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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-22
SENT FROM THE SKIES.
a Young Bride Who Believes Her TrOus
seau Came from Heaven.

seau Came from Heaven.
Hattie Melvin is one of the managers of
the Faith Home in Morristown, says a
Newark, N. j., special of March II, and
is a pretty and rather portly looking
young woman of % years. She became a
convert through the effect that PRAYER
had on a supposed incurlble disease of
one of her relatives.
A year ago she met Thomas johnson in
the house of Mrs. Owen, of MorrlstOwn,
and an attachment sprang up between
the two. johnson regularly visited the
fair Hattie, and last Sunday was the day
set for their marriage.
When the engagement was announced
Miss Melvin went about her everyday
work without the slightest appearance of
conceit, nor did she apparently make any
preparations for the approaching cere-
mOny. To many of her friends this was
an unaccOuntable proceeding, and when
demonstrated with upon her curious con-
duct she simply answered:
ooh, the good Lord will take care of ali
the preparations. have faith in His pro.
viding for all my wants.P
Her affianced, who is a drummer by
profession, was away for some weeks
before the time set for the marriage and
knew nothing of the eccentric conduct of
his intended. Although wealthy in her
own right, she did not lay out a cent
toward securing the slightest essential to
her trOusseau.
Last Saturday johnson came home to
MOrristOwn, and was astOnished when he
was informed of his brides strange
actions. She coolly assured him that he
need have no fear; that the trousseau
would yet come, although she had but
II hours left in which to get it.
ring at the dOOr-hpIl intprruntQd their
conference, and on johnson going to the
door he was more than astOnished to find
a large pile of boxes, bandboxes, parcels
and packages lying on the front steps.
An eXpressman was driving furiOusly up
the street. In a bewiIdered manner he
called out, "Hattie" and when Miss
Melvin came to the door and caught sight
of the array of strange objects she said
calmly:
''Did not tell you the Lord would pro-
vide me with wedding outfit? And here
it is"
The packages were opened. A brilliant
and costly array of dresses, jewels, laces
and ornaments, as we'll as other necessary
clothing, met their startled gaze. Neither
Mrs. Owen nor johnson could explain the
unusual circumstance and were fain to
believe Miss Melvin's Interpretation that
it was ''gift of the Lord"
On Sunday morning they were married
in the house of Mrs. Owen, only few of
the most intimate friends being present.
johnson and Mrs. Owen were still in a
haze of bewilderment, but as the bride
was apparently content they had nothing
to say. She wore her strangely-sent
trOusseau.
Yesterday the secret of the supposed
heaven-sent gift leaked out. Some of the
young ladies, it appears, attached to the
Bible class of the Faith Home hearing of
Miss Melvin's belief that a trousseau
would be sent by some heavenly messen-
ger, dubbed together and purchased the
wardrobe and sent in the manner de-
scribed. Mrs. Johnson, however, still be-
Heves it was sent from the skies.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-22

The New York physicians are still
kindly notifying the people that the soil
of that city is saturated with leakage from
the sewers and gaspipes, and that the
public health will be endangered if the
telegraph companies are forced to dig up
the poisoned earth in order to put their
wires underground. In the winter the
ground is frozen too hard to admit of
burying the wires, so it seems that it is
likely to be some time before the law is
complied with. The companies do not
want to endanger the public health. Per-
haps the authorities can show them some
way to disinfect the earth as they open the
bitches to put down their wire cOnduits.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-22

The signs of war between England and
Russia respecting the boundary line be-
tween Russia and Afghanistan lends aG-
ditional interest to the section of country
which promises to be the battle ground in
the event of hostilities. The following is
a description of the territory IN dispute:
'The country between Herat and the
RObat Pass, 40 miles north of it, which
Sir Peter Lumsden is said TO be endeavor-
ing to secure against the Russians, offers
a fair sample of the general character of
Northern Atghanistan. For the whole of
the II miles from Herat to Parwana the
road { if such it may be ealled) winds
steadily up hill, over successive ridges of
bare broken rock, haunted by small green
snakes. Beyond Parwana it dips
slightly, and then rises again
by degrees to its maximum height of 5000
feet at the etOwn" of Khushk, cluster
of mud novels grouped around a tumble
down fort. The famous pass itself, steep,
narrow, winding, and almost blocked in
more than one place with masses of rock
that have shelYed from the huge crumb-
ling cliffs above, is the most dismal spot
imaginable, ill deserving its name of "Ro-
bat'' Chouse of shelter). This charming
region is peopled by Jamshidi Tartars,
who live chiefly in tents of black felt
spread upon poles. They are a strong
and hardy race. despite their short stat
ure. but far from courageous in battle,
having the true Tartar horror of "big pis-
tols'' (artillery). The caravan route
through this tract follows one Of the chief
tributaries OF the Murghab, appropriately
named ''Khushk" (dry) }, its usual condi-
ton in the height of summer.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-22
BRIGHT BITS.

