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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-14
En@land's Withdrawal from the
SOudan.

This appears to be an unfortunate veal
for England. Hardly had the Englisl
people recovered from the surprise anC
I humiliation which followed the announce
meut that all the important points ia Tho
/ controversy with Russia had been yielded
/ by England when they were informed
/ that Withdrawal from Sou6an had been
decided upon. 1t is impossible for a we'll
informed Englishman to get any satislac-
ton out Of England's advance into Sou
dan. England has spent many millions
of dollars and wasted many thousands OF
valuable lives in the Soudan, and what
has she accomplished there? Absolutely
nothing!
KhartoIm has not been taken and the
Mahdi has not been smashed. the Arabs
are as defiant as they were before Lord
Wolseley began the ascent Of The Nile.
1t is necessary that the English army
at Suakin should be removed rs
quickly as possible, because disease is
doing it more damage than is TO be feared
from Arab bullets and spears.
The army that entered Soudan under
such favorable auspices and with
such high hopes Of speedy success, viii
retire broken and dlsplrited and without
having accomplished its object.
A year ago last January Gen. Gordon,
at the command of the English Govern
ment, assumed the task of conducting
the evacuation of the Soudan. His re-
markable journey to Khartoum is known
throughout the civilized world. He had
not been at the Soudanese capital long
before he discovered that he had under
taken more than he could accomplish.
The government then ordered him to leave
the Soudan and abandon the Egyptian
garrisons and the Egyptian women and
children to their fate. He refused to obey
the order, and the government, by the
force of public sentiment, was forced to
send an army to his relief. Gordon is
dead. He was betrayed by some Of the
very Egyptians for whose rescue he made
such heroic efforts. Not much is known
OF what became of the Egyptians. They
are doubtless scattered throughout Sou
dan. They surrendered the fortified places
they held to the victorious Mahdi, and
are now, doubtless, doing duty as slaves.
There is really no reason why the
English should stay in Soudan. 1t is i'm
possible now for them to accomplish the
object for which they went there, and
they don't appear to have any other object
in view. 1t is somewhat remarkable that
they didn't abandon the country weeks
ago.
1t is believed that if there had been no
blundering Khartoum might have been
reached before it fell into the hands
of the Mshdi. There were unaccountable
delays which proved fatal. Had Gordon
been rescued and the evacuation of the
country accomplished, England would
have retired from the Soudan with great
glory. Her retirement now will hardly
be made the occasion for rejoicing.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-14
INDEX TO new ADVERTISEMENTS.

MEETIRGs-Palestine Commandery No T.,
X. T.; Zerrubbabel Lodge No. Is, F. ana A.
NJ; Savannah Mutual Loan Association;
H0rners: Catholic Knights OF America;
Forest City Light Infantry, Colored.
SPECIAL NoTICEs-To the Public, L. F.
Churchill; As to the Wrong Hat; Authorized
Attorney, A. W. Meyer; Steamer Cumber-
land; DR.. Z. H Nichols has Returned.
AUCTION SALEs-Large ROomy House, by
Kennedy Blum; Groceries, Etc, by j. Nc
Laughlin & Son.
WANTRD-One or Two Rooms; Hand on
Dressmaking.
BANK ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS National.
ARRIv ALs-Eggs and Strawberries, John
Lyons.
MEDICAL-s. S. s.. Boracine.
SODA WATER-G. NJ. Heidi & Co.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-14
Crack steppers.
49, 4 - -
from the PhiEadelphia Time

from We Ih3t1UeIDhld Tunes.
"See that man over Thereof exclaimed a
gentleman to reporter yesterday. pointing
to an Old man who was walking down Chest
nut street in front Of Indep ndence Hall: the
old fellow had his head bent down and seem
ed in deep thought. "Thats a crack step
per-"
"a crack steppCr~
"H'm; yOu watch him and see how he walks.
lie won't step on a single crack between the
fagstones, no matter how IL iuconvenlenccs
him. There are any quantity of men who are
in the habit OF stepping over The cracks .n
f0getoue payements; it's mid form Of IN
sanity; do 10 myself occasion slly."
In The course OF half an hour no less than
fourteen men were observed going up aud
down this pavement, stepping over the cracks.
or fifteen men taken at random. twelve ac-
RnoWledgeA that they occasionally practiced
thie peculiar habit.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-14

