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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-07
BRIGHT BITS.

DIDN'T the moon set bad example in be-
ginning the new year as full" as she could
be?-A tbGng (GG.l Neles.
Ex-MAYoR EDISON of the Metropolis has
lost his reputation and ought to be precious
glad of it.-PhjLddekphtG Netos.
A SCIENTIST asks, ''What is laughter" 1t
is something you don't here nowadays when
circus clown performs his great chestnut"
act.
WILLIAM VI. EvARTs finds the tombstone
of Charles J. FOlger the biggest obstruction IN
his pathway TO the Senatorship.-UhcGO %
SerUer.
PROFEssOR-"DOes my question embarrass
your" mot at all, sir;' replied the student,
Fit is quite clear. 1t is the answer that both
ers me-"
BAwL rOom-The nursery.-Boston Post.
That joke is not original with the Post. Enoeh
got it OF when Methuselah was baOy.-Adrt-
borough Times.
AMAN never thoroughly appreciates what
big hands he has and how like bologna sau-
sages his fingers are until his best girl asks
him to button her glove.
LOOK HERE, this piece Of meat don't suit
me. It's from the back Of the animals neck"
said man to German butcher. Mime
frien', all dot beef vat | sells is back OF dot
neck. Dere was nodding but horns in front
OF dot neck"
IT is announced that 500 Canadians on snow
shoes will call on Presdent-elect Cleveland.
Inc only comfort TrONeT can get Oub VI tHAo
alarming prospect is that il the Canadians
keep their snow shoes on they won't be able
to get near enough to him to shake hands,
LOl0eH tAdSs.l Ctttse9.
"YEs," said Fogg, 81 got of pretty easy
this year. Last Christmas each OF my friends
gave me a lo-cent Christmas card. | felt
little sour at first, but / reflected that when
man makes a present he always gives just
what he would like to have given to him, and
then felt better. l saved those cards and
this wear each one Of nv friends got a present
that must have suited him to a 7, for it was
the very same thing he chose for me last
year."-BostOn Transcript.
THE OLD MANS COSTLY COAL. p
Soon the wintry winds VIII whistle
The town and country DER.
And the young man and his mlss'H
Not stand in the entry door.
But beyond, within the parlor,
They will seek loves blifssful goal,
While the IRE still keeps a burning
Up the old mans costly coal.
-SomerUiILe Journal.
81 SHOULD hate to be a lawyer" remarked
the grocer, ''and be obliged to argue con-
trary to my beief." Then he proceeded to
inform a customer that the bottle of cotton
seed oil he held in his hand was the pure, I'M
adulterated juice Of the olive. Il should hate
to be a grocer" said the lawyer, ''and have to
soil nv hands with mOasses, kerosene and
all sorts Of vile stuff" He was seen few
moments later, shaking hands with muir
d-rerer, burglar and a drunkard.- Boston
T.r 4fs1f
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-07

MRS. CHAMBERS, the widow of the late
George T. Chambers. of New York. was
married on New Years eve 10 her stepson,
Harold Chambers, at the brides home in that
city. The groom is q years old and the bride
a. 1t IS Mrs. Chambers third marriage. She
is worth half million dollars.
The small Duke of Albany was so weak
and puny at his birth that he was baptized
without any fuss or futter. He is weak and
puny still. but his royal grandmamma means
that he shall have all there is in life. So the
baptizing is to be done all over again, with no
omission of pOmp and parade.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-07

The Russian NIhilists have reason to
apprehend terrible fate, in comparison
with which Siberian exile will be as moth
ing. 1t is reported that the Car is to be
crowned next year as Emperor Of Central
Asia, and no doubt preparations will be
begun at once for the distribution among
the people Of several million pies.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-07

The West Pointers in the army want it
distinctly understood that ex-Paymaster
Smyth is not one Of them, and that he was
appointed to his fat place from civil life.
1t does look like army paymasters ought
to be selected from army officers. There
are certainly enough Of the latter to fill all
such DIaceS.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-07
Low Temperature in New York.

