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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-17
The Harbor Convention.

The press Of the section of country that
Will be represented in the harbor con-
vention to meet in this city next
month speaks very earnestly in favor Of
the convention. The necessity for such q
convention is fully recognized, and the
belief that 1t will do much towards ac-
complishing the object aimed at is strong.
The expressions from the interior towns
are as emphatic as those from the coast
towns.
That the South Atlantic harbors have
been very shabbily treated by Congress is
fully understood, not only by those who
are directly interested in them, but also
by the whole country. These harbors are
as important to the section OF country
tributary TO them, as the harbors OF Phil
adelphia, New York and Boston are to
those cities and their tributary territory.
They have been put of with beggarly ap-
preparations from one Congress to an
other simply because those who repre-
scented them did not have influence
enough tn get for them what they we're
entitled to.
The South is beginning 10 have more in
fluence in Congress, and in future she
will not have so much difficulty to secure
as fair treatment as is accorded to other
sections.
1t must not be understood that only the
seaports are interested in having the har-
bors improved. The better the harbors
are the lower will be the rates of ocean
freights, because vessels OF deeper draft
can reach heswharves of the cities. and
because the danger Of getting aground
will be removed. The lower the freight
rates the better will be the returns for
farm products. Merchants Will be able
TO sell their goods cheaper and con-
sumers Will be benefited.
There is no doubt that the convention
will be all that its original promoters
hoped it would be, and that it will have
lis influence with Congress there is no
room for doubt.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-17
PERSONAL.
iicd0o Net0s.

VICTOR HuGos coffin ia one OF the shows Of
Paris; heaped over with withered and mouldy
wieaths, and furnished tinsel.
SECOND ASSISTANT POSTMASTER GENERAL
kNorr is quite W AZ hs home IN Baltimore
from an affection OF the throat
YOUNG Mr.. Rr1E Yale post graduate.
has just ridden ON horseback at the wav from
ms nome IN Virginia, $50 miles 60 New Haven.
NOT THE LEAST SAD FACT connected with
the demise of lord shaitesbury was that Mr..
Martin r. Tupper wrote memorial poem
ana got 10 printed.
IT Is RUMORED in Ottawa that Sir Charles
Topper is "a he created a baron in cpnsidera-
tiOn Oi Dos liable services in the interests
OF trade and commerce.
ruE King Of Denmark has wart on his
chm, 70 remove which he has offered $1,000
Physiciane are afraid Of fatal results II they
undertake. an operation.
DELANNAY, the veteran French actor, is
said g. look just aa young and fascinating a.
he did-how many years agOi--when he was
forced Co leave Russia because the Grand
Duchess olga had fallen in love with HIM. and
wanted 30 run away and be married 90 him.
THE LATE GEN. JAMES BRowNLow. OF Ten
nessee. the youngest son Of the Ex-Governor
ana United states Senator. was a dAshng
cavalry officer. He once charged a brigade
OF Longstreets corps three times before he
succeeded ta cutting his way out Of danger
Gus ennlade. His friends are talking about
erecting an appropriate monument to his
memory nc Knoxville. Tenn.
RoscoE CoSKLiNG "a said TO have changed
his style Of dress since his retirement from
public life. Much of the old time nashiness
that once characterized his garb has disap-
pchred, and on ordinary occasions he now
usually wears n long pea jacket. sober, loose
trousers and walking boots His powerful
shoulders, clear eve, good color and rapid
movements indicate perfect health.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-17
rimidity-A Hindoo Fable.

From the BOston Globe.
A silly mouse, thinking each thing a cat,
Fell into a helpless Worrlment thereat.
But noticed by wizard living near,
Was turned into cat to end its fear.
No sooner was the transformation done
Than dreadful terror Of dog begun.
Now when the wizard saw this latest throe
Here be dog said he, land end your
woe"
But, though dog, its soul had no release,
For fear some tiger might disturb its peace.
Into tiger next the beast was made,
And still twas pitliul and sore afraid,
Because the huntsman might some ill-starred
day,
Happen along and take its life away.
Then" said the wizard turning to his house,
you have mouse's heart, then be amouse,' -
It's so with men, no earthly hope or dover
Can add one atom to their earthly power;
Them from their smallness nothing can
arouse
No art can make a lion from a mouse.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-17
The jolly Japanese.


