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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-17
One ofMcpherson,s ISLANDERS.

Hon. Edward Mcpherson, Secretary OF
the Republican Congressional Committee,
insists that the colored voters of the
South are kept away from the polls by a
system of terrorizing and bulldozing that
is as discreditable as it is effective. Mr..
Mcpherson may properly be called very
bad man, because he has little regard for
the truth, and because his falsehOods tend
TO keep alive partisan and sectional
spirit. He does not care, however, how
much harm he does the people Of the
South, provided he can strengthen the
Republican party.
Mr.. Mcpherson has no reasons for say
ing that the colored people are not per-
mitted to vote freely and for whom they
please, and so he inVents reasons. The
main reason he gives for his statement is
that only small percentage Of the COL
ored vote is represented in the ballot box.
For instance, he says that Robert Smalls,
the colored Representative of the Seventh
South Carolina district, had a majority
OF 3, sol in 1884, in a total vote of 1881.
In the late election Smalls was beaten by
something less than a thousand votes,
although it is VIGOROUSLY fact that the
district is Republican. He concludes,
therefore, that the colored voters of the
district were prevented from voting.
Mr.. Mcpherson doesn't point out any
instances OF bulldozing or intimidation.
He simply assumes that if the blacks do
not vote they are intimidated. II he had
taken the trouble to go back as far as
1882 he would have seen that white Re-
publican in the district which Smalls now
represents received a majority of 8,l52 in
a total vote OF 29,476. II in 1884 all the
Democrats had voted who voted in 1882,
| and Smalls' vote had been no
| larger, Smalls would have been
beaten about 1000. he was beaten
in 1886 because an extraordinary
effort was made to bring out the Demo-
cratic vote, and also because the negroes
took little or no interest in the election.
Mr.. Mcpherson cannot find an honest in
telligent negro in the district who will
say that the colored voters were interfered
with in any way, or that any attempt was
made to either coax or drive them from
the polls. They had perfect freedom to
do as they pleased, and the most OF them
stayed away from the polls.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-17
A Point for Workingmen.

The man who did more than any one
else toward defeating Mr.. MOrrison's
election to the Fittieth Congress is Mr..
Jarrett, the secretary OF the Tin Plates
Association of Pittsburg. Mr.. Jarrett
spent weeks in Morrison's district or
ganizing the labor vote against him, and
when the election was over he openly
boosted OF his success.
But why was the Tin Plates Associa-
ton so anxious to defeat Mr.. Morrison?
Because, it is alleged, 1t proposes to APP
peal to the next Congsess to increase the
tax on imported tin plates in order that
it may largely increase its profits, and
Mr.. Morrison would have been an insur-
mountable obstacle to the success of it's
scheme. When it is understood that one
of the greatest Industries in this country
is that of canning fruits, vegetables,
meats ana fish, it is difficult to see how
farmers and workingmen could have
been induced to assist the Tin Plates AS
sociation in the furtherance of its
scheme.
If the proposed tax is imposed, only
the monopoly of which Mr.. Jarrett is the
secretary will be benefited, but the num-
Der who will be injured is very large
This country now supplies the world
with canned goods. 1t can do this be-
cause no other can compete with it. But
II the tin plate monopoly is given an ex-
ouse for raising the price of tin cans, will
it be possible to retain this immense
trader The chances are that it will not,
and thousands and tens of thousands of
wOrkingmen who now make a good liv-
ing out OF the canning industry will be
thrown out of employment or be COM
PEELED to accept much smaller wages.
The Tin Plates Association, however,
doesn't care about the interests of the
thousands Of workers in the canning in
dustry, nor about the interests OF the
farmers and others who supply the m ate
rails for the canning factories. 1t cares
only to put money in the pockets of its
members.
Doubtless many of those who voted
against Mr.. Morrison did so with the firm
belief that they were helping working
men. They did not take the trouble to
investigate the purposes of the Tin
| Plates Association. They, no doubt, &C
cepted Mr.. Jarrett's assertion that it is
something of a benevolent concern, and
that its chief aim rs to increase the wages
OF American workingmen and improve
their condition. They may have their
ewes opened, however, if the association
succeeds in getting the tariff on tin plates
increased.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-17

