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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-04
PERSONAL.


Mr.. HAwEIs says that President Cleveland
reminds him Of Lord BroUgham in a good
| humor.
MISS SUE CozAD, of Wheeling, W. va. is
said TO be the handsomest postal clerk in the
| service.
ALGERNoN sABroRIs and his wife (once
Nellie Grant, are living In South Kensington,
London.
MRS. SCOTT SDDoRs writes to Chicago
friend that she has 40 desire TO return to this
country.
SENATOR BECK took pains in Louisville. the
other day, to deny the story that he and MT.
Cleveland are ION the outs.''
MRs MARY MoRANcY has for several wears
served As state Librarian OF Mississippi. The
Legislature chooses, and she is sure Of a re-
election.
A DIsPAroB from Phelps. y. y, says that
Prof. Brooke. of the Red House observatory.
rhss been awarded the Warner prize Of 500
for the discovery Of comet No OF 1885.
MIS-. PECK, doubiy related 10 "Peck's Bad
Boy as vile and mother. IA in New Orleans
visiting with her husband the Exposition
there. She u described as charming woman,
with soft, merry, dark eyes.
ALFRED WATSON. WHO'S just figuring pref
~ largely m the New ! ork newspapers be-
cause II a rather ridiculous love affair, il "A
brother IN law OF Lieutenant dc Long, the
Arctic explorer. He n only twenty five.
OliuA. Is ioAe huaf WIN the MARQUIS OF
Stuta who dropped her for a younger and
prettIer woman, Ia said to have made the
novehst the laughing stock OF Florence, and
70 have inspired her story entitled Friend
ship
DE. CHARLEsG. WILD, Charles Longfellow
and pr. Edward =. Elliott have retur ned 20
| Boston from their cruise IN the yacht Loiter .
en-. after Japanese eurios. By the wreck OF
the yacht in the inland seas OF Japan a small
portion Of their collection was lost.
ROscoE COHKLIsG has declined an invita-
| tion extended by the Grand Army post and
prominent Hartford citizens to give an al
! has promptly declined all invitations 90 de-
liver lectures or addresses since his retirement
3 from public and political life.
/ president CLEVELAND was lately asked "a
/ contribute hie autograph 20 tho attractions Of
I a Catholic Church fair &C Phillipsburg. n. j..
lie responded by sending a beautiful steel
| plate engraving Of the White House, beneath
/ which ~ the Presidents signature. Accom- %
4 panying this was a substantial sum Of Money.
/ fHEKr are two Plumbs In the present Con-
grcss. One ia senator and the other a Rep
I rcfentatlye. Between them there b no rel a.
ti0n6hip. but they have been friends Tor many
year., their acquaintance beginning 40 Aenla,
/ d.. ~ ben the kansas Plumb was 4 printer
there. iOth drifted further West one rep
T rcsenta kansas aud the other an Illinois dis
trlct.
bfI 49, ;. pHfhlEr Zoos. Of Georgia is the on y
! lontederrte .fg iiff ytlose troops were on-
f4Rel - ltIi ~ ~ teltrhl district
nanied 81 Bafiy anq Hffty enridge. aud oocu-
2 Iicd Ffalofs nrHli rHI 49, baltimore And
z iHiin Fnliraad. tteas lnnk says ihaf the dome
T ~ enc Capitol wa c'tafly VISIBLE o. hia men
~ ttfY fgngni
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-04
Cant. Eads' Railway.

