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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-02-10

Miss ABELL'S WILL.-The will OF Sarah Phil
india Abel. Iled yesterday, leaves 10 her three
nieces, Eveline. Ida Louise and Edith Abel, her
house and three lots appertalnin2 thereto IN
Uniontown. ID. c.: also United States four per
cent bonds amounting 10 81 700; to hef grand-
niece, Alice Edith Abel, her gold watch and all
her paintings and works Of art; To her friends
and neighbors. her household furniture and per-
sonal effects, TO be distributed in accordance
with the desire expressed before her death
Charles kollin Abel Is named as executor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-02-10

"BrOWn'S Bronchial TrOches'' are excel
lent for the relief of HOarseness or Sore Throat.
They are exceedingly effective. "-Christian
World, London. EnU.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-02-10

MARRIAGE LICENSES. - Marriage licenses
nave been issued by the clerk of the court 10 f.
]. King ard Mary Crane; John II. Ruth and
Teresa Ruth both of Baltimore; Thomas Kirby
and Alice Gingell; Miles Blackstone. OF Brook
Iyn, and Fanny Levi, w. III. Anderson and
Matte 3. Hughes. of Baltimore. James Brooks
and Mary Stepney, Of Baltimore; George w
Price and Ella Fitzgerald: WIN. Iowndes Seuf-
tsrle and Emma Christina Helmuth: Hillary
Johnston and Anna Ages; Thomas NacNaruara
ana Honofa Dealy, W. III. Buchanan and Lizzie
mer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-02-10
When Sickness Comes.

"Wells' Health Remover restores health an
vigor cures Dyspepsia, Impotence, Sexual Debi
tty. 81. 6
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-17
The Exposition and the Levees.

The Exposition ana the AeNees'
REPORTS are being sent out from New
Orleans calculated to create the impress
sion that the exposition grounds are in
danger of being overlooked from the rising
river.
These reports are based upon the iact
that the rise in the river has begun TINS
year earlier than usual, and upon the
further alleged fact that the great leVee
about two miles above the exposition Is
in a very weak condition.
There is no doubt that the river is high
for this season of the year. 1t is only
about three and half feet below the hlgh
water mark, but the danger point is con-
siderabIv above that mark. This early
rise in the river is caused doubtless by
the rainy weather that has prevailed late
" along the lower Mississippi and its
tributaries, and the warm weather along
the upper Mississippi. 1t is pretty sure
indication that the regular spring rise
will not be extraordinary.
With respect to the levees, there is al
ways talk about weak spots in them. ky-
cry spring the alarmists set afioat start
ling rumors about caving levees and pre-
dict the inundatiOn of the city.
When at the danger point, or even at
high water mark, the river is considerably
higher than the exposition grounds. In
fact, at its present stage ii may be above
the exposition grounds. There is no dan
ger now. however, and there is no proba-
bility that there will be later, that any
part of the city or the exposition grounds
will be Overfowed.
The weak place in the levee to which
attention has been called is being strength.
ened, and will be in thorough repair
doubtless before the spring rise in the
river occurs. People need not stay away
from the exposition because OF reports
about a threatened overflow.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-17

The civil service commission has been
in existence just two years. The COM
c,issioners are preparing their annual re-
port. They expect to have it ready to
submit to Congress in a few days.
1t is not known what they will say
about their second years work. 1t is eX-
pected, however. that they will clam that
the results obtained are much more salts
factory than those of the first year, and
that the prospect for bringing about a
condition Of affairs in the civil service
that will meet the expectations Of the
most enthusiastic civil service refOrmer
is very promising.
1t is to be expected, of course, that the
Commissioners Will praise their own
work. But aside from what they may
say Of the practical operations of the civil
service law. it viii be generally admitted,
probably, that the law was enforced the
second year with much less friction than
it was the first year.
Exactly what benefit the law has been
to the civil service the public does not yet
know. It would be good idea for Con-
gress to call on the heads of departments
for information about the condition Of the
service since the civil service law became
operative. Two years ought to be long
enough to determine whether or not there
has been improvement.
The commissioners will have plenty of
work to do after March 4. 1t cannot be
otherwise than that there will be good
many dismissals for cause. There are
thousands in office who are incompetent,
and many thousands who violated the
spirit if not the letter of the civil service
law during the last campaign. They
ought all to 90. The chances are they
will go.
Like all other officials, the commission
ers now want to increase the expenses of
administering the law. They think the
agricultural building is too far away
from the hotels for their use, and they,
therefore, want elegant quarters fitted up
near the Treasury building. They also
want provision made for the employment
of examiners. 1t would be interesting to
know why the commissioners cannot per-
form the duties of examiners. They don't
appear to be overburdened with work.
They certainly don't show any DISPOSE
ton to resign, and hence it is pretty safe
to conclude that they are not OverwOrked.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-17
working southern Legislatures.


