city had become a Sodom and
Gomorrah. He Is looking for its destruction
at an early date and making preparations to
move TO New York with ms family
to dwell hereafter among Gods chosen
people. We have been afraid for
some time to spend the might f' Ro dol
ton. 10 smelt Ike q doomed city To ms. ami
we are glad 20 have our suspicious confirmed
by such AN authority "a 1ir. Laurence. Sodon,
was not DESTROYED for its immOrahties. Inn
Wor"iltlee VIII chaslise themselves; but the
people ol ~ouom grew radical and agnoatfc
ana established magazines 10 corrupt other
people with their dOlhtg. And thew were
,caIoyeu MOI 20 much for the harm