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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-30
The GrumbIing Ferryman.


Driving up the banks of the Androscoggin,
or Of almost any large Maine river. you Oc-
casionally come acr. a small stake driven
into the ground and wearing like a night cap,
tin horn thrust over its tOpmOst end.
Blow this horn at any time of day or night
and ferrym an comes out to set YOU across
the river. The boats are secured with rigging
to cable stretched over the river and are
propelled by the current. There are Is or 20
of these ferries between Lewiston and the
lakes. A Lewiston lawter. on a recent hur-
ried drive TO the lakes. reached ferry on the
upper Andr0scOggin at y O'Clock at night.
He CROPPED around in the darkness, found the
horn and sounded a blast on it. In FIVE or ten
minutes man came out OF house near bv,
swearing snd grumbling and bultonng
After the boat had reached mid stream, and
the lawyer had become tired of the ferrv-
mans grum bling, he asked him, How much
toll do you get?"
-Four cents" said the boatrnan, crisply.
well, don't blame you for swearing"
said the lawyer, and to prove his sympathy
he gave the ferryman all the loose change he
had In his pockets.
Ten cents, however, is the usual rate of toll
on these boats, ard some of the ferrymen
have made snug fortune out of their iran
ehise.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-30
The Poor of Europe.

There is no doubt great deal of suffer-
ing among the poor OF this country, butin
comparison with the suffering of the poor Of
Europei 1t becomes almost insignificant. In
England, as we'll as this country, there is
great depression in business. Wages has
been greatly reduced, and thousands Of
people have been thrown out of employ
ment. A cable letter to the New York
Times, speaking of Christmas in London,
says: IL the ghost of the Christmas Of the
present day could have taken Columbia
over the expanse of the Old World last
night, she would have realized as never
before the full measure of her own mirac-
ulously blessed condition among the ma
tions OF the earth. Here in Europe ones
heart aches at the Astounding misery
which the seasons affected merriment
Eliminates. The suffering among the
poor OF London. which is always great, is
now said to be unprecedented, and the
usual efforts at Christmas alienation
seem to have been paralyzed by the i'm
mensty OF the task, for comparatively
little organized charity has been reported.
Any day during the past fortnight one
could see thousands OF faint aud ragged
wretches prowling outside the wharves,
each ready TO fight the other in order to
be one of a SCORE who were admitted to
days work for 40 cents if ship happened
to come in. Everywhere business is re-
ported to be worse than it was a year
ago. 1t is said that not s. single Christ
mas publication has yielded a profit.
Az the London docks less than one-half
the quantity OF wine has been taken out
of bond that was taken out last year. More
tangible luXuries suffer in the same way
When it was stated year ago that the
British shipbuilding industries were of
halt million tons it seemed that the
worst showing had passed; but the report
now is likely to show another dimiuution
and one nearly as great. This is sampla
OF all industries, while the farmers prices
! have reached starvation point. Ana
| yet the cost OF the necessarles OF lie is
! greater than il was then, owing to the
grievOus condition of the middemen,
whom the long credit system forces TO
| plumber cash purchasers. .9r
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-30
A Monsy-Lending Crank.

krOHf Sfbc -NetD XOTh ltYAe6s
WABASH, IND, De. 26-Henry Blocher.
aged 20 years, who has for more than three
decades lived in a very humble residence in
Chester township, this county,is now regarded
with considerable curiosity ny money lenders
in tins section because of his peculiar methods
of transactiug business. To escape the pay-
ment OF taxes BlOcher, who is the pOssessor of
about $4,000, began lOaning mnneyon 81 years
time some time since, taking as security first
mortgages on unincumbered realty, the mort
cages providing that at the exp,ration of the
time stated the borrower. having paid the IN
terest promptly. should be entirely released
from liability on the principal of the notes.
Six per cent. only was charged.
On these terms Blocher's funds were in
great demand, and he has now over S70. 600
loaned out in this shape. His personal habits
are very simple, bis hOus hold expenses are
very small, and the remainder of his income
Of $1,000 Is reloaned as rapidly as it comes in
He is generally regarded IS p or nk, and
prominent attorneys who have read his mort
cages. which he writes himself, aver that the
borrowers will be compelled to nay the prin-
cipal at maturity despite the provision to the
contrary, and endless litigation and annoy
ance is predicted.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-30
washinston's PhiIanthropist.

