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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-09
Connecting Two Oceans.

The latest estimates made by outside
parties relating to the Panama canal are
/ that at the present rate OF progress
1t cannot be completed under %
years. and that 1t will not cost less than
/ $500, 900. These estimates do not cor
respond, as a matter OF course, with the
/ figures given out by the Panama Canal
/ Company. The first estimate made by Nj.
de Lesseps was that the cost Of the canal
would be $4,000 900, and this estimate
was reduced from time 10 time, It is
charged, because it discouraged capital
lists, until the figures stood at $40 000.0 O0.
1t is said that nearly $100,000,000 have
been already expended in the work and
the plant Of machinery, etc, necessary to
carry it on, and yet the canal is scarcely
more than begun-it is regarded as pretty
certain that 1t is not one-tOurth COM
pleted. II is more than probable, how
ever, that the work done so far should not
be chargeable to the whole amount ex-
pended up TO this time, as large proper
ton Of the money has been paid for
dredges and other machinery, buildings,
ETC., which will be of service until the
canal is finished, If it should ever be fin
ished.
The outlook for the canal cannot be re-
garded as very promising, even if NJ.
deLesseps should get the money he is now
trying to get 10 enable him to keep the
work going. 1t looks rs if Capt. Eads
might give the great French engineer ten
or fifteen years the start. and yet build
his ship railroad across the Isthmus of
Tehauntepec, long before the waters of
the Pacific are mingled with those of the
Caribbean at Panama. The Captain is
quite sure that he can build his road for
less than s75, 900, 900. and there are reasons
for believing that his estimates are not
much, If any, too small. MeXico's guar
anty of the interest on 1000. 600 Of the
canal bonds can be had, and if the United
States will guaranty the other $50, 900, coo
the Captain thinks ne VIII have no trou-
Die In disposing of the securities and be-
ginning work at once.
1t seems that there is not much proba-
bilty Of the United States indorsing these
bonds right away. There is no great
popular sentiment so far in favor of such
an obligation being assumed by our gov
eminent, but Capt. Eads and his coadjuta-
tors are constantly at work and may cul-
tivate such a sentiment in a few years.
he has already accomplished the first
step-he has convinced the most intel
ligent people of the country that his
scheme is practicable, and is only a ques-
ton of time and money. Only few years
ago it was almOs: everywhere pronounced
to be chimerical in the extreme.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-09
IEDEE TONBW ADVERTISEMENTS

MEETINGS -DeKslb Lodge, No. Q, l. o. o.
r.: German Friendly Society; The Southern
Mutual Loan Association.
SPECIAL NOTICEs-Bills against Br. Steam
ship Effective.
Auction sALE-Dry Goods, Groceries, Etc,
by c. H. Dorsett.
WANTs-T0 Establish an Agency for Sale Of
Enameled White Letters and Figures; Sales
man to add Samples; to Establish a General
Agency.
PIANOS. ORGANS, ETc.-Ludden & Bates,
Southern Music House.
PARLoR SUITS. ETC.-Lindsay & Morgan.
WOODEN WARE-C. n. Gilbert s. Co.
LEGAL NOTICEs-Appication to Sell Lands
of Henry c. Mehrten's Estate. as to Demands
against Vim. W. Remshart's Estate.
CRATE BARS. ETC.-Lombard Iron Works,
Augusta. Ga.
PEANUTS FOR THE CIRCUs-K. Power.
NoTICE-B. +. Hi.
BARGAINs-At Gray & o. Brien's.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-09
SHE STOPPED TO CONQUER.
A Female BOuquet-Thrower is Rebuked
by the Actor She Favored.