Rochester ". y Union and Adrertiser Dem. }.
1t Is remarked by a half breed eontem-
a. Paymaster in the army was made on the
very day that the Saratoga convention of 1881
nominated President Arthur's candidate for
Governor" And a cold-a very cold-day
it was for some of the high contracting parties.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-07

John SwintOn received hundreds OF an
swers to his circular stating that his pa
per would have to suspend unless it
should be better sustained in the future
t1sn 1t had been in the past. The letters
all contained expressions Of encourage
ment and sympathy, but very little cash.
While SwintOn is a very talented man, it
is feared that he viii not be able to pay
his bills with expressions Of encourage
ment andsympathy.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-07
Just About Enough.


Mr.. PendletOn estimates that only about Il
per cent. OF the Federal Ofiee-holders IS en-
braced within the provisions Of the law OF
which he is the putative father. A margin of
So per cent. is certainly large enough to give
ample employment to the most active genius
in the exhiiarating duty If turning the raseals
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-07
CURRENT COMMENT.
The Cruel Mr. ChiIds.

PhiLGdeLph1a Le0geF IheD'T.
II the War Department authorities wish 20
encourage other Army Paymasters TO draw
large sums Of public money to go ''on spree
with, they will not prosecute Faymaste
Smyth II they do not wish to set so pau an
example they viii turn his case over 70 the
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-07

Mrs. Frank Leslie thinks it shame
that the newspapers should print so much
gossip about the Marquis de Leuville. SO
it is. II the Marquis can convince such
a shrewd business lady as Mrs. L. that
his title is genuine and paid for by his re-
mote ancestors, it is nobody else's busi-
mas
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-07

Many theories are advanced about the
last dynamite explosion in a London rail-
way tunnel. AS many pieces Of brass
and some shreds OF American cloth were
found on the scene OF the explosion, the
conclusion is irresistible that the disaster
was caused by a New York drummer
going of half cooked.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-07

In some portions Of Western Texas
thousands Of sheep persisted from cold
during the polar wave of last week. One
ranehman is said to have lost about 1900
head. 1t is stated that where the sheep
were well attended the loss was very
small, as in such cases they were always
driven into well sheltered localities, where
the force Of the wind was broken by the
hills and timber.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-07

The introduction Of the bamboo in the
Southern States is urged, and it is thought
that IL viii flourish as we'll here as in
China or Japan. Its peculiar value for
many purposes for which other woods are
not adapted makes its introduction very
desirable
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-07

In Baltimore it is proposed TO organize
n Society for the Prevention OF Cruelty To
Oystermen. as the charter Of Mr.. Bergh's
societies Will not allow them TO waste
their money on any creature below the
brute
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-07

Adj. Gen. Drum is said to be an ad.
vocate Of Gen. Towards plan to brand
all deserters from the army with a hot
iron. If this is true Adj. Gen. Drum
would make a model captain for a Balti-
more oyster boat.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-07

A Delaware man has wagered 500 that
he can eat fifteen 12-pOund turkeys in 80
days and is confident he can win the
money. He is probably a brother to the
man who ate boiled donkey and cart
load of ssgreeus.1
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-07

An exchange saws it takes a pretty
smart phrenoIogist to tell what is IN a
barrel By examining its head. This is a
mistake. When properly examined the
head will always let out a sample Of the
contents.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-07
a1ropnnalG a1antrO.
PROPOSALS..
CITY OF SAVANNAH, }
OFFICE CLERK OF COUNCIL(

CITY OF SAVANNAH }
OFFICE CLERK OF COUNCILt
Jan. 2, 1885.
T the first regular meeting TO be he'd ID
"A January, thar is to say, on Wednesdsli
the l4th day of January, 1885, Council WI
open bids for removing garbage from the sIe s
south of Anderson street twice every Wee5
for two years, the terms and conditions
contract to be similar to those set forth IN o.
dinance regulating scavenger contract. 81.
Bids must be sealed and handed lnso .lss
office of the Clerk of Council at or before
O'Clock P. N. MONDAY, Jan. y, 1885. AZ
bids must be accompanied by names OF 59i1
ties two required), who will be required "
sign bond for 81, goo over and above the amour r
of hid and their qualification as Dondsmel
before a Notary Public must be enclosed WIZ
bid. No bid viii receive the consideration u
Council unless filed in accordance with pVI
visions reclted above.
BY order of Council. ,n
FRANK E. REBAREk',
Clerk OF Council
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-07

The Birmingham people may as well
prepare another transparency for Col. A.
X. Mcclure. How would protection,
Pig iron and Presumption" suit them!
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-07
ADVERTISING.

