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Smyrna times., 1885-12-09
Young Bayard Engaged to Marry.

A Washington society paper has
officially announced the engagement of
James Bayard; eldest son of the Secre-
tary of State, to Miss Deakins, of Fort
Pendleton, w. Va. This is the sequel
of the romance of young Bayard's ex-
perience at Sugg's Fort, in that State.
Young Bayard, on account of foolish
escapade with Butler Malone and one
or two other sons of Senators several
years ago, was arrested by the Wash
ingtOn police.
The boys were discharged after a
slight reprimand. Mr.. Bayard was
greatly mortified, and sent his son
home to Delaware. He has since for
bidden his return to Washington. The
father virtually cast off his son later,
as he would not obey his fathers
wishes. Last Winter young Bayard
taught school in the mountain town of
Sugg's Fort, under the protecting wing
of ex-senator Henry G. Davis.
1t was during his Winters residence
in this place that young Bayard fell in
love with Miss Deakins. The latter is
the daughter of an honest farmer.
During the Winter Miss Deakins found
employment at the little hotel at Sugg's
Fort. 1t was there that young Bayard
met her.
1t is said they became engaged last
Winter and that the marriage was to
take place as soon as the Secretary's
son could get an office. 1t is under
stood that ex-senator Henry G. Davis
procured the appointment for young
Bayard, so as to get him as far away
from West Virginia as possible and to
prevent a marriage that would not be
approved by the proud Secretary of
State.
The appointment was procured
through the joint influence of ex-Sena-
tor Davis and Senator German, rs the
Secretary would not ever listen to the
doing of anything for his wilful son.
Whatever may have been the motives
of Messrs. German and Davis, young
Bayard remains loyal to his mountain
sweetheart. The official announcement
of the engagement indicates that young
Bayard will not go West until he can
take Miss Deakin with him as his wife
1t is understood that the Secretary OF
State still refuses to recognize his son
in any way.
Smyrna times., 1885-12-09

The number Of persons needing as
sistance at Galveston Is much greater
tRaa Was at hrst supposed. duo
Smyrna times., 1885-12-09
Some Winter Wit.

A Christians wit is inofensive light
A beam that aids, but never grieves the sight
Vigorous in age as in the flush of youth,
'Tis always active on the side of truth.
COlpDer COnUerSntiOn
Smyrna times., 1885-12-09

very IIuIy YOURS IN Lhe WOrk,
ELLA F. SwINNEY.
Shanghai, China, Aug. 3rd, 1885.
Smyrna times., 1885-12-09

"Isn't my photograph excellent?"
said a young wife to her husband.
" We'll, my DEAR" replied he, Il think
there's little too much repose about
the mouth. ."-Er.
Savannah morning news., 1885-06-30
Canned Goods.

Chicago butcher said recently that a
great deal of the beef canned in that city
is only the refuse of the slaughter houses
and the unstable stock of the stores.
Ii this statement is true there is GER
tainly need of some sort of inspection
system In Chicago which will hold those
who are engaged in canning beet to
rigid accountability.
There is hardly more heinous crime
than that Of putting food products on the
market which are not fit for human con-
disease and death.
Not very long ago it was reported from
Philadelphia that woman named Blink
ham and her four children had been pois-
oned by eating compressed beef. Every
once in a While there is an announcement
OF poisoning in some part of the country
from eating canned goo0s of some kind.
1t is clear that greater care ought to be
exercised in putting up canned goods,
and that there ought to be authority
lodged somewhere to see that only whole
some food products are canned, and that
they are canned in accordance with the
best known methods.
OF course there are plenty of factories
Of canned goods at which only the best
articles Of food are handled, and where
the greatest care is exercised IN pre-
pairing them for market. This is not true,
there is reason to believe, with respect to
all canning establishments. There is evil
dence that great deal of inferior stuff
finds its way INTO market, and meets with
an extensive sale ON account of its cheap
ness.
1t would seem as if legitimate and
thoroughly reliable firms engaged in the
canned goods business would adopt meas
ures to protect themselves against the
methods of less conscientious firms. The
time is near at hand, if 1t has not already
come, when those consumers of canned
goods who have regard for their health
will buy only the goods OF firms which
they have reason to think are honest.
Savannah morning news., 1885-06-30

