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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-03
SAVANNAH MORNING NEWS: TUESDAY. NOVEMBER 3, 1885.

BARREN and the River Convention.
Tomorrow, in the city OF Darien, one Of
the most important conventions that has
ever been held IN Georgia will assemble.
rne purpose Of the gathering is the con-
sidcrati1n of ways aud means for securing
from Congress On appropriation for the
Improvement of the Altamaha river. and
/ Is continents, the Oconee and Ocmulgee
rivers. These rivers are naYigabie for
steamers at certain seasons Of the year,
through the coun'ies Of Mcintosh Glynn,
Liberty, Wayne, Tattnall. Appins, Mont
gomery, Lau.ens, Johnson, Wilkinson,
rclair, Coffee, irwin, Wilcox, Dodge, Pu-
ASK, Houston, TwIggs and Blob. The
country through which they 6ow is the
finest in the state, and is capable Of sup
porting millions Of people. These water
ways, however, are in about the same
condition as they were when the country
was occupied by the indiana, little hav-
ing oeeu done by the government for their
i'm .rovement. 1t Is the object OF the
convention 10 concentrate the influence
Of the inhabitan Of the vast area in
cluded IN the counties named, and also
the people OF the State at large, in secur-
ing adequate appropriations to improve
the waterways which the Creator pro-
yided, and make them arteries through
which the wealth OF this vast region can
be utilized in commerce.
Darien, where the convention is to
meet, is one Of the Oldest cities in GeOr-
gia, and enjoys the largest timber bust
ness in the State. BY reason OF its being
at the mouth Of the Altamaha, Daren, at
one time, was the rival of Savannah and
Charleston, and its bank was one Of the
solid moneyed institutions of the South.
For some reason the business men of Da-,
rien Of that day did not take hold Of the
then new railroad ideas, and the mer-
chants Of her rivals did. The result
was that her commerce went elsewhere.
The business Of the Altamaha, however,
Kept the city alive, and for the past two
decades Darien has somewhat regained
Der old Importance. With the river
which flows by her wharNes made naviga-
bic for steamers at all seasons, and rail-
road built to connect with the iron lines
mat reach every section Of the country,
Darien will soon regain her place among
the important seaports of the South At
lantic coast. She has as good business
men as any community has 20 shape her
new destiny, aud with the people of the
country along the Altamaha, Ocmulgee
and OcOnee to back her citizens in the
measures that are to be inaugurated to-
morrow, there can be no doubt that her
future will be bright and prosperous.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-03
A sham Drnmmer CauRht.


From As SagaRndh Correspondent ofthe Wal,
Street NeUs.
At Charleston met man from Binghamp-
ton, Y. Y, who was agent for some sort OF
cotton machinery, and almost the first thing
nc asked me was:
"IIow do you manage with the hotel wait
ters2"
"Why have to fee Them Of course"
THAT shows how green you are. / am
going to stop here four days, and won't pay
'Cm cent"
Then you won't get much service"
IL won't, Ell! Wol, YOU Just watch me and
learn thing or two. See thatf'
IL was lead hat do lar. neatly covered
with gold feil, AND at ir-t glHnce 10 seemed 10
ha &2O p'ece. Wnen the New NOi kers trunk
came up,taIrs auI the two durke,s fingered
around lot quarter apiece That "twcnty"
appeared To view and he saiu:
smallest I've got to-day. "lll see you be-
fore / co."
The same thing was worked on the table.
waiter. on the waiter who brought up ice
water. and ON several other cOlorcd ind vidu.
ala and when we were all ready TO take the
train for tvannah the trunks we.t down on
the wagon ana we walked o. the depot Two
minutes before the tram pul ed out tho New
orker turned TO the African With his grip.
sack, and SAID;
James, will you take this coin and eouare
up alli"
Place = carefully in your pocket, and
, shes dar. sab; an fse millyuns o times
Never mind that wei. we are orr
An the way down Go savannah that even.
ing my companion chucklod over bis heenness
VA beating the colored lopulati0n, but when
we reached the latter ctr his cniu tonk a
drop. We were not q ear OF the deunt when
he was arrested for passing countorfeit
money, and all his explanations dih not pre-
1 met him alterward la Alabama, aud he told
me the affair cost han f65.' II
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-03


