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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-05
SAVANNAH MORNING NEWS: MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1885,


A great deal has been said and written
in this country during the past few
months about adequate coast defenses
against modern war vessels and guns.
Many plans for the defense Of our harbors
have been proposed, but as yet 1t seems
that none has been adopted. This is due
to the want Of sufficient appropriations,
sswell as to the fact that the experiments
going on in different countries with a
view to testing the different modes of at
tack and defense, have not reached such
state as to Indicate satisfactorily the
full details of the plans best adopted to
defense.
1t ie indicated, however, that no port
can now depend oH any simple system Of
works, but that preparations for defense
must not only be complete and elaborate,
but exceedingly costly.
1t is said that the French Ministry OF
Marine has under consideration the most
complete system of coast defense ever yet
devised, ard it is thought that it will be
adopted and inaugurated as early as
practicable. The system not only In
cludes strong, permanent works, turretod
forts, ETC.. but submarine mines, torpe-
does, torpedo boats, projectile torpedoes,
rams, gunboats, fast cruisers, heavy iron
clads, etc. 1t is intended that the fast
cruisers and torpedoes shall serve as
yidettes. Each port is to have "A complete
system OF defense, while flying squadrons
Will be provided for reinforcing any port
that may be threatened with apparently
overpOwering forces. All the stations at
each port are to be connected with the
port headquarters by both telegraph and
telephone wires and cables. 1t is also
proposed TO survey the entire coast and
adopt system of outposts so provided
with fast boats and telegraph signal
stations that no exposed point can be APP
preached by an enemy's vessel in time OF
war without the ministry of marine be-
ing Immediately and fully informed as
TO the position and strength of the threat
ening forces.
The estimated cost of the proposed
system is 5000, 100000, but it is probable
that it will greatly exceed these figures.
The coast OF France, however, is limited,
and there are not great many harbors
to be defended. Had France such a coast
line as that of the United States the cost
Of such a system as that proposed would
probably amount to thousands Of millions
of dollars. 1t is hardly probable that
such an elaborate system will find favor
in this country. The necessity, however,
for some system-tor we can hardly claim
to have a system OF coast defense now
IS apparent.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-05
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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-05
THE WEEKLY NEWS FOR AID
VERTISERS.

The attention Of advertisers is called to the
advantages offered TO them in the SAVANNAH
WEEKLY NEWS. This well known paper con-
sists OF p pages, containing 81 columns of
printed matter, made up from the cream Of
The telegraphic and general news Of the daily
ssnes, and a large amount of original matter.
II also contains a carefully edited agricultu-
al and farm department. and a weekly mar
ket report-especially adapted to its constltu-
sncy.
1t is the favorite business and family paper
Of the farmers, merchants and mechanics of
Southern and Eastern Georgia, and of Florida.
The WEEKLY NEWS is carefully read in thou
sands of homes, stores and workshops, and then
It passes from hand to hand until it is read
BY an entire neighborhood. The character Of
The WEEKLY NEWS, and that Of the people
who read it. makes it valuable medium in
which TO advertise. It reaches to a greater
extent than any other paper published in its
section the intelligent and thoughtful people
Of the Southeast; people who have m any wants
TO satisfy, and the means with which to sup
ply them. The merchants of Savannah and
elsewhere viii find no better paying invest
ment than an advertisement in the WEEKLY
NEws. Estimates for Advertising given on
application at the Counting Room.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-05

Rrem az 50. James, Gasette.