The Legislature of North Carolina IS
not disposed r. act hastily on resolu-
ton asking Congress to repeal the In
ternaI revenue laws. 1t wants time TO
consider whether the interests of the
peonIe of that state require the repeal OF
these laws. Ii must be admitted that 1t
Is acting with more wisdom than the
Legislature Of this State acted with re-
gard to a similar resolution.
1t is doubtful if one-tenth of the intel
ligent voters of either this State or
North Carolina desires the internal reve-
nue. system abolished. The people Of both
States, and, in fact, of all the Southern
states, have a prejudice against the
internal revenue laws, not because
Of any burden which they impose
upon them, but because the rascalities and
outrages OF internal revenue officials.
That prejudice will soon disappear, how
ever. after Mr.. CIeyeland's inauguration
In fact the desire for the repeal OF the
internal taxes is not nearly so great as y
was before the election. The people are
satisfied that with a Democratic admins
tration honest citizens will have no cause
TO complain OF internal revenue agents.
There appears to be a systematic
movement all through the South to work
IN sentiment in favor Of repeal
inp the internal revenue laws.
The protectionists are doubtless at the
bottom Of it. Mr., RandalFs recent South
ern visit was in the interest Of it. The
effort to get Legislatures Of Southern
states 10 pass resolutions instructing
their representatives in Congress to work
for the repeal of the internal revenue laws
is. no doubt, one Of the phases of it.
Southern Congressman, however, will
not be misled by demonstrations or
resolutions worked up by the agents
Of the protectionists. They know the
sentiments OF the Southern people, and
can be depended on to look out for the in
terests Of their section. They know very
well that neither the people of Georgia
and North Carolina nor any other South
ern state want free whisky and free to-
bacco in preference to cheap necessaries
of life.
The pr0tectionists are getting ready to
make an extraordinary effort in the next
Congress to secure legislation that will
make it impossible to reduce the present
tariff. They viii find that they will be
unable, with all their preparations, to ac-
complish their purpose.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-17
PERSONAL.

PRINCESS BEATRICE is afflicted with rheu-
matlsm.
LIEUT.. GREEDY, Attic explorer, is sick abcd
in Washington.
DIR. CARVER, the marksman, is going tC
England to give an exhibition of his skill be-
fore the Prince of Wales.
JOHN MCCULLOUGH Is steadily regalnine
health, and all idea of placing him under the
control of guardians has been abandoned.
CAPT. c. r. MASON, Stonwall Jackson't
bridge builder, whose death at Staunton, Va.
them being Mrs. Barron, wife of Rev. DR.
Barron, editor of the Baltimore BAPTIST Her
aid.
MRS. MOROsINI- HUELsKAMP's husband
told reporter in Albany that he and his wife
''dO not like to 90 out much before perform
ance, because if the people see us it is likely
to interfere with the attendance in the even
ing"
MRS MANDERsoN, wife of the junior Ne
braska Senator, is a pretty, plump little lady
with soft brown hair and roseate complex
ion. Among the curls about her brow is one
perfectly white one, which must have story
1t gives piquancy 10 her face.
WHEN Mrs. Gaines appeared in court hel
husband, the gallant General, always sat by
her side in full uniform. with sword and belt
If any wrangle occurred in the progress of a
suit, he never failed to rem nd cmnsel that he
accepted the full responsibility for all the
lady or her lawyers might say or do.
WEBSTER FLANAGAN, of Texas, who made
the frank declaration, "What are we here fol
if not for the ofices?' in the Chicago COnven-
ton Of 1880, Is in Washington. He says he
stands by what he then said and expects tC
be compelled to give up his position of Inter
nal Revenue Collector on short notice.
THE year 1885 finds four English Judges still
actively pursuing their judicial labors after
attaining the age of fourscore years They
are Vice Chancellor Bacon, who is in his S7th
year; Judge Petersdorff, in his S5th; Judge
Hutton, in his SD, and Judge Bayley, of the
Westminster County Court, also in his SD
wear.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-17
S.P. HAMILTON,
Cor. Bull & BrOlglt0n SITS.
Re AAsS~AS
GLASS HOUSES.
ssThey Who Live in Glass Houses
ShOuId Mind How they Cast Stones"