The bill TO incorporate the Tehauntepec
ship Railway Company does not appa-
rentlt command any considerable support
from the press throughout the country
and 1t remains to be seen what support II
will command in Congress. While Capt.
Esds has succeeded in convincing engi-
neers Of recognized ability that the build
ing and operating a railroad to transport
vessels from the Gulf OF Mexico to the
Pacific Ocean is practicable, there is some
doubt as to whether it can be built for
81, 600 900, or even twice that sum, and
whether it could be made a success from
financial point OF view.
Among the more influential newspapers
that have taken position opposed to the
bill is the New ork journal Of Commerce.
1t goes beyond most Of its contemporaries
and declares that it has no faith in the
feasibility Of taking loaded ships out Of
the water, carrying them more than 100
miles, and floating them again uniniured,
and it is quite suspicious of that part Of
the bill which provides for a government
guarantee oil the interest on the bonds OF
the railway, which it thinks would be
pretty apt to result in the United states
getting a very large sized elephant on its
hands. Among the objections urged to
the bill is the fact that it does not regu-
late the rates of toll to be demanded by
the company. This objection, however,
could be easily overcome by an amend
ment.
So far as Incorporating the company is
concerned, there can be no serious obJec-
ton to that. 1t is the proposition for the
financial Endorsement of the enterprise
by our government which suggests eau
tion TO Congress. 1t is true that without
the guarantee asked for, the charter will
be Of little value, as there seems TO be no
immediate hope OF sufficient capital being
enlisted through faith alone in the enter
prise and its distinguished protector. One
of the questions which Congress Will
have to decide is whether this cOun-
the enterprise being a financial
failure. 1t must, OF course, by the terms
of the bill be a success in other respects
before this government would be RESPONSE
bic for the interest ON the bonds which it
is asked to guarantee. Whether it would
be a financial failure or not is matter
that cannot be determined except by trial.
1t Is more easy to demonstrate that it
would be a financial success than that it
would be a financial failure. DIS
Another question which Congress will
have to decide Is, whetheritis good policy
for the government to engage IN the en-
terprise that is in private hands and To-
other questions but these will press
ent themselves as among the most i'm
portant.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-04
BRIGHT BITS.

WHAT are the seven agesof man. HenryF
| Luggage. garbage, storage. mortgage, post
age, shrinkage and dOtage." He went right
up TO the tOot.-EScbdf1s.
WHILE a cotillion was in progress at Dear
born avenue residence. one evening last week,
burglar broke in and stole all the favors. lie
adapted them from the German, as Mr.. Au-
gustin Daily would say Chicago Ra5a6ler.
Mr.. NIBBS teditor of the Gawkvine PaAa-
d1tn" to intrudlng burglarl-"Hello, there
What are You abOut|'
burglar Looking for valuables. Keep
your mouth Shut Will yer"
Mr. NibbS-"Just wait minute, and I'll get
up and help you. Wen go halves, '-RaD,6Jer.
on, NO; Philadelphia is not much of city.
1t Is merely an overgrown village In three
years only two men have besn murdered and
stored away IN the Philadelphia drinking
water at the Schpylkill dam, While in one
SD TT, merry summer New ork has slaugh-
tered thirty human beings in her new aque-
duct. There's metropolitan enterprise for
yOu.-Br00klVn Eagle. mods
Trust a woman's memory on all matters Of
dress, The two met on their morning walk.
atN by. good morning., Cicely dear. Isn't it
lovely" Yes indeed. II Is amt James
Christmas present to me-" '..0h, was speak
skin. That is the one your Amt Jane has
worn s0wo awinters 81 saw her with a
longer one, just now. - artfoTd sRost.
SrRASGsR ITO hotel clerk ,--eCanf You give
us comfortable room. sir, and some supper
w Q are tired and hungry % arF ss
Clerk ertainiy, SIT. Where IS your
friendf"
Stranger-'SOur friend?" ~
Ierk14-sYes.r AssWOIl0e
- f5Tmger-4"Wes haves registered but one
'Glerk-"Ah, yes, | see. You are Mr.. Ho-
ratio Shears Of the Eagletown Weekly BsgJe.
My mistake, sir."-Rea0 York Times.
MARY ANDERSON has a new play" re-
marked the dramatic editor to the rest of the
boys.
''What Is itg'' aaked the horse editor.
"Icenia," replied the dramatic editor.
''Is't that ungrammatical?" asked the snake
editor.
,'..How ungrammatical? What do you
peau2' was the next querry of the theatrical
r sWhv. I seen ye' is undoubtedly incorrect:
1t should be I saw YOU ~ sttt6pr0 Chront-
c3s. y D noal
TVS NJ AJORis STORY 1cfyRT 10
TWaal. yes" said the Aaor, unfolding his
And f ahsvins a slice from his Chair
II come from family Of purity long life
The longest, reckon, round hyar
''1fS gran'father lived to a ighty old age
he died at two hundred am four---"
But the Major stopped short In his yarn at
this stage,
For the Judge entered in at the door.
"Now, Major" the Judge very gravely re-
marked,
~ knew your old grandfather well;
He was just eighty three when his spirit en-
barked
For that bourne where the good spirits
dwell"
Tor a moment the NJ aior had nothing to saw,
But iuaily rose TO ms feet;
lie died at two hundred aud four Broad
Then the Judge moseyed up and stood treat.
VI
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-04
GuhernatoriaI lettings.