Prof. Wiley, the Chemist OF the Agri-
cultural Department, who is at Fort
Scott, Kan, testing the diffusion pro-
cess Of extracting the juice from sugar
and sorghum cane, sent dispatch to the
department on Monday which is of great
interest to sugar and sorghum growers.
He states that he has succeeded IN getting
1874 pounds of sugar from ton OF Loulsi-
ana cane, and expects to get so
pounds from sorghum cane grown in
Kansas. The Importance of this informa-
ton will be understood when it is stated
that the Louisiana planters have never
been able to get more than 80 pounds
from the best sugar cane by the method
which they use.
AT present they press the juice from
the cane by powerful machinery.
BY the diffusion process the juice
is soaked out. If as good results
can be obtained by the diffusion process
as Prof. Wley's experiments indicate,
sugar culture will receive an immense
impetus in this country. IL the sugar
planters of Louisiana and Florida can
get a third more sugar from their
NdhO IMAM LuC1 w plSooiIs CuO lOau
to wealth is open to them. even at the
present low prices of sugar. There are
hundreds of thousands of acres of good
sugar lands in the above named States
which will be planted in sugar cane at
once, if the diffusion process in actual
practice can be made to yield the result
which Prof. Wiley has obtained by his
experiments. Not only will sugar cane
be cultivated much more extensively than
at present, but attention of farmers all
over the country will be turned toward
the cultivation of sorghum, BY the
pressure process only about 40 pounds of
sugar is obtained from ton of sorghum
cane. II so pounds can be obtained
there Is big margin for profit. Assum-
ing that the diffusion process will give
the results now claimed for 1t, is it too
much to hope that within the next ten
years the sugar produced in this country
will be almost sufficient to supply its
| demand?
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-17

The Rev. Alfred .. Curtis, whose con-
secration at Baltimore on Sunday as the
Bishop of the Catholic diocese of w H.
mington was mentioned in the dispatches
Of the MORNING NEWS on Monday, is "a
years old and was born in Somerset
county, Md. He was originally an EpIs-
copal clergyman, and was ordained a
minister in that church twenty-five years
ago. 1t was in 1878 that he decided to
enter the Catholic priesthood, and in the
latter part OF that year the sacerdotal
dignity was imposed upon him by Arch.
bishop Bayley, OF Baltimore, who at
once appointed him the neophyte
secretary to himself and Assistant
Rector OF the parish. Bishop Curtis has
shown such marked ability in all the
positions in which he has been placed
that he was regarded with favor at once
TOR the vacancy caused by the transfer OF
Bishop Becker TO the see OF Savannah.
At the time of his appointment he was
Cardinal Gibbons secretary. Bishop
Becker preached the sermon at the conse.
Grafton.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-17
AZ Am Out Of Politics.n

From the PhtLddeLDhGd Times.
When the autumn wind is blowing,
When the leaves are thin and sere,
When the Holstein COW is lowing
Ger the free trade meadows drear;
Mr.. Blaine sends forth his warning,
How it doth each heart trsnsfx),
Cease, We Mugwumps. cease your scornlng
II am out Of politics."
Rise or fall the Constitution,
Praise and tlatter Chris Magee,
Naught can shake his resolution
Meier to lead the G. o. p.
Ay, immovable as mortar
When us fused with we'll IN ade bricks,
He sends word to every quarter,
II am out of politics."
When for tariff and for Beaver
Late he sought the Keystone State.
He was searching for no lever
To be used in '8S.
He the tariff saved from sinking
In the waters of the Styx;
There's the best of ground for thinking
He Is out Of politics.
Though the Southern blacks be dri ven
From the polls by men In gray,
Though his party ranks be rlven,
Though the fisheries decay,
Though the angels may be blinded
By Cleveland's iendish tricks,
Let them weep if so they're minded,
Blaine is out of politics.
Yet, if he the race should enter,
AS the future may disclose,
And his plume become a centre
For the arrows of his foes;
If he then should low be lying,
Vanquished by the Mugwump's kicks,
Sad, but true. we'd hear him signing,
~ am out of politics.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-17
INDEY qONBW ADVERTISEMENTS.