Can life is joke to the Japanese" said
Lieut.. Wyckoff of the photographic bureau.
who lived in Japan for five years. During
a'l that time never saw any one angry.
hardly believe they could lo-e their temners
If they should try. They can Kill or he killed
with The most perfect sqgoir ffire. The
trades people will cheat you out of your eyes
If you let them, and good many would rather
lie than tell the truth. But there really is no
malice in it all. II you find them out they
Will simply laugh in your face, as if to say
they thought they were clever in trying to
take you in. but that you were still more
clever in catching them. l WAS personally
acquainted with all the Cabinet. who really
constitute the ruling power. They carried
on the government as fit were . big piece Of
fun. The MIkado is the only on. who is ex-
pected to look at life gravely, and he makes
up in his existence for the levity Of all his
subjects. He is so completely secluded that
he may be sa d to live in tomb. Alto
gether, Japan is a delightful place to live in,
and American and English naval officers who
go there always hate to leave. Aside from
the charm OF country and climate, | put its
people for hospitality. warmth. and cheerful
ness againts any nation on earth"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-17
The salty Deep Sea.

From the Ne10 York Tribune.
A chemical examination of water brought
uD from great depths in the Mediterranean
proves, as suspected, that the deep sea water
Is more salt than at the surface, though moth
ing can be foun to show the existence OF a
bed Of salt at the bottom TO produce such eX-
IRA saturatiOn; in fact, strata of water of less
density are met with below those Of greater
density. Thus it appears that the outer cur
rent in large part carries with it the excess of
salt produced by the surface evaporation, the
cause Of the circu alton being due it is be-
ieved, to hydrOstatic action purely. That is.
the water of the Mediterranean iscontinually
losing by evaporation a larger amount than is
returned to it by rains or rivers, and, cOnse-
quenty, the inflow from the Atlantic must
take place TO keep up this level II this in
flow consisted of fresh water the total guam
tity of salt in the Mediterranean would re-
main the same, and the density, therefore,
would undergo no increase; but, as the upper
current of salt water brings in certain
quantity of salt in addition to that which the
Mediterranean basin previously contained,
the density of this water is increased, and q
column OF 1t reaching to any given depth be =
comes heavier than a corresponding column
of Atlantic water, the excess of downward
pressure consequently dsplacng the lower
portion of the column of water, which will
dow outward as an under current.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-17
INDEE 10 new ADVERTISEMENTS.

SPECIAL EoTICEs--Freights for Fernando
ma, etc; As to Crew of British ship Loeb Awe;
Fine Lunch at Graham's.
ANusEMENTs-Zozo, the Magic Queen, at
the Theatre.
STEAMSHIP SCHEDULE-Ocean Steamship
Company; Baltimore Line.
WAETs--A Rocking Chair; 100 Carpenters
at Palatka; Three Furnished Rooms; Two
Tin Roofers; A Drummer for Wholesale Gro
Gerry; Ten Tidy Cash Boys.
For RENT-Fine nit Of Rooms; -Four Story
Brick House.
For SALE-store and Dwelling.
TRACK LAYING-Bids wanted for the Flori-
da Southern Railway.
CoAL-Dxon and Murphy.
BUCKwHEAT-C. NJ. Gilbert & Co.
BREAD. PIES, ETC.-Peter Schafer.
HYACIRTHs AND OTHER ROOTs-At Ia
TENS.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-17

From the indianapolis Journal.