THE late John Purple Howard spent about
$4,000 for the benefit of the town Of Burling-
trn, Vt.
Mr.. PAGR, once Governor OF Vermont, who
died q few DAYS ago, held life insurance poll
eies to the value OF 100000.
SENATOR VEST travelled slyly incog. through
81. Louis the other day, 40 as TO give office
seekers the slip. Thus he reached Washing
ton without being waylaid.
EDWARD s. STOKES. of New York notoriety.
r. putting up q $1,000 @ telegraph line from
ST. Louis uorthward into the great wheat re-
giou. In the eyes Of q Western ttcmiZcr ne is
gray haired," close cropped, fair, fat, and
over TO-
KALu'A ABDULLAu, the Mahdrs successor,
rs described as poor creature and a coward.
VINO has only "a shadow of authority. lie is
afraid Co move from khartoum lest Doe should
fam into the hands OF one of the chiefs whose
faction wars are rayaging the country.
Mus. MAckAy. whose path appear. TO have
been -trewu wl.h th0rniess roses since the
Mcissouier inc dent, gave Nine. Palmer
Nevada that much talhed-of wedding CAKE.
as DO turns out. The cake stood two Yards
high. weighed l2O pounds, aud cost $500. A
special messenger took IL from London 10
Paris having TO pay on the passage 70 francs
duty.
Wv PIERCE. the Boston millionaire, who
died few days ago, was a kinsman Of Presl-
dent Franklin Pierce. ana among the articles
mentioned in his will be- the White House sil-
yer serviCe OF bis distinguished namcsake.
Pretty much all Of the Pierces within sight OF
the golden dome on Beacon II w seem 10 have
been remembered By this dying Midas of
modern timef, for his will Ia long and its ben
ehciaries as plentiful as plums.
Cor. joins MCINTOSH KEEL, who was ex-
ecutiye officer OF the G.. :. A. cruiser Ala
bama, and who has q model farm az sunny
side. ou the Georgia Central railroad. rs very
fond ol jersey cattle. Tie recently refused "A
very nutrring offer from steamboat MON lu
South America because the dutics uf the posi-
ton rendered would have separated htu from
his family. He wears bis Increasing Year,
easily. and the courtesy and klufy uature
for which be Be- distinguished mellow aud
ripen w. his days lcngthcn cut.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-03
Dissatisfied Rice Planters.

1t is proposed that the rice planters shall
carry the broken rice question to Con-
gress, and have the issue between them.
selves and the brewers settled beyond any
further possibility of dispute.
While the late decision Of the secretary
Of the treasury was somewhat in the ma
lure OF a compromise it turns out, as we
suggested would be the case, not to be
wholly satisfactory to either the planters
or the brewers. The planters are just a
little better off than they were before the
decision was rendered, butthey still think
that the construction of the law is not
what Congress Intended 1t should be.
Even If the decision OF Secretary Man
nlng is construed very strictly it will
still be possible to import a q ade of rice
that is not strictly granulated, and which
will very materially depress the rice mar.
ket.
If no broken rice were admitted ex-
cept on the payment of the same duty that
whole rice pays, the increase in the cost
of beer would be fourteen cents barrel.
That Is not very large increase, but it is
large enough to array the brewing interest
againstthe rice growing interest.
1t is not proposed, however, to shut
out grade of broken rice that would
answer the purposes OF the brewers. The
only aim is to have the law construed
strictly, which would prevent the intro
duction, at a duty OF 30 per cent ad
valorem, of broken rice that is now sold
as an article of food. Doubtless the whole
matter will be brought to the attention
Of Congress at its next session. %
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-03


A few days ago the head of German fami-
~ died in this city. On the morning OF the
day of the funeral the oldest child, a daugh-
ter, requested the undertaken to bring
photographer to the house that picture Of
the body might be taken. 1he undertaken
eXpostulated, saying that the corpse should
IN the coffin, but the young lady siienced his
objections and Il photographer was sum
moned. The coffin was placed in an inclined
position, one end resting on the floor and the
top aga INST the wall. While the photographer
was preparing his plates the young lady said
that it was the Intention TO have family
group taken, with the dead man in the CEN
ire. EXpostulatiOns were OF no avail. The
body was dressed in black. the eyes closed,
and the hends folded. The three sons sat on
one side of the coffin and the mother and two
daughters on the other. The family were ali
IN deep mourning and sat upright in their
chairs, with their hands folded IN their laps.
Two copies of the picture, s by 10 inches in
size, were made. 1t is = ghostly looking
group.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-03
A Sycamore in November.
Fso,,, T1faE


