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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-17

Prospects for silver Legislation.
The indications are that the outcome OF
the silver agitation, 80 far as this Con-
gress Is concerned, will be nothing IN the
way Of legislation. The votes taken Ia
the Committee on Coinage ON Monday
show that a majority is against tree coin
age, but it 10 not yet determined how the
committee stands on the question OF q
temporary suspension OF coinage. A
vote was taken on that question aud 1t
was tie, but there were two members
absent. The committee 10 composed Of
fourteen members aud there were only
twelve present.
The Bland bill providing for free coinage
will be reported adversely. and will afford
the House az opportunity to discuss the
silver question. The question has already
been very thoroughly discussed In the
newspapers, and several exhaustive
peeches have been made upon 1t In Con-
gress. The chief debate upon 1t, however,
has not yet been begun.
The reason for thinking that there will
be no legislation with regard TO silver is
that those favoring free coinage are not
strong enough to secure the pas sage of a
| free coinage measure. Those who are ad-
vocatinZ temporary suspension see no
reason yet TO feel confident that their
Views will be adopted. There is doubt
less large number OF Congressman
who do not know what course it
would be best to pursue. They are afraid
to vote for either free coinage or tenn
porarY suspension, and az they hold the
balance Of power the chances are that
nothing will be done until financial
troubles force Congress to act.
The bullion value OF the silver dollar ;s
decreasing constantly, while the volume
OF silver dollars Is increasing. This con-
ditIOn OF affairs cannot last very long.
Already reports have been received from
different parts of the country that banks
have threatened TO refuse to receive silver
dollars except at a discount. II the pres
ent coinage act is continued in force 1t is
pretty certain that before another Con-
gross meets we shall have silver mono
metallism. That is what the free coin
age advocates want. There is no rea-
son, therefore. why they should be
very anxious for the passage OF
free coinage bill by this Congress. The
only silver countries now are India,
China and Mexico. No European coun-
try lie foolish enough to seek a silver
standard. Even France, TO which country
the silverItes so frequently call attention,
stopped the coinage of silver when it be-
came apparent that II she continued it
she would lose all her gold and be forced
TO a silver standard. The silverites, how
ever, seem to think that it will be wiser
for this country to take Its stand with
India, China and Mexico rather than
with the commercial nations Of Europe in
the matter of silver.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-17
Mr.. NIorrison's Tarifr Bill.

There will he a tariff debate In this
Congress whether there is any tariff
legislation or not. The debate will begin
probably sometime In the spring. The
things with which Mr.. Morrison appears
TO have handled with the least mercy are
agricultural products-rice and sugar.
Fully half Of the whole amount that IL is
proposed to reduce the revenue comes
from the reduction OF the duty on sugar,
and the duty on rice IL reduced BAR a
cent a pound. When the horizontal bill
WAS under consideration in the last Con-
gress we took occasion to say to the sugar
and rice planters that they were, perhaps.
more eeutly dealt with in tina bill than
they would be in any bill that took up
the various articles separately. The pres
emf hill shows that we were right.
1t is rather remarkable that 50 great a
part OF the reduction is to be borne by SUI
gar and rice. The Democrats have always
commended that sugar and rice were strict
ly revenue articles. Nearly the whole OF
the duty on them goes into the Treasury.
That is not the case with almost all other
protected articles. the duty on which
simply serves to prevent competition, and
permits the producer to put an additional
profit equal TO the duty in his pocket.
Clearly, Mr.. Morrison appears to have
aimed to frame tariff bill that would ex-
cite as little opposition as possible. He IS
so anxious TO get a tariff bill through that
he is willing to let OF the monopolies
lightly and at the same time hit the plant
ers hard.
The planters, doubtless, could afford to
bear some reduction, low as the prices OF
rice and sugar now are. il there were suclf
a reduction Ia the articles which are in
cluded in their supplies as would materi-
ally reduce the cost of producing sugar
and rice. If the duties on the articles
that make up their supplies, however,
and the supplies OF their labOrers are not
very greatly reduced, they cannot stand
the reduction that Mr.. Morrison proposes
on sugar and rice duties.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-17
Canine Vita snnrpened.

OMAHA. NEB, Feb IA variety actor, his
wife, two babies. an immense quantity OF lug
gage, and Il dog crowded into the frat day
coach Of the MON Paeihc train bound e1st-
ard out Of Denver one evening last week
The mother naturally carried the yOung-ter-
ami the greater portion of the tonnage, while
the stout husband and lAther bustled alone
with the dog and 4 b tndbox in his arms. Ar
irving at q convenient section he gave
steaithy, sweeping glance about the
car, dropped the bandbOX and sci
down the Durp on the seat anC
drftly covered the animals form with a cloak
That dog didn't leave that seat, nor peep iron
under thar c!Oa nor pereepiibly move mus
Gle dur the whole of the Jwenty-fOur hours
ride 10 omaha. AS the train stopped at the
depOs here the variety man picked up his pet,
ami fellow vOyager who had for the frs
time observed the dogs shrouded silence, re-
marked his surprise.
"Oh, thars nothing" rejoined the owner.
"the dogs trained, and he knOws that il tbs
brakernan sees him, into the baggage car he
roughly goes. Why, the dogs done this trick
hundreds OF times, and once rOde IN thai
fashion from San FraneiscO TO Denver.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-17