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STEAMSHIP ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Transat-
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RAILROAD soHEDULE-Charleston and Sa-
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NOTICE OF D1ssoLUTIoN-Garnett. Stubs
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LOOK OUT For FRAUDs-Planos at Schrel-
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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-17

The English Commissioners of Forests
are planting extensively on the crown
property in the Isle of Man. About four
millions OF trees have been planted on
mountain land during the last three
years, and the work has proved so sue
cessfuI that it has been decided 10 extend
the number OF trees annually. The plant
Ing is done almost entirely by native
labor, under the superintendent of
competent forester OF Carlisle, most OF
the trees having been ordered from the
we'll known nurseries Of knowetield in
that city.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-17
She Was Born in the white House.

From Cincinnati Enquirer Special.
Mrs. Eliza Wilcox is clerk IN the United
States Treasury Department. She is the
child of an adopted son of Andrew Jackson.
She was born in the White House during
Andrew Jackson's administration. When
her application was made for an appoint
ment in the United States Treasury Mr., Fol-
ger, OF New York, was the Secretary. He
sent for Appointment Clerk Butler and
told him to appoint her. "All right" said
Butler, ''but do you know she has strong
Southern sympathes?"
"Yes. know" SAID the Secretary; but she
was born in the White House, and 1 want her
appointed. l will take all chances Of crltl-
clsm."
When the Treasury Department was dedi-
Gated Andrew jackson. who was President,
was waited upon and asked If he wished to
have anything special deposited IN the corner
stone.
NO." he said, ''nothing l think of" Then
calling the messenger back he said: Nv ait
moment. will send a lock of baby's hair"
This he did send. The then baby is now Mrs.
Eliza Wilcox. clerk in the department of
which her lock of baby hair was placed IN the
corner stone as relic.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-17

A few days immunity from seismic con-
vulsiOns puts our esteemed Charleston
contemporary in merry mood on the
subject OF earthquakes. II 2iyes cur.
rency 10 the report that the late earth.
quake was predicted by the German sci
entists who went TO Aiken 10 1882 10 wit
ness the transit Of Venus. IT is stated
that they made an Official report when
they returned 20 Germany predicting that
the seismic disturbances would begin on
Aug. 81, 1886, and end on Nov a. A
Charleston gentleman claims 10 have seen
he report when be was in Europe last
summer. The name " the gentleman 10
not given, and Il 10 suspected that some
one 40 the cry BY the sea has been play
ipg prspks WITH the reporters,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-17

Nominslly the Governor OF Pennsylva-
mia Is very important parsonage. He is
ex-ofiicio commander-in-ohief of the State
militia, Commissioner of Public Build
ings and Grounds, President of the Board
of Commissioners OF the State Geological
SURVEY, President OF the State Board OF
Agriculture, trustee of the Pennsylvania
Museum and School Of Industrial Art,
and member of at least fifty other boards
anu associations, but with all the titles
and consequent functions his authority
is so hedged by legal and constitutional
restrictions that his real power for good
or evil is limited. He cannot even par
don convict without the approval OF the
Board of Pardons, of which he is also The
chief officer.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-17

Pennsylvania politicians are not all
shrewd by good deal. The Philadelphia
Times says: "Quay seems to be running
q spontaneous combustion Senatorial
campaign. w lille Calvin Wells, Galush a
A. Grow, Wharton Barker and Field
Marshal Cooper were dress parading az
Senatorial candidates, during the cam
paign, Quay was quietly setting dynamite
bombs under each of them, with the fuse
cut to touch them of Immediately after
the electiOn.v
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-17

A negro hoodoo doctor has been ar
rested in Pittsburg for practicing what is
called there the ''black art" 1t is said that
he was patronized by more whites of the
ignorant and superstitious classes than
blacks. 1t seems that there are more
hoodooers in the North now than in the
South, at least they are rarely heard of in
this mart OF the country,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-17
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The Bishops Mistake.