Washington's great philanthropist, the
Hon. w. W. Corcoran has become so
marked a feature in the social life OF that
city that his birthday attracts unusual
attention. On last Sunday be was 81
years Of age, and to some Of his friends
who called on MIN and expressed the wish
that ne might live out the century, he re-
marked that IL this wish were granted he
would be able TO say that he had lived in
three centuries.
he is still quite a vigorous man, and
trarsacts great deal OF bis own business.
The people OF Washington have great re.
gard for him, not only because of his adj
mirable character, but also because fhls
numerous charities. His wealth is very
great, and he has used II freely to pro-
mote the happiness OF others. The Louise
Home at Washington is a monument to
his goodness, and will remain long after
he has pissed away, doubtless, 10 indicate
10 visitors TO the National Capital that
fame which rests upon charitable deeds is
liable 10 outlast fame which rests upon
deeds OF arms or statesmanship.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-30

The positions into which the protection
lists are sometimes forced, are amusing,
as well as interesting ndinstructiye. II
was recently stated that the Providence
Screw Manufacturers offered the English
factories a bonus not to send their goods
70 America. This was denied indignant
ly, but now some German firms testify
that similar offers were made 10 them.
The New York Star gives some facts
about the Providence screw Company;
This company paid 10 and 20 per cent
dividends per month on watered stock. II
was nj length capitalized al s2.500,O00,
ana this stock IL worth. to-day lsIjS,
though The patent has run out. And tuls
unfair industry demands that consumers
t'ali sill be faxed ior ~ support.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-30

A Washington special says ''the differ
ence OF opinion as to his financial rela-
tions with the Soldiers Home which ex-
listed between Gen. Butler and the sub
military committee Of the House OF the
last Congress is still unadjusted. The
committee thought there was a consider
able discrepancy unexplained in Gen.
Buffers accounts as treasurer OF the
board of managers. The General did not
think so, ana so the matter stands" 1t
seems to be about time the matter was
settled, and the Generals system Of book
keeping explained. He is beginning TO
talk patriotic again and figure around in
Grand Army posts, and it ought 10 be
known whether he is as shrewd veteran
as he pretends 10 be, or whether he has
been little 700 shrewd.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-30

The new Buffalo IN. Y crematorium
has been dedicated and proved to be A
No. l., the corpse being reduced to ashes
10 one hour and five minutes. This is
about the best record that has yet been
made, beating the Long Island concern
by about four hours. "Neatness and dis
patch" will doubtless be the motto Of the
Buffalo crematorinm.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-30

New York Is an extravagant city in
many applications OF the term. The
Gothamites are just now very much in
terested IN the cost Of the city govern
ment, which is little short Of $4,000. 900
per year, while London, with four times
the population, only costs S35, O0O,0 600 per
year, and, II Is alleged, is better govern
eu. In other words. 1t costs New York
$50 80 per capita Of its population 20 pay
the yearly expenses Of the city. while in
London the cost Is only 81 40 per capita.
In Paris the per capita expenses Of the
city government is stil less. being only
81 l0 OF eourse the great American me.
iropols cannot be- expected To- compete IN
tle matter Of economy with the cheap
psuper municipalities Of Europe, bat the
idea of New York man being six or
seven times AS costly 10 govern 49, a Ion.
doner or Partisan seems 10 be rather a
curious one.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-30
Gradually gaining Ground.