The San Francisco Argondut gives the fol-
lowing description of an original event as oc-
curing recently at the Casino in that city:
"Mr. Carlton was singing in 'Nanon,' with the
success that has thus far done much to en-
nance hls reputation. when a lady who sat on
the right hand proscenlum box began 10 at
tract the attention of the audience. 1t is said
that she has been very steady in her attend
ance at the theatre while Mr.. Carlton has
been singing there, and her rap adm ration
Tor the baritone attracted attention. Carlton
is less masher than any one of similar posi-
tiOn | ever knew. He is vigorous, thrifty, do
nestle, and has good business ability. On
the street he usually lou ges about, or,
rather, hurries about-for he Is apparently
always in haste-in business clothes, and
on the stage one misses the sleeps
eye and grlmdces which tenors
and bartOnes usually cast at the pretty
women IN the audience. The woman IN the
box at the Casino the other night was not
particularly beautiful, nor " As she danger
ously young, but there was no question about
her admiration for the b ifltone Every Tune
he came on the stage she leaned forward from
the box amt stared at him soulfullv. When
he left the stage she sank back in a chair list
Iessy, and did not exhibit the slightest inter
est In anyone else's performance. hen
Carlton sang the waltz song in the second act
the feelings Of his admirer in the box became
unmanageable, and she arose and threw him
huge bouquet. Assn did so large, square
envelope fell from the mass Of roses. The
baritone tossed the flowers carelessly on the
floor behind the scenes, picked up the note,
stepped forward, burned it TO a crisp over the
footllghts, and resumed his song without ever
changing a muscle of his face Anything
more painful than the appearance OF the
woman in the box would be impossible to
imagine, The very wrinkles In her face
spelled modification as she hurried from the
theatre.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-09
Love is Blind.


FoDt the PAiladeIDhfa Neaoe.
Is it?-You say her hair is Id
Soft. misty webs by dewdrops kissed;
cali it TOW, all STAIN d aud old,
With false Intervals for twistp
Are theyp-You say her ewes are blue,
Like azure skies in verdant June
With rays of sweetness tripping through;
They're merely leaden- gray, you loon!
Are they2-Her lips sweet rosebud twins,
Where thrilling kisses linger long?
/ can't see " here the rose begins;
And lingering kisses may be wrong.
Her lips are Of purple hue,
No rosy tones do they possess;
And many burrows wander through,
To add unto their Brightness.
Her nOse-no poetry in nose;
Cans't thou that feature leave forlorn?
Sing: stolen from a Grecian pose,
Oh, dreary, icy MatterhOrn.
Poetic swami ! mark thy state
Love cliDging like a shrunken gloTc!
You're i'll; diaGnosticate--
A case acute of Dead in Love.
But why derde; that "love Is blind"
Ia proven plainly every day.
'Twere better so: that each may hnd
His own the fairest one, Away.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-09
Lowell on Page.
from Hdrper's Bas0r.


In bis prime he would not paint everybody.
I recollect one nOveau riehe who so displpased
him that IN offer Of $4,000 for a portrait was
not accepted. Page was very sensitive and
proud There were others more POPULAR
Elliott, for example; but don't think that he
had superior anywhere. The only trouble
was that sometimes he Wantedninety sittinus.
lie could have painted rapidly: perhaps ia
was his vehicle that delayed him. some OF
his sitters were quite willing to give him
ninety sittings TO hear him talk. but few OF
them had the time TO spare In historical
painting alfo he was great. | remember his
picture 81 Aaron AID Hur holding up the
arms OF Moses on the mount-hne In concep-
ton and execution. The portraits OF Beecher
and Fafragut are excellent.
He made good portrait OF me. which has
stood perfectly, but there again he wished TO
try e1perimCnts-to let the light fan directly
from above, thus keeping the eyes In shadow
People didn't like 10. Emerson said: "There
isn't steel enough in the eycs.n The same
day heard Page tell EmersOn'g story about
Washington, how the Father OF his Country
was interrupted IN his prayers IN a tent. when
he had given orders not TO be disturbed. and
how he rushed out Of the tent swearing
roundly. | remember the dry humor OF PM
er'on. with his nose drawn down. as IL alwaya
was IN that mood, and his dry remark: "t,iad
20 hear or this touch OF nature IN our cast-
iron man. But when Pass painted n reaiiv
successful head he painted something very
great. 10 showed the mastery that makes
anything great.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-09
George washington ON HIS Traveln.
From the Chicago Neeos.