The Rev. Heber Newton condemns the
prevailing excuses in mourning dress. 1t
is questionable, he thinks, whether it is
right to garb our children from head to
foot in the deepest black. With reference
to the use Of black by women he says: 81
have seen many instances Of sensitive ma
lures persisting IN shadowing themselves
in gloom, injuring their health, affecting
their spirits, and wronglng their house
hold unconsciously, lest they omit a mis-
called duty 10 the dead. Let us not wrong
the dead by thinking TO honor them in
that which Injuries ourselves or our house.
hnl1a.n
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-14

The demand for war literature is on the
increase. Magazines are willing to pay
more for articles containing the personal
recollections Of the war Of those who
were conspicuous participants in il than
they are for articles OF any other kind.
While, as a rule, the articles are interest
iue. they do not appear TO be always in
harmony with the facts. Imagination
appears TO De playing quite an impor-
tant part in much that IS now being
printed about the war, II there is anything
i'm the contradictions which follow the
articles.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-14

The entomologist of the Agricultural
Department, Prof. c. V. Riley, makes a
prediction that will not be received with
Joy. He says that the country will soon
be visited by two great broods of locusts,
of the seventeen and thirteen-year varie-
ties. and that this will be the first time in
221 years that they have appeared in con-
junction. They will not prove greatly
destructive, and the injury they will in
flict will probably be confined to fruit
trees. The visitation will be prolonged
until late in July. Between the doctors
who predict cholera and the entomolo-
gists who predict locusts, the outlook for
a pleasant summer is not as bright as it
might be.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-14
Music Can Thrill a Gander's Feet.

A lively air ON q violin Will sometim set a
whole liOck OF geese wild with delight. on
one occasion, ut "a country wedding. I WAS 20
wtucfs OF a curious performance 10y one og
these animals. Aitcr diuucr lady enter
music from an accordion, A n0ck OF geese
were feeding m the road jugt below the house,
and. with outslrCtched necks, answered back
with nOtci Of satisfaction. soon white gam
Ger commenced dancing q Lively ii.. keeunp
good time % thc music. For several minute.
De kept up The Itri0rmanco, To- the great dee
light of the company. The experiment was
tired several times Tor week or more and
the tones of the accordion never failed 10 set
the Old gandel into y d fcly dance
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-14
sentries VINO Did Not Recognize Grant.


81 remem ber," said the Crown Prince.
"qulte military scandal that occurred while
he (Grant was here. The officers and men
on duty at the different pieces had strict or
ders TO treat him with all pOss lbe honOrs. in
the way of salutes, turning out the guard,
etc. But the sentries got It into their heads
that the eX-President of the United States
would go about in great style, in an open
coach like a sovereign, whereas he was almost
always on foot and seldom accompanied by
more than one or two persOns. Wen, the day
he first came to see me he sauntered along
Inter den Linden IN a nonchalant way, and
was past the sentrIes at the palace door be-
fore they saw him. Even then they did not
know him, and, perhaps, would not have sa-
luted him at all had it not been for the sudden
opening Of the doors by the Wallets who had
been watching for bis coming Then the two
soldiers came to a present. Gen. Grant threw
away his cigar, lifted his hat to them and
passed indoors. The poor Captain Of the
guard. when he heard of this incident, was
wild with rage ana chagriu. He went so far
as to punish one of the sentrieS. and for this
was reprimanded in general orders"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-14

Stanley, as Governor of the Congo State,
will no doubt be intrusted with the real
power in that region, while the King will
have little or nothing to do with the adj
ministration of its affairs. If Stanley
does not build up a great Central African
kingdom in few years with himself as
autocrat, he will disappolnt his American
admirers
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-14
CURRENT COMMENT.
SO. Loilis Republican Demo-


Under Grant under HAYES. under Garfield,
under Arthur, there WAS but one rule-that
of awarding the sDoils to Republican vctOrs,
and treating Democratic as Outcas ts--and the
persona fortunes which these spells have
been wrought into may be expressed in
thousand millions
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-14

The Philadelphia Press says: 'The
lamp which Gen. Sherman carried from
the time he entered the army, in 1861, I'M
til he camped on the south bank of the
Potomac, in 1865, is now preserved at the
Soldiers Home at Dayton, o." Gen.
Sherman did not have much need of a
lamp as he marched through Georgia, if
the number of blackened chimneys tAat
were left along his route may be judged
from
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-14
A llepnhLlcan N,n.h.