FROM Hte Ob, james Gus6Jke.
At the meeting Of the French association at
Grenoble, NJ. de MOrtillet read paper on
Tertiary Man before the anthropOlOgical sec
ton The question, he sand, was pot to know
whether man already existed in the tertiary
epoch as he exists at the present day. Ami
mails varied from one geological stratum to
another, and the higher the animals the
greater was the variation. 1t was to be in
rapidly than the other mammals The prob
lem was to discover in the tertiary period an
ancestral form of man, predecessor of the
man of historical times.
M. de Mortlllet affirmed that there were
unquestionably in the tertiary strata objects
which implied the existence of an intelligent
beng. These objects have, in fact, been found
at two different stages OF the tertiary epoch
in the lower tertiary at Thenay and in the
upper ertiary at Otta, in Portugal, and at
PIty Courny, In Cantal. These objects proved
that at these two distant epochs there existed
in Europe animals acquainted with the use OF
fire. and able more or less to cut stone. Dur
ing the tertiary period, then, there lived AMI
mails less intelligent than existing man, but
much more intelligent than existing apes.
NJ. de Mortillet gives the name OF dRthrop-
ftheg0e, or ape man, TO the species which. he
maintains. was an ancestral fOrm OF historic
man, whose skeleton has not yet been discov-
in the clearest manner by his works. num-
Der of flints were exhibited from the strata in
question. which had been Intentionally chip
ped ana exposed to fire. The general opinion
Of the savants assembled at GrenOble was
that there can no longer be any doubt OF the
existence in the tertiary period OF an ances-
trai form OF man.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-05
The New School Year.

The schools will be opened to-day.
The children regret, doubtless, that their
vacation has come to an end, but their
days of play have fitted them for renewed
effort in the school-room, and after the
first week they will enjoy their school
days about as we'll as they did their play
days.
Parents, Of course, will be rather glad
that the time for the reopening of the
schools has come. AS much as they love
their children the majority of them are
rather pleased to be rid of the care of
them for at least part of the time.
Is it not fact that parents take alto
gether too little interest in the school life
and studies of their children? How many
fathers and mothers are there who SYM
pathise with their children in their
studies, question them about their les
sons, and encourage them TO struggle
courageously and unfiinchingly with the
obstacles they meet with in their school
life!
Parents ought TO make themselves thor
oughly acquainted with the teachers of
their children, and should inform them
selves respecting their characters
and attainments. Teachers have by
no means an easy life If they do their
duty conscientiously, and they are. there
fore, entitled to the help and encourage
ment OF parents.
AS rule parents know great deal
more about the teachers of dancing and
music than about the school teacher, and
yet how much greater is the influence of
the school teacher on the lives of their
children.
Parents would act wisely hy putting
themselves in close communication with
the teachers Of their children, and
by taking deep interest in everything
that relates to the children's education.
They should seek the confidence of their
children, hear all their joys and troubles,
listen to their hopes and help them to
form their friendships. Parents cannot
look too closely after their children's wei
fare
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-05

The Proposed Barbor Convention
The proposition to hold a Harbor
Convention, referred to in the MORN
ING NEWS yesterday, will doubt
less meet "a hearty response from our citi-
zens. The question of improving the
harbOrs Of Southern Atlantic ports is one
of vital Importance, not only to such
ports, but to the country tributary to
them. Every port is interested in the
movement. st. Augustine is growing in
Importance and her people are anxious to
have her bar and harbor improved so as to
give them the benefit of deep water.
They want the large steamers that are
daily passing by their doors to visit them.
From st. Augustine to Norfolk there is
not seaport that does not need liberal
aid from the government TO help develop
its commercial advantages. Savannah,
of course, will have her share OF appropri-
atoms that may be secured from the next
Congress through the efforts of the pro-
posed convention.
What can be done towards improving
harbors by money judiciOusly expended.
has been shown nour harbOr, and also al
Charleston. All that is necessary to secure
still greater advantages, is the means to
complete the improvements that have
proved so satisfactory. There Will be nc
trouble TO get tire needed appropriations
if the people of the cities interested will
pool their interests aud act together. The
best plan to secure harmonious action, il
to have a convention, as proposed, and
discuss the interests and arrange upon q
programme for further operations. The
initiatory step is the meeting tonight
Let all who wish TO see the movement a
success attend.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-05