A few DAYS ago a stranger stopped for the
night at village hotel in Iowa. and. as he
wrote the name of George Washington" on
the register. he remarked 20 the landlords:
"You have probably heard OF me?'
"N-o-a, can't say that havef
''What! Never heard of W ashingten?"
mo. l know lots of folks, but they are
named Jones. Brown. Smith, or something of
that sort. What's your pertickleF layP"
"Why, Pm the Father of My Country"
yes. Well, that's all right and perfectly
respectable, / suppose Our rates are ST q
day, and you won't find any bugs id the bed )"
Next morning, as the stranger went to
settle his bill, the andlord seemed bit en-
barrassed, and said:
81 was telling the family last night that you
was George Washington. My boy said as
how he had read about YOU in his school
books"
Eyes, Pm the man."
81 went and hunted up a reader, and 1 see
that you ft the British"
az did"
"And finally licked 'em."
"Yes sr,'
"Wall, that was real good in you. About a
mile up the road I've got the incest lot of tur-
nlps in the State of Iowa. If the stage will
stop for you, you can pull all you can eat, hut
if you knock any rails OF the fence please put
'em back again. George Washington. Ell! Tll
write that name down so as to remember it,"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-09
Not the Right Sort of varnish.

A New York merchant. residing on Han
cock street, Brooklyn, although a gentleman
o comfortable means, has frequent tcOnomi-
cal fits. Desiaing TO surprise his wife upon
her return from the country. Mr.. - con-
cludei to undertake the task of varne hing
his dining room. which had lost some of its
lustre. After devoting some time to search
ing for pot of arnish which had been used
on previous occasions. the merchant. cOatle 5
and with rolled up sleeves, commenced the job
which, after labor Of over eight hours, he
finished to his entire satisfaction. The fol-
lowing morning he rose early, and his first
mission was to examine his work. Great to
his surprise, he found that the ''varnlsh' had
not Dir ed a particle, although both doors ana
windows had been lef open. A closer exam
nation disclosed the fact that he had not
found the pot of varnish, and had vanished
his dining room with maple syrup! This is a
true incident, in which the facts are exactly
as related.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-09
She CouIdn,t Ask Moro.
Fron, TYd-5its.

Anxious wife-''I have always had faith in
YOU. doctor, but you don't seem to grasp Mr..
Hobbs case this time"
Physician-"My dear woman, you can't eff
feet thing in moment. All we can do is
to administer the medicine and wait for it to
do It's work"
Anxious wife-"Dr. Saws came to see me
this morning. He's a specialist, you know,
and wants to take hold OF the case. More
over, he assured me he wou carry it through
to succC sstul termination"
Pnyslcian-"Well, | don't like to see you
imposed upon in this way, Mrs. Hobbs and
wouldn't give up the case now, for good
deal. / viii not only guarantee to do as much
as DR.. Saws offers to do, But I'll bury Mr..
Hobbs into the bargain"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-09
The Biggest Man in Boston.
From tie Boston TrdUeyLer.

l suppose if any one was TO ask "WhO is the
biggest man in Boston?" the universal answer
would be, Phillips Brooks"-the hi gest man
mentally, morally, and physically. Few, how
ever, ever experience his size by being alone
in the room with him. 1t is a bolittling expe-
rence. The Home Journal, says a wel-known
Boston business man, once had occasion to
call upon him and was shown into his study.
On the entrance of Mr.. brooks his height and
overpowering largeness quite overcame his
caller, who was something of a wag. With
no waste of words the clergyman went d.
rectly to the business in hand. Hardly had
he started, however when his caller put his
hand bes de his mouth and laughingly called
out, NV ait one momen-, sir; | always insist
leaped into a chair and retained his station
during the entire interview.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-09
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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-09

Rev. Henry Ward Beecher, the eminent
Mugwump, will have the sympathy OF his
friends all over the country. 1t is said to
be very doubtful about his attending the
free trade convention at Chicago this
week. he acknowledges that he is
greatly disappointed at the defeat OF his
friends, Davenport and Woodward The
New York correspondent of the Philadel-
phia Ledger says: "Mr. Beecher does not
feel like participating in public affairs, SO
soon after an election 10 which he de.
voted so much time and oratory, and
which has produced so little fruit of a
kind to reward him. He wants time to
recuperate. However, il he cannot be
present with them in body, he says he
will be there in spirit, and if he is unable
TO make them a speech, he will write
them letter."
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-09
The Phantoms OF Politics.