1t is amusing to see how tender-foOted GER
tain blood remedy proprietOrs have become of
late. They make much ado about "apes and
imitators" when none are in sight.
The proprietors of B. B. B. would say most
emphaticallY that their remedy stands upon
its own merit. Should we attempt to initiate,
it would not be those who do not understand
the mOdus operandi of that which they offer.
Our own long experience in the profession
preeludes such an idea. The field for blood
remedies is large and broad, affording ample
room for all present aspirants. We do not
desire to close the doors against others, neither
shall it be closed against us. b. b. b. is the
quickest remedy, does not contain mineral
or vegetable poison. does not initiate, and is
in the field as an honorable competitor for
public favor, and its success is without a
parallel.
The proprietors of B. b. B. will put one
bottle against u of any other blood remedy in
remedial effect. A s2-page book filed with
wonderful Atlanta proof mailed free. b. b.
B. is put up in large bottles at ST. or SIX for S..
BLOOD BALM CO.. Atlanta. Ga.
For sale by OSCEOLA BUTLER, Druggist.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-17
wELL-BEHAVED DEMOCRACY.
Absence of Mad Rush for Office Under
the New Administration.

the New administration.
An Albany special to the New York
World, Jan. IA, says: L met Col. Lamont,
Mr.. Cleveland's private secretary, in the
executive office at the capitol this after
noon and asked him how about the mad
rush for office under the administration.
'There is no mad rush for Office" said
"What! You don't tell me the country
is doomed TO disappointment? The terror
stricken Republican papers predicted
that the Democrats would actually be
trampling each other under foot by this
time"
9sNothing of the kind" said Col. La
mont. 81 think l may say the Governor
is agreeably disappointed. We have
every reason to be proud of the behavior
of the Democrats. After being out of
power twenty-fOur wears some pressure
for office was naturally looked for, but it
has not come so far. In all the CORE
spondence that reaches the Governor
and there is great deal of it-there are
but few references to office. A large ma
iority of the letters seem to be prompted
bv pure, disinterested, patriotic friend
shin. Those who write them seem to
think it is enough that the Democracy
should have triGmphed at the election"
haVior"
s.Well, | believe it is mainly because
members of the party do not wish to en-
barrass the Governor. They want his
administration to be a success. They
want it to result in the betterment of the
whole country, and though the times are
hard and men want places out of which
they can make living worse than they
have for many years, the Democrats have
rrrb fO oh nd
allow things to take their natural way.
OF course, the Governors civil-service
letter had its effect. 1t was supported
with great Vig0r and unanimity by the
press all over the country, which was
alone sufficient evidence of the popular
sentiment on the subject. | do not
believe there is anything like the pres
sure on the Governor that there would
have been on Mr.. Blaine had he
been elected. 1t is understood that Mr..
Blaine and his friends made a great
many promises. which they would have
been called on to fulfill. The Governor,
as everybody knows, made none. He has
never been about Washington, does not
know the place-hunting element that goes
there so much, and in that respect has
a great advantage over most OF the public
men of the country. | was told while at
Washington the other day that the office
seekers almost drove Garfield distracted.
He had been in Congress long time, and
knew people from all over the coun-
try, and his friends came down on him
like an avalanche. No, think we ought
to feel very proud of the admirable dispo-
sition so far shown by the Democrats.
The limited number of applications so far
made have been mainly from persons in
OUTLYING districts who want post offices.
AS to any general rush, it does not exist
at all -
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-17

