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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-11
Tie Nirnraguan Treaty.

TIE ACCESSIBILITY Of discussing the
Nicaraguan treaty in open Senate for a
few DAYS. in order to give the country a
chance 10 express an opinion through the
press with regard 20 1t before the meet
Ing Of next Congress, is being considered.
1t seems to be understood that the
President does not want either the
Nicaraguan treaty or the Spanish reclp-
rOciiy treaty acted on ut present. 1t IS
probable that he hasn't reached a con-
cIusion with regard to either Of them and
hasn't the time now to give them the
study that would be necessary in order
to have an intelligent opinion with re-
gard to them.
4 great deal Of matter relative 10 the
Droposed canal is now finding its way
into print. much OF which comes from
Nicaragua and Costa R;ca. A late letter
from san Jose, Costa Rica, says that there
is no opposition TO the canal in Costa
Rica, 1t seems that a number of sharp
spectators, as soon as they heard that
the canal treaty had been negotiated,
made haste to locate lands on the Costa
Rican side OF the san Juan river, under a
law which gives each settler the privilege
Of entering ] ,2OO acres of the public &C.
main. and seven years in which TO pay for
it. Every inch Of ground along the right
bank Of the proposed canal has been en-
tered by spectators, who expect to get
rich by means of indemnity claims, or the
increase OF the value Of their property.
In the letter already referred to 1t is
stated that if the treaty should be ratified
there would be trouble in settling the
boundary question between Costa Rica
and Nicaragua. The San Juan river,
through which the waters Of Lake Mica
racua reach the sea, is the natural dlvi-
sion between the two countries, and was
recognized as such by the King of Spain,
when he divided America among his IA
vocites so long ago as 1881. Ever since
that time it has b. en- accepted by all con-
cerned, and the Costa Rican authority
has always extended to the river. In
1853 q treaty was negotiated between
Costa Rica and Nicaragua on the subject,
ard this boundary was agreed upon, but
the latter government contends that the
treaty was never cOnstitutiOnally ratified.
at IS curious fact that 325 years ago
the King of Spain proposed canal across
the isthmus here, and had the same route
surveyed that is now under discussion.
He tried to raise money enough TO do the
work. and negotiated with Amsterdam
bankers for loan, but failed. A COM
panv was afterward formed in Holland
fer the purpose OF constructing the canal,
bat the scheme fell through because OF
the belliyerent attitude OF England"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-11
FIFTY CHARMING FRIENDS.
How a Lover of Sweet Lasses and Sea
Shells Grows Old with Grace.


Shells Grows Old with Grace.
The other day, says a Florida letter, l
paid a visit to Gen. f. E. Spinner, the
watch dog" as he was termed, of the
United States Treasury. He is spending
the late autumn of his life here in Florida
among his books and pictures, surrounded
by millions of wonderful shells, which
have been gathered from all oceans. He
has presented tG the Smithsonian Institu-
ton many specimens of this rare cOllec-
ton. The General has an album of fifty
photographs of young ladies, many of
whom are his spOndents. He is
greatly beloved by the young, who make
Of him cOnfidant in their love affairs
and engagements, asking Of him paternal
advice.
A few years since he brought from
Washington to his home here the daugh
ter of a widowed friend, and ON the eve
ming Of their arrival his boat house, with
its contents, was consumed by fire. In
trying to save some of the valuable
genealogical specimens the crystal of
his watch was shattered, so on the follow
ing morning he and his young charge
started to walk over the railroad trestled
bridge to the city for the purpose of hay-
ing the watch repaired. A train came
laundering along, and while descending
10 the foOtpath below the terrified girl lett
her right hand upon the track and the
merciless cars crushed it. The arm was
amEutated, but Gen. SOinner has never
recovered from the grief Of the accident,
and can only speak of it through tears.
The kind-hearted old man Immediately
settled upon the unfortunate child the
sum Of $1,000, and besides is giving her
thorough education. Once a week he re-
ceiYeS from her letter written in clear,
bold chir0graphy with her left hand, al
though she uses false arm and hand for
every other kind of WORK, even for the
management of her brush. A beautiful
marine view hangs upon the wall, which
is the work of her hand, and the General
appreciates it more than the other valu-
able possessions in his sanctum.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-11
nhn I.nli.r skntinr Craze.

