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The Press., 1885-01-01

A recent traveller across the continent describes Nevada as sseverywhere nothing ness mingled with little scraggy sage and lots of alkali. Excepting the oasis known as Humboldt Station, where spring coax ed from the mountain has started a little grass, . bit of garden and 8 few trees. It was here that the polite proprietor of the hotel remarked to Ben Wade: "You see what irrigation can do. All Nevada needs is water and good society. ? s'Humph, !" replied the bluR senator, ssthat's all the lower region lacks. y < --.ss "
 A Dakota judge the other day left his bench Ct was . pine board and knocked down lawyer who had called him liar. Then he vent back and the case proceed
 The largest stock farm in the world, un- der the management of Richard King in Texas, comprises 800, 900 acres and 200,- 900 head of cattle, horses and sheep.
The Press., 1885-01-01


 PRESIDENT ELECT CLEVELAND has written in reply to inquiries from the civil service reform league, pledging himself to regard the requirements of the reform commenced upon, but with the following clause, which may be stretched to cover any case, and to nullify the entire pledge .el s.5a
 But many now holding such positions have forfeited all just claim to retention, because they have used their places for party purposes in disregard of their duty , to the people, and because, instead of be- ing decent public servants, they have proved themselves offensive partisans and interruptions manipulators of local party management. The lessons of the past should be unlearned, and such officials, as well as their successors, should be taught that efficiency, fitness and devotion to pub lie duty are the conditions of their con. tinuanance in public place, and that the quiet and unobtrusive exercise of individ- ual political rights is the reasonable meas ure of their party service. s'a@
 No American citizen is worthy of public trust who does not consider it duty to exercise the right of franchise, and he is better public servant who is interested in the public welfare, and political questions connected herewith, provided his be an intelligent interest based on observation and study of the workings of different pub lie policies. The blind partisan worker, who can see no good outside of his own party and no bad within it, is unfit for any public trust, and the same is true of the ignorant or stolid man, who cares nothing for politics. If President Cleveland shall appoint good, capable and honest men to office, the republicans will not complain that they are working democrats. We only ask that they do not use Uncle Sam's time or money in political work. Nor should capable republican be deprived of office who has not gone beyond this limit, if we are to accept civil service re-. form in it's true import. It must be borne in mind that the democrats are now to es- tabish 8 precedent, and, as the republicans expect to resume" in 1888, an example of high minded devotion to principle ought to be set for them.
The Press., 1885-01-01

vox PorULI, y0x DET. The Homeopathic DH0Micfm@@ bsst adapted for family use are those s.ld at Healds Pharmacy Stafford Springs. The Guide-slip attached to each bottle enables one to treat most Of the ordinary ailments common to family.
The Press., 1885-01-01

TE you wish to sen good books and make monsys
 try one Of 0ur new books, TREASURY OF aWebstef's Family Dictionary." sIn. dexedl. Also the standard s'People's Cycloyedia" Bo6ToN.
The Press., 1885-01-01

lIIYI3 .4T Washington, Dec. 29th, 1894. "HEREAS, by satisfactory evidence pre- w scented to the undersigned, it has been made to appear that s'The Stafford National Bank In the Borough of Stafford Springs. in the County of Tol land and state of Connectlcut has compiled with a National Banking Associations to extend their porate existence, and for other purposes approved July 12th 1882.
 Now, therefore, l. Henry W. Cannon, Comptroller Of the Currency, do hereby certify that The stafford National Bank" in the Borough of Stafford Springs in the County of Holland and State of Connecticut s authorized to have succession the period specified in its amended articles of association namely until close of business on December 81st. 1904 In testimony whereof witness my hand and seal of oflce this 29th day of December. 1884.
 INV. CANNON,
 No. 6s6. Comptroller of the Currency.
The Press., 1885-01-01

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The Press., 1885-01-01

A HANDSOME LADY or homely (Mother Home Heavenly just publish ed: Ne competition, good pay to earnest workers.
 SARfiN GARRISON & CO, BOSTON.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-07
savannah's Death Rate.