way communicated fire to the whole parcel.
CottOny dust Is quite as combustible as flour
dust is known to be IN Minneapolis mills, ard
as the pampas grass Is quite popular orna-
ment II is well to be a little careful in hand
ling its downy stems after lamp light.
LORD sUDELEY's fruit plantations at Tod
dington, England, extend to about 400 acres,
and the land was formerly an arabic farm
rented at fl per acre, which nobody would
take. The past season has not been q good
one, but IS tons of fruit have been gathered
There are $4,000 plum srees. 900 pear trees,
1900 damsons, and $50 cherry trees. OF small
fruits there are 222. 600 black currant bushes
10000 raspberries, 10000 red currants. 100, 00C
gOoseberries. while 100 acres are entirely
devoted to Strawberries. There are also
10000 poplars, 100 Scotch frs, and 100 col
nuts. planted for shelteTing purposes. Lord
Sudeley has established a bee farm as we'll
which he finds a valuable aid in his fruit
culture. There are 10 hives, and they have
proved most profitable. Adjoining the apiary
is a rabbit warren of 200 acres, in which 5000
rabbits are killed every season. Lord Sudeley
sells all his fruit to a jam maker Of Ealing
who has built jam factory at Toddington,
where 100 tons have been made this season.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-17
ADVERTISING

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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-17
TO ARCHITECTS.

DLANS are wanted for a new Jail to b
Il built in the city of Savannah, Ga, on
lot of I00Xls0 feet, said building to be ire
proof, with all modern jail Improvements
containing about 100 cells, with capacity FOL
90 additional, with baths. etc, quarters lol
jailer, deputy, guards and servants, cells To-
lunatics, hospital department, furnace ana
fuel rooms, etc, cost not to exceed S60,1W
A commission of % per cent. viii be paid iol
approved plans ana specifications, including
supervision Of the work.
Further particulars can be obtained on APP
phcation to the BOARD OF COUNTY COM
MISSIONERS. savannah. Ga.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-17
Opening the Fountain.

In numberleSs bulbs beneath the skin
is secreted the liquid substance which
gives the hair its texture, color and gloss.
When this secretion stops the hair begins
at once to become dry, lustreless, brittle
and gray. Is that the condition of your
hair? If so, apply Parker's Hair Balsam
at once. 1t will restore the color, gloss
and life by renewing the action of nature.
The Balsam is not an oil, not a dye, but
an elegant toilet article, highly appreci-
ated because Of its cleanliness.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-17
Senator Call.

The Florida Legislature acted wisely in
re-eIecting Hon. Wilkinson Call. Senator
Call has served his State creditably and
faithfully in the Senate. He has looked
carefully after the interests of his State,
and has also kept himself well informed
on every matter of Importance that has
come before Congress. He will render
better service during the next six years
than he has the last six, because
he is more familia- with the work re-
quired of him. lie has the reputation in
Washington of being man of ability and
great industry. He deserves his reputa-
ton. OF course everybody in Florida
knows Mr.. Call and is familiar with his
career. He came into prominence during
the time that the Republicans controlled
Florida as the defender of the people
against the encroachment of the carpet
bag governments. The services which he
rendered at that time have not been for
gotten and are not likely to be soon.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-17
smalI-souled Malignors.

We would have been better satisfied if the
attitude of Mr.. Davis since the war had been
somewhat different from what II has been.
But that has no bearing upon the present
subject. Every feeling OF manhood revolts at
the cOwardly attacks made upon broken
and aged man, whose chief Oflense now is that
he has failed to grovel in the dust before such
men as Ingalls, and sherman, whose combined
souls would rattle around in the inside Of a
hazel nut. or, rather, unlike the camel of
Biblical lore, would be able TO pass through
the eye of a needle. Magnanimity is unknown
Loaf 1nfe
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-17

Some Of the Mississippi valley oil mills
are paying 20 cents per bushel for cotton
seed. and it is possible that in another
year or two the price will reach . cents.
1t may not be many years before the cot
ton seed will bring enough money to pay
for gathering and marketing the crop.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-17