A LESSON IN PHYSICS: Teacher-''What is
velocity" Pupil-''VelOcity Is what q man
puts hot plate down with. '-Freudea5Latt.
ONE happy junior at the promenade was
recognized by the young ladies as 'sthe gem
tleman with the old gold moustache. Yale
TIE New York Language Association have
pronounced against Root hog r-de," as
they claim it is not a Greek root.-P itts5ur0
Telegraph.
"GoU seem to have unlimited credit at the
SHOPS MIS-. Lying, or do YOU send the goods
home G. o.. D." Mrs. Byng-"NO, l send
them G. o. G.-cal on George.'-Snap.
FOGG-'Brownington is having a hard time
OF 1t. he lost bis leg, you know, q year or two
ago and now he has had to have his foot am
putated." Fenderson-''So? Hope 'twasn't
the foot on the other leg; that would be very
serious boston Transcript.
''MY DEAR" said husband to his wife. 81
am unable to get any sleep. 1 have tossed
ever since came to bed. 1 wish you would
get up and prepare me a little laudanum."
It's hardly worth while now" she replied,
consulting her watch, Its almost time to
quiet, restful slumber.-Nel0 York Times.
A KENTUcKIAN was a guest at an uptown
state dinner, and as often as his champagne
glass was replenished he would dram its con-
tents with an injured and dissatisfied express
sion on his face. Finally he turned 10 the
neighbour" he whispered, "ain't they gOin' to
give us anything to nk!"-SdR Francisco
LngLesjde.
WHAT an anomaly is: Father" he said,
as he looked up from the boot he was pegging
at. "what is a anOmaiyp "Anomalyg Well,
what is 1t? Why down in Southern Illinois
corn is selling at Is cents per bushel, while n
Chicago 1t is worth b. Wen, why don't
the turnal fools ship it?" because the rail-
road freight is two cents bushel more than
the corn sells at."-JuStice.
JOCK RUSSELL was farm servant not far
from Carnw ath. One day when Mrs. Brown,
the farmers wife, went into the milk house
she found Jock down on his knees before
milk bOyne and skimming the cream OFF with
his finger and putting IL in his mouth. ION,
Jock. Jock I" she exclaimed, II don't like
know what's guide for YEP Glasgow EVeniRg
Times.
THE SAD SEASON
Now In the solemn time OF year,
The season sad of Lent,
Do folks put on a gruesOme face
As though hind heaven had sent
Them some divine afflction sore
Which makes life seem a dreadful bore.
At least this is the proper way
To act $50 we are told,
And every thing of nature gay
Is dotted for gruesome black or gray
At least such is the proper way
To dress. The customs old,
And sanctfed by lapse of time.
But honored lees IN deed than rhyme.
The sadness OF these forty days,
Which some do still affect,
Is but designed, l sometimes think.
That woman may direct
Her thoughts from parties, balls and sonnets
To mediate on Easter b0nnets.
on city BJissdrd.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-22
The Mormon Abomination.