PRoF. ARTEMUs MARTIN, of Erie, Pa, who
has beed recognized as one of the greatest OF
living mathematicians by several British and
American societies, has just received the non
orary degree OF LII. D. from Hillsdale Col
lege. Or. Martin is a market gardener and
attends mis- market stall daily.
GEORGE T. HoAR, of Worcester, Mass. who
has lust been made Doctor OF Laws by ale,
has previously been similarly honored by VIII
Hams and Mary and by Amherst, but he Is
even more remarkable as the man who pre-
vented the Harvard Corporation from giving
the same degree to Ben Butler in 1883.
THE marble bust of Gen. Sheridan, heroic
size, was received at the War Department
Washington. Saturday morning from Chi
cago. 1t is the intention 10 have similar busts
OF the commanders of the army for the adorn-
ment of army headquarters, and those OF
Gen. Grant and Gen. sherman are being
made in Chicago.
Hon. JEROME +. CHAFFEE remarked io-
cosely recently that he was practically out Of
politics, although he might participate in tne
Colorado complications should the occasion
seem to demand. During the last two
years. said he. Il have been paying up old
scores in Colorado. | st9rted IN to beat n.
z. Hill, and having done so, and at the same
time won $4,000 OF his good money, may
say that / feel satisfied. As far as nationHl
affairs are concerned l am forever done with
them
Savannah morning news., 1885-06-30
Lord ChurchiIPs Prospects.

1t is by no means certain that Lord
Randolph Churchill will hold his Office in
the Salisbury Ministry long. AS is wei
known members of the House of Com
mons, who have been appointed to Cabi-
net positions, must be reelected by their
constituents. The reelection Of only two
of the Salisbury Ministry will be opposed
that of Lord Randolph Churchill and Mr..
Webster. Lord Randolph Churchill now
represents the rotten borough of Wood
stock. 1t is very small borough, and
has only about ,129 votes. The Duke of
Marlborough, on whose property many OF
the electors live, is understood to be op-
posed to his brother, Lord Churchill, and
cannot be depended on to give him any
help.
The election takes place this week, and
it is expected that the canvass will con
tinue to be very lively. The Liberals have
put forward Mr.. Corrie Grant, briefless
lawyer, TO make the fight against Lord
Churchill.
Mr.. Grant is sharp and shrewd and is
about as ready with his tongue as Lord
Randolph Churchill is. 1t is feared that
tae personalities which the two candi-
dates are likely to indulge IN will excite
riots in the borough
BY reference to the elections two years
ago il will be seen that Lord Churchill
had very slender majority. The whole
number of votes cast was 9Gi. OF this
number he had "A majority of only 80.
Lady Churchill is reported as say
ing that before she will permit her hus-
band to beaten, she will make an active
canvass Of the district, and will do what
she can by personal appeals for her hus-
bands success. Lady Churchill is rep
resented to be beautiful and attractive
woman, and as a canvasser she may be
able to do more effective work than her
husband.
Savannah morning news., 1885-06-30
PERSONAL.

THE Prince Of Wales ID s feet inches in
eight.
SENATOR SABfN. OF Minnesota. Is Gonzales.
cling. lie is said not 10 have been at any time
40 ~ as reported.
PROP. john TYNDALL. Of London. has given
TO the University Of Pennsylvania SO 500 AZ "a
foundation for fellowship In physics.
n her summer jaunt among the German
watering places, Mime. Christine Nilsson pro-
poses Go pass some time at Langenschivalbach.
TIE Marquis Of Harrington sent the liberal
sum Of $40 90 toward the erection OF a Baptist
church IN Harrington, Neb., place named In
his honor.
SARAH BEHNuARpr's seaside villa at Sainte
Addresse, which she 0fers at pcrcmptory sale,
is said 20 be the last remnant Of her once
liberal fortune.
PROV. G.. X. ADAMS. of the Michigan Uni.
verify, VINO has written and edited some
cFcditablc historical worge. 10 now prominent
as candidate FOR the Presidency VI Cornell
University.
VICTOR HUGO always labeled hia mlscella.
ncoua jottingS ocean" and the more mature
Thoughts, which ho deemet worthy r "a place
Ina the future work which hC might write, he
catai0gued, "Heaps OF tones"
REV. THOMAS sPuRGEoE. son of the great
London divine, Is pastor OF nouriahing Bap-
uHt congregation IN Auckland. New Zealand.
The last number Of the Netrs Of that city con-
taiua an account OF the dedication OF new
tabernacle capable oi seating 2.Q0O persons.
Savannah morning news., 1885-06-30
INDEX TO new ADVERTISEMENTS.