From the PAiyddelDAiG Record (Dsm.)
The Washington ReDu6Eic1n publishes an
estimate Of the position of Congress on the
unlimited Suspension of the silver dollar
coinage. In the House it counts 80 Democrats
ana VI Republicans for suspension, ana 143
democrats and 81 Republicans in the mega
i've, making majorily of 65 against suspen-
sion. 1t is probable that the position Of the
House on This question will not he known
until the debate is over and the votes are
counted There is no doubt that the propriety
OF snspendng the silver dollar act is gaining
ground IN Congress and the country contin-
ually
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-30

The day seems to have passed when it
is considered an argument to call local
option prohibitionists cranks or fanatics.
Their violent opponents seem to display
more crankiness and fanaticism than any
other class in the country Just now. At
least, that is about the way it looks in
Atlanta,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-30
Wants = Chanoe to Grab,

From the Baltimore american (ReD.I
Our economical navy builders may make a
note of the fact that the new steel war vessel
Camp erdOwD the heaviest ship ever launched
from the royal slips in England, cost $2,375,00O
ana VIII not be ready for sea for three years
II VIII take that long to il her with engines,
boilers ana armau ent. If we have any idea
OF catching up with the foreign navies, we
must begin very soon and work very fast, re-
RaFQlesS f6 cost
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-30
The Election of Postmasters.

The plan proposed would have the effect of
renewing Congressmen Of patronage which
cannot possibly benefit Them in any worthy
sense, and it would give to the whole people
thorough harmony with Democratic ideas.
AND, finally, II Gr something like it will soon
nave 70 be resorted to unless we want the two
chief officers of the department to devote their
whole term s. the selecting of pOstmasters
and delegate the more important and delicate
public business to sub .rdlnates
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-30
The Young Woman and The Telegram

Fr0m the Cincinnati Times.
The other day young housewife left her
home in this city to spend a few days with
several lady friends in Hamilton. Before 90
ing she provided good supply Of cold edibles
for her husband, and told MN he could help
himself whenever lie was hungry. He took
lunch down town and went home in the even.
ing for dinner. As he tells the story, he found
cold chicken, cold butter, cold pie, cold milk.
cold salt, cold mustard. and several other cold
dishes but with al that he was not entirely
satisfied, and hunted high and low for some
thing else. At first he aid not know what il
was, but finally concluded that he wanted
bread He knew there WAS some in the house.
but he could not find il. Finally he concluded
TO telegraph his wife. for he could not live
without bread. Accordingly a telegram
asking: ~ here is the breRdY" was aespatch-
ed. The wife received 1t in the midst Of
number OF ladies. and II frightened her nearly
TO death With the cry: Il know ii ia bad
news; know Mr.. Is. is killed." she fell in a
faint. The ladies' present cried from svmpa-
thy, and a most lugubrious scene presented
itself when the mad OF the house happened
in. WHATS the matter here?n he asked.
Mrs BIS husband has been killed and she
has tainted, )" was the reply. How do Won
know =" he asked ''Oh, he got a teleRra m. y
"Whore Is it9' "We haven opened II VET -
Imagide the scene when the sympaihetic
creatures read the message. In about an hour
the reply was sent back to him: "You mean
thing. It's IN the bread box. under the piano.
where hid it from the cook -
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-30

The audacious efforts OF the natural
gas nabobs OF Pittsburg to monopolise the
great gift OF nature is another proof that
the monopolists intend TO have the earth
If they can get 1t. The Psalmist sang,
"The earth is the Lords and the fullness
thereof but this is being vigorously dis
puted since the time has come "when
wealth aecumulates and men decaY.n
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-30

The average English clergyman is rath-
er disposed to be an extremist when he
gets wrought up about politics. "NO. sir,
l cannot vote for YOU" said the Vicar of
Saltney, in England, to Liberal candi-
date the other day; call Liberals are
either humbugs or liars"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-30

Senator Miller, of California, who was
thought to be slowly dying OF Brights
disease. is improving. it is said, on the
milk diet by which Gen. Schenk was al
most entirely cured. The general has
lived on milk for three years, and while
apparently in good health dares not devil
atefrom his simple regimen.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-30
CURRENT COMMENT.
ChandIer's + 90 Late watohfulness.