Yesterday we published report, fur
nished by the health officer, showing the
number of deaths in this city for the
eight months ending Aug. 81, 1885. This
report ought to have been published in
our trade issue in order that the city
might have had the benefit of having it
circulated in the extraordinary large edI-
ton of that issue.
The report shows that this is one OF the
healthiest cities in the country for per-
sons who observe the ordinary conditions
of health.
The total number of deaths for the eight
months was GA. OF this number pos
were whites, and 400 negroes. The white
exceeds the negro population about one
third, and yet the number of deaths of the
whites was only a fraction more than
half the number of the negroes. The an
nual death rate per thousand ofthe whites
was only 11.9, that of the negroes was
31.S.
This difference is so great that 1t cannot
fail to attract general attention. An
annual death rate of 11.9 per 1000 is re-
markedly small, while death rate of 81 8
is remarkably large. The difference in
the death rate of the two races is due to
causes which are fully understood in
Southern cities. 1t is a diference-some-
times greater and sometimes less-that
will continue as long as the negroes are
80 indifferent to the requirements Of
health. They will have to be- elevated
much above their present condition be-
fore their death rate will tie anywhere
near as low as that Of the white people.
| At the North there is an impression
| that Southern cities are unhealthy. This
/ impression is obtained largely from sta
tistics of the death rates Of the different
cities, IN which no distinction between
the whites and negroes is made. 1t is
manifsstly unfair to the cities which have
very large negro populations, to form an
opinion of their healthfulness from death
rates which include the white and black
populations. 1t is but just to such cities
to give the death rate Of each race.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-07


In an interview, which we publish IN
another column this morning, relative 10
the bill pending in the Senate TO amend
the railroad commission law, Gen. Law
ton speaks as a citizen OF Georgia who
has the best interests OF the state at
heart.
He points out very clearly the evils
that have resulted, and which Will con
time to result from the exercise OF the
extraordinary powers with which the
railroad commissioners are clothed. His
ain Is to convince the members OF the
Legislature that it is their duty
20 give the railroads The relief for
which they are asking. lie does NOT
wish to simply influence members to
support the bill, the passage Of which he
thinks the welfare OF the State demands.
be wants to satisfy them that reason and
justice are on the side OF the bill. He
talks like a man who feels that he is
right, and that his position cannot be
successfully assailed.
If the best interests Of the State require
that the bill should be passed, why should
there be any hesitation in passing 1t!
Some OF the members may say that they
are not yet satisfied that the passage Of
the bill would benefit the state. Then il
is their duty to seek further light from
all the available sources Of information.
The sources are ample. Very little in
quiry will satisfy them that the
Georgia railroads are not making fair
net income on the money invested in
them, even by the most economical man
agement, and that railroad building has
practically stopped. Why has railroad
building stopped? Is it because no more
roads are needed? Not at all, 1t is be-
cause capitalists refuse TO invest their
money in property of which they or their
agents cannot have the control.
They don't know what sort of men may
compose the Railroad commission, and
they decline to invest in enterprises that
will he controlled by those who have the
power to make them practically worth
less.
There is a very grave responsibility
resting on the Legislature in this Railroad
Commission matter. 1t is arespOnsib ility
that cannot be avoided. Without addi-
tlonal railroads the development of the
State will be slow. Shall the law be al
lowed to remain as it is and the progress
of the State in wealth and population be
checked, or shall the law be amended so
that it Will not present barrier to further
railroad building? There ought to be no
difficulty in answering this question.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-07
A sUMMER-REsoRr WOMAN.
The Eccentricities of a Wealthy Lady
From PfttsburR,

CGtskiU Letter in PAi10delDhia Tinses.
Much interest has been taken at Kaaters-
kill in the elegant eccentrIcities Of lady
from Pittsburg, whose husband acquired an
immense fortune through the invention of
useful railway appliance. This lady had an
Immense number of trunks, and not only
dress for every day in the week. but some say
almost dress for every hour in the day. Her
taste IN dress is peculiar, and on all occasions
she was the most noticeable lady in the
house. She had with her as proteges
a party OF young ladies, in whose dress
she also took an interest Her eXpen-
dlture was lavish, and she appeared to
nave no idea of the value Of the money, some
OF her exploits in the spending line being very
much on the Coal Oil Johnny order. she was
IN the habit of occasionally going TO the clerk
ana asking for little money for ordinary
current expenses around the hotel, and on one
or two occasions nearly startled him out OF
his boots by saying, when asked how much,
"Oh, thousand or two Will do, guess"
For ordinary little services this lady has
been in the habit of THROWN WATERS IS bills.
She is the same lady who took a fancy to have
span of cream-cOlored horses, and commits
stoned a man TO travel over the country and
get them for her. which h did. and brought
in bill of $4,000. A short time afterwards
one OF the horses they were both shod with
silver shoes died, ana she had him stuffed and
his stall fixed up as an elegant equine mauso-
loum.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-07
Hugo's Unfinished Drama.
From the London World.