The several able and excellent gentle
men who aspire TO the Governorship Of
this State seem to be taking a rather eX-
tended rest. Little has been heard OF them
since the Macon fair, but OF course they
are looking sharp TO the safety Of the
wires that have been laid, even il they are
making no attempts to cut those of their
friends, the enemy, or to lay any new
ones.
1t has been said that the sub rosa
GubernatoriH campaign Of the past sum
mer and autumR was one of the most
thorough, if one OF the quietest in the
history OF the State. although it took place
over year prior to the election which it
was expected to affect. There is ma
turally good deal of difference of opinion
as to its effectiveness. The question can
not be settled until the meeting Of the
Gubernatoriaf convention, which will
probably be in July or August next, if
then. In fact, it may turn out that all
the elaborate work that is said to have
been done may come to naught. as often
do "the best laid schemes of mice and
men,"
needed, and il is difficult to imagine any
occasion on whichrest is needed more than
when an issue, personal or otherwise
has been prematHrely sprung, and can
didates have partially, at least, exhaust
ed themselves long before the real race
has begun. Every aspirant should be
ready to take advantage OF that flood tide
which is said to come in the affairs of all
men, but it is exceedingly dificult--in-
deed generally impossible-to force the
food when the tide is at low water or
actually ebbing.
The time for the Gubernatorial can
vass to open in earnest is in the Spring
say in April or May, and it is to be
hoped that all the candidates, excepting,
OF course, the dark horses and the myth
cal man whom true Arcadians suppose
the office to be seeking, will toe the mark
and allow their rivals fair start.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-04
Senator Evarts, Position.

There is considerable uncertainty with
respect to senator Evarts' position on the
silver question. The silver men insist
that be favors their views, and cite the
fact that he congratulated Senator Beck
at the conclusion OF the latter's speech in
favor OF free silver coinage, delivered in
the Senate Just prior TO the holiday recess.
For some reason or other he refuses to
say anything beyond the statement that
he occupies the same position now that
he did when delegate to silver congress
at Paris a few years ago. More than
ordinary interest is felt In the position he
will take with respect to silver when the
matter comes up in Congress, for the
reason that the moneyed interests of the
city OF New York have been depending
upon him to oppose the further coinage of
silver at present. 1t was expected that
he would declare his views at the great
merchants dinner at Boston last week
He made a speech full OF long
sentences, but he was quite care
ful not to say anything very
positive for or against silver. Those,
however, who are opposed to further sill
yer coinage at present found little COM
fort in that part OF his speech in which he
said: sin my judgment the great body OF
this people Will feel, as they certainly
should feel, that whatever they may think
of what is nominated in the bond of the
debt, and whether there might be this or
that easier solution of the question, that
this great body of the people are deter
mined that that debt is to be paid on the
honor of the United States in the sense
that the creditor is entitled to feel that he
should be paid" 1t is argued that il Mr.
Evarts is in favor of paying the creditors
OF the government in the kind OF money
in winch they feel they should be paid he
can hardly be in favor of paying them in
silver dollars.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-04
The Military Rifle.

There is a rumOr afoat in Washington.
which seems to be pretty generally cred
tied, to the effect that the War Depart
ment has decided to call in the magazine
or rapid-dring rifles that have been issued
to troops and supply their places with the
improved Springfield guns. This deter
mination, it is stated. is the result of a
series of experiments which have been
conducted in 149 companies in all parts of
the country, which have demonstrated
that the Springfield rifles have 46 points
in their favor, while the three most popu-
lar magazine guns have only Il.
Gen. Benet, Chief OF Ordnance, in his
report to the Secretary OF War avowed
himself an advocate of the magazine
guns, but he acknowledged that it was
''the part of wisdom to postpone for the
present any further efforts towards the
adoption of such an arm in the service"
and he conceded that 1.-THE Springfield rifle
gives such general satisfaction to the
army that we can safely wait unreasonable
time for further developments of maya
zine systems.7
1t must be acknowledged that there are
many things 10 be said in favor OF maya
zine guns. OF course the point in their
favor is the rapidity with which they can
be fred, but with this comes the liability
Of the working parts to get out Of order,
and experience proves that when troops
fire very rapidly they aim very carelessly,
and while they make a great deal OF noise
they do comparatively little execution.
During the late war Federal cavalry
armed with Spencer rifles were frequently
defeated by inferior forces Of Confederates
armed with ordinary carbines and shot
guns. The fire OF the Federals would ap-
pear to be so severe that il seemed i'm.
possible for men TO stand it,. Yet the
Confederates would suffer little loss, while
their apparently weak and intermittent
fire would become uncomfortable IN a very
snort time.
Some Of the Magazine guns are remark
ably accurate arms when properis ham
died, but the Springfield brC ech-loaGers
are not only very accurate, but they are
not liable 70 get out Of order, and at the
same time they can be loaded and fred
rapidly enough for all ordinary emerger-
cies Of battle. The increased weight and
cost Of the Magazine guns are probably
objections to their genera adoption, and
u seems TO be desirable 10 have the troops
armed as uniformly - possible 30 that
The same ammunition may be used by
dinercni commands.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-04
INDEX TONEW ADVERTISEMENTS

