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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-01

/ Mr.. Pendleton and the Civil Service.
/ Minister Pendleton, who Will soon be
at his post Of duty at Berlin, is as en-
thusiastic a civil service reformer as he
was when hechampioned the civil service
reform bin III the Senate. At the dinner
given to him in New York on Tuesday
night he spoke at considerable length on
the subject of civil service reform, and
expressed the opinion that it was JIM
possible for the sp5Is system and tie
merit system to exist together. One
would have to give way TO the other, and
he was glad to see. owing TO the firm
stand that the President had taken in
support of clyil service reform, that the
merit system was in the ascendancy.
Mr.. Pendleton had good deal to say in
favor Of the merit system, and expressed
the hope that the time was not distant
when all the Offices for the discharge Of
the duties of which political opinion was
not necessary would be placed within the
jurisdiction Of the civil service law.
There is no doubt that Mr.. Pendleton is
very much cratiied with his connection
with civil service legislation. His stand
IN ldAOI Ol CIVIL service ItlDIlu may nave
decreased his popularity in his own State
among the politicians, but if civil SER
vice reform proves to be as successful
as it row promises to be, he
will be remembered long after cOntcmpora-
ries who are regarded as possessing much
greater ability, but who are not enthusi-
astic about the benefits that are alleged
to flow from civil service reform.
MIR. Pendleton cannot claim the credit
Of having been the originator Of this re-
form, but he was courageous enough to an
nounce himself as an advocate of it when
it was not as popular as it is now to be
known as a civil service reformer. He
took hold of the civil service reform bill at
a time that it needed strong support. If
it hadn't been for his prompt and vigor-
Gus advocacy Of it the spoils rather than
the merit system might now be in opera
ton. Whether Mr.. Pendleton adds any,
thing to his reputation at Berlin or not,
he has Done something that gives him
place among the most distinguished men
of the nation.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-01
PERSONAL.

In is said that Emma Nevada viii soon be
married to her agent DR.. Palmer.
HENRY WATTERsoN's name has been sug-
gested As that OF proper person for the Rus
sian mission.
PRrNCE WILLIAM. Of Prussia, is about TO
publish an essay on the wars of Caesar IN their
relation to modern strategy.
GEN. c. A. GoURiNA, ex- Pres ident of
Panama, driven ont by the revolutionlsts.
arrived in New York on Monday.
QUErN MARGUERITE. Of Italy. is a fine lin
gust, and is usually able to address every per-
son presented TO her in his or her own tongue
LIEUT.. MOORE. Of the United States navy.
who was attached 20 the steamer Galena, and
was wounded az Colon, has arrived in New
NOre.
W. II. SMITH, the lord of the Admiralty Of
sisters, cousins. aunts and "Plnafore" fame.
and Sir stafford Northcote are. il is reported,
about TO be raised TO the British peerage.
Ir s mentioned nv some enthusiastic papers
as q proof OF President Cleveland's Demo.
cratic simplicity that his new harness Is 10 Doe
silver mounted instead OF gold mounted.
MRs. DOEEMrs. wife OF DR.. Dorcmus. the
natural scientist. is iu bennington, England,
where She win he Joined soon by her husband
Who rs ma vfry poor health. They Will spend
the summer n Franco.
MEs.J. ID. LEE is member OF tho Board OF
Trustees of Che willamette University, Orc
gone 1T IIit NIII iilH NH ID" NIlH hNIN IIMN aF1In
university iu the -tatcs allowing women the
privilege Of such service.
rs Watauga county. IS. c.. Mra. Mary Nc
Nicely died lass week aged I'M years. She was
born BOO that county ma lT7i on land then
owned by Daniel Boone. She preserved good
health until two years ago. Her age is per-
fcatly well authenticated.
PAUL uE CAssAGNAC. with characteristic
cmrh1ais, dcclur n. lrsson. the new French
PIcmirr, tO DO "hamhOo painted 90 resemble
irou,' and q man who twill drift about at thr
mercy of the popular tide until no grounds
stupidity ON The irst sand bauk.'
Miss LUfAN JACKSON. OF Parkersburr. w.
Va. niece OF st0ncwull Jackson, rs staying
with friends in Montague street. BROOKLYN.
ln few wocks she viii De- married TO En-
en. cr John +. Kelly, of the Brooklyn Navy
urH, who has been IN the service since 1851.
JAY COOKE Is now % familiar figure along
Tie country roads northeast of philadelphia.
bat hc Is not often found minging In the rush
and uncertainty Of "the street" IN observer
writes that he had seen him dressed more I'M
the garh OF countryman thsn that ~ nnan-
cier. His clothes were plain. and his white
slouchcd hat. with So broad hrim, gave him
the appearance OF "a wpll-tO-do farmer His
hair and beard were snow white. and he WAS
driving along with an easy gait, as II perfectly
contcnted with lie
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-01
A FLORIDA Snake STORY.