The roller skating craze has not reached
this part of the South, and it is TO be
hopcd that we may escape it if it is as
pregnant with evil as it IS represented to
be. 1t must be very general at the North
if the reports Of it I'm the Northern papers
are not exaggerated.
Preachers have begun to condemn the
roller skating rink from their puipits, al
though they do not, rs a rule, c0ndemn
roller skating when INDUCED in moder-
atcly aud with proper surroundings.
Their chief objection TO the Kinks is that
young girls are brought into contact with
persons that are not proper associates for
them. and that the relations between the
sexes are not so maintained as to preserve
a proper respect for purity and modesty.
There are some preachers, however,
who see nothing but good in the Kinks.
\ congregation in New York have had a
large room fitted up in the basement oil
their church building to be used for roller
skating purposes. They think they can
raise enough in that way to pay the
salary of their preacher. tits astOnIsh-
ing how quickly favorite amusements are
made to assist charitable schemes.
Even though a few congregations may
turn the rolling skating craze to profit
able account, it cannot be denied that
some very lively scandals that have at
trac.ed attention lately had their begin
ming in a roller skating rink. Young
Girls with fortunes have been induced to
forsake home and family by the
Establishments of teachers of roller skat-
ing, or by adventures who hang
about the Tirks. Pretty young
wives have become so fascinated with the
gliding motion of the roller skates while
in company with handsome skater OF
the opposite sex that they have forgotten
that they had husband, and therefore
neglected TO return home. 1t is not an
unusual thing now 10 see In the daily pa
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-11
BEEoHER ON THE CABINET.
Doesn't Take Exception to Single
Man of Them.

Man of Them.
NEW YORK, March S.-As DR.. Edward
Beecher and his brother were sitting in
the study of the Plymouth pastor this
evening the doctor asked Mr.. Beecher
what his opinion was of Mr.. Cleveland's
Cabinet. II believe it to be as able
Cabinet as has been appointed IN my
day, and / have no exception to make TO
any one in it. On the other hand, have
a great deal of confidence in the great
majority of them. l am not personally
acquainted with one of them. l don't
know that have ever looked on the face
of any one of them. Those men Ike
Bayard, Lamar and such l have known
byreputatiOn thoroughly. have watched
their public careers. L think very highly
of Mr.. Bay ard and very highly of Mr..
Lamar.
HE is from the South,' said the doctor
rather obviously.
"Yes" very emphatically(, sand l
thank God that the extreme South has
got a man like Lamar whom we can put
in the Cabinet"
''What of Nilas?" queried the doctor.
villas of the Northwest" said Dir.
Beecher, twill turn out everything that
we could desire in that position"
"Is there not one of them," persisted
DR.. Edward, 'that had not been spoken of
before whose appointment was rather
surprise?"
''You mean Whitney. No, heard that
Whitney's name was under consideration
from quite an early day. l have under
stood that MIR. Whitney was a strong fav-
orite with Governor Tiden. | know he
is connected with the Paynes of Ohio, and
| believe him to be a very bright man.
He will add much strength to the Cabi-
net"
"WeH," said DR.. Edward, philosophi-
cally, 81 think Mr.. Cleveland has behaved
in an excellent manner, and l am glad
of it,"
"He has behaved" said Mr.. Beecher,
"like a minister's son. He has got a
good moral constitution to him, and 1t
will work out all the way through. tits
much that you hear the Republicans now
saying, Well, if we can't have Repub-
Iican President, we are glad to have so
good Democratic one as Mr.. Cleveland
is likely to be.'7
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-11
THE PROPOSED NEW PAPER.
To Start on a Modest Capital of @IOO,-
600