FroDl tAe WashiHgt0H Posi- lDe0l.l
And now, the election is over, Deprived Of
into the fsybt 49,, STitb mt concIanance
last year they won by l,lo0 Without it, this
year they have won by $4,000. Who are the
Mugwumps? What are they? Have we been
nursing phantoms in our dreams? Is the Mug
wump formal or is he but the nightmare
Mhlch returning heallh has eAerclsed!
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-09
COLD WATCH
American make, solid Gold Cases and
Elgin movement. ladies' or Gentle.
mems size. Furnished by A. F. Flint,
JeWeler, and fully guaranteed.

The Pianos to be sold at our Lowest
Cash Prices, without one dollars ad-
vance because of the Watch.
Prices guaranteed the lowest in
America, and all competition met.
The magnificent CHICKERING, the
standard of the world, oldest and
best, $500 to $1,000.
The New MASON & HAMLIN Up.
rights, CONTRACTED on an entirely
new system, enSuring greatest dur
ability, 1926 to $3.50.
The Silver Toned MiTHUSHEK,
wonderful in volume and remarkable
for standing in tune, $500 to $500.
The Solid BENT & co. Square
Grand Scale, brilliant and powerful,
1926 to $3.50.
The Popular ARTON, the best
medium-priced Piano made, over
20, in use, $3.50 to $500.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-09
COLD WATCHES

Hard to believe, but it's a positive
fact. Didn't you read our full column
advertisement Of last week! SeveraI
Wide-aWake buyers, who understand
that we always fulfill our adyertis NO
promises, took advantage of our great
offer during the past week, a I'd are to.
day happy owners Of superb Watches.
which did not cost them even nickel
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-09

1t is said that lawyers on being admit
ted TO the bar OF the Supreme Court of the
United States are sworn in on one OF the
smallest Bibles ever printed, and some
times half dozen men take the oath on
IL at once. when they can scarcely touch
the book with their finger tips. This
ought not TO be so. They should be sworn
on a good large Look, that would make
them believe that the oath is not one that
is given in such small doses as 10 be
inert
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-09

The leading Republicans take a very
gloomy view Of the future of the country.
The country, however, seems to be as
bright and clipper as If the grand old
party had not just been consigned to
the tomb.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-09

The French Republicans do not feel
very enthusiastic over the announceme nj
that tae Count OF Paris has ayowed him.
self Republican in sentiment. They
have reason 70 fear the pretenders even
when they bring gifts.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-09
Elevating the CIviI service.

rum mo N6fn IOrN otdf NDe"t'J
The chief complaint hitherto has been that
some OF the means employed in achieving this
elevation were visionary and impracticabe.
Under more liberal Interpretation of the
scheme of the law, with rules better adapted
10 the everyday emergencies of govern
ment, and with Democrats in control of their
execution, civil seryice reform ought to make
= signal advance 10 popular respect and con-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-09

The New York Graphic says; Capt
George W. Cheeves, a Georgia editor.
some time ago shot and killed mis- man
in cold blood, aud yesterday died in the
jail at Atlanta Of insanity and grief. So
much sympathy was felt for him through
out Georgia that apparently his victim
had been almost entirely forgotten" The
Graphic is n istaken. There was no sym.
patty Of consequence in Georgia foI
Cheyes the criminal, bnt there were many
who thought that Cheves, the lunatic
should have been removed from the dun.
geon TO the asylum.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-09

There are a good many societies in the
country for the prevention OF crnelty to
animals, but very few for the prevention
OF cruelty to human beings. There is a
humane society in Connecticut which is
doing some very commendable work.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-09
CURRENT COMMENT.
The Unfortunate 0Iugwumps.