\ few weeks ago it was announced that
there were indications of determination
on the part Of the Mormons to abandon
polygamy. There was no foundation for
such an announcement. The truth ap-
pears to be that the MormOns are making
more vigorous efforts tuan ever before to
make prOselytes and to strengthen their
peculiar Institution. They have increased
the number Of their missionaries in Mon
tana and Oregon, and their policy now
appears to be to plant colonies wherever
there Is a prospect that they will flourish
in the region Of country north and south
Of Utah.
Some Of the Republican papers are
unjust enough to say that the MOrmOns
expect to do pretty much as they please
now that the Democratic party is in
power, because they regard the Demo-
Gratis as their friends. 1t is difficult to
see how the Democrats can do less to
check pOlygamy than the Republicans
did. During the quarter of a century that
the Republicans had control of the govern
ment the Mormon power steadily in
creased. The weak and Intellectual
efforts that were made from time to time
to destroy pOlygamy served only to
arouse a resistance that aided in its
growth.
Nothing that the Republicans did
tended in the least to check the spread of
the evil, and they VIII not be able to make
the country believe, if polygamy is not
destroyed at once, that the Democratic
party is responsible for its existence.
1t is certain that the administration
does not bear polygamy any good will.
The President, in his inaugural address,
condemned il in the strongest terms and
practically pledged himself to do all in
mis- power to put an end to it. But the
President can do nothing if Congress does
not afford him the opportunity. He will
enforce existing laws, doubtless, but it
has been demonstrated that these laws
are not such as are necessary to accom-
plish the object aimed at. There must be
laws of much more stringent character
than any that have yet been passed.
The President can be depended on to do
his whole duty in this matter. He has
expressed his adherence of polygamy in
terms too strong to be misunderstood.
The Mormon leaders will not find friend
of their detestable institution in him.
1t is probable that he will deal with the
Mormon question in his first message in a
way that will cause the Mormons to
change their minds if they think that be-
cause the government is in the hands of
the Democratic party they can violate the
laws of the land with impunity. The gov
ernmeEt now, in a greater degree than
for quarter of a century, is to be a gov
eminent of law and order, the leading
features Of which will be honesty, econo-
my and respect for the rights of all the
people.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-22
Information for Those Who Want 1t.
Boston TrGnscript.

A company has been formed the curl
GUS object of which is to supply subscrib-
ers with everything that is printed and
that relates to topics in which they are
interested. The scope of the project can
best be made plain by few illustrations.
A few days ago the company, which is
already in operation, received a telegram
from Col. Lamont asking that all COM
ments on the inaugural address of Presi-
dent Cleveland be sent to him. Julian Il.
Davies, the receiver of Grant & Ward,
asks for everything relating to the firms
affairs. Mrs. AstOr asks that everything
that appears in the papers regarding
the movements of her son, W. W. Astor,
late Minister to Italy, be sent to her.
Judge Hilton wants all clippings relating
to the Stewart estate and the Garden
City Cathedral and other property. Will
liam Seward Webb, Mr.. Vanderbilt's
son-in-law, wants whatever is written
about Wagner drawing-room cars. Prof.
Baird asks for cuttings relating to fisher
les. Erastus Wiman wants record OF
all the failures and business embarrass-
ments of whatever sort that can be found.
One man desires all the obituaries of
Gen. Grant when he dies, and another
asks for whatever appears about Thomas
Jefferson.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-22

A Virginia correspondent of the New
York Tribune gives another account of
the origin of the word ''mugwump'' as
applied to certain politicians. He says {:
SIN the existence and development of
what eventually becomes bullfrOg there
is a state of animal life after he ceases
to be a tadpole and before he becomes a
bullfrog. At this stage of his existence
he is called by the boys of Virginia ga
mugwump," viz: neither one thing nor
the other; and it strikes me that neither
accident nor design could have given a
name to the lately dissatisfied Republic
cans more accurately appropriate than
that OF mugwumps." The Tribune does
not take the trouble to work out the ap-
plication. 1t is very good one. The
"mugwumps" occupy the middle state
between the Republicans and the Demo
Gratis. Let them continue to evolve. Their
present state IS very unsatisfactory and
unhappy one.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-22
A juno in washington.

Nine. Mariscal, wife of the Secretary of
State of Mexico, says Washington let
ter, is a superbly moulded woman Of the
blonde type, a Juno in stature and devel-
opment, and has given Washington an
aesthetic sensation by her beauty. She is
the guest of Nine. Romero, wife of the
Mexican Minister, who was Miss Allen,
of Philadelphia. A lovely daughter ac-
companies her, and, together with Mime.
Romero, Mrs. Charles NOrdhoff, the Misses
Foster, Nordhoff and other young ladies,
assisted Mrs. Foster and Nine. Mariscal
in receiving the 400 guests assembled in
the latter's honor on Thursday. Nine.
Mariscal will receive with Mrs. Foster at
her regular Monday drawing-room of
next week. She was Miss Laura Smith,
of Baltimore, but residing in Washington
when she met her future husband, who
was then Secretary Of the Mexican Lega-
tiOn at our capital.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-22
CuJnabIc Bank DIRECTORS,