Way up at the top of the sycamore tree,
All leatless and bare arc the branches | see.
IL seems like the winter,
The desOlate winter,
To me.
A little way down are the Leaflets all gold
And russell and cardinal curled in the cold,
The autumn the autumn,
The ripe rosy autumn
Behold.
Upon gaunt limb ina surshny sheen
The leaflets are blowing n delicate green.
The summer, the summed,
The dream haunted summer,
Serene.
oh, here are the seasons all four on the tree,
But where is the springtime." you question
of me-
The springtime, the springtime,
The bloom scented springLimeS
All, zee.
just under the boughs where the shadows are
met,
All smiling with smiles under ashes Of jet
Why there is the springtime,
My own private sprngume,
Babetbe.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-03
INDEX TONEW ADVERTISEMENTS

MEETINGS Excelsior Lodge No. s, Il. P,
Georgia Chapter No. 8, r. A. M Working
mems Benevolent Association
SPECIAL NOTIcEs-Pew Renting at Baptist
Church on Wednesday Afternoon; As 60
Election OF Trustees OF First Bryan Baptist
Church. as TO Bills Against British Steam
ship Nymphaca; AS to Crew Of British steam
ship Annie.
AUCTION SALES - Administrators sale,
Good VIII. Fixtures. etc, hey /. Mclaughlin
4 Son: Administrators sale. by j. u. la
Roche's sons; Desirable HOUSE, by Henrl
Blum.
STEAMSHIP SCHEDULE Ocean steamship
Company.
WANTs-Postion by Young Man; situa-
tion rs Seamstress; Dry Goods Salesman; A
Lady Teacher; Pleasant Room with Board;
A First Glass Chsmbermaid.
FOR RENT-Flat OF ThreeConuecting Rooms;
SIX Room House: Three Rooms on First
Floor: Furnished Room.
BoARDING-At los York Street.
LEGAL SALEs-specia Masters Sale; City
sheriGs sales: Chatham sherin's sale.
LEGAL NoTcE-Apphcatio for Admins
tration Estate Of Betsy Sea- Is, Application to
Sell Property Of Charles f. Wakeleld's rs
tate; Notice for Leave to Sell Lands.
HoT-AIR FURNACES, ETC.-E. b. Chapman.
PRACTICAL WHITEwAsHER-E. T. Small.
MUsICaL-simor severe Strini and Miss S.
Pel, Teachers.
PHONOGRAPHY-John W. Parker.
DANCING-Sherwood' Academy
THE NEW GEORGIA BONDS Henry Blum.
STRAYED OR sroLEN-A Large Gray Horse.
SELLING OUT-At Gazan's.
PHoTOGRAPHs-Of the Interior Of Baptist
Church.
PLUG TOBACCo-D. r. Kennedy.
JUST RECEIyED-D. Il. kennedy.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-03
Confidence in the President

1t is noticeable that ABOUT all Of those
VINO call on the President and who fur
nish their impression of him for publica-
ton, speak of his earnestness and sin.
cerity. There is no doubt that ne is
very sincere man, and that he is very
much in earnest in trying TO do what he
believes to be the best for the whole
country.
EX-State Senator John f. Andrews. son
of the great war governor OF Massachu-
sets, called on him few days ago, and
in speaking Of his visit said: ''The Pres
ident impressed me as know that he has
impressed great many others who have
talked with him, as being simple, honest.
and very great man, absorbed in his
work with a deep, immovable determine
ton to do simply his duty. 1 think tina;
nothing viii deter him from persevcring
IN his reform policy.
There is not the least probability that
the President will change the course that
he marked out for himself when he en-
tered the White House. That course is
entirely consistent with his record as
Mayor OF Buffalo and Governor OF New
York. Disgruntled politicians may find
fault with him, and hostile newspapers
may attack him, but it is certain that he
will not permit himself TO be swerved
| from the path which his judgment accepts
as the correct one. AS long as he does
what he believes is for the best interests
OF the country he can depend upon the
support OF the people.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-03
A Chance for a Little Missionary
Work. =