IRON q Pdtn1e9' (FtG.) Letter.
III tell you a snake story that was vouched
for by gentleman OF my acquaintance and
IN his own words:
1--WE had a good breed of hens and were
right proud of them. Two were splendid
hatchers-Giddy and GOlly. You may laugh
at the names, but they were given by a pet
sister, who had been dead many years. After
hearing sermon one Sunday she decided to
call her two hen chickens Gideon and
Goliath. She was so delighted with them
that mother hadn't the heart to change
them, ana so, amidst the laughter of the
household, we christened them Giddv and
Golly. They were handsome creatures and
never Matched less than fifteen out of sixteen
eggs. One day my brother gravely in
formed me that he had seen a big snake in a
corner of the barn. and we set out to look for
1T. As we neared the place there seemed to
be an unusual COmmOtiOn among the hens,
and Giddy and GOlly were vOciferating on
the edge OF their respective nests, in the
language of their ilk, with such vehemence
that we could not hear ourselves speak. Then
we were sure that the snake had been brew
ing trouble, and forthwith searched the barn
until we found 1t. Pinniug it by the head ia
its corner, | cut it open, and there were
thirteen OF GOly's big white eggs, still warm
and comfortable. These we at once trans
ferred to the nest, making GOllY happy over
her recovered treasures. Well, madam, the
thirteen eggs that had been in the snakes
nav were every one Matched and grew up
into matrOnly henhOOd, quite Oblivious OF
their narrow escape and curious vicissitude."
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-01

TIE letter written by John G. Whitter-a
man OF peace-m praise oI Chinese Gordon
a man of war-called forth some few crlti-
clsms Of the Friends consistency. Alr.
Whittier now says regarding 10: at was
siastic admiration without the qualifying eX-
preston of my peace principles, and do not
wonder that 10 is regarded as a little neon
sistent on my part. Gordon was no Quaker;
but he was a noble, generous, seli-sacrifcing
man. | would not give any approval Of war,
which to me is most abhorrent; but Gordon
was greater than a soldier. He never lifted
hls hand for fame; he despised the glory and
pOmo Of the world; he loved humanity re-
gardless of sect race or color; and his errand
10 khartoum was one Of peace, to save life
rather than DESTROY it,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-01


Phases of the Star Route Business.
There is a prospect that the country
will not hear the last of the dis
reputable star route business for a
good while. A suit has just
been begun by Dickson, the foreman
of the first star route jury against eX-
Attorney General Brewster for SANDER,
in which he claims $4,000 damages. The
trial, in which Dickson will be plaintiff
and Brewster defendant, can hardly fail
to have sensational features. 1t will
doubtless furnish the Washington corre-
spondents matter for interesting dis
patches.
1t was only last Monday that Dickson
was acquitted of the charge Of having
corruptly influenced the first star route
jury. During his trial it was not always
easy to determine whether. Dickson or
Brewster was the defendant. There were
several persons on the witness stand who
seemed,to entertain a feeling of hostility
! tor the ex-Attorney General, and who
were rather anxious for an opportunity
to express their opinions of him.
The jury said that Dickson was not
guilty of the charge on which he was
tried, and now he proposes to get some Of
Mr.. Brewster's money.
Mr.. Brewster doubtless has not kept a
very close guard on his tongue. Even
when he was Attorney General he talked
much more freely than was good for him.
He viii now have chance to show
whether Dickson is a bad man or not.
The whole star route business was not
very creditable TO the government. Be-
sides the millions that the star route ring
got, hundreds Of thousands of dollars were
wasted in trying to convict the
members of the ring of stealing.
The prosecution was so feeble as to al
most give ground for the suspicion that
there was no intention TO convict those
who were accused. The country doubt
less is sincerely thankful that the govern
ment has passed into hands of those from
whom star route rings and hungry attor-
neys will get no encouragement.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-01
why He Was Not Like Wolseley
From The Nel0 York Tribune.