ST. LOUIS, Oct. l0.-An amusing incident
occurred while the column escOrting he st.
Louis base ball nine and the New York giants
was passing the Southern hotel. All the row.
ing clubs, amateur ball clubs, football clubs,
and sprinte-s engaged all the German bands
within a hve-mile radius Of the court house
and awaited the arrival Of ode Prowns." The
amateur rowing clubs, tambeau clubs, etc,
o-night was Vice President Hendricks,
as an attraction at the fair lie
was met also by committees and taken to the
Southern. He had heard nothing about base
ball. and at O'Clock when he was invited on
the balcony to review the procession, he stepped
at wIth ne feeling thai II WAS only IN the
West that the greatness OF the Vice President
was realized. This, gentlemen" said he,
turning to the committee az the fambeau
clubs passed, "is an honor which | did not ex-
pect. 1t is genuine surprise 10 me. kI ow
that Missouri Is "A good old Democratic State,
but did not suspect for a moment that my
arrival would provoke the enthusiasm which
| see displayed before me. Gentle.ien, as
sure You this s the proudest--"
~ see Dunlap Interrupted the youth be-
side the Vice President.
Dunlap? Dunlap" muttered the Indian
statesman.
Yes and there are the New Yorks."
''What Is this all abOut?" queried the Vice
President, as look Of perplexity spread over
his face.
"All about base ball We are the champi-
ons." volunteered the boy. Mr.. Hendricks al =
most fell over the balcony, and he got or no
more pretty speeches.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-17

Uncle Luke Poland, the Vermont con-
gresham, who has been the butt OF cheap
bumorists for many years, on account Of
his enmity TO overcoats, may now have
the laugh on his side. A no less high SCI.
enthc and medical authority than the
London Lancet, condemns the oyercoat as
being detrimental TO health, and advises
persons to provide themselves with or IL
nary coats suitable 10 all conditions OF
the weather. II says that the oyercoat is
n fruitful cause OF colds, consumption
and deRth.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-17

The thousands Of persons who have
been entertained by the odd sayings of
Josh Billing, Mr.. Henry w. Shaw, were
saddened by the announcement Of his
sudden death. He was a queer genius,
but a man who meant to do good even in
his peculiar way. His last words when
the physician suggested brain trouble
were TO the effect that he did not have 10
think when he was lectUring, but Just
began and his tongue ran right on. This
remark illustrates alike his genius and
high sense Of humor.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-17

According to the Manufacturers Record
OF Baltimore the South is rapidly becom.
ing one Of the richest manufacturing sec.
tons Of country on the face or the globe
The southern people, however, do not
know much about their rapid growth in
manufactures until they are told about il
by the Record. The list OF new industries
that appear to be started eacl month in
their respective States frequently sur
Drises them. We have no doubt that the
list is all right, however. We are willing
to admit that IL is.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-17

Macon people appear 10 be rather en-
thusiastic over the prospect for the early
building OF the proposed railroad from
that city 10 Coyington, on the Georgia
railroad. II is to be hoped that the road
viii be built without delay. IL would
open up fine country and largely in.
crease the trade Of Macon, as well as
benefit savannah, doubtless, by becom.
ing an important feeder to the Central
railroad.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-17
What About the War.

From the Neao York Herald (IRd.)
Because Southerners do not fall upon their
knees, confess themselves eX-traitors and
then pray that they may be taken to Blaine's
bosom when they die, there are Northern Re
publcana of the sherman HOar school who
insist that the war Is not over. If these gen
tlem"n cannot afford TO travel IN the South
nj correct their Impressions by active use Of
ihelr eyes and ears, they can at least look Oc-
ca-lonally into Southern newspapers for indi-
cations of the temper of the people.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-17
AIIeged Rorcnltlnr of CIncinnatl.

From the Nasbrjtle Union Den.)
So long as Cincinnati encourages and in
dorses such men as sherman and Halstead, so
long Southern business men owe it 10 them
selves to repel business attacks with business
thrusis. The South Will survive all such at
lacks, and they can but recoil on the origina-
tors There is no bOyCOttng or Remuneration
OF Cincinnati. 1t is merely each business man
acting according to his own best judgment,
and his individual feelings.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-17
The soourging of DC Kids.