600.
NEW YORK, March There has been
more or less gossip at the clubs within the
week or two past about new daily 2-cent
paper about to be started here in the in
terest Of the County Democracy, but what
seemed to be mere conjecture is now crys-
tallizing into ascertained fact. The new
venture. 1t is understood, will make its
appearance about month from date, and
will be called the Daily Telegraph. Its
cash capital is reported to be 500, 900, and
among its stockholders are Hubert o.
Thompson, Carl Schurz, John BigelOw, II.
M, Squire and George 1. Gould. Several
WeIl-knOWn names are mentioned
in connection with the editorship, albeit
there is not one of the gentlemen who
figure as stockholders who is not himself
01ali6ed to fill the position. While pro-
Tossing to be independent in politics, it
is safe to say that it will aim to be the
organ of the administration of President
Cleveland, and the advocate of the dis
tinctiye views of the local Democratic
faction above alluded to. An undertake
ing Ike this at this time bodies no good
to Tammany Hall or John Kelly, both of
which appear now to be taking rear
ward position in the Democratic camp.
At the same time it may not be out of
the wav to observe that 100000 is an ex-
tremely modest capital with which to
float daily journal nowadays in such
dear place as New York. There are old
newspaper men, who have had costly
experience in that way, who are of Opin-
ion that any enterprise of this kind which
is likely to be permanent must expect to
sink that amount in the course of the first
year, and it will be lucky if it begins to
nav even then with unremitting hard
work. 1t is not improbable, however, that
the gentlemen who are about to launch
the Telegraph are well equipped for the
undertaking in every respect and know
exactly what IL before them,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-11
PERSONAL.

EX-PRESIDENT ARTHUR is to remain IN
Washington until about the end of March.
PRINCESS COLONNA. formerly Miss Mackay,
has bought the Villa PausilhpO, near
Florence, and is giving crowded receptions.
LORD GARMOYLE has returned to New York
after witnessing the Inauguration IN wash
Ingto0.
Ex-Gov. WALLER, Of Connecticut: saws ne
is not candidate for The office of United
States Consul at Liverpool.
MAJ. GEN. HANCOCK has gone to Georgia,
where Mrs. Hancock has Deen for some time
past for the benefit of her health. So says the
Philadelphia Times.
MRS. HELEN DODGE IRVING. niece of WASH
inston Irving. died at the house OF her sister,
Mrs. Eliza Dodge Irving, on Thursday, She
was In her SD year.
LIEUT.. A. w. GREEDY has accepted the in
yitatOn OF the Scottish Geographical Society
to address its members on the occasion OF his
proposed visit to Great Britain.
"MRs. THEODORE TILTON. accompanied by
her brother, DIR. Prince, of Australia" as an
GIl Point Comfort correspondent writes,
''leads a retired life here, not even attending
the public table,"
ABRAHAM. Isaac and Jacob Kle, OF Rich
mond, Pa, are triplets, y years of age. Isaac
is Is minutes older than Jacob. and 10 min
utes ths iunior of Abraham. Their mother
died recently, aged 9S. Besides these three
children she left others, with 81 grandchil-
rer, 100 great grandchildren, % gTeat-great-
grandchildren and great great great
grandchildren.
REV. AARON CLEVELAND, the Presidents
great grandfather, settled IN Halifax in 1850,
the wear after the city was founded. and
established n church known as "Mathtr's
Church." after the great New England
preacher of that day. lie remained five years
and was succeeded by Scotch minister. The
church then became known as St. Mathews
ana was the first Presbyterian church in the
British lower provinces. 1t is the leading
church in the city to-day. Its library, estab-
lIshed by Mr.. Cleveland, still contains many
volumes presented by him and bearing his
autographs. There are many relatives OF his
still IN the province.
DIR. c. c. EVERETT, of Cambridge, relates
that at Interlaken, Switzerland, he dropped
into book store and circulating library.
''The good woman who had charge" he says,
'swas 4 chatty body, and | fell into converse
tIon with her. She told me, among other
things of an incident that had happened in
her shop some time before. Two gentlemen
came in one day; the one, fine looking man
with white hair and beard, the other younger.
The O der asked her VIII oh of all the books in
her library she could best recommend to him.
She brought him LOngfellow's Hyperion
which she told HIM he would be sure to like,
for IL was a book which delighted every body.
After they had gone out the younger one came
back and said: DO you know to whom you
were recommending that DooKF IL was 10
Longfellow, himself
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-11
Chester A. Arthur's Return to Private


The English newspapers are astonished
to hear that Chester A. Arthur is to re-
sumo law practice. The Liverpool Post
echoes the feeling thus: This is better
than Cinc;nnatus and his plow, and with
nothing like the fuss. That an able and
successful solicitor should make himself
active in party politics, and, receiving
the office of Vice President as his reward,
should, on the death of his chief, succeed
to the supreme direction of affairs has in
it little that is surprising. But that, hav-
ing presided over the destinies of $1,000.
600, he should quietly resume work at his
desk is startling turn of affairs, and
possible only in the United States"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-11
CURRENT COMMENT.
Mr.. WattersOn's LiberaIity.