The trial of James d. Fish, who was
President of the Marine Bank of New
York at the time that it was wrecked
through it's connection with the firm of
Grant & Ward, brings out very clearly
the way that the directors of some banks
discharge the responsible duties which
they assume.
The trial Of Mr.. Fish, which is now pro-
crossing in New York, is attracting very
general interest. A director, who tes-
titled a day or two ago, said
that he did not know that MIR.
Fish, at the time that large loans were
being made to Grant & Ward, was a
member of that firm, and that when it was
learned that these loans were made, very
often without collateral of any kind, all
the directors appeared to be perfectly
satisfied with Mr.. Fish's statement that
the transactions were all right. 1t seems
that the directors knew nothing what
ever about the affairs of the bank beyond
what Mr.. Fish told them.
One of the reasons perhaps why they
did not insist upon knowing all about the
business of the bank was that they were
often accommodated by the bank on their
individual notes, and without security of
any kind.
AS far as the facts have been published
with respect to banks that have been
wrecked within the last year or two, It
appears, in about every instance, that the
directors were guilty of culpable negli-
gence. They made it possible for the
bank officers to do whatever they pleased
with the funds of the bank by not ac-
quainting themselves with the banks
business.
People who own bank stock, or have
money On deposit, ought 20 satisfy them
selves that the directors OF the banks in
which they are interested are not only
honest men, but also that they efficiently
discharge the duties which they under
take to perform. 1t is about as dangerous
to banks to have neglectful directors as to
have dishonest officials.
Since the panic last May it is probable
that bank directors in New York, and
perhaps other parts of the country, have
attended to their duties a little more con-
scientiously. 1t would not be unprece-
dented, however, If they should gradually
drop back into the old ruts.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-22
BOOK NOTICES.

WORKING PEOPLE AND THEIR EMPLOYERS.
BY Rev. Washington GLADDEN.. Funk &
Wagnalls, Publishers. TO and u Dey street,
New York. Standard Library. Paper, 25
cents.
The author of this work is known as
sprightly and spirited writer. He Crap
pies here with one of the difficult and
vital problems of the times. Sure of his
"audience," he uses plain and forcible
words, both to employers and employees.
The questions discussed by him so sensi-
bly, and practically are among the most
important and pressing involved in what
is called ''The Labor Question"
MAGAZINES.
A hitherto unpublished portrait of MIR.
Lincoln, taken just before he became
President, is the frontispiece feature of the
April HdrpeT'S. 1t is accompanied by
poem, written by w. p. Garrison, Esq, a
son of VIM. Lloyd Garrison and namesake
of Wendell Phillips, on "The Vision of
Abraham Lincoln, April IA, 1862 The
success of the artist BOughton's papers on
Holland in Hdrper'S Magazine, and of the
book which followed them, will make the
reading public doubly eager for the series
which another American artist has writ
ten for that periodical. Mr.. Frank D.
v
Clifford cOllaborate in the illustration, and
the general title of "a Wild Goose Chase"
covers trip made by them, on a commits
sion for the magazine, along the shores of
the Baltic, through Lubbock, Copenhagen,
and maHy picturesque Out-of-the-way
places. The first paper, 1.-THE Rise," is
given in the April number, and has great
abundance and variety of Illustration.
Harper & Bros, Franklin Square, New
York.
The Eclectic for April contains an unu-
sually varied and attractive list of con-
tents, both the subjects and authors being
of a sort to command attention. "a Word
More About America" by Matthew Ar
mold, will be read with great interest.
Frederic Harrison gives "Review of the
Year." and Henry Irving has something
pleasant to say on "The American Audi
ence." The celebrated English essayist,
John Morley, is represented by mas
terly paper on George Eliot, apropos of
her husbands life of her just published.
Other thoughtful articles of special note
are esStimulants and Narcotics" by Percy
Greg, Automatic Writing by Frederick
W. ii. Myers, and Scientific VS.. Bueolic
Viviseetion" by James Cotter Morrison.
70 Bond street, New York.
Mr.. Theodore Roosevelt has an article
on sTPhases of State Legislation" in the
April Century. He divides the subject
into various headings-"The Albany Leg
islature,'' difficulties of Preventing and
Furnishing Corruption" 1.-THE COnstitu-
ents Largely to Blame" "Perils of Legis-
lative Life,0 "Incidents," ETC., etc. Mr..
Henry W. Grady has an article entitled,
'In Plain Black and White" which is a
reply to MIR. Cables article on "The Freed
mans Case IN Equity" This number is
especially rich in the variety and interest
of its matter. The Century Company,
Union Square, New York.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-22
Another Strong Indictment.