Those who think Hawkinsville was
swamped in the recent blow are mistaken.
1t is sti1 on deck, and not a cold poker
deck at that.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-07

They are raising a big row at Denver,
because some farmers wives bought Oleo-
margarine at 20 cents per pound and
mixed it with their butter, for which they
obtained 40 cents per pound. The Denver
ties don't mind being swindled by their
grocers, but they don't want to encourage
turner's, wives to put on city airs.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-07

Standardized Payne is to respond at the
JacksOnian banquet in Columbus, o., to-
morrow TO the toast: The Future Policy
or Mission of the Democracy" 1t is to be
hoped he wont work in any racket about
petroleum, pig-irOn and protection.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-07

Rev. Mr.. Moody having published a
card denying that he ever spoke disre-
spectfully of Gems. Lee and Jackson, and
stating that he regarded them as Christian
gentlemen, the Richmond gentlemen who
made the charge against him propose to
bring out the proof. Probably there was
a Misunderstanding somewhere.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-07

After 33 weeks in the Ludlow street,
New York, jail, Miss Becky Jones, the
reeaIeitrant witness in the Hammersley
viii case, finds herself in better health
than ever before in her life, and as deter
mined as ever not to tell what she knows
about the testat0r. She Will not have
cat or dog as a companion, but passes her
time in sewing, knitting, writing or her
book, and doing missionary work among
the other prisoners. 1t is about time for
the heartless old Judge to let her out.
At Chicago a cOlOred man appeared on
the stage at one Of Lulu Hursts perform
ances, for the purpose Of testing her Won
derful power. Both Papa Hurst and
Manager Atkinson were perfectly willing
TO admit that the cOlored man was alto
gether too strong for Lulu. Doubtless
Lulu would have reached that conclusion
herself If she had pushed him around the
stage until she got him pretty well warmed
up. The colored man was highly fndig-
nant because be was not permitted 10 try
his strength with the Georgia wonder.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-07

a Staten Island man was frozen while
drunk the other night. After being put
in a coffin for burial he raised up and
asked for a drink Of liquor, and then fell
back dead. a notable instance Of ''the
ruling passion. strong in DEATH
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-07

Another Connecticut lady has come up
with a set Of spoons, said to have been
made by President-eIect Cleveland's
father. Gen. Butler does not propose
to buy them to add to his historical col
lection of silverware, wooden mugs, etc.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-07

As might have been expected the crime
of the youthful train robbers on the Penn
sylvauia Railroad is charged up to the
reading Of dime novels. IL would be more
just, no doubt. to attribute it to a sparing
OF the rod in their bOyhOOd days.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-07

Americans have long been accused of
exporting watered stocks. Now it is
said that they have sent a cargo OF
watered coal oil to Syria, and that It
won't burn. The watered stocks never
failed to burn every one that touched
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-07

1t is about time for the Gen. Grant
financial question to be settled, and the
country given a rest on that subject. 1t
appears to be very much like a dry cow
hide-when it is pressed down on one side
il will spring up on the other.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-07

A new swIndling dodge is being played
in New York and other cities. The swInd-
Iers propose to give lessons in crystal
painting 20 ladies and get their pay in adj
vance. OF course they never give any
lessons that are worth ANYTHING.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-07
Let all Lend a Helping Hand

SAVANNAH, Jan. 5.-EditOr Morning
Ne,us; We have read your editorial in
Yesterdays issue of your influential jour-
nal in reference to the recent calamity in
Spain, resulting from a succession of
earthquake shocks, covering a large ex-
tent of territory, and, as you truthfully
say, the dispatches can give but poor
idea of the sutfering-"the thousands of
dead, injured and homeless people," This
suffering, las you justly remark, commands
the sympathy Of the civilized world.
Knowing the generosity and kindness
of heart Of the good people OF this COM
munity, we ask that you will aid US
in this work Of charity by announcing
that we most respectfully solicit and will
receive and forward the kind cOntribu-
lions of the citizens of Savannah in aid Of
the sufferers. Respectfully,
l. ROIZDEFUENLEs,
The Spanish Consul.
V1na GOnonl
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-07

Advanced students viii receive special IN
structions in the higher branches of reporting
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-07
Dissolution Of COpartnerShip.