MEETINGS Oglethorpe Lodge No. I, 1. o..
OF.
SPECIAL NOTICEs-Dividend No. 81. Mer-
chants National Bank; Notice as to Steamer
Katie.
AUCTION SALES Desirable Houee, by Geo.
W Lamar; Household Furniture, by J. Nc
Laughhn s Son; Good Home, by c. II. Dor
sett; of Canaries and other Birds, by b.
Thanasaw.
AMUsEMENTs-BaseB Ball Between Co. B, S.
V. g.. and Savannah Cadets Friday Regatta
Of the Savannah Y acht Club on July 4.
RAILWAY SCHEDULEs-Savannah Florida
and Western Railway.
ExcURsIoNs-To Tybee Island, by Steamer
st. Nicholas.
LEGAL NOTICEs-Unlted States Marshars
Sale; Notice to Executors, Administrators etc.
NOTICE AS TO LOCAL ACT-To Bridge Slip
at Foot of Drayton Street.
WANTED-A Floor of Rooms; Canvassers
to Sell Books; A Few Pupils to Study Book
keeping; Four Good Carpenters; A Teacher
of Pittman's Photography; Situation as
Cook.
For REET-Large Connecting Rooms.
PERSONALS to Anonymous Communica-
tions.
PHoTOGRAPHs-At Ryan's Art Gallery.
MEDICAL-S. S. s; B. b. B.
SUMNER REsoRTs-Hotel Oceanic, Barnegat
City, Nj.
Savannah morning news., 1885-06-30
The Method of Selecting Judges.

| The Method of Selecting y Judges.
The MORNING NEWS has already eX-
pressed the opinion that the Florida con-
stitutional convention would make mis-
/ take if it provided for an elective judici-
ary. 1t seems that majority OF the Ju-
dietary Committee favor the elective sys-
TEN. The indications, however, are that
/ there will be strong minority report.
/ The two reports will be discussed thor
Oughly, doubtless, and not an argument
for or against either system viii be left
unstated.
The people of Florida are deeply inter
ested in this matter, and should maze
themselves heard with regard to it, If
they really want an elective judiciary
they have only to remain quiet, and the
chances are that they will get it. If they
do not, they ought to write to their dele
gates, express their views through their
local papers and meet and pass resolu-
tions embodying their views.
1t will hardly be denied that the more
independent Judges are the more likely
they are to administer the laws inn
partially. A Judge may be thoroughly
dependent on the people for hls office it
will be difficult for him to avoid favoring
those who exercise great political in
fluence.
The worst feature of the elective sys
tenn, however, is not the danger that the
Judges in seeking popularity are liable to
distribute justice unequally. 1t is the
danger that incompetent and, perhaps,
dishonest men will secure the Judgeships.
Men who seek office with any prospect Of
success must, in most cases, enter into
combinations, and engage to do a certain
amount OF political work of a kind that
is not always agreeable to men OF a very
delicate sense of honor. The consequence
is that men of real merit are very often
beaten in the struggle for the Judgeshtp
by those who are inferior to them in all
the qualities which are necessary to make
good Judges.
In this State the judicial officers are
chosen by the Legislature. 1t was hoped
that by TINS system the objections 10 APP
pOintment by the Governor and election
bv the people would be overcome. 1t does
not, however, give satisfaction. AS rule
those who are able to drum up the most
friends in the Legislature get the places.
A careful consideration Of all the sys-
TENS will almost inevitably lead to the
conclusion that the system which gives
the Governor the power to select the ju-
dicial officers is the best. BY it ADLER
men are secured, and having no particu-
lar reason for seeking the favor of the
people they are very apt to try and make
a reputation for themselves by interpret
ing the laws strictly and administering
them impartIaIly.
The Florida convention ought not to
forget that it is impossible to get the best
lawyers to accept Judgeships if the sala-
ries are insufficient and the terms short.
The honor Of being a Judge is worth
something, but lawyer who has fine
practice isn't going to give it up for an
Office that will hardly afford him decent
living, and which he may lose in two or
three years.
Savannah morning news., 1885-06-30
Editor Reia,s Indlenation.


President Cleveland has done many things
during has short term Of office which merit
severe censure. hut none which aught to be
more sharply rebuked than his choice of a Col
lector for the Port Of New York. In no other
instance has he used the public service more
openly tOrepay obligations incurred as a Pres
idential candidate. The faint endeavor TO
make it appear that Mr.. Edward l.. Hedden
was chosen as a business man Is au insult to
the real business men Of New York. 1t is also
an insult to every citizen Of either party who
cares for ability and integrity ia the public
service that this responsible and important
position should be filled by man known only
as the tool of Hubert O. ThOmp pson, and the
father-in- law of one of his associates in the
1899 scandal.
Savannah morning news., 1885-06-30
A Good Joke on Change.
.From the Philndelnhin -.