LONi6Utle COufief-JOurR0t DeIH.I
Til re arc many negroes entirely competent
to perfOru the duties Of official trusts. The
elevation OF capable negroes TO governmental
appointments VIII do more to desirny the
errors and prcindices which the Republicans
have engendercd and encouraged IN the race
than anything else could 90. We doubt not
that MIR. Cleveland appreciates this. and that
he will not fail To aGOnt tic pOllcv.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-11

pers headlireslike the following: "Gone
with a roller skater" Another fortune
captured ~ an Adonis Of the rink
''They rolled away together" etc.
1t might be little liyelier, perhaps, IN
this city if we had roller skating rink;
but. in view of the experiences OF some
other cities. it can hardly be considered a
misfortune that we haven't one.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-11
A Man who Remembers Pledges



Grover Cleveland Was elected President on
pledges Of civil service reform and because 1t
was believed he meant what he said. lis
public career justified The faith in his
promise. He las taken occasion several
times since his election to repeat his pledges,
and while it nay be astonishing it is not al
together an unhealthy thing "a t man has
been chosen President who 7 .memtcrs after
election what he said before 1t.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-11
Thinks it viii Drift Along.

Ina word. the administration will drift.
So far az can be judged from its opening
promises. it will not have any strong and
marked lire of its own, but viii float along
with meeting the ordinary demands OF the
hour as they come. Such a cOurse does not
bring great results, but it produces little dis
turbaIce, and it has its strong points.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-11
Civil Service Reform won't stand still.

The circumstance 10 fayOrably commented
on among department employees that no broom
has ;et been hoistcd from the north p0rt!c0
of the White House. end the impression gen
orally grows that the new administration IS
not intent upon an InolisCrmnate sweeping
ont. 1t must rot be inferred from this, how
ever, that the great work of civil service re-
form is coming 10 a dead standStlll.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-11

4 lady recently wrote to Rev. Henry
Ward Beccher expressing doubt as to
whether she was a Christian or not. The
answer was characteristic of the man.
and. even IL his views were not exactly
orthodox, they will be approved by a
large majority Of Christian people. He
wrote her that. Whether she was inside
or outside any mere church did not mat
ter SO much as whether she had the
inward desire TO &c what a Christian
ought TO be and was making some honest
effort in that line"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-11

Two little boys have recently been nj
to insane asylums-the victims OF cigar
cite smoking. How many have been sent
90 cemeteries as the result Of that habit
Will never be known. Il IS proposed TO
make the selling Of cigarettes TO minors
a criminal ofTense. Ii Is doubtful. how
ever. if it will he done IN the near future.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-11

The President is a horny-handed son Of
toll. and hence his hand did no. get sore
from shaking the hands Of the people He
will probably have corEs on the Toes Of his
boots, however, wkeA he Gets done shak-
ing the disrendiable o1ice-holaers and
pprsisteut off -e-scckers.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-11

While most of the Republicans are IN
eonsolable a few of them see silver
lining behind the cloud of adversely. a
prominent Northwestern Republi an said
in Washington the other day; ~ zen i
first came here some of the leadin ie-
publicans were still taking our deieat
verv hard. but latterly Ihave noticed mat
they are becoming thoroughly reconciled.
One Of the best friends l have, strong
Republican, said to me the other day; 1
believe this change is a good thing for the
country. The Republican party has been
too long in power. Retirement will smash
its bosses and relegate to perpetual OBJ
security the ring men who have grown rich
upon corruption" When the bosses and
ring men are fully smashed the Repub-
hcan party will go into perpetual retire.
ment. 1t has been their INSCRIPTIONS
conduct which has kept II In power for
the past eight years,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-11

The Rev. Burchard has been pensioned
bv his church. but the Rev. Ball has been
LETT % the charity Of the cold, cold world.
VIII tie Republicans continue to be un-
grateful:
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-11