SAVANNAH, GA, Jan. 3, 1885.
THE firm Of JOHN SULLIVAN & co. was
dissolved on Dec. so by the death Of EU-
GENE B. PHILPUT. The business of Insur-
ance and Real Estate Agent will be continued
by the undersigned. who respectfully sOlicits
the patronage extended to the late firm.
JOHN SULLIVAN.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-07

DURKEE's COLD MEAT SAUCE AND SA-
LAD DRESSING, ready-made, nutritious,
economical, delicious. Nothing equal to
it was ever offered, and it is invariably
popular both at home and abroad.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-07
For Rrnt.

nor RENT, long piazza house on SontI
II Broad street, between Whitaker and Rnii
to a responsible tenant. Apply to IS WhitaEer
street
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1885-05-13

posed that detectives have been at work on
her care.
A bsides should never be condemned until
il has been tried by its piers.
a cremasory recently exploded IN 1itzer.
lard. Epitaph: Gone no pyre.
Order slate" is the ia udIcious advice aus
pended before certain GOAL offices.
In the bright lexicon of the district mes
senger youth there is such a word SO snail.
Ten mills done make cent in Lowell,
Mass, no matter what the schoolmasters say,
Independent.
Evil things that mel do tive after them.
Even when On amateur cornetist dies ne
leaves the fatal instrument
1t is hardly probable that there are any
telephones in Heaven. And yet every angel
will be recognized by his halo.
The Wagner feeling is spreading to remote
quarters. On bridge in Pike county, Penn
sylvsnia, is sign: Walk ure horses"
Alice who has been taught that God sees
everything): II don't sink even Dod's eve
could see rs butter on dat bweEd.-Life.
Twill the coming man work." is the cur
rent conundrum. Ii he gets himself attached
to large family and daily newspaper he
wilL-Lynn Item.
"Wbat wonderful power has poet 'exclaims
sn enthusiast. Yes; so powerful that even
the sight OF him raises the hair of an editor
New York Journal.
''There are good and bsd points about this
coffee" said the boarder IN judicial tone.
THE good point is. that there is no chicory
IN it; the bad, that there is no coffee IN it"
An Arcola woman set q speckled hen on a
dried-apple pie, and in three weeks the hen
patched fourteen Nightmares with the blue
ribbon on their tsils.-Newman Independ-
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1885-05-13

straight edges and made to trim straw b,u-
nets in q scarf style, and to form strings- Tne
baIbes OF lace that have long bsen out OF use
can be employed IN this way; they need not
b~ cut from the rosette, or If flowers are pre-
ferred on top. the long barb can be fastened
on the lower part Of the crown by an erna.
ment, and pass down the sides quite separate
frem the bonnet, to fasten under the chin.
There is no settled rule aDeut strings, ex-
cept that the wide ribbans offered in the first
lmportations have not found favor. Narrow
strings OF velvet, gauze, or MORE ribbon are
made quite short. so ss merely to tie in a
very small bow, or else they are each q yard
and i qusrter long, and are tied in q long
looped bow. The set bow OF velvet cut IN
four points and tightly strapped is conven-
lent. and will still be generally used. The
novelties in such things are bows of lace.
either ecrn or black, fastened or strapped by
beaded net or an ornament, or else the entire
bow is form ed of beads.
Among other dress bonnets there are trans.
parent capotes made of straw beads strung
on wires at intervals, and trimmed with lace.
Still others are made entirely of fine small
jet beads strung closely together to initiate
straw braid, and these are simply trimmed
by cluster OF pale blue myosotis or pink
rose-buds, or yellow buttercups, and are
fastened at the throat by bow ofIEjet, with
the ends in leaf shape.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1885-05-13
SOCIAL GOSSIP.