FF0II ne LHICIyV -FNNs II"us'
Careful perusal Of our Republican eX-
changes has convinced Us that il was the
MuGwump party, and 20 other. that was de-
feated IN New York last Tuesday.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-09

From tie So. Louis Republican Den.l
The Republican papers are repeating with
leroelous frequency that az at the recent cleo
ton Buffalo, the home ~ President Cleveland
gave an increased Republican majority. But
we remind these Lively papers that the United
states OF America is the home OF President
Cleveland
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-09
a1ianon amo Wroana

Ihosc handsome gold watcho
usplayed in the show Windows i es
Messrs. Ludden & Bates sr',- oi
house, which are to be av,a. Is'c
cash purchasers of Plano 4eo
greatly admired. They are are are
class, genuine time pieces lrst-
nah Times. -'o00aa'
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-09

The astronomers predicted that the
world would plunge in the meteor zone on
Nov. 10. They appear to have missed the
date by just ten days. The display began
ia this country on Nov. 8.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-09

Birmingham, Ala, continues to grow
Notwithstanding the recent murders
there, its population has increased 1000
within the past year. 1t now contains
12.33S whites and 1874 colored, making a
total Of 19,712-if the census does not in
clude the out-of-town attendants on the
Jones-Small revival meetings. The popu-
lation Of the new city Of Sheffield is sup
posed 10 be about >, as it has probably
doubled within the last few months.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-09

An election in Mexico is tame and
spiritless affair unless there are a dozen
or two men killed. The MexIcans not
only believe in voting as they shoot, but
in shooting as they vote.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-09

A good deal is being said about sending
missionaries to the freedmen on the
islands Of the South Atlantic coast. These
people we're greatly demoralized by Re
publican emisssries several years ago,
aud it viii be long time before they i'm
prove much. There is no doubt, however,
that these islands offer fine field to phi
lanthrophists, preachers. and teachers.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-09
The Work of the Independent Kepub-
nCans.

From The Ne,o York EreniR9 Post (Au9I
1t IS quite certain that tn Republican ticket
was lost by detection. supineness, or other
causes north Of the Harlem river. South OF
Blaine Notwithstanding the loss of the Irish
contingent
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-09
SOUVENIR OFFER.

To every cash purchaser during the
month Of November Of a new Piano
valued at $3.50, or upwards, we will
present q valuable
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-09

A leading Philadelphia druggist says
the Eastern complications will not send
up the price Of the altar Of roses. This is
gratifying. How will it affect the price
Of pork and beans?
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-09

The faith-eure case at Hot Springs,
Ark, about which SO much ado was made
a couple Of weeks ago, has terminated
fatally. The patient, who had consump-
tion, relapsed as suddenly as he improved
after being prayed over and anointed with
oil. Although the case was evidently not
that Of a cure, the improvement in a man
who appeared TO be dying was wonderful.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-09

A GLANCE AZ the list of laundres in the Chi
cage directory tells one story OF the cost OF
the smoke nuisance 20 is citizens. They num-
Der 1913 white and 2l1 Chinese, or one 10 every
1000 inhabitants, irrespective OF the hundreds
OF washerwomen and the thousands Of fami.
lies i'm when the washing Is done at b me.
The atmosphere IL SO filthy that laundries
have always more than they can do 10 kcep
Chicago In clean linen.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-09

Another pilot boat has been sunk by
an ocean steamer of New York. This
thing is getting to be mouotonouS. How
would a balloon pilot service do?
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-09

IT rs STATED that plant has been discov-
cred In south America which possesses strong
electric properties. When twig Is broken, A
distinct shock Is felt, aud nc distance OF sew
vral feet compass IL affected.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-09

IL is said that the contest in the Demo-
cratic party Of Virginia for the United
States Senatorship has actively begun.
Messrs. Barbour and Daniel are the prin-
cipal asplrants. Col. Barbour's leader.
ship-two brilliant victories over Malone
seems to entitle him to special consider.
alton lust now.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-09

Gen. Hawley, who has been masquerad-
ing for several years as a hero and states
man, has got into trouble. lie has always
been great stickler for party loyalty, and
has been violent in abusing Republican
boilers. In the recent election in Con-
necticut, his paper, the Hartford C0Wdnt,
opposed the regular Republican nominee
for the Legislature, and defeated him. II
is said that the candidate was a very good
man, but that he once led the supporters
OF Mr.. Jewell IN the Connecticut Legsla.
ture when Gen. Hawley was his rival for
a seat in the United States Senate, and
finally carried them over TO o. II. Plat,
who was elected. II seems that the Gen
eral is a very small-sized politician after
all.