The making OF the inventory of Victor
Hugos manuscripts has raised some curious
questions. Lies DeuX Jumeaux" has disap-
peared. Hautevile house and all possible re-
ceptacles in Paris have been ransacked with
out success. And the history of this uncom-
pleted drama IS curious one. Act by act
was read by the poet as it was written lin
1889 to Nine. Hugo, the eldest daughter
Leopoldine, the painter Boulapger, VAGUE
RE, and Paul Meurice. One of these must
have mentioned the subject. which is that of
the "Man IN the Iron Mask" to Dumas, PEREZ
or Victor Hugo soon afterward found his
pot and bis strongest situation reproduced in
one of the rOmancsps most famous novels
The particular scene which convinced Hugo
that he had been betrayed ia that in which
Anne of Austria, confronted with her two
sons, hesitates to pronounce which of them Is
really Louis XIV. Among the completed
pieces discovered are fairy drama, in which
forest trees and flowers are the speakers:
"L'Epee," heroic legend; "Mangeront-lis,''
a Socialistic drama. and La Grandmere."
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-07
AnchOrinK q Button.

From the DetroU Free Press.
He drifted into a sample saloon the other
day, wiped his forehead, felt around in his
pocket, ana said, with pl asant smile:
"Well. as it seems have just one l0c. piece
left today m take drink"
When tho four fingers of Antioch nerve tan
gler mad been secreted In his remotest recesses
the customer fumbled among his keys and
laid something on the counter. AS he did so
he said:
Great Scott, Just look at that now"
~ see it," said the barkeeper. scOrnfully
regarding the alleged dime. It's a suspender
button. What Of itY'
"Why, I didn't look ut it, you know. Just
fe't in my pocket, and Tn blamed II didn't
think it was dime. Ahem l suppose you'n
have 10 put Il on the ice until to- morrow. III
drop in and fix IT,"
'0h. Of course you will. Take this and nX
IL now"
And the cocktail dispenser handed over
needle and thread.
"What's that fOrg'
''Why, for you 90 sew that bottom on with,
right now. You may make the same mistake
somewhere else. Sew her on strong"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-07
BRIGHT BITS.

IT is hard 10 tell at what age n man loses
his faith in circus bills Whitehall Times
THE Pennsylvania Prohlbitonists are said
to have a campaign fund of SIT with which
TO dam the remorseless tide Of rum. But dam
It, they can't-with such r meagre amount OF
money N0rrtsto80as herxld.
MIsERY-A girl with a new dress and no
place to .--1dr0t1on IndepenGent. More
mlsery-A girl without a new dress and some
place 70 go NerchGnt Tr0gsJer. Additional
misery-A girl with new dress and some
place TO 20 and no 'feller' to 80 with her.
Louisville C0Urier-Jou1aaJ.
AUTUMN is here. and soon the fly
To other business fields will HE;
With him the ''skeeter" will depart,
In other realms to WELD his dart;
swift be the flight of both. and we
VIII see them leave with unfeigned glee.
Chicago Sun.
"WHY?" asked the schoomaster in aston
ishment, "can't you read" NO" replied
the farmer landlord, throwing a hammer at
the hens TO remind them that they must get
out of the corn. 'NO; fact is. | did act out to
learn to read once, but when | thought that |
should never be able to read a ten thousandth
part Of the stuff that's written. | gave it up
in despair. "-Bost0R TrdnScriDt.
AN ambitious young cockerel lifted his
voice one breezy morn. in his first attempt
at Growing. A venerable shanghai listened
W1th great attention, and then said: "A lit
tie crOwed, but you will crow mo- correctly
as you grow older. See waffle little practice
VIII do And he PLAYED "On comb comb
away" on his corn eat with a spur that
brought down the barnyard Every fowl en-
ioyed il except the turk, who. according to
his sine -honored custom, lay dreaming in
his tent and did mol awake until an hour
later.-BrOoklyR EAGLE.
A TEXAS GENTLEMAN and a plain Ameri-
can were discussing the usual subject in
glasses. They were naturally inclined to
elaborate on the subject Of drinking. "Did
you ever" asked the plain American, ''did
you ever suffer from a raging thiPst?" ''Dld
eYer2 / have, sir. Riding from San Antonio
to Pablo on one occasion | was so raging
thirsty that drank a whole bottle of furni-
ture polish all to myself" "You did? And
was there no wateT?' ''Water, sir, water?
What time has man suffering from a raging
thirst to think of personal cleanliness?''-San
Francisco Sunday Ohr6hicls.
THE Poet and his sea-Muse "a fragment
You know Isaac FlOne, the poet. don't you?
| Flone, they usually call him. Well, he was
staying down at Yarmouth and began to neg
lect his dinner while waiting about for in
spiratons. He WAS striding along tine sea
shore the other day striving to get his eve to
roll about with a line frenzy, which it Obsti-
nately declined to do, when an acquaintance
interrupted his mental alteration by suggest
ing that he had better postpone his efTOr s
until next Christmas. 'Why sop haughtilv
inquired the poet. Because" was the re-
ply, you're certain TO get some mince- pie
ratlOns thep!' And with a metallic ohuckle
he vanished .-NooRshine.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-07
&c Gave DAG General AWAY.
From, the Chicago Inter Ocean.