From ne PhjladelD1ia Pecord (Den.)
II it shall turn out that the result OF the
ONO election Is a disastrous and finishing re
buke to the aspiration Of the gang of politi-
clans for revenue who have lately had the
upper hand in the Democratic party IN ono,
the defeat is not more a Republican victory
Than Democratic advantage. IL was more
than deserved: The scourge never fell on
backs so itching for merited punishment.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-17

The Sultan was very kind to spare the
life Of ex-Sultan Moursd, even if he did
send him into exile in Arabia. 1t is a
wonder he did not order him to commit
suicide with the assistance Of His Serene
Highness' private executioner.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-17
CURRENT COMMENT.


From the 50. Louis Republican (Dem.l
II is principle Of this free government not
to grant monOpolies, but 1t must eoncede TO
selfishness everythlug but the privilege Of
transcressing laws made by common consent,
according o constitutional forms. 1t is sell
hsh world. Even the -upernatural Mugwunp
who breaches polic millennium, and the
eradication of sela hness Is not above the sus-
picion Of q faint OF it.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-17

Politics and religion appear 20 20 hand
an hand In England. II Is stated that the
ArchbishoD Of Canterbury has drawn up
special prayers for use with reference 10
the approaching general election. IL Is
not stated which side the prayers favor,
but It may be fairly presumed that they
are neutral, and only aas that wise aud
Firtuous representatives may be chosen.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-17

New Orleans is proud of a new rice mill
in which the grain is hulled by rollers
and cleaned and polished In a huge CEN
t1fugal wire cylinder. 1t is claimed that
there is less breakage in this than in the
old process.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-17

Some of the Ohio Republican leaders
want the bloody shirt banner folded and
laid away for the next campaign. 1t is
likely. however, that John Sherman will
want to borrow it for temporary use in
New York.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-17

10 is said that Ex-Governor and Rail-
road Commissioner Smith is very sore be-
cause the Governor did not SEQ ht TO re-
appoint him 10 his autocratic Office. II is
10 be hoped that this is not true. Gov.
Smith was greatly surprised when he was
appointed commissioner, aud now be is
surprised at not being appointed. He has
nothing 10 complain about.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-17

A Washington special says that sena-
tor Eustie, OF Louisiana, was in that city
the other DAY, but absolutely refused to
be interviewed by representatives OF the
press. II e gratifying 20 hear that the
Senator is not disposed 10 longer haunt
his silly attitude ia the face Of the people
Of this afflicted country.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-17

1t is a question in the minds of many
Democrats whether Ohio would be better
off in the hands of the Republicans or I'M
der the domination of the McLean-Payne
Democrats. There is small choice in
decayed apples.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-17

Ross Winans, having been brought to
grief in his contest with an humble croft
ter, is said to be fighting her Majesty's
excise officers who are hunting through
his game preserves for Illicit stills. lie
will doubtless come to grief again.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-17

IT is very wrong to advocate lynohing
where we have courts and officers or the
law, but it is great deal worse in good
citizens to shirk jury duty, and leave
justice or injustice to be administered by
those who are not morally and mentally
NJ TO administer il.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-17

There is an old adage which says
''Murder will out" 1t is to be regretted
that it is no less true that too many muir
derers get out without suffering the
penalty of the law.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-17

Western cattlemen arm themselves
with long range buffalo guns when they
go on guard watching for fence cutters.
The trouble is the guards do not appear
to be as ubiquitous as the cutters.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-17

Editor Dana approved the appointment
Of Charles r Codmsn, the Massachusetts
Mugwump, as Civil Service Commits
sioner, because that gentleman Is able TO
write English correctly. Nothing else
would have made the accomplished editor
Of the Sun approve CT the appointment Of
q MugWumn.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-17

Field Marshal Halstead is said TO have
entered the detective service in order 20
find out what Republican election Off
eials were bought up by Boss Mclean.
IL seem TO be conceded that a number
OF the Republican election officials Of
Cincinnati are not above suspicion OF
being purehaeable.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-17

The Brooklyn quasi Republican organ,
the Union, complains Of apathy in the
grand old party in that city, as evidenced
by the slowness Of registration this week.
As a returned Mugwump paper, the
USton is making some funny but earnest
efforts to revive party enthusiasm.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-17