MEETINGS DeKalb Lodge No. ., J. o. o.
F.; Georgia Historical Society; Marine Engi-
neers' Association No. As; Mutual Gas Light
Company.
SPECIAL NoTtCES-Election Of Trustees In
dependent Presbyterian Church; Notice, d.
r. Camp; State Specific Taxes 1886; DR.. ram
giant to Resume Practice.
STEAMSHIP SCHEDUL ES-Ocean steamship
Company; Boston and savannah steamship
Line.
AUCTION sALE-A Desirable Residence, by
/. n. LaRoche's sons.
wANTs-Situation in Any Capacity; Girls,
Women. Cooks, etc; Half House or Floor
Cooks: Situation as shipping Clerk; A Man
with Small Capital; A Nurse for Children.
For SALE-A Turpentine Stin.
FURNITURE, ETC. Lindsay 4 Morgan.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-04
Dol the nIatter of Dakota.

From PAfIddeJpAia Times ,Ind.)
The ease with which Southern Dakota
eleo ted its officers and then calmly proceeded
TO tie the United states as tail to the South
ern Dakota kite will probably he exceeded
by the equally fresh Though somewhat tardy
Northern section. If 10 fail. after its own
local affairs have been settled, TO elect sue
cessor 10 Grover Cleveland and announce a
national policy for the next sixteen or twenty
years 1t VIII lose about the only opportunity
1t may ever nave TO make itself so widely felt.
what happy thing It would be II at the
same time Northern Dakota could give Ire
land home Parliament, perpetuate the
French Republic, settle the question of The
Spanish succession and tint the clouds now
lowering over Europe and Africa with the
silver lining of peace.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-04

Leading American physicians have felt
much interestin the International Medical
Congress which it is proposed to Hold in
Washington next year. There hasheen
great want of harmony in the Americ an
Medical Association for some months con-
corning the organization and preliminary
work of the committees appointed to ar
range for the congress, and nearly all the
medical journals in the country have taken
part in the discussions, which, by the
way, do not seem to be conducted in such
a manner as to promote a correction of
the illfeeling or the establishing of a
truce.
1t is now said that the want OF harmof
ny among the American doctors is haKing
a bad effect in Europe, and that @au m.
Der of eminent European physicians have
decided that the Congress Twill
be disturbed by warning fac
tons, or that the attendance
of the leading minds of the profession viii
not be large enough to make it a success.
Some of the European medical journals
have discussed the diseord that exists
among the American brethren in man
ner that conveys the impression that the
success of the Congress has probably
already been compromised If not rendered
impossible. This view Of the matter is
not indorsed by the organ of the American
Medical Association and its coadjutors,
and in fact there may not be so much
doubt in Europe as to the success Of the
congress as there is represented to be.
1t Is a very dire calamity when doctors
disagree for they are not much given to
concessions and compromises. 1t is to be
hoped, however, that the con gress will be
made a success.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-04
Neneais.

From Chambers journal.
When he and she were ten and eight
His little wife was she;
And both were quite content to wait
TIL he man should be.
They played together as they grew;
A tyrantlo lord was he
They'd quarrel when the clock was two
And make IL up at three!
At fifteen he on girllsh toys
Looks down with scornful mIen;
And she disdains to play with boys
At feminine thirteen.
His matrimonial views are cool,
A love he gayly mocks;
She boasts dearest friend at school,
And daily lengthening frocks!
When twenty sees him quite man,
Its bliss has one alloy;
She laughs at him behind her fan
And calls him such a boy.
For she has lovers now galore,
Who smiles and favor crave,
And he who tyrannized OF yore
Is now her humblest slavei
They now are middle aged; tbs said
His chin beard now covers;
And strange to say she's not yet wed,
In spite of all her lOvers
But vain for her to sign for him,
For so the story tells
Grown weary of caprice and within
He's married some one else!
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-04
Interesting Fisures.