An enthusiastic Englishman and more en-
thuslastic Britisher met one evening recently
in one of the Elevated railroad stations.
While waiting for train the conversation
naturally drlfted TO the troubles in Afghan
lstan. kspying picture of Gen. Lord Wolse-
ley IN one of the weekly publications which
Englishman remarkedtO the more enthusiastic
Brtisher In tones of deep earnestness: isn't
II shame TO print such pictures? Why that
looks no more like Wolseley than You do"
While the more enthusiastic Britisher wa
wondering iu his own mind in what respect
he differed 50 essentially from his distinguish
ed c0untryman, he yentured to ask why.
whereupOn his friend uncOnsciously, though
perhaps truthfHlly, remarked: "Whv. Wolse-
ley IL very handsome man" Then the more
enthusiastic Britisher joined with IN Ameri-
can standing by and roared loudly. II re-
quired two days TO eXplnin 10 the enthusiastic
Englshman where The Joke came in.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-01
He Practiced Ecenomv.
from tie val Street Nelcs.

ITV"V Eto HttV 'tfee1 HtU8'
a factory owner in Illinois went up to Chi
cago last week to raise a couple Of thousand
dollars on a third mortgage, but he only found
one capitalist willing to advance the money,
and he wanted security outside Of the mort
gage.
''Give you chattel mortgage on my s., 900
turnout" sad the man.
1.-THE horses might die"
"Well, my wife has $4,000 worth of dia-
mOnds."
Eyes, but in case of disaster she might make
trouble "
''Pve got $4,000 worth of paintings in my
picture gallery"
mo good"
might take a second mortgage on my opera
house,"
mot without outside security. Haven't
you been little reckless with your income
to indulge in so much extravaS ance?"
'EVtravagance! Great Scots! " hv I've
cut down wages three different times within
a VearN
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-01
a woman Faces Mountain Lions.


One evening last week a herd Of Anrora
goats. which are being herded by Miss Teresa
iaucrt, on Little Lost river, Idaho, came
log concern. eight feet high. They were shut
IN, and o search toward the foothills develop
cu no cause for their alarm. In the night Miss
Tallert WAS aroused by her dog whining no
her ear, and getting up, saw some wild ani-
mails in the corral. She went I'M and saw four
mountain Hons, and without 70 moments hesi-
tation, attacked them with an as. Two OF the
lions jumped the corral and ned: tine other
Two rushed toward her after the goats She
dealt one blow with the AZ, LAYING its back
open TO the bono. Then both fed. The reNt
morning 90 Of the valuable goats wcro found
frad and 20 wounded, and 4ot the latter died
atterward. And now the rauclcr. ON Io4t
river are all crazy over Miss Iallpft.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-01
INDBT TO new ADVERTISEMENTS

MKETINGs-Pulaski Council, No 1873, r. Al;
Jasper Council, No. 10, II. c.; Landrum
Lodge. No. IS, +. \. NJ.
AMUsEMENTs-Ch nathan Artillery Picnic.
LEGAL N0TICEs-Citations from the Clerk
Of the Court OF Ordinary.
STEAMSHIP standardization and SaYan-
nah Line.
WANTs-Press Feeders, at Palatka: Cash
Boys; Situation by Young Man.
FOR RENT-Place at White Bluff; Two Con-
Meeting Rooms.
LosT-Lady's W atch; Memorandum Book.
BOARD-Permanent, Transient or Day, at
156 State street.
PUBLIC ATIoNs-The May Century.
LUMBER, NAVAL STORES, ETo.-D. c. Bacon
& Co.
CRACKERS. MEAL, ETC.-Acosta Il Einsteln.
RICE-R. s Claghorn.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-01
Ga5oestoa Ye1cs (DemJ

UQtc6StCU " elc6 lDeHt.l
The general tenor of the tariff question
seems to be following The track of the old
slavery question. The North and East are
unloading the complications of the tariff on
the South. just as the slaves were unlOaded
more than half a century ago. The states
men Of the South should beware, for if they
become welded to the protection idea, the
North under the IMPULSE of great and pow
erful commercial interests, demanding COM
mcrcial emancipation, will move with ire
preside onset for the overthrow of the whole
protective system.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-01