! am told that the Conversation Of ladies
after dinner, when they leave tine gentlemen
and retire to the draNi groom, is dull. !
can hardly believe IL, but have been repe It
edly assured that 1t Is SO. | am told, on good
authority nv those who ought TO know, that
the most brilliant girl, the most blooming and
vVaciOus matrOn, on entering the craving
room will at down. as 10 were, IN a brown
study. There VIII he no more wrcathed
smiles, but mere v dignihcd stare round the
room ut others, who are alGh liHile-sly reel n
ing and staring dignilediy. The hostess sits
down by the most promising oase and a con-
yorsation shout the nges OF the children
usually commences. The young ladies' get
hold OF photograph album and yawn over
the family portraits, or shipper a little dis
trusifully about possible. probable or actual
lOvers, and tho middle-aged ones talk, as
Thaekeray remarked, almost exclusively
about their complaints. In some circles can
dal upstairs Ia adyiaediy hanishcd and then
the gloom and monotony there hcing no wav
ont of children and disoasel goes on deepening
until the door, which every one has been
watching for over half an hour, opens, and
tho frat stra7 male from below makes his
welcome SBpenrancN.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-05
The Annual Ohrslnnt.

Now the maiden is beaming with happiness
As she searches for autumn leaves 70 press
With her beau In the maple grove.
But the season no Joy to her papa brings;
At home he Is matchmaking thinge,
And joints and elbows around he iiinRs
As he sets up the parlor stove.
The toll has given him a crick In the back.
His knuckles are barked and his face "A black
And he thinks u IA time TO quit,
For he finds IL difficult job TO do;
He has tried each section and elbow too.
In every way. he's mad clean through,
For he cant get tho pieces 70 ft.
HIS face ovcreprcad with q gloomy frown,
Thoroughly liYpus ed, he Ats HIM down,
file Miserable fate 20 depD0re
hut his wife In the coal collar rummarinE.
a section Of st0vc-pipc 30 light doth brin..
It's tried and found 10 be iust the thing,
And his weary labor is Ger.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-05
THE DEMOCRATS CRISIS.
Views of a Missouri Democrat as to the
Present Relations Between Demo
Gratis and Mugwumps- -A shout from
tho Wide West

tho Wide West.
From the 81. Joseph GassH4.
GOD HELP THEM
II the Democratic party is really in the
majority. If the Democratic party was
really victorious last fall II it was really the
Democratic party that struggled for twenty
-FOUR years against oppression and submitted
70 the most infamous tyranny conceivable.
II 1t was really the Democrat c party that
was sacrificed and burned at tho stake for the
glory OF Radicals n and for the perpetuatlon
OF Radical scoundrelIsm. II II was the Dem
ocratc party indeed that was smut up in tho
Tower of Hunger until it was well nigh
starved TO death, gnawed at its own fingers
10 satisfy It's cravings, saw the KEYS thrown
INTO the Radical Arno, saw its children dying
OF starvation at Its feet, and looking
Down into their imploring eyes, as the
| noble Pisan Ugolino did, swOre TO
deyour the head of tho Radical Ruggieri in
hell. If it was the true voice of the genuine
Democratic party that assembled IN those
Dltter days to God, appealing for vengeance,
Tor justice, and for mercy. And II II IS the
democratic party that is now cTOuchinR al
the feet OF the contemplate creatures called
mugWumps, seeking to conclliate them.
dreading their power, dickerng here and
Lhere. yielding here ana there, and bearing
| concessions here and there. bearing flag
OF truce and al olive branch instead OF q VIC
lQrs banner and sword to maintain 1t with.
II 1t Is really the Democratic party that is
doing all this, then God help the Democratic
party. But 1t Is not. We deny 1t. There
are some helpless weaklInRs, some fellows
who talk Democracy now because Democracy
is on top, some butter-eyed Pharisees who
stand upon the street corners and wall their
watery optics up to heaven, and thank God
that they are not as other men are,
that they can forget and forgive and be
like Christ, and all that. But these do not
constitute the Democratic party. They
never breathed or uttered d Dem
ocratic sentiment. They never conceived or
absorbed Democratic truth. What soldier
among the vast throngs of soldiers in camp
near st. Joseph to-day will admit that any
soldier ever respected or admired or would
reward camp follower for tossing up his hat
after battle had been won by hard lighting
and shouting "Hurrah for our slider" The
mugwump Is nothing more nor less than
camp follower. He has snesked up fer his
share of the spoils. Then give him all that he
IS entitled to. Give him The soup bones that
have been bleached. and the beans that have
been left in the trenches. But save all the
regular ratiOps, and all that the foragers
bring in, for the men who did the lighting.
Give them first pick and choice. Then, II
there are any Democrats who are dissatisfied
with this sOdierly way of fighting, let God
help such Democrats if He will, for the Dem
ocratic party can't and won't. Let them I'M
derstand this. once for all The Democratic
party cannot and will not countenance any
such Democracy.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-05
Reviewers Going the hounds.