From the ChicT0o HerdL6'
Autograph cranks fitted in and out OF the
late Episcopal Convention at every session:
While they worried the deputies beyond
measure, the experience of the Bishops was
far more exasperating. 1t is no wonder,
then, that when Bishop -, OF New YORK,
received two albums-one from his page, the
other from a very stylish young lady living
on Prairie avenue-he made the very anus
ing mistake of mixing the BOOKS. In the al
bum which he supposed belonged to the lady
from the avenue, but which in truth was
owned by the boy, he wrote these lines:
''Very respectfully yours, :,
BISHOP -"
In the album which he enormously sup
posed belonged to the boy the good Bishop, IN
his excitement and worry, penned these
words:
I'm grateful appreciation Of your personal
services rendered me, am yours affection
ately. ''BIsHoP -.
When the prelate learned of his mistake ne
made a wild but futile effort to overtake the
lady, who was by this time on her way home.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-17

The Richmond Dispatch conveys the
encouraging intelligence that the Vir-
ginia Democracy has no idea OF dying,
but that II it were possible there would
be an earthquake were it to be inferred in
the same grave with William Malone. It's
just about as bad to be asleep as dead
when active, earnest work is 10 be done;
in fact, it is worse sometimes, and the
apathy OF the Virginia Democracy is so
inexcusable that 1t can only be atoned for
Dy bringing forth fruits works meet for
repentance.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-17

II turns out that Mr.. Gideon Tucker,
the New Y ork politician who refused a
small office with a large flourish, was
really an applicant for another position.
No doubt official ethics conceals great
many very funny things in politics.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-17

II all the brilliant protests against
allowing the Bartholdi statue TO remain
in darkness for the went Of the small sum
of $40 night to illuminate it and enable
it TO "Enlighten the World" or a small
part OF it in reality, we're collected they
would make a very handsome bonfire,
The New York press appears to be rather
too impatient on the subject. II the
papers will wait awhile the wheels that
move the dynamos may begin 10 reyolve
and the electric enulgence may beam
forth In all ILs glory.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-17
A Tfcklish Business.

at must be awfully tickish business this
voting, is it not Charlie!" asked the pretty
little wife of a Latin street resident:
.'Ralher )" was the gloomy reply Of the dis
gruntled husband.
"But what is it that makes it so" pleaded
then the little woman.
''Makes it what?'' roared the head OF the
house. dropping his morning paper in disgust.
why, tickllsh?" gurgled the inqulsltive
wife.
That's more than | know" replied the
husband. "What under the sun makes you
think It's ticklish"
oh" exclaimed the little woman, with
charming frankness, II see the papers say
that some of the candidates were mercllessly
scratched
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-17

The Democrats m ade clean sweep in
q portion of the island district OF New
York in the recent election. In neither
Queens, Richmond nor Suffolk counties
was there a Republican elected to the AS
sembly, and only six Republicans were
elected to that body in the counties of
New York and Kings. After all the talk
of Democratic discomfort the metropoli-
tan Democracy seems to stand with one
foot secure on terra frma.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-17
The Presidents Solid Position

From the Nel0 York Times tInd.)
The evil effect of coinage. though deferred
by the course of the Treasury. is not less GER
tam to come il there be no suspension, and
the depreciation of silver makes this fact
more emphatic. Moreover, there is plenty of
evidence that public opinion Is more strongly
with the President than ever In these mat
ters, as in the reform of the civil service. 1t
will be for the Democratic party to decide
what its representatives in Congress can or
ought to do. There can be no change in the
Presidents attitude
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-17

People in every city almost will DO so
meddlesome as TO want to learn all they
can about the cost Of gas. Gas eng ineers
now claim that 10 can be manufactured
from the slack or dirt Of the Monongahela
Valley coal mines at four cents per 1900
cubic feet, and II Is stated that a New
York gas company gets yield OF 10000
cubic feet Of gas from one ton Of anthrR.
cite coal
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-17
"Rarber-itvu in Iowa.