The revolution in Panama came 10 an
end rather suddenly. The revolutionary
chiefs were surprised, doubtless, that
their schemes failed so completely and so
quickly. There is no doubt that the
presence Of the American forces on the
isthmus had a paralyzing influence on the
/ revolution. When the revolutionisis found
/ that they would not be permitted
\ to apply the sword and torch as they
pleased and to rob the people 70 supply
their wants. they concluded il would be
better to abandon the revolution while
there was a chance to save their necks.
They did harm enough, however, and
some of them viii have 10 pay the penalty
of their unlawful acts. No reasonable
excuse can be given for the burning of
Aspinwall. The act was wanton and in
detensible. Presten, the revolutionary
leader who was in command there, does
not permit his Whereabouts TO be known.
He thinks, probably, that the wisest
course for him to pursue is to re-
main in hiding. Aizpuru, who had
command at Panama, realized the
h0pelessness of continuing the strue-
Gle, doubtless, and therefore sur
rendered. He saw, of course, that he
could get neither help nor announcement
while the American forces were present.
The government of the United States,
however, did nothing that it was not
authorized to do under its treaty with the
United States of Colombia. An effective
force was stationed along the Panama
railroad, and at Aspinwall and Panama,
for the purpose Of protecting property.
This demonstration Of power was sufici-
ent to hold the lawless elements in check.
There was no prospect for plumber, and,
therefore, those who are accustomed in
these revolutionary struggles to rush to
the support of the revolutionists were not
anxious to take part ia the contest.
The leaders of the revolutionists were
not menOf ability or much prominence.
Aizpuru is a mulattO, and was a waiter
in a Panama billiard hall few years ago.
He left that occupation to become a reyo-
lutionist. Presten was a lieutenant
under Aizpuru, and probably is about the
same sort Of man that Aizpuru is.
This government is entitled to great
credit for the prompt and vigorous way in
which the condition of affairs on the
isthmus was dealt with. AS soon as the
facts that called for action were known
orders looking to the preservation of
American interests on the isthmus were
issued at once. There was neither hest
tation nor delay. In the future, in the State
of Panama, there will be greater respect
for the rights of citizens of the United
States.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-01

Let Georgians step forward and take up
tn proposed issue Of State bonds at per
cent. They are long term, gilt-edge secu-
rites, and it does not look well to have
outsiders bid higher for them than our
own people offer. Many Georgians are
just beginning TO find out how good Geor-
GAS credit is.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-01
NIr- GIndstnnc,s Snccch.

The speech Of MIR. Gladstone in the
House of Commons on Monday evening,
on the proposition to vote large sum for
war preparations, has been very generally
commended.
1t is an admirable speech, because il
states the relations between England and
Russia fairly, and yet in such a way as
TO put England in a favorable and Russia
in an unfavorable light before the world.
and this is done. too, without saying any
thing at which Russia can possibly take
ofense.
AS MIR. Gladstone puts it, the relations
between the two nations are such as TO
| Justify preparations for war. He does
not consider war inevitable, but. appo-
rently, he does consider II probable. lie
hopes that war may be avoided, ana
there is a chance that IL may be avoided.
He says, however that the solemn en-
2agemert thatwas entered into ON March
/ 10 by England and Russia was violated
on March so, and that an the facts thus
far received do not present "a satisfactory
excuse for that violation.
The fun text % the speech is necessary
90 a complete understanding oft. No sy-
oopsis oft con be made that will do 1T JUS
tice. From what Mr.. Gladstone says tits
apparent that the various phases of The
controversy that have appeared I'm the
public prints have been pretty close 20
the actual condition OF affairs. The aituu-
tion now may DE briefly stated 90 be this.
War is probable, peace is possible.
The Barthold statue pedestal commit
tee has ut last determined to indorso the
image vending system and sell tiny STATUE
cites Of Liberty" at from 81 10 So each.
II this scheme doesn't pay, peanut stand
will probably be opened on Broadway,
and any needed balance Dee secured at
once. The committee will have TO hurry.
however, for the New York W0yid's fund
is rapidly increasing, and that rather un-
certain but enterprising journal will have
all the credit as well as the advertising
that can be made out Of the business,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-01
an ~ for the sonate.