IN amusing anecdota B. told DIV an Old in.
habitant of Kinderhook of fhlmas N. Bcn-
ton. when the guest of Mr.. Van Burcn at one
Of those famous dinner parties for when
"Lindonwald' WAS noted lu lt pllmy daya.
we're brought IN. and were viewed with some
suspicion on the part on one or Two of the
gucAts. When dinner was over Nir. Benton
fad 20 a friend: ~ observed Mr.. Van Bureu
immcrse the tips OF bis fingers M orc OF those
little glass bowls and wipe them dWntily on
hls napkin, but ilst rolled back my sleeves
and took good, plalu Republican wash.n
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-14

BOSTON has metaphysical college under
the Presidency Of Mrs. EDDY, black -haired.
interesting. intenlc woman. This institute
turns out, after ga thoroughly directed course
of lnsiru ti0n Of three weeks and minimum
OF three scholastic years oil practical and
evangelical healing graduates Termed "mcta-
physicians" These represent the late dee
Nelopmrut nf the mind curcri, though snine-
what distinct from them. They give uo medic
cfncs but 90 with you quietly for few
minutes. Then the dismiss you with the
assurance that you are cured.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-14
No Cranky Ideas wanted.

E70TIVTFFN FtVVe VI7gIT1sT
Secretary Whitney announces that any new
the navy Will not only be thank fully received,
but handsomely paid for. Henceforth the
vessels Of the navy will be constructed not on
the model which Will best suit the selfish pur-
poses of the contractor, but on that which
shall produce the most efficient addition to
ha
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-14

The Kentuckians are Dragging that
their State has just placed loan for a
half million at rate which puts Ken
tucky's credit far ahead OF that of any
other State west of the Alleghanies. This
is practically the only debt that Kentucky
owes. The Kentuckians should not be
too modest in reference to this matter.
What were the exact terms on which the
loan was placed?
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-14

saying Of DR.. oliver Wendell Holmes Is
an OH one 20 the clubs. but ID mas De new 20
some readers. Somebody told the Doctor OF
the singular marriage OF an old maid OF 80 TO
wid0wcr Of 81
"il0w remarkable was his comment. "Of
course there were 20 children, but were there
any grandcMldrenW
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-14

It is asserted that ex-senator Dorsey, of
star route fame, is now anxious for re-
yenge. He is living very quietly in a
New York hotel. His revenge, it is said,
is to take the form of a book. His enc
mics probably have no objection to his
writing a book. He might do himself
more harm than he would do them. If he
should tell the whole truth about himself,
as well as about his enemies, however,
his book would have enough raciness,
doubtless, to give it a large circulation.
Dorsey's purpose probably is to get back
the money he paid to the lawyers for de-
Tending him in the star route case rather
than to Get even with his enemies.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-14
PayDefuI for mclean.

N7VE0"EV7 E07TFI
Il begins to look as if John r. Mclean would
not get into the Senate this year. The health
asperatjne manner. ana he seems foolishiv
contcnteC with this world Of Dyspepsia, and
bills and back taxes. IL happens in the
mcanest way that more than haif the time
Vaulting ambition lacks a spring board.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-14

Secretary Whitney, it is stated, has
already discovered that it is cheaper to
give away old vessels than to pay for
breaking them up, and he is astonished
that Secretary Chandler had six vessels
broken up last year ut a cost Of $l07, 00O,
when the materials in them were worth
only Al 65. Secretary Whitney should
take into consideration that last year was
an important one from political point of
view, and that SlO7 600 no doubt went a
long way towards encouraging weak
kneed Blaine voters about the navy yards.
Probably the work would not have cost
so much any other year.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-14
Editor Dana and the Devil.


l1VofVIt 7 IItTTtsI
The SIN can pirate Of Democracy with the
preteuce II not the substance Of wisdom. The
deyl can discuss theology and quote Scrip
ture IN the same way; but he doesn't make
reliable pastor all the same. The Democrats
in this section are well satisfied that Presi-
dent Cleveland is a Democrat
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-14
The Canadian Wnr.