country merchant stopping at one of the
Chicago hotels the other day asked the clerk
To direct him to the-pawn shop region of the
CITY The diamond wearer and bell jabbler
looked up In astoHishment, and was about to
send a porter up stars to look after the
guests baggage, when the latter remarked:
"Oh, you needn't look so scared. | don't
want To pawn anything, and viii pay my no.
TEL hltl. am hardware dealer and want to
buy some revOvers."
The country merchant went down to South
state ana Clark streets and made the rounds
OF the numerous pawn shops to be found there.
He bought several dozen revolvers of all 81 yes
and values and piled them in a carpet bag,
which he had brought along for the purpose.
y es," he said. in response to the inquiry Of
the Chicago Herald reporter, who hat fol-
lowed him. II buy all my revolvers in this
way. have been on to the SCENE about a
year. never come to Chicago but what
save enough on the revOIvers | buy in the
pawn-shops TO pay my hotel bill, and some
tlines my Incidental expense. | can buy
THESE goods great deal cheaper than | could
new ones, OF course. and out where live can
sell them for almost as much. Theresa queer
tnlng about this revolver trade. A country
boy never thinks of coming to Chicago with
out revolver In his pocket, He has heard
so much about the Wlckednes5 of Chicago,
you know, that he really thinks 1t wouldn't
be safe. And. besides. no young man in the
country thinks himself really a man unless he
has a revolver. When they come here TO
Chicago on business or visit, or looking fer
a JOB, ana they run short Of money, the first
thing that goes to the pawn shop is the re-
volver; and they go for a song, too One day
was in the pawn shop at No. - State. when
fellow came in and pawned a revolver for
81 80 that he had bought of me month before
for SO. On my next trip bought that gun for
SO 5O,and sold 1t within asweek for So. Shouldn't
wonder if ] could make two or three more
turns on 1t before it wears out, and if don't
somebody else will. There's a continual drift
of revolVers in that way. We sell 'em in the
country, in the city the pawnbrokers get
them, and then we buy them back again.
Four ifths of the rev0lvers cold are in the
country towns, and the smaller the town the
better the trade in proportion. The trade in
the cheap revOlvers has about PLAYED out"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-05
The Ohio Campaign.


The Ohio election will occur in less
than two weeks. The campaign so far
has been qUite interesting aEd earnest,
but it has not been nearly so exciting as
it was thought it would be. II reports
! from that State IRE TO be believed it 10 not
progressing satisfactorily to the Republi-
cans, and they are by no means confident
! of success.
! The Ohio Republicans have committed
blunder after blunder until they are now
weaker, perhaps, than they have been
since the war. Their first blunder was
the nomination of Judge Foraker, who IL
exceedingly unpopular with the colored
voters, who almost, If not quite, hold the
balance Of power in that State. The next
blunder was the efforts OF the Judge to
ilatter and caIole the negroes, and In
this ne failed OF his object and dis
gusted thousands OF his white supporters.
Another great mistake was the
systematic attempts that we're made by
the Republicans to either ignore the Pro.
hi0itionists, or TO excite the weak kneed
Republicans against them, by represent
ing that DR.. Leonard, the Prohibition
candidate, ia really Iunning-not on any
prohibition issue-but for the purpose Of
drawing away the votes of the tenn
perance Republicans, and thereby direct
ly aiding the reelection of Gov. Hoadly.
Such uncOurteous and uncalled for treat
ment embitters the temperance people,
and influences them to do all they can to
defeat the party that has not only injured
but insulted them.
The greatest blunder, however, was the
attack on the South. The people of ONO
are not rallying to the slogan as they
were wont to do in the past. 1T has been
just about year ago since Blaine was
canvassing like mad in Ohio and other
Western States, and discovered that the
protection issue was not amounting to as
much there as it was supposed it would.
He dropped it and suddenly began to
wave the bloody shirt as it never had
on the bloody shirt issue.
Men and things have changed all over
the country since then. The faIr-minded
and intelligent voters of Ohio saw the
abuses committed by the Republican
managers during the elections last fall.
They have seen a Democratic administra-
ton inaugurated and set to work under
the happiest auspices. They have found
out that the war is over, and that the
South is in the Union and intends to re-
main.
The cry Of the ''solid South" no longer
seems to brighten them, for they have
heard 1t too often during the past twenty
years.
The prospects are that a rather light
Republican vote will be polled. The
Democrats stand sOlid-all dissensiOns
having, for the present at least, been laid
aside, and the Prohibitionists are active
and earnest. The prospects now are that
Gov. Hoadly will be elected by consider
able majority, and that the Democrats
will get control of the Legislature, and
retire MIR. John Sherman permanently
to private life.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-05