1t is TO be hoped that none OF the
spirited young members OF the General
Assembly flung any wads Of paper at
Brother FELTON, as the House was getting
ready 10 adjourn.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-17

To use an expression Of Gen. Toombs
a majority Of the late, but not lamented
General Assembly fatigue the indigna'
ton" Of the people OF Georgia.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-17

Mr.. Anthony Comstocb, the chief agent
of the New York Society for the suppress
sion of Vice, mas been in Buffalo arresting
saloon keepers for keeping obscene pic
lures on exhibition in their places Of bust
ness. He went TO Buffalo in compliance
with the request of many leading citizens.
One of his feats was to 20 into the finest
bar in the city, order drink, and with a
knowing wink, ask the proprietor for some
of his chrome business cards. They were
given him, and they were OF the most OBJ
scene character imaginable. He arrested
the donor as soon as he could procure a
warrant
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-17

Grady, the ex-rammany sachem. for
meTly known az "Young man with the
silver tongue" appears to be yet lost in
the woods. Is it possible that be has per-
manently retired from politics, aud en-
tered some reformatory institution?
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-17
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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-17

The idea that Foraker would run ahead
Of the sherman legislators In ohio was
never dreamed Of previous to the election
Of Tuesday last. That such was a fact is
probably the "most unkindest cuV' the
shrewd Peoksnifian politician ever re.
ceivod.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-17

Many OF Mabone's political methods are
abomnable, but he is said 20 have
adopted the elaborate plan O! organiza.
ton used by the Democrats two years
ago. The Virginia Democrats IN this
campaign, 70 seems, are depending on
thorough and systematic organization
and hard work, as well as enthusiasm.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-17
Gov. HiII's Letter.

The letter of acceptance of Gov. Hill, of
New York, which was published in our
dispatches yesterday, is a very frank and
straightforward document. He does not
dodge any Of the issues that are prom
irent IN the campaign. The people know
what to expect from him, and that is a
great deal more than they know about
his opponent, Mr.. Davenport.
Mr.. Davenport contents himself by re-
ferrlng inquirers to the platform on which
he was nominated, and to the record of
his party, when approached for his views
upon this or that matter. Gov. Hill an
swers promptly and fully all inquiries ad.
dressed to him.
What Gov. Hill In his letter OF accept
ance, says about civil service reform can
not fan to attract wide attention. 1t has
been stated over and over again that he
is spokesman. and that he has no sympa-
thy with the Presidents course with re-
spect TO the civil service. He says that
he most cordially endorses the course
which the President has pursued, and
that he believes "that the civil service of
the country should be reformed"
The letter viii help Gov. Hill in his
canvass. 1t viii command increased re-
spect for him in the minds of those who
admire honesty and frankness in politics.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-17

Gen. Fitzhugh Lee does not ride the
saddle OF Gen. Robert r. Lee, but Logan
will not retract the falsehood he uttered
in his Baltimore speech.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-17

The official report for October Of Judge
Henderson, State Commissioner of Agri-
culture, shows a continual falling of in
the condition Of the cotton crop since
Sept. !. 1t states that material injury has
resulted to the crop in all parts of the
State from the rain storms, and that much
local injury is chargeable to rust AMI
worms. As TO corn the gratifying esti-
mate is that the yield is one per cent.
above an average. Sugar cane is put
at an average, while sorghum is 80.
The rice prospect in Southeast Georgia is
put at 1912. The pamphlet, doubtless.
went to press before the late floods. but
the estimate was undoubtedly too high.
as much injury was done to the crop BY
the storms OF three weeks ago. There is
no increase Of consequence in the acre
age sown in fall wheat, while there is
about the average acreage sown in fall
oats, The wheat acreage of Southeast
Georgia is estimated at 1875. It seems that
IL is hardly necessary to mention this di-
vision in the wheat estimates. The ap-
pendiX contains a valuable and interest
ing analysis Of the six lectures OF Prof.
Vile, the distinguished agricultural
chemist, which nave been published in
preceding reports of the department.