HTOHt Htb EfstLttttetlGtu y eGSs
The ease with which signatures can be OBJ
tanned for almost any sort of petition was un-
der discussion by several members of the New
FORK Produce Exchange. 1t was remarked
that solld business men were not so ready to
write their names as had been imagined, and
that papers asking for appointment to political
positions were the documents on which the
autographs meant nothing. A dissenter from
that view offered to bet that he could get ffty
signatures within two hours TO petition for
maly imploring the British Government 10
make Immediate war with Russia, in order to
benefit business in the exchange. The wager
was made. The maker of the proposition
wrOte'o out the request in formal language, at
the top of 4 long sheet of paper, and made a
round of the floor at the most bustling hour Of
the day. "Here," he would say to a hurried
member, Il want your name to this paper.
It's something for friend of mine. Read it D"
Sometimes the man would glance at the wrli-
ing, see the joke and promise silence; but in
the requisite fifty instances the sigma lures
were appended without the slightest scrutiny.
and on the bare assurance that il was ''all
right" Finally the remarkable petition was
posted on the bulletin board to raise mmod-
crate laughter.
Savannah morning news., 1885-06-30

From the Stamford Interior Journal.
DR.. REID tells of a very strange freak of
eectriclty on the person of Robert BuTdett,
colored, sunday afternoon. He and the fam
lily were seated IN the house when bolt de
scended the chimney, struck him fair IN the
forehead, then Rlancipg, burnt his arm, and
running down his legs tore his pantaloous IN
strips, and after demOlshng his great toe
passed ont of the bottom ot his shoe, leaving a
hole as If made by bullet. A portion of it
then passed through the floor, splitting it. and
the rest taking effect ON a large dog near by
laid HIM out forever. A negro in the same
house was knocked senseless. The boy re-
NAMED rs If dead for awhile, but recovered,
and when the doctor called to see him he was
able to go about, though complaining some Of
numbness. 1t is one of the most wonderful
cases ever known, and gives additional proof
to the already well formed belief that if you
want to kill negro never strike him on the
hpad
Savannah morning news., 1885-06-30
Shooting at Pipes.

from me DebFOft Ffee Press.
Soon after the boat left Vicksburg a young
man IN a swell suit brought out q pearl
handled revolver, and began shooting at fioat-
ing objects on the bosom Of the mighty Mis-
sssippI. HIS object seemed to be to show on,
and, as knot or passengers began to applaud
his shots, he grew what might be called tri-
umphantly reckless. The steamer presently
overlook fiatbOat loaded with hoop poles,
bound for the New Orleans market. The
steersman, wearing a broad -brim hat and red
shirt, was a very prominent figure.
I've seen the day" remarked passenger,
"that could put bullet through that chaps
hat and not harm u hair Of his head"
Il can do it myself" replied the shooter.
II doubt it, sir; doubt it very much. If you
make that shot, you can call yourself the
champion of the world"
What did the idiot do but haul of and pop
away We saw the mans hand 90 up to his
ear, and IL wasn't half minute before his
place was taken By a second man, and he was
pulling of for us IN his small boat. He was
soOD alongside, and not a man of us moved as
he rushed up stairs with bowie knife as long
as the leg of chair in his mad right hand
The shooter was whittier than chalk, but his
sang froid was the genuine article. Before
the man with the bleeding ear had come
within ten feet Of him he had $50 bill out Of
his wallet, and, taking step forward he
held It out, and said:
"Sorry to have troubled YOU. my dear sir
Intended TO leave It for you at the next land
ing. / shot To break the pipe in your mouth,
but hit your ear. This is my regular price
whom / make such blunders."
Red shirt hesitated-tOok the bill-scanned
the figures on the COrnerE-s Owiy nut up his
knife, and then turned and left the steamer
without having said one single word to one OF
us. The nerve and money of the dude had
prevented that wicked knife from tasting
life blood.
Savannah morning news., 1885-06-30
An Intelligent Rooster.

FroB, the 1f,ddist0don IN. ~ Press.
f. Burhans is the owner OF a rooster which
has increased in value since little incident
occurred few evenings ago. The family no.
uced the rooster at their back door making a
peculiar sound and appearing excited, but
paid no attention to it. When they looked up
seeing no one following, would return to the
back door, still acting in strange manner
This was repeated several times, when Mr.
B0rhans went OQt TO see what was the cause
Of the disturbance. The rooster led the way
to the coop. where Mr.. Burhans found the
hens all sitting on the ground, and tue pole
down on which they should roost AS soon
as he put il up again the rooster sprang on the
perch and gleefully called the others, who
soon followed. And then they settled down
for the night
Savannah morning news., 1885-06-30
Hornets and Honey Bres FichtIng.