The leading newspapers Of Ohio are the,
Commercial Gazette and the ERgitirer,
both published in the city of Cincinnati.
The former is a Republican organ. and
the latter claims to speak for the Ohio
Democracy.
For years the editors of these journals
have abused each other through the COZ,
umns Of their respective papers. They do
not seem to get tired Of applying abusive
epithets to each other. A few days ago
the editor OF the COmmerciai GGsette re-
ferred 10 the. editor OF the Enquirer as
thief and briber, and she editor OF the
Enquirer referred to the editor Of the
Commercial Gazette as an assassin, a
olackmailer, confidence man. bunko
steerer, etc.
1t is said that a newspaper reflects pref
ty accurately the moral tone OF the COM
munity in which It is published. What
must be said OF community which sup
ports generously two newspapers which
oil their editorial columns with the sort Of
stuff that is heard only among roughs
in low barrooms?
Would it not be better for John Sherman
and Judge Foraker to devote n little Of
their time to eleyating the moral tone OF
the people OF their State, instead of
giving so much Of it TO spreading broad
cast over the country ISLANDERS intended to
create false impressions respecting the
Southern peopleg Their own State pre-
sents line field for missionary work.
II Ia said that Mary Anderson has set
New York agog by her rapid aud graceful
descent Of the long flight OF stairs IN a
scene In "Comedy and Tragedy" she
appears first at door ON the upper land
ing, far up in the flies, giving orders To
unseen servitors in an excited manner,
and she rushos down stairs at quick
pace, while the rustling OF her silken
robes sounds like the beginning of hurri-
cane. the eject upon the spectators is
both startling and pleasing. II Mary will
turn around aud ascend the stairs rapidly
without humping her back or hopping she
will make name that will outlive tie
ages.
Or. Maggie, Of the health department Of
New York, has ordered his clerks not TO
issue any permits for the removal or
bodies from the city 10 Long Island. there
10 be cremated The doctor based bis
order on the fact that the sanitary code
does not provide for the cremation or
human bodies, but only for their inter.
meut, and that cremation Is against the
provisions Of the code.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-03

Fr0O3 We R5chm0nd DIsDdtch IUenl.J
There are Thousands Of negroes attending in
TINS city schools kept up By the money OF the
whites. and they and their parents know that
the Virginia Legislature is at least as trust
worthy AS Mr. sherman or any Northern
legislature. The white men Of Richmond Will
see tnat Mr.. sherman cannot trust Southern
legislatures at all, and that IN this extract as
IN an his utJcrances. his malevolence towards
Southern white men Is the most manifest
feature.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-03

The Philadelphia Press prudently cut
out Of Senator Sherman's Virginia speech
his views on the State debt question, in
which he stated that the acquiescence of
the Virginia Democracy in Mahone's views
s.ends all controversv.''
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-03

While the Republicans OF New York
boosted that they were offering 81 900 to
$500 odds on Davenport, no one could be
found who would put decent sized purses
on that basis. The betting was even Sat
urday night, and in some instances the
Democrats gave odds on Hill.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-03

Queen Yictoria's sons-in-law have differ
ent tastes. While the Marquis OF Lorne
was attending an over-ripe egg festival
near London, the Duke of Connaught and
Prince Henry Of Battenberg were shoot
ing her Maiesty's pet deer in the forests
OF BalmOral
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-03

There are fifteen colleges in the United
States looking out for Presidents to nj
recently created vacancies. Let those
candidates who fail to pass the civil ser.
vice examinations take due notice and
ME their applications at once.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-03

Among the amusements in Chattanooga
last week was public controversy be-
tween a citizen Of that town and a Nor
mon elder. 1t was thought TO have been
almost as entertaining as high-kicking
leg show
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-03

The Ohio Republican papers appear TO
admit that there will be a fight on Sher-
man in the Legislature, aud that there is
room to doubt whether he will be re-elect-
ed. The great bloody-shirt hummer seems
70 lack good deal yet of being safely of
the ragged edge of the garment.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-03

1t is said that Ferdinand Ward acted in
a very peculiar manner when he reached
Sing Sing, and some think that his mind
is giving way. Both he and his fellow
swindlers appear to be determined not 10
give away the secret as to where they
have secreted their ill-gotten gains.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-03

Ex-Judge Vincent complains that nc
charges were filed against him except the
fact Of his having given ex-senator Dor
sey an appointment. Does he want it to
be charged that he has set the world on
f1ref
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-03

1t is not denied now by the Democratic
papers of New York that LOgan's
speeches are having any effect. 1t is said
that they are arousing the apathetic
Democratic voters in the rural districts.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-03
CURRENT COMMENT.
The President Won't Flanaganize.