TFUft nc FHttdueFDtlu ItIfd8 Vf"UfI
EX-Secretary Chandler, it is announced,
means to be a SD lrp-eyed critic OF naval ad-
ministratiOn hereafter. II is great, great
ply that the people wouldn't allow Mr..
Chaudler to be ali that he threatens to be now
when hi criticism might have sayed millions
and millions of the public funds.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-30

The Hon. ;. >. Cox, Minister 10 Turkey,
knows bow to do the proper thing in the
right way. lie mas just sent the Presi.
dent from Constantinople a copy OF his
work, Three Decades Of Federal Legisla.
tlon," bound in that city. The leathor OF
the binding is the finest white morocco.
The cloth is a web OF Turkish embroidery
in silk, gold, and silver. The initials Of
President Cleveland appear in the centre
OF each cover, aud surrounding ihom is a
Turkish sentence signifying "May Allah
guard you" This is a counterpart OF the
copy presented by Mr.. Cox TO the sultan
Of Turkey. Only two volumes were pre-
pared IN this style. This handsome pres
ent perhaps makes the President glad
that he sent Mr.. Cox 20 Turkey.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-30

King Milan has not taught his troops, it
seems, to know when they have enough of
a thing. Perhaps the war with Bulgaria
did not last long enough for all the Ser
VANS to get a taste of it, if one may judge
by the way they recklessly violate the
aru.istice.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-30

An Omaha man of note has been killed
by eating cold roast chicken. The Omaha
man is by no means as tough as he has
the reputation of being.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-30

Malone was small enough when at his
best, but he has now become an almost
invisible speck in the great political eye
of the country.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-30

TuE AVERAGE RENrAL paid for Offices In
the immediate vicinity ~ New York stock
ExchaHg' BE- s. asquare foot There are in
~ inces where THE price rs paid ~ buildings
without elevator, and whose stairways are
not over three feet wiao and where gas aud
electric hghis are required t0 be kcpt burn
ing all dny. The agents OF the new Astor
hiil ing iu Wal street, 40 the hcad OF Now
0l Lna lnLIdIng.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-30

Mr.. RandalI's friends have long claimed
that be has many qualifications for lead
ership. The claim is doubtless, well
founded, and Mr.. Randall would have
probably continued 20 be leader, had he
not made fatal mistake and assumed
the role OF n driver. The Philadelphia
Democrats have very largely become dis
gusted with his methods. and have begun
TO organize TO prevent his reelection.
They say his systematic bosssm has be-
come intOlerable.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-30

The discussion of the currency ques-
tion has not yet tended to create panic,
but one New Yorker is disposed to look
upon the situation with considerable
doubt as to what the future will bring
forth. He is \ large real estate owner.
ard he is requiring his tenants to con-
tract to pay their rents in gold. His ten
ants humOr him, and he believes that he
is adopting an unusually shrewd policy.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-30

The State Department ought to have a
picture painted TO commemorate ex-
Minister to Teheran Benjamin's adveL-
ture with the shah's haram beauties and
their guard. as it is undoubtedly the most
striking incident in the history Of Ameri-
can diplomacy. The able and emphatic
manner in which the gallant American
reported the vindication Of his country's
honor is chapter TO which his country
men may long point with pride.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-30
French Dress Goods,

.All-wool Diagonal suitings, ~ yards wide.
60c yard. "'N''
Cancels Hair. Ia yards wide, at s7lSc, actual
value Csc.
Atwood French Ottoman Cloth, II yards
sfk Warp Plaids, q inches wide, 4Oc, worth
Goo yard. -'A
Fine French Armures, IA yards wide, Csc.
former price 81. wv
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-30
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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-30
0arprts ann prB GOODS.
Carpets! Carpets!
Carpets! Carpets!
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Odd Pieces and Patterns to be Closed
Out Quickly Regardless of Cost.
' 81 so. '' -0S"i"i price
S,6rame Body Brussels csc, regular price
As pieces TAPESTRY BRUSSELS IAN "a,
yard. P'i0o' wa o'c per
Best all wool Ingrains at CSC yard.
BEST all wool 3-ply Ingrains, full ward
Wide, at S7]5c a yard. '"'V
Dress Goods ]!
Dress Goods :.