The grand jury OF Philadelphia has
again demanded the passage Of a law
providing for the public whipping of wife
beaters, and alleges that the offence is on
the increase. The grand jury seems TO
be backed by the better sentiment among
the people OF that city. Whipping would
doubtless work well as a punishment for
several species OF crimes in Pennsylvania
In Georgia criminals think they have a
constitutional right not TO DO whipped.
They prefer to board at a second-class ho-
tp1
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-05

|FVlH tle Ne10 IOTh ot"F' IDe"t'l
Upon what ground is the Opposition to the
PRESIDENT based7 There Is no ground of OPP
position other than the reform OF the civil
service. Upon that ground all his foes unite.
There stand the W0yld, the sun AM the Tri6-
4S1e, and there we now find the Times and the
f0sf Whatever their professions may be,
their acts bring them all together, and, what
ever may be their war cries. their blows fall
upon the administration and upon its rOlicy
OF reform
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-05

From the PhiIddeIDhtG Record lDepa.l
It Is explained IN behalf Of Dir Ira Daven-
port, the Republican candidate for Governor
IN New YORK. that he is not OF choice pro
dueer aud seller Of VINE 1t is as Administra-
tor OF the estate Of his deceased uncle that ne
mas vicarious interest in this unholy bust
ness. Whether a candidate so situated may
to be seen
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-05

Governor Hill, Of New York, like
President Cleveland, has never been
beaten in an election. There is nothing
Ike luck in politics, especially when it is
good luck.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-05

the Smith family does not appear to be
getting its fun share Of the Offices this
year, and the smythes seem TO be getting
none at all. Are these some Of the effects
of civil service reform?
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-05

1t Is charged that the Ancient and Hon
Orahle Artillery Company of Boston. is
being run as partisan club II has in
Vited scarcely any prominent Democrats
70 It's annual ball. This is bad for the
company.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-05

II Tom Hughes had wished to make
money out OF his lecture he would doubt
less have selected "rhe English Dude as
his subject, instead of "James Russell
Lowell's Works" There are thousands
Of American dudes who would like to
hear something about the English dude SO
they can initiate him.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-05

The correspondent Of Philadelphia
paper says the New York Aldermen get
dead-head tickets from theatres, rail
70 ds, ETC., by system OF biackmaIllng,
and that these perquisites are worth sew
eral hundred dollars per year TO each
Alderman. some Of the managers have
quit giving free tickets to anyone, and
they are being annoyed, II Is said, by the
unnecessary strictnoss Of the ire depart
ment.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-05

Westward, hol the star OF hog packing
takes its way. Cincinnati yielded the
supremacy 90 Chicago. Even s..
Louis went ahead Of IT, Now II
is said that Kansas City takes the second
place and promises TO eclipse Chicago.
Cincinnati, however, is still pretty hog
gish place.