GI8NIDy fdFWtr, N b1NW0Fe Herdfd.
The most remarkable and exciting scene |
ever witnessed was 1rht between ewnrm
Of bees and % colony of hornets. HOrnota, ns
you may know, build thrir nests Out ~ A ma
teriAl not unlike paper, which De- moulded into
cOuccnfric layers, The nests often attain the
size OF mans head, and are occupied hy
about 90 hornets. ono day swarm Of bees
took hight from a beehive " my father's
aud made ita way through peach orchard
for % piece Of underbrueh about 200 Yards from
She hive. We pursued with tin pane, ami
brought the fleeing bees 20 a stop. They
nlighted ON an apparently deserted nest Of
hornets 10 took about two seconds for the
goo hornets 90 come cut OF their den and at
tack the invaders. The battle was hot and
furioue. The air was Oiled with prolonged
buE1 as the cOmhatants new ht each other and
tried 90 use their stinRs. A great many on
ench eidH were ALLIED. but the hornets carried
the day. After the queen had been Killed
her urmT was put 10 r0ut.
Savannah morning news., 1885-06-30

~ = T7I'V7 lVg'T
The President has made Mr. Hedden Col
lecior OF the port OF New York. This puts
upon Mr.. Hedden the task of justifying the
appointment. IL is not one which tustifes
criticised more severely than any other the
President has made. for it is NOT naturally
and conspicuoUsly lit, but one requiring ex-
PLANTATION, elucida ton and even excuses and
palliatlon. Into the most important Office
outside of the Cabinet, which the President
has been called upon TO fill he has put man
not only almost unkn nOwn 70 the business com
munity of this city, and absolutely unheArd
OF outside New York, but. SO far as he Is
known, man who represents Mr.. Hubert 0.
Thompson and nothing else.
Savannah morning news., 1885-06-30
Relics of Two oneens.



Among the recent additions to the historic
loan collection is Queen Elizabeth's lutte,
,lent by Lord Tollemache, Of Holmngham)
which was left by the Queen in 1884 ut Hell
mingham Hall, suffolk, where it mas been pre-
an exceptionally fine condition and bears the
makers name. "J0annes Rosa Londini Fecit
In Bridwell, the 27th of July, 1850 The de-
corated spinet made for Queen Christina is
lent by Lord de Lisle, and autograph letters
Of MendelssOhn Franz. etc, Bcothoven's will
and many other valuable manuscripts have
also been added to the collection.
Savannah morning news., 1885-06-30
Rather Non Committal.
Near York Bero1d fmdN

The President has thought it well to place
the custom house ~ entirely new hands, and
we have no doubt he is right. The Collector,
surveyor, and Naval Officer must cooperate
heartily to secure needed reforms; and the
three gentlemen appointed yesterday will,
we hope.with the help Of a ppraiser McMullen.
do what the public expects of them, and see
that the customs laws bad as they are, are
fairly and vigorously executed.
Savannah morning news., 1885-06-30
Natural Gas in Pittsburq.

Arrangements are about completed in
Pittsburg by which the cost of manufac-
turing iron and steel will be greatly re-
duced. BY tomorrow about every iron
and steel mill will be using natural gas
for fuel. 1t is estimated that the substi-
tuition of gas for coal will decrease the
consumption of coal in the Pittsburg dis
trict alone fully 10000 tons annually.
1t will be seen from this statement that
the use Of gas for fuel in the mills will have
a very decided effect on the laboring
classes in the Pittsburg region. To
handle the 34,000.000 tons Of coal at the
mines and at the mills required thousands
OF laborers. These labOrers will have to
look elsewhere for employment.
The use of gas will help the manufac-
lures in two ways. 1t will enable them
to make iron and steel at a less cost and
will, TO some extent, relieve them from
the demands of labor organizations.
Strikes of coal miners will not now bother
them because they don't care what the
price of coal may be, and strikes at the
mills will not appear TO be so formidable
because the number engaged in them will
be much less.
Whether the use Of natural gas will
enable the Pittsburg iron men to manu-
facture iron and steel as cheaply as these
articles are now manufactured in Ala
bama is a question that is Of very great
interest in the south. Another important
question is, will the supply Of natural gas
be permanentg