The present system Of taxation is mon
strous in conception and disastrous in its
application. 1t is nothing short of spoiation.
1t breeds discomfort in every walk of life. 1t
Gus relations between labor and capital. 1t
IS only sustained by appealing to misconcep-
lions in the popular mind, and it raises false
conceptions concerning the objects of govern
ment.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-22
ralIng a aerIous View.
Eastsrn ArOus.

We have a new President and all is
we'll. Let us thank God and rest our
souls in peace awhile. Let us rest, that
we may come up to the next great battle
with the powers of darkness like a giant
refreshed. Let us rest and prepare, for
eternal rights can only be maintained by
an eternal fight.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-22
MIR. Cleveland Behind Mr.. ArtAur's Bays.

WASHINGTON, March 1S.-Mr. Arthur's
four stylish bays, with banged tails, re-
main in the White House stables, and
President Cleveland takes spin general
ly every afternoon with them, although
not in gorgeous four-in-hand, like Mr..
Arthur. AS soon as he can attend to it the
President will buy pair Of horses for his
carriage-only two. On Monday afternoon,
when Mr.. Arthur paid long visit to his
successor, they went up stairs into the
private apartments of the White House.
Mr.. Arthur will be entertained at dinner
before leaving Washington by President
ClavnIand
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-22

1t appears that some Of the Illinois
legislators are not altogether above sus-
picion. 1t was stated the other day that
the Finance Committee proposed to count
the money in the State Treasury vaults.
Some Of the Treasurer's friends objected
to the count on the ground that it would
nut that official to the trouble of making
recount of the money after the COM
mittee finishes.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-22

1t seems now as if Malone would GER
tainly be pulverized between the upper
Democratic and the neither straight Re-
publican mill-stOnes. Very little of him
is LEFT, however, since he passed through
the threshing machine last fall.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-22

It is now stated that the New York
mlHonaires have been pricked to the
heart by the appeals in behalf of the
BaTtholdi pedestal fund, and that W. II.
Vanderbilt and several others have
agreed to be one in twenty to make up
the needed amount Of money by each
giving 5000. Let them do 50 and show
that they have some little appreciation of
I fhnrfv
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-22

Another well-eqIipped Illicit distillery
was discovered in the very heart Of New
York this week by revenue officials. The
moOnshiners were caught, but there was
no exciting moonlight hunt and romance
a. there is N the mountains. The officers
detected the OdOr Of burning hops while
they were walking along the streets, and
jusG stepped in and put the bracelets on
the distillers, who were busy drawing of
tie high wines.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-22

Editor Walsh, of the Augusta Chronicle,
devotes nearly a column Of his paper Of
Thursday to complimentary and interest
ing articles on Savannah, the Hibernian
entertainment, and his pleasant visit in
this citv
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-22

The Salvation Army has some rather
queer titles for its meetings. The army
had a biz blowout at the New York
Academy OF Music on Thursday night.
Five hundred people paid from % cents
20 SO each to get in, after the procession
had blown out its battle-aX torches in
the corridor and got on the stage. The
evening gathering was called the "Grand
royal blOod-and-fTe, Holy Ghost hurri-
cane gathering
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-22

Gen. Butler Il determined that the
world shall know that there is life in tie
old man vet. He throws his banner to
TIE breeze. and offers to back the America
10 beat any yacht afloat. He says she
was never so fast as she is now. If the
Generals Judgment on boat racing is no
better than il was on Presidential racing
last year, his friends had better persuade
him to hedge a little before the contest
Comes of
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-22

Vanderbilt wants a $25O,OOO tomb, and
intends to try to sustain life on what little
money he has left until the structure can
be completed. He will probably take care
that provision shall be made against grave
robbers. Mr.. Vanderbilt is not a crema-
fionisf
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-22
The President to Marry.

The remark was made at the White
House by one of the Presidents relatives
the other dav that Mr.. Cleveland will be
married to a Buffalo lady before the close
of the present year.