From the Fhilade1phiG Record (Dem.)
When Flanagan, OF Texas, uttered his i'm
mortal apothegm nj Chicago how vehemently
he was assailed by the very same Democratic
statesmen ami eult0rs that are now eXcori-
ating Mr.. Cleveland because he won't flana-
ganlZe!
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-03

An item is going the rounds to the effect
that Chicago is building forty miles OF
new street pavement. 1t is not stated
what materials are being used, but they
are probably good intentions.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-03

Detective chilly" Pmkerton says that
bank burglary is now practically a lost
art. The boldest and most skillml pro-
tessonals are all said to be either in
prison or devoting their talents to other
and less dangerous kinds Of villainy.
Many OF them have descended 10 the
common level OF store and residence
burglars. Doubtless in few years the
burglar alarm system will be so per-
tected and so universally in use that only
the poorer classes Of houses will be liable
20 be visited by the thieves.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-03

Editor Ford, Of the irish World, while
advising lIishmen TO vote for GOV. Hin,
says he doesn't want them TO 90 back 10
the Democratic party. He only wants
them TO help beat "tnose Mugwumn
dogs" lie iorgets that he and his fol-
lowers are a sort Of lot Of Mugwumps
themselves,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-03

The Virginia Democrats brought such
pressure 10 bear on Senator Sherman that
he was obliged 70 advise the negroes not
70 interfere with any Of their race that
wished 20 vote the Democratic ticket. n
Malone has not nullihed that advice. there
will not be the shadow Of a chance for
Mahonism IN Virginia to-day. II seems.
however, that he has had his bulldozers
thoroughly organized at almost every
precinct during the past week or two.
Gen. Cars bld for the solid Catholic
vote Of New York will doubtless prove
worse than useless. Tho Cothoiic E6-
oalaer, abiding to his circular, says: at
Is not TO be desired that the Irish move
meni should be used in this manner. IL
ought not 20 be the tail Of any ones pollt-
ical kite, and methods like these, by which
Mr. CeT hopes to be elected should be
promptly rebuked. So look carefully at
your tickets. vote for the best man. and
against ANY candidate vino istrying 70 use
Inc Catholic religion or the irish race as
political stepladder."
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-03

The Birmingham Age yesterday dis
played novel KIND Of newspaper enter
prise. II issued special edition con-
tanning Rev. Sam Jones sermon ITO men
only" and sam Smalps sermon 40
women only" together with reports ofthe
other services AZ the gospel tent and in
oidents Of the day. The notice OF the ex.
ira edition leaves the question somewhat
in doubt whether the Age In publishing
it intended 20 serve God or Mammon.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-11-03

A Chattanooga police commissioner has
declared his beliefthat the saloon keepers
of that place are oppressed 10y the high
license taxes, and he thinks they ough.
20 be allowed to sell liquor on sunday In
order TO have chance 10 get even. Pro-
gressiye people i'm that part Of the coun-
Try are almost disposed 10 doubt whether
they are really living in the last quarter
VI the nineteenth century.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-03-04

most skillful trained expert For years he has
been one Of the executive committee OF the
board Of regents of the state university, con-
fessiOnal labor. For sixteen years he has been
one Of the professors In the law college Of the
university, where he has trained hundreds OF
young men In the profession of the law. In ad.
dition to q large practice in some Of the heav.
lest litigation In the northwest, he has found
time to revise and annotate law reports, and In
revise the eon work that Is
a monument to his industry, legal accuracy and
method. He possesses the faculty of success in
rsmsIkabIe degree and his superiority Is
tracted attention beyond the limits Of his
state by an address delivered at Indianapolis
before the Society of the Army of the Tennessee.
to be n man of mark in the nation, and so ex-
pressed himself TO the writer. His speech Mt
the Grant banquet in Chicago extended his
among those who know him best, is In the ripe
ness and soundness of his Judgment, the quick
ness and grasp of his understanding and the
OF medium size, compactly built, with a splen-
did head, black hair, whiskers a little tnctured
with gray, and'a front moulded In that kind of
beauty which 10 the best ideal of manliness.
His readiness was exemplifed by h is success as
presiding officer at the Chicago convention last
June. He had not presided over any deiibera-
was a boy in his teens in the chair of a college
society. Yet his rulings were all sound and his
control Of the convention admirable, as was adj
mitted by all. His speech on that occasion
was prepared-so far as he had preparation
during an hour or so of hurly-bu at the Pal
mer house, for he had but short notice of the
place he was to fill. Yet his speech was praised
for it's polish and finish by the btterest partisan
papers Of the opposition. His manners are of
the cordial and engaging kind that attract to
him the great and discerning and also the lowly.
He has the faculty Of making friends as few
have 1t, and Is rs sympathetic and loyal in his
friendship as any man of mark in the country.