Florida strawberries were selling IN
Baltimore the other day at 81 50per quart,
while in some parts Of Florida 1t was
dihicUlt 10 give the luscious fruit away.
The times seem t. be out OF joint TO those
who want to make an honest living by
raising small fluit and tuck. There IS a
remedy somewhere, but it looks as il It
were almost impossible TO find it.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-11

The North Carolina Legislature refused
TO pass a law to discourage the prOduc-
ton Of sheep-kiIling dogs. The members
are evidently afraid to cur-tail the priVl-
leces OF the people.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-11

some of cx-Fresilent Arthur's friends
propose 20 raise a fund Of 100000 Tor his
benefit. IC be has the manhood he is said
10 have ne VIII follow the example Of
Carl Schurz. and request his friends to let
min, n.,-,l "a fIyi4.- fDr himself.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-11

It's said that cx-S5cretary Chandler is
going TO dIp his pen iH bclud as coon as
ne has time 10 let his nerves become
quiet. His pen Is considered as 'nusl
more powerful weapon than IN itao
states Navy. Let his enemies fore ire
evil ami hide thems elves.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-11

In nearly all large cities are PLACES
where horses that are completely used
m are taken. stimulated and polished up
and sold 10 unsuspecting eountrymen at
S9J 10 $40 each as horses temporarily dis
abIed. of course the animals are utterly
worthless. but the sharpers manage to
make an average Of about so each on
them. 1t is said that some of the scamps
who conduct the establishments are so
skiIlful that they can almost revive
dead horse long enough to trade him of
in his hair and hide"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-11

The Washington Gazette says: cit be-
gins to lo0k as If the better element Of
both parties will support President Cleve-
land. and. if true, he can afford 10 let the
r!f-rafT take care OF themselves" 1t does
look So. but the better element Of the Re
publican party does not amount to much.
Tue Republican party has had very little
.-better element in it since the mug
wumps drew out.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-11

Youthful hishwaymen are increasing
in numbers every day. Every state
ought 10 have law to require officers to
carry hickory switches when On their
rounds.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-11

The New York clubs will not have to
watch for detectives as closely as in the
past. 4 police court in that city has dc
clded that private game of poker IS not
gambling, even though chips are used.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-11
I.nmar,s Successor.

1t was stated day or two ago that
Gen. (. C.WaItha ali had been appointed to
I'LL the vacancy in the Senate caused by the
resignation of Hon. L. q. c. Lamar. The
appointment gives very general satistac-
ton doubtless IN Mississippi. Gen. Wal
thaIl is one of the ablest as well as one of
the most popular meh in that State. He
has never taken prominent part in the
politics of his State chiefly because he is
too modest to ask anything for himself.
He Is the sort of man that would much
rather ask something for a friend than for
himself. There isn't much doubt that ne
will represent his State creditably in the
Senate, although much more will be eX-
pected Of him than if he followed a less
gifted man than Lamar.
Ger. Walthall is a Virginian by birth,
but went to Mississippi very early in life.
He is 81 years of age and is a lawyer with
q very fire practice. He was n Confede-
rate soldier and rose to the rank of Major
General.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-11

In tue estimation o. some people one OF
the most distressing results Of Demo-
cratic ascendancy will be the deposing OF
the FreIinghuysens from the boss-ship Of
Washington society.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-11

Thurman should be sent To tie Count
or st. James Le viii doubtless eXclaim,
eBanisLed from Obio,-' What's banished
but % Dc set Tree from daily contact with
the PAYNE crowd and other things l
Ioathey
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-11

some one has suggested that john
BOYLE O'Reiily would make safe cashier
for a biz banking establishment. 1t Is
true he has been cut of from Canada, but
it should not be forgotten that Mexico Is
still opening its arms to the unfortunate.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-11

Skating rink opponents appear to lie
getting more fashionable than ever in
PENNSYLVANIA. There will soon be de-
mand for a law In that State requiring
skating rink men 10 give checks at the
door for all females entrusted to their
narn
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-03-11

Bob Iu@ersoH says: when BAPTIST
minister once asked me my opinion Of
baptism l told him that. taken with
enough soap. ii was an excellent thing"
THIS remark suggests the idea that
perhaps IugeTsoll refused to immense
him elf in the last campaign, in the
interest OF the grand CID party, because
there was an unusual scarcity of soap.