The Riel rebellion is assuming much
greater proportions than the Canadian
Government expected that it would when
IL began. The half breeds and Indians
appear TO be well commanded, and they
certainly show courage.
In the skirmish on Saturday their at
tempt 70 capture q Calling gun from Gen.
Middleton proves them TO be a foe not TO
be despised.
The Canadian Government will soon
have 5000 troops in the field. The calling
out Of this number OF soldiers is pretty
good indication that the government ex-
poets much more serious fighting than il
has yet encountered.
The extent Of the disadoctiCn IN the
Northwest was not fully understood 40
the breaking cut OF hostilites. 10 was
thought that a few companies could queu
the disturbance very quickly. IL did not
take tho government long, however, 10
understand that 10 had moderated the
strength of the outbreak, ana 10 began To
prepare 70 deal with the rebellion on "a
scale commensurate with It's Importance.
The story that Americans from the
Northwestern states are directing the
movements Of the rebels and assisting
them in various ways does not find very
many believers. There may be o few
American Adventures IN Rieps camp. 10
would be rather strange if there were NOT.
but 81 Is hardly probable that The rebels
are receiving substantial aid from Ameri.
calH.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-14

1t is stated that Senator Stanford, the
California millionaire, is thinking about
setting Gen. Grants boys up in business.
If he really proposes to do so he ought to
put them through preliminary course of
business training. He will hardly allow
them to have smart partner in the BUSH
nnce
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-14

THE SAVANNAH MORNING NEws-EN-
LARGKD TO EIGHT PAGES, SO COLUMNS,
AND ISSUED SEVEN DAYS IN THE WEEK
WILL BE sENT FOR EXAMINATION, ONE
MONTH, ON RECEIPT OF 81, OR THREE
MONTHS FOR 50 so.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-14

The Cincinnati Times-Star says: eve
venture to say Secretary Whitney will be
very tired before he gets through with the
celebrated shipbuilder, John Roach" No
doubt of it, John Roach "fatigued the in
dignation' of the whole country years
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-14

DIR. Carvers cornetist has attached the
Wild West Show for an account for STAT
for services rendered. 1t is a pity the
doctor does not know how to blow his own
horn
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-14

The bicyclers and roller-skating chill
dren of Cincinnati and st. Louis are in
favor of asphalt street pavements. The
fiinty-hearted COuncilmen prefer stone.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-14

1t is suspected that J. Warren Keiier is
tied-out candidate for Governor of Ohio.
1t is possible, however, that he is in train
ing as one of the dark horses Of 1883. His
nomination to the Presidency by the Re
publicans would not be more startling
than was that Of Garfield in 1880. His
character has many salient points that
would contribute to the making OF a lively
campaign,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-14

Some Of The New York Republicans pro-
pose LeGfaud B. Cannon for Governor Of
that state. They appear TO apr, ciate
The necessity OF utilizing one Of their big
guns I'm Che campaign.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-14
A Gold Watch and Chain Against a
Quarter.
"a ca "a Co1nmercinL Gneette

RUM tfto COfFJHGFCtdt UUseCtes
One day in 1879, during the progress of a
game between the Cincinnatis and BOstons at
the Avenue grounds, Charley johnson. OF the
POlhS6Ldtt, was very persistent in booming"
brother newspaper m an for a bet on some pos
sible point Of the game. The b. n. m. would
not bet, however but finally, in sheer des-
peratOn, said, as Bill White came to the bat:
"rll bet yOu that man don't make home
run" White at that time usually struck ont,
and was not known to hit hard. The offer
was, therefore, not flattering one, and John
son replied: What odds wil YOU give?'
The reply came assuredly and boldly: My
watch and chain against a quarter" what
are they WORTH" asked johnson. 1.-TWO hun
dred and fifty dollars" was the reply. John
son studied a moment and then said: ''Pll go
you" The quarter and the watch were hand
ed over to Jerry Cochran as stakeholder.
just then White whanged away at the ball,
and it went away down toward the carriage
gate, over centre fielder's head. He had
never before made q home run, but it now
seemed assured He lost a little ground by
stumbling over third and came into collision
with the ball right at the home plate. Even
then there was a doubt as TO whether he had
scored or not, but when the umpire said
"Out!' the owner of the watch sank back on
the bench speechless, moist, cold, and almost
paraly Zed. After he regained his power of
speech he wl1ispered boys, I've made my
last bet. Take me home" week later he
appeared on the streets and swore he didn't
stop sweating for two DAYS after the bet had
been saved, and then had to use alcohol to
close the pores.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-14
Nariptn store.