IL is said that the system of boOkkeep-
ing in the United States Treasury Is very
complicated, and it is certain that the
methods OF doing business are far from
simple and direct. Somehow or other,
however, those who have charge of the
books and the cash manage it so that
they always balance. Whatever amounts,
if any, the Republicans managed to
get out OF the Treasury improperly, they
always took good care that there should
be no discrepancies between the cash and
the books.
gen. ROsecrans, Register Of the Treas
ury, in his annual report presents good
many interesting facts. For instance, he
shows the amount Of money the govern
ment has received from its foundation to
the present time and the amount It has
expended. The figures are as follows
Grand total receipts from March 4. l7s9,
TO June 30, 1885, $2l $40, sO5,6n %: grand
total expenditures from March 4, 1889, to
June so, 1885, $2l,l2s, 0ll,6l5 OF; balance
in treasury June 30, ;sS5, S52l, 1)4.026 26.
From this it appears that a vast amount
OF money has been handled by the diher-
emit United States treasury officials, and
it is but justice, probably. 10 say that,
although the governments system Of
bookkeeping is what might properly be
termed a circumlocution system, the
treasury Affairs appear to be kept pretty
straight by means Of II.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-04

from tie Boston Record Hug.)
The leaders OF Richmond social pleasures
and duties are, as a rule, not Readiusters. and
inc political autagOnlsns upon this issue nave
been unusually bitter and ranc0Tous. Neither
cen. Malone, Mr.. John 5. Wise nor Gov.
Cameron mingled very often in the saIetles OIL
the Virginia capital. But. now that one Of
the Lees is in the Governors House, the old
virginia hospitality will overflow, and the
new Governor would have his head turned by
enthusiastic batteries II he were the sort OF
man 10 succumb 10 such influences.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-04

There is a good deal of talk among the
Republicans and protection Democrats
about the likelihood Of Tennessee break
ing from the ranks Of the "Solid South"
There was probably more division in the
Democratic party in Tennessee in the
last election than there will be soon again.
The Tennessee Democrats seem to be get
ting together again and they have no fears
Of the Republicans recovering power In
the Immediate future.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-04

Ex-senator David Davis, OF Illinois, has
lost good deal of weight and all his bal
znce of power in politics, but for all that
he is healthy and happy, and boasts that
he has one Of the incest little wives and
one Of the sweetest babies In the State of
Illinoy. He stated recently in effect, that
he had forgiven all his friends and enemies.
Blessed is the man who can forgive his
friends
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-04

A San Francisco crank insists that he
can go to the north pole in a balloon. 1t
Is about time for somebody to propose to
tunnel to the pole, as an underground
route might be reconstructed below the frost
line. But the pole is hardly worth the
trouble of getting there.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-04

From the Phjiddelphia Record tDe1n.l
"All this for 50 20 a week." SAID the Law
renee mill men when they exhibited their
operatives fun dinner tables to tse Congress
men Yesterday. ~ like to have company
come" said the little girl that everybody re-
members "Why: Cause then we always
have cake Tor sunner.'t
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-04
Judge Kelley and Stuart Robson.

Washington Letter 10 the Chtcdgo Inter ocean.
A good story is told of an encounter Judge
Kelley recently had with Stuart Robson, the
comedian. They met at a hotel in Philadel-
PIMA, and, being introduced. Mr.. Robson said !:
They tell me you are the father of the
That's my prouaest title" responded the
Judge.
Then / suppose I'm one of your discarded
ehlldren--a waif- so to speak, and a prodi-
gal, who is waiting for you to ring the dinner
bell and carve the calf. |. served in the
Thlrty-ninth Congress myself"
us 1t possibleY' responded the Judge. "My
memory is ordinarily good, but do not re-
call"
Don't mention it," interrupted Robson.
don't mention 1t, beg of you-I accept your
apology-not another word, my dear fellow
not another word. / was not a fixed star, you
know-ony passing meteor, brilliant but
brlet. My merits were not recognized. | was
not appreciated. My career was nlpped in
the bud like what you-c all-hun's rat. / was
not re- elected, but | have no hard feelings
toward you on that account, assure you. We
Will not let 1T stand between u.s."
. "f on were a member of the Thirty ninth
Congress-" said the Judge musingly.
mo, sir; you misunderstood me. / didn't
say was member. was page. / cleaned
spittoons and that sort of thing, and WASH t
reelected don't you see. But wen let by
cones be by-gOncs."
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-04

p Slugger Sullivan surprised his friends
and the public generally, by keeping So
Der New Years day, and by maintaining
an amiable demeanor. Perhaps he re-
ahzes that the country has entered an
era of reform.