The tenement house reform movement
is not altogether charitable in Its nature.
1t is demanded on sanitary, political and
moral grounds, and the wonder is that it
does not acquire strength more rapidly
in the large cities. The discovery of IA
cases of typhus fever in one tenement in
New York, Tuesday, walked up the health
authorities for a little while, but nothing
short of a cholera visitation will ever i'm
press on the masses of the people the ne
cessity for cleanliness, ventilation and
pure water.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-17

some of the oregon railroad companies
are not so badly damaged by being
s.snowed in" as most people suppose.
They lose less money than when they are
able to run their trains on regular sched-
uIe time. An oregon paper has been 80
uuthoughted as to boast of this fact.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-17
Don't Want Scapegoat.

-HONI4UHttFy zduteFttoeF IDeHt'5
jefferson Davis is not an issue in politics.
lie is not an issue between the sections. His
life belongs to the past and to history. The
Southern people sorely deplOre any Dragging
of his name before the public. They shrink
from listening to the mean kissing they are
pOwerless to stop. But until the end OF time
no swarm of poison flies will ever buzz around
his name and the Southern people be wanting
in acclaim that he and they are one.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-17

1t is stated that some ofthe Philadelphia
Republicans fear that there is a con-
spiracy on foot to capture the Liberty
bell while it is being transported to New
Orleans, and use the metal for a statue
of jefferson Davis or of Gen. Beauregard.
1t is to be hoped the bell will be safely re-
turned 3 he city Of Brotherly Love.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-17
CURRENT COMMENT
Predicting Good Times.

I bUNtV7t utVUe IAIcIF8sl
These notions about mere change of execu-
| tives at Washington turning commerce up
| side down certainly reach the ridiculous
when the London World, in predicting re
| turn of confidence in business circles, gravely
adds that lit may come from Americs
| through the agency of the new Democratic
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-17

MilIiners will not be much encouraged
to s.spare the BIRDS" by the information
that a young wOrkwOman in New York
has been poisoned, and her once beautiful
complexion ruined by handling artificial
feathers. Probably the strongest feature
Of the case is that the patient Is going to
sue her employer for damages.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-17

UNITED STATES ENGINEER OFFICE.
60 CARONDELET ST., NEW ORLEANS, LA.,i
Dec. 30, 1884
CEALED PROPOSALS, in triplcate VIII
- be received at this office until y O'Clock
NOON, on the 2Sth Of January, 1885, for fur.
nishing labor and materials, placing stone,
constructing ana placing mattresses in the
jettIes at harbor Of Sabine Pass, Texas.
Blank proposals and fun information Will
be furnished on application to this Office.
Money available, about $3.50, 900.
THOMAS TURTLE,
Captain of Engineers T.. 5 Army,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-17
PoIiticians are MOI generalIy as candi

Politicians are not generally as candid
as was Col. Thomas NJ. HoltOn, the
Speaker of the North Carolina Legisla-
ture. 1t seems that In his, canvass for
the Speakership he made number Of
promises of Chairmanships of various
committees should he be elected. He was
elected and failed to keep one or more OF
th.se promises. Wednesday last Mr..
Leazer, who had been promised the
Craftsmanship of the Committee ON Edu-
cation and to which he had not been APP
pointed. arose and charged the Speaker
with perfJy, and as being unworthy of
the confidence of his friends. The Speak
er SIMPLY replied that he had promised
before his election to appoint Mr.. Leazer
Chairman of the Committee on Educa-
ton, but that since his election as
Speaker he had decided that it would be
unwise to make such an appointment.
The quiet and simple statement OF the
Speaker deprived The complaining men,
Der of all sympathy.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-17

A Washington man who has several
times been injured by vehicles carries
revolver with which to protect himself in
the future. In that city as elsewhere the
rule Of law giving the pedestrian the
right-of-way in crossing streets is ignored.
There are drivers in Savannah who seem
to do their utmost to run over pedestri-
ans. They ought to be taught the law.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-17

An ex-Captain Of Mississippi wharf
boat charges that Gen. Sherman was a
svmpath1zer with the South when the war
broke out. The Captain is doubtless
mistaken, but 1t is to be hoped the issue
will not be shifted from the parties con-
cerned to the War Department.