Colored Cashmeres, IA wide, 25c per yard.
Gilbert's Atwood Flannel suiting. u wid
35c yard. % - "Aue'
Gilbeergs all-wool Cloth Plalds, Ia yards
yard. 100 '''
French rricot suiting, u. yards wide, sOc
yard, worth 81 IS.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-08
Is There a Mahdi or Nnt9

Lecturing in England fortnight ago. on the
Nile campaign Mr.. j. M. Cook-of the famous
firm of Cook g Son-related that having ''per-
sonally conducted" Lord Woseleys army to
Wady Halfa, he and his son made an excursion
on their own account to Dongola. There, in vir-
tue Of his semi-official position under the Khe-
dive, he was favored with an interview with the
mudr of that district. The mudir was man of
singularly powerful mind. He was dressed as a
deryish, and was in fact, dervish of the most
fanatical description In his personal appear
ance and habit he bore a strong resem-
blance to the Mahdi He said the pre-
tended Mahdi was not the Mahdi at all; that
there was no Mahdi; and that if there was a
Mahdi, he THE mudir) should be the one, but he
was not. The mudir offered to send Mr. Cook.
after a fortnight's rest, to Khartoum, safely
with the Mudir's own escort, because the tribes
would then have come in, and the roads would
be clear. 1t was a notable fact that q fortnight
from that time messenger was able to 90 and
make the journey, and bring back news of Gen
eral Gordon. TO the question, why General
Gordon could not leave Khartoum, the mudr
replied: WHO, them would govern Khartouml"
Mr.. Cook asked him whether he did not think
that he 1.-THE mudir) himself was the proper man
to govern Khartoum, adding that the Khedive
considered he was, and was DESTROYS of seeing
him in that position. The mudir made answer
that he had not lived with the desire to govern
anywhere, but that he had lived with the great
desire to end his days at Mecca or Medina.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-08

Philadelphia Press.
'The simplest is the best said rope manu-
facturer, speaking of fire escapes. "We make
all kinds, but always tell people who ask me
that plain rope, well knotted, is about the best
thing they can get In the way of rope fire es-
capes. A rope ladder is of no service unless it
can be properly adjusted. and the time which
would often prove fatal. Another dan
ger from the rope ladder is it's liza
bility to become tangled when it is thrown
from the window. There is nothing to
prevent it from falling into confused mass be-
fore it reaches the ground. We have sold nearly
500 fire ropes this week. There are both house
ropes and travelling ropes There is large class
of people who will not travel without ropes in
their vaiises. This is a new wrinkle, you know
The rope which we sell for this purpose is small
one, threesixteenths of an inch IN diameter. It
will sustain weight of 400 pounds. Some men
buy hundred feet, and some not more than
fifty feet of rope to carry in their gripsacks.
The cost of one Of these small ropes is about ST.
and they weigh less than four pounds
''Ropes for use in residences are madeI from
fve-eighths to seven-eighths of an inch in dame
ter of Italian hemp or linen Irvine. Such a rope
fve-eighths of an inch in diameter, will bear a
weight of 5000 pounds. A linen rope three
eighths of an inch in diameter is composed of
800 strands of Irvine, each one of which will hold
weight of twelve pounds, All of the ropes for
fre-escapes are, or should be, made by hand, and
each one should be tested. One end should
be tied In a hangmans moose, and hard,
double knots should be made at dis
canoes of twenty inches. These knots
break the descent, and the slipkno is
to be used for passing under the arms of people
who are to be lowered from windows Knots
are better than wooden or metallic stops on the
rope Patent grippers are not thought to be
trustworthy. The price of good house fire
rope is about So. A length of fifty feet is suffi-
Gent for an ordinary house, three stories in
height, though many persons have ordered ropes
100 feet long. Rope ladders cost 81 foot. The
prominence of the family concerned in the Pine
street fire did much to stimulate the demand for
fre-escapes among people residing on fashionable
streets.