A New York wedding is to be celebrated
with the addition of fox hunt after the
breakfast, IN compliment to the bride, who
IS fine equestrienne." Such unique affair
is Characteristic of New York society.
Two boys were looking at the animals..-
"Betcher life yer don't know what that one
is, said one, but | do" Yer do. Ell?
Prove it." That's the pious cow from
IDjy. an don't you forget it.---Harper's Ba.
Ear.
The pronunciation OF "tuberose' has been
q subject of discussion in an English paper,
and the decision that the word is trisylla-
bic has been al last unanimously reached.
The flower is lily, and the name is from the
French "tubereuse," called from the tuber-
like bulb of the plant. Shelley pronounces
the word in three syllsbles.
society has been formed in New York
for the purpose of bringing together all those
interested in the history OF the American
theater, to issue books and pamphlets upon
subjects connected with the history of
American drama and to collect aud pre-
serve material which otherwise might not
be cared for. In honor of William Dunlap,
one of the first historians Of the American
drama. the organization is called The Dun
lap Society"
The smiling agent OF the horticulturist now
trips up the garden walk, opens bis book of
wonders, ana entices the amateur gardener
10 invest In the red, red roses, the green,
green shrubs and luxurisnt vines. Bat if
the specimens sent do not blossom according
to anticipation 1t Is not always the fault of
the agent. Swindling and bogus florists have
been known te send onions instead OF hya.
cinths, but buyers have been seen to plant
the tWigs which tie the specimens together
and throw away the true roots. 10 sill cases
IL is well to be sure that the florist is reliable
snd that your gardener understands root
from a hensbaw.
'Yes. Miss Abbott is in her room. Will
you send your card up?" said the clerk of
the seventh Avenue Hotel. The Sunday
Critic reporter scrubbed his name on q pisce
OF pasteboard and a moment later a oolored
boy disappeared with it on a silver plate. lie
returned smiling and handed the reporter a
delicate tinted, perfumed card with the fol.
lowing startling announcement: II am all
uBdreFsed. Just getting into the bsth-tub
Haven't got stitch on me. But if you'll
xsit till have my bath, I'll see ou-Emma
Abbott" The reporter waited until Miss
Abbott bad immersed htrlelt. She appeared
&c fresh as adaisy and as bright and yivacious
as ever.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1885-05-13

Mr.. w. Whitehead, the President of the
Manchester Medical Society, England, said
recently that the number of deaths from
cancer had increased from 1907 In lS49 to
II, 057 in 1882, the last return available. Mr.
Whitehead did not compare deaths from
cancer with population, but with the total
number of deaths. and he found that whers az
in 1S49 out of the total mortality death in
80 was due TO cancer, in 1882 the proportion
was In SO. These figures do not represent
the extent Of the increase fully, because for.
merly fbroids, polypi, etc., were included
under the term cancer In 1882 twice as
many females died from cancer as males,
and the proportiouats increase has been
greater among women.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1885-05-13
20 PaYIs.L1s IN HER oARpEN

Sweet PsyNisi For your lovely sake
i weave these rambling numbers.
Because the morn is Just awake.
AND keeps me from my SlumDers.
Because j zee your dainty dress
Among The clinging grasses.
Because ron claim soft csrsss
From every breeze that passes.
because we've passed some joyous days,
A thousand charming hours.
Among your may garden ways,
EMPOWERED with your flowers;
-Beeause whsne'er hear your words
some pleasant feeling fingers,
Becaose think your heart has chords
That vibTate 70 your fingers
Because you've got those long soft curls.
I've sworn should deck my goddess;
Because you're not like other girls,
Ali rustic, blush. and bodice
Because { thiDk you'd scarce refuse
To sew one On button;
because ] know you'd sometimes choose
To dime on simple mutton.
Because your tiny little nose
Turns Up so pert and funny,
Because ! Know you choose your beaux
More for their mirth Khan money;
Because ] think you d rather twirl
A waltz. with me TO guide you,
Than talk small nonsense to cnurl,
With countless wealth beside you.
Because think I'm Just so weak
As some OF these fine morrOws,
TO seek pour garden there 60 speak
Ny story-and my sorrows.
Because the rests q simple thing,
A matter quickly over,
A church. priest, sigh, ring,
And a Lifetime spent in clover. 49,