CHEAPEST VARIETY STORE. - Goods
~ sold at sc. and l0c. Just received, a large
lot of Bed Springs, which we will sell st as
tonishing low figures. We mean what we
say. Don't miss the place, 1S5 Congress street,
pear J Jefferson.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-14
&sls1yeu TO Euan.

MONEY TO LOAN.-if You are IN need of
vi money, and want q liberal loan on al
most an thing Of value, and if you don't want
to be seen By your friends when You get it, or
have remarks made that you are in need of
money by crowds OF people promenading and
passing the pawnshop and watching you when
you 60 in or out then call at the old reliable
Private Pawnhroker House, 1877 Congress-
street. where very few people pass, and no
body will know your business. +. MUHL
BERG, Manager
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-14
Bnarottta.

pOARDING-Part visiting New York
ID city will find irst-class hotel accOmOda-
tions, with board at reasonable prices; cen
trally located at "A Irving Place. Rooms Sc
cured by addressing MRS. Z. r. CAREW.
DOARD-Pleasant front south rooms with
ID good board. 1876 State street.
IA MADISON AVENUE, NEW YORK.
Unusually excellent board; moderate prices;
many Savannah references.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-14

Mr.. George A. Birch, Of Montgomery,
Ala, claims to have the original draft OF
the constitution Of the Confederate States,
with words stricken out and amendments
inserted by Stephens, Toombs, Cobb, Har.
ris, Rheit, Walker, Shorter, Reagan and
other leading Contederates. He also says
he has the manuscript Of the ifst message
sent 20 the Confederate Congress by Prosi.
dent Davis and the first bond issued by
the C0niederaeY.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-14

Three millions aud a half OF cigars are
smoked every year in Amerlea-that g..
they are an smoked except the stubs.
Hence there is p plentiful supply Of the
luest scotch Or any other kipd Of snua.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-14
ADVERTISING.

Ten lines make a square - line averages
seven words Advertisements. per squsre,
one Insertion 81 90; two insertions, ~ ~
Reduced rates on continued adverusemehts'
Local or Reading Notices double rates
Amazon ariyertis..ntnts. Marriages, Funerals,
t1 Meetings MA ccial Notices 81 W per
square each iust1 ton.
Wants. Boarding, For Rent, Lost aud Found;
10 cents line. No advertisement inserted e
under these headings for less than 20 cents
Amusement advertisements 81 so per square
Special rates for Weekly Neacs.
We do not insure the insertion Of any adver-
tisement on any specified day or days, nor
do we insure the number of insertions
within she time required by the advertiser
Advertisements VIII, however. have their
full number of insertions when the llme
can be made up. but when accidentally
left out and the number OF insertions can
= not be given, the money paid for the omit
ted insertions will be returned TO the ad-
VerDser.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-14
To8t.

NJ OTICE.-The party who got hold of the
IN wrong hat at Blues Picnic. with my name
inside, viii please call at Western Union Tele-
graph office and exchange. JA~. NJ. DIXON
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-14

An Italian matchmaker, named Con.
stantini, has been arrested in Washing
ton FOR sending a challenge 10 dght duel
with Capt. Pawlott, an ex-oiiioer OF the
English navy. The warrant for The mr.
rest WAS issued at the Captains instance,
but tao court appeared % think 70 very
small case, and took the prisoners bond
loi e-lo 70 appear 10 answer and 10 keep
lae PEACE, no security being required.
lAe italian charged The Brlushor with
haflng GROSSLY abused him.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-14

The Republican papers are again begin.
ming TO brag about the splendid leader
ship which their party possesses in New
York. The brilliant leadership Of Johnny
Davenport and the rest Of the gang is not
70 be underrated, but there no doubt
that the power Of the Republican machine
in New York viii De greatly curtailed.
The army Of Federal officials and The
thousands Of government employees viii
not be trained as the cold guard" OF these
valiant leaders this fall.