-TeIT IUrN IlU1s TIVI. NeD-I
II the senate were able to keep its law
wholly umxed with partsanship, we have
llttie doubt that il would find the Attorney
General reasoning conclus e. There is rea-
son t. fear, however, that the submission of
Cen. Lawtou's name to the senate al It's next
session would give rise to a prolonged, parti-
san, and altogether prodtless debate.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-01
Senator Evarts, Of New York. in single

Senator Eyarts, Of New York. in a single
brief sentence at the Pendleton banquet
in NeN York the other night, proclaimed
himself a civil service reformer, without
regard to partisan considerations The
Senator, however, was not sufficiently
familiar with the subject TO justify him
in enlarging on it. lie drank indorsc-
ments to the Democratic toasts, with very
large sized mental reservations.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-01
A New Marriage Inv.

f'F' tft' hftN#fftf. .A hNNaffs
II is proposed that tho marriage law shall
say: you shall not bee married without n
hcense| II YOU 60 get married without 4
license, the marriage shall heyalId notWifh-
standings bur the minister or magistrate who
does the marrying shall hs fined sl 1000. We'll
now, suppose q couple take it into their head.
that they VIII not get % license: mat they will
have no minister or magistrate. but tast
marry themselves On The presence of Wit
nesses-what IS To- be done I'm that cascg H.
Dogberry's advice Co be taken thenY
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-01

Mrs. Dudley, the woman who shot
O'Donoyan Rosa, is to be tried next
week, and the impression is that he will
be acquitted on the ground OF insanity.
The difference between insanity and
crankiness doesn't seem to be very well
defined. In determining the question a
good deal depends on who happens to be
the person shot.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-01

THE SAVANNAH MORNING NEws-EN-
LARGED TO EIGHT PAGES, 90 COLUMNS,
AND ISSUED SEVEN DAYS IN THE WEEK
WILL BE SENT FOR EXAMINATION, ONE
MONTH, ON RECEIPT OF 81, Or THREE
MONTHS FOR s. 30.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-01

1t is said that the liquor dealers Of Ten
Hessee owe the State nearly 100000 on
overdue licenses, about one-third of those
liable having failed to pay. A few hun
dred prosecutions for selling without IL
cense would, doubtless, cause them to
make a rush for the collectors.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-01

Col. Morrison and Gen. Logan still keep
their agreement not to fall out and go to
abusing each other. The fact is they are
kept so busy abusing some Of the Illinois
Legislators that they have no chance to
abuse anybody else.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-01

The Ohio Republicans propose to hold
their State convention a good deal later
than usual this year. They don't want to
leave any considerable time between
the nomination and the election for the
evolution of Mugwumps.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-01
CURRENT COMMENT.


~ LO7tt9 Hepu1ltcIn Denl.J
Senator Cockrell tells the representative of
southern newspaper that mississippi is pO-
llticaliy happy This is certainly true; but
happy" is only the positive degree Of an 2d-
Jective which mas q Comparative and super
latiye.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-01

Some newspapers have criticised the
conduct of the Dickson trial in Washing
ton, and it has been stated that Judge
Macarthur, who presided, is too deaf to
hear anything except one or two bull
raging lawyers, who were employed by
the defendant. Justice has been painted
blind, but it ought not TO be deaf or dumb.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-01

Aud now a whole ne.,hborhood of peo-
pie away up in Maine are going crazy
over the seventh chapter of Daniel, and
are preparing their ascension robes
They assembled yesterday TO await the
trump of Gabriel. and are spending the
time in fasting and prayer. Their appe-
tite will doubtless get the better of their
cranky doctrines in day or two.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-01
why Cablegrnm Mnnld hr ENncrleh


Gen. LAYTON having declined the Russian
mission, II Ia thought that Gen. John b. Gor-
don VIII be given the place. Should 10 turn
wait for q cahlegram announcing that the
Russian Minister had resigned 10 so into
building railroads in the undeyeloped country
~ the Car.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-01

Secretary Lamar has authorized the
Committee on Federal Decoration Day to
take up a subscription in the Interior De-
partment. The clerks will probably give
literally, as they know the Secretary VIII
not allow any squeezing committees to
blackmail them during the next cam
nairn.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-01

The Brooklyn navy yard is now receiv-
ing Secretary Wbitneys attention. He
made a sudden visit to IL Monday and
found noboSy but Democrats aud Mug
wumps employed in it, Mr.. Chandler,
when Secretary, having issued secret Or
ders that no Republicans should De allow
ed on the pay rolls. Nevertheless secre-
tary Whitney may turn a few hundred Of
the rascals out just for an example.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-05-01

II seems that the Russians have a port
able railway all ready 10 be laid between
A8kabad and Herat, and that the 400
miles Of track can be completed ready for
the cars almost as fast as the army can
march. The English government doesn't
know whether the Gar holds straight
hush Or whether he is trying bluff game.
~ does not seem 10 have any way Of find
ing out just what the prospective enemy
Is doing.