from me CR3cdQO lAteP- Ocedh.
Gen, Blank was to make a speech at a re-
union at Winona. He has the reputa-
ton OF being a temperance man, and. as this
reputation came TO him without his asking
he is somewhat proud of it, and doesn't want
TO lose il. But it is very difficult for him to
speak without stimuant of some kind, and he
has devised Wany ways in which TO take d
drink on the sly. On this occasion the gem
eral arranged with one OF his intimates that
when he mad been speaking half an hour the
friend should bring him drink of whisky in
a coffee cup.
The plan worked well up to a certain point.
The general, ut a signal from his friend,
paused in his eloquent address to take his
coffee. He turned and saw his friend stand
ing before him with a cup and saucer in one
hand and glass Of water in the other One
glance at the audience told him that the cat
was out of the bag, and that his over-zealous
friend had given him away. He made the
his stimulant. the Grand Army boys in front
celebrating the event with roars OF laughter.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-07

1t will be remembered that Mrs. Anna
Marie Hood. the devoted wife Of Gen.
john B. Hood, died IN New Orleans, Aug.
"A, 1879, and that Gen. Hood, the bereaved
husband, died on the Both of the same
month. They lett eleven children OF ten
der years. Lydia, the eldest, died on the
same day that ner father died. Immedi-
ately following these sad events
the Associations of the Army of
Northern Virginia and Tennessee"
appointed committee to raise
sum sufficient TO support, main
tain and educate these orphans, who were
left destitute and without relatives. The
committee, having the matter IN charge,
has published small pamphlet giving
a statement Of the result Of their efforts.
The following gives the ages of the Hood
children in 1879, and the names Of those
under whose care they are at the present
time:
Anna Bell and Ethel Genevieve, twins,
2 years old Under care of Mr.. and Mrs.
John A. Morris, New Orleans.
John Bell, IT., years old. Under care
Of Mr.. and Mrs. David NJ. Russell, Coho-
ma, Miss.
Duncan Norbert, 81 years old. Under
care Of Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Morris, New
Orleans.
Lillian Marie and Marion Maude,
twins, 81 ears old. Under care Of Mr..
and Mrs. Thatcher NJ. Adams, New York
city.
Odille Musson and Ida Richardson,
twins, years old. Under care of Mr..
aud Mrs. George F. McGehee, Woodville,
Wilkinson county, Miss.
Oswald, / year old. Under care Of
Charles NJ. Harvey Scarsdale, West
chester county, \. Y.
died among loving friends in Columbus,
Ga, in 1880.
The total net contributions to the fund
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-07
somebody Pat = Head on Him.
from he Denver Tri5,.ne. Repn5lieqn,

from The Denuer IrtO1tfe- Republican.
A young man cam into the car cropping
through the ais o for q feat. HE left eve was
covered with red handkerchief and his right
was swe len nearly shut A white handker-
chief, now blood soaked, was around his head.
tied under his chin. Ills left arm reclined
lazily in a sling and his right arm was with
out ambition, though able TO be around. His
coat was torn, and his trousers loot ed as II he
had made a Chicago slide for third base
through briar patch. He limped in one leg.
and didn't feel well in the other.
III say said an iuquisitiva passenger.
"been IN railroad ascident2'
Nav"
Here was a brief pause, and then the in
quiry:
"Runaway2"
"Naw."
Anbther pause, but finally the query.
"Base hailg"
Nav
"Well. say exclaimed the inquisitive pas
senger, W rmly. WIN you be kind enough 10
tell me how In the world you did get banged
up in that styleY'
Certainly. sir" replied the afflicted indi-
vidual. swinging his right hand quite vigor-
ously, and displaying a big muscle. seer
tainly, sir; certainly. l tried to stick my nose
into another mans business"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-07
INDBE TO new ADVERTISEMENTS.