From the 50. Louis Republican (DeDl.1
The policy of the so-caled 'civil rights
bills" is illustrated in Iowa, where the courts
have undertaken to make one negro sovereign
shave another negro sovereign. on the ground
that 'colored men have the same right TO be
shaved as white men" The negro sovereign
Of the first part is a barber, and in the eyes of
him OF the right even to stop shaving as long
as there is anyone, white or black, who de-
mands shaving.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-17

The suggestion Of the American Angler
that the lakes Of Central Park. New York,
be stocked with game Dish for the amuse-
ment Of the people, free fishing 70 be al
lowed under restrictions, is Endorsed by
no less authority on the subject Of nsh
than Mr.. Seth Green, but ne thinks some
~ the riob men Of the city might furnish
Tho money neeessary-saya few thopsand
dollars ysar-end 10 imm0rtsllzo them
solves with the disciples VI Sir lsaac
Waltgn ~ public bebeiaotoTs. ~ 10 not
bkely tbai $40 money VAL b. fortncomiug
imlaediateig-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-17

Col. Ingersol has been reinforced by
charming young lady who lectures on the
rather sensational subject of "The Pulpit,
Pew and Cradle" 1t is said that she
blasphemes as beautifully, but much less
brutally, than the Colonel does.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-17

Gov. Albeit seems to be the coming
United States Senator from New Jersey.
Tie recount at Paterson made it certain
that the lovely bangs of William Walter
Phelps would not charm that body of po-
tent, grave and reverend seignlors.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-17

Speaking of protection, there is strong
sentiment in favor OF protection against
foreign land sharks as well as against
foreign laborers. The popular opinion is
that Americans, by birth or adoption,
should own America.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-17

sealskins are said to be gradually going
out of fashion. 1t is meant no doubt that
they will be less raved after in the future
by our fashionable ladies. 1t may be pre-
sumed that the seals will continue to
wear them as heretofore. q
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-17

The alleged Jim Cummings will proba-
bly, soon be employed by some OF the
humorous newspapers. Perhaps some of
the papers would be more prosperous If
they had a few talented train robbers in
their employ
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-17

From, the Brooklyn Eagle tDem.l
Old Galusha A Grow looms up through the
mlsts Of the past and pathetically appeals Tor
the seat in the United States senate when
has already been assigned to that eminent
statesman, the Hon. Matthew Quay, of Phlla-
delphia. This venerable apparition with Its
white locks and sunken eyes and gaunt and
bony figure would be very Interesting II the
men who run the Pennsylvania Republican
machine to-day were fond of political ghost
hunting,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-17

one majority 10 as good as a thousand
when tie a sticking one, 40 was demon
strated M the New Jersey assembly dis
trict recount At Paterson the other day.
a hurts the other fellow very badly, bow.
ever ~ know that be- was left lusi for Tue
lack VI two votes,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-17
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Snrannah Yeterlnary InIrmAII'

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GEORGE A.. MATHEWS, telt' :. - 49,,
Tinary surgeon. trchts All DineA.'f. ~ ~ 81
gatfls aud Dogs. Nd |ciuea GHpp' -
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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-17
CURRENT COMMENT.
CIeveIand,sGao Sense.

From the Washington Post tDe'n.l
George Washington. Adams, Jefferson ana
and that Ignorant frontier colonel" Taylor,
got an LID" from Harvard. Grant got IL
IN 1872, and even His Fraudulency, Hayes,
was thus decorated. This must have been
honoring the office rather than the officer, and
as such an action would be a reversal or the
very purpose of degree, Mr.. Cleveland does
well to CRY halt