MKETINGs-DeKalb Lodge No. g, l. 90. Fl;
Workingmeus Benevolent Association; Geor-
Ria Historical Society.
SPECIAL Congregation 3. b. Jacob.
AUCTION SALES Underwriters sale and
Groceries and Furniture, by j. Mclaughlin *
Son.
RAILROAD ScHEDULE-Charleston and Sa-
Fannah Railway.
WANTs-A Seamstress; Ladies TO Work for
Kensington Art Company; Position as Travel
ing Salesman; Position 10y a Shoes salesman.
For RENT-Seven- Room Dwelling.
For SALE-One Share Cotton Exchange
Stock.
PERsoNAL-To I. f. B.; to W.
BREAKFAsT COCoA-W. Baker & Co.
TIMING. ETC.-Hopkins Stove and Hard
ware House.
ELEVATOR CUPs-Palmer Brothers.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-07
An Easy Going Conrt.

The Republican journals have been
throwing not shot at Comptroller Durham
of the Treasury for refusing to pass the
warrant for the payment Of lot Of use
less attorneys and other employees Of the
Court Of Alabama Claims. The Republi-
can journals are particularly stirred up
about this matter because good many
OF those whose salaries the Comptroller
refuses to pay are connected I'm one way
and another with the leading Republican
politicians. The court, in Republican
times, was looked upon as a very con-
vonient place TO locate favorites who
wanted good salaries and didn't want to
do any work.
The Republican journals would do we'll
to letthe comptroller alone. He is a gentle
sort OF a man when not riled, but there is
a limit to his patience, and there are in
dicauons that 1t has about been reached
lie is reported to have said lately that
It would not be difficult TO show that the
court has no legal existence. II this re-
port is well founded there is an excellent
prospect that not only the worthless tim
Der will be cast ad riff but that the court
itself will soon be without an occupation.
There j. pretty good ground for believ-
ing that the court could have completed
the business entrusted to it long ago II it
had desired The lawyer who has the
greatest Humber OF cases before It COM
plains all the time that he cannot get the
court 10 do anything. The members Of it,
doubtless, realizing that they have got
good places, are trying 70 see nov near
they can come 70 keeping them tor life.
II the Republicans were ia power they
wouldn't have TO tryvefy hard 10 succeed
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-07
To tho Oyster.
From the Neo0 York Journal.

From the Ne1D York Journal.
Yours here,
Ny dear;
Luscious, juicy, plGmp and fat,
AS shiny as new silk hat.
Or boot that's just been polished!
AS sweet
A treat
As balmy breezes from the south,
You melt like butter IL the mouth,
When your outside's demolished.
Most fine,
Divine!
With pleasure now we gladly prance,
For. oh, your placid countenance
Is open ard fOrgiving.
Yum, yum!
Though dumb,
Your silent elOquence appeals
Unto the taste of him who feels
That You make life worth living.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-07

If Bismarck at any time had an idea OF
getting hold of CUBA, as published, he
has doubtless abandoned it for the pres
ent. He will have HE hands full for
some time in trying to pacify the mad
Spaniards, who don't take kindly to Ger
many's alleged attempt TO get the Caro-
line islands away from them.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-09-07

From lie Nelo York IiDles HltG.J
A gentleman by the name Of Hinckley has
got from Judge Wallace a writ to compel Mr..
DO man b. Eaton and others, civil service
commissioners, to show cause WHY they
should not cease to exercise the func-
tons of civil service commits
sion. MIR. Hinckley is injured and
aggrleved" by the usurpatiOns of the com
mission under color Of the civil service law,
and he pr poses to get relief in the courts. He
Is presumably the protean Democrat" who
writes TO the Sun under so many names, or
some kindred to that able ass.