The New Orleans papers contain the
announcement Of the death Of Mr.. N. N.
Benachi, Of that city. His death will be
mourned in this city, aud other cities in
this country and in other countries, be-
cause he was widely known and had
warm friends in many parts Of the world.
He was one Of natures noblemen. Blame.
less and amiable in his private life,
honest and honorable in all his business
relations. his memory will be cherished
by his children, and VIII find permanent
Judgement in the heart Of mis- friends.
Mr.. Benachi was a Greek, and for forty
years represented the kingdom OF
Greece at New Orleans. He was
for fifty-sIx years member OF
the great Greek firm Of Roll & Co.
lie was rs years of age at the time Of
bis death, and there are few men who
reach that age who have less TO regret
than he had. During his long and rather
eyentiul career he was the recipient OF
many evidences OF the esteem in which be
was held, not the least important OF
which was that OF the decoration OF the
Legion Of Honor OF France. ps
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-17
"a FaIling RInM.

bV WHtaGm Freet1nd.
The blow is falling! Let II fall.-
Even death were no calmitv;
God wOt, why should we whine or CALF
IL cannot hurt our souls at all,
Since we are free.
A little less OF earthly thing,
Less favor OF the world havewe:
What then, proud man? The rede still rings
It's not the crown that maketh kings,
Bat being free.
Then let tine b Ow IA |! Whatif
SHOULD lay us prone, both you and mep
. Lord Of wings, give us the wit
TO soar heaven high. though low we sit,
Content and free.
To toll. to suffer, live unknown
What m alter, If brave men we be2
Why, We can live aud make no moan,
And, dying, feel the grave throne,
UiVinelV free
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-17

Apropos OF the report that Senator
Stanford, Of California, has opened at
Willard's hotel free Congressional sam
pie room Of the wines OF the State be rep
resents. it seems that the only way to
break down the bar Of the Senate restau-
rant is for the Ohio and Wisconsin sena.
tors TO open a free beer garden, and the
Senators from Kentucky and Illinois a
free liquor saloon.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-17

The lumber merchants OF Philadelphia
propose to form q Lumber Exchange,
RimllaEsin rs organlxakton and operations
10 other business exoasnRes of the city.
4fls expected lo have bepeficlsl effect
81 Toe hamAieF trade Of Phlladelphia and
ne.fhbozEna towne and cities.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-17

The Prison Press, OF Waupun, Wis,
edited aud published by conVicts. has
taken q decided stand In favor Of the
reformation Of criminals, and il proposes
20 boldly tackle the subject OF ''eniOrced
idleness" and 'prison contracts" The
free press may be heard from behind prison
bars, provided it doesn't endeavor to be
TOO free and independent. There seems
90 be danger that the Prison Press will
soon follow the example Of some Of the
metropolitan journals, and become vain
and dictatOrial.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-17
Tha larpA Nashvilla ootton faotorie

the large Nashville cotton factories,
Ike those Of Augusta, report that they
have orders ahead for all the goods that
they can turn out, and that offers Of con-
tracts are being refused every week. 1t
Is believed that the long depression In the
cotton manufacturing business is about
over, and that boom is coming. how do
the cotton planters feel on the subject?
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-17
Let the Charges be InVestlgated


The House will act wisely doubtless in
passing the Hanback, resolution providing
for an investigation OF the charges which
have been made against prominent gov
eminent officials in connection with
telephone companies. IL the resolution is
passed. committee, in whose fairness
the whole country would have confidence,
ought TO be appointed to conduct the i'm
vestigation. 1t is clear that until an in
vestigation lie had, and the truth clearly
established, the charges will continue to
be reiterated. Doubtless those most
deeply interested would much prefer to
have the investigation than to continue
to be annoyed by newspaper attacks.
The chief o. those assailed is, OF course,
the Attorney General. That be has done
some things which are capable OF being
interpreted 10 his disadvantage there can
be no doubt, but there ara very few, if
any, Of those who have a personal ac-
quaintance with him, or who have taken
the trouble 20 inquire into his record, who
will believe, without positive proof, that
he has permitted himself 10 be drawn
aside from the path OF honor and integrity
by the hope Of gaining fortune quickly.
he has himself. and his friends have for
him, presented the facts Of his connection
with the Pan Electric Telephone Com
pany, and the popular Judgment can
hardly be otherwise than that be has done
nothing for which he deserves censure or
TO lose the respect OF the public.
he came into possession Of his tele-
phone stock In an honest way, and his
course as a public man and an official
does not appear 70 have been infiu enced
in any respect by It. There ls only one
charge that needs some clearing up, and
that he can explain, doubtless, when the
opportunity IL presented. IL is that he
gave an opinion that the Pan Electric
patents do not infringe the Bell patents.
The purpose OF such an opinion, it is
alleged, was TO promote the sale OF the
Pan Electric stock. As matter OF fact,
the Pan Electric patents do infringe the
Bell patents. II they did not the Pan
Electric Company would have no interest
in having the Bell patents declared in.
valid. This charge, with the others, will
doubtless be Satisfactorily explained IL
there should be an investigation.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-17
THE HEAVENS sEEMEDTooPEN.
A Spectacle that Made Men Kneei in the
Open street and Ofrsr Prayers.

open Strast anu OuSr FrSJeES'
MONTREAL. Feb. Is.-About midnight on
Saturday q most remarkable phenomenon
was witnessed IN the heavens. 1t appeared
on the western horizon, and rose to the north
~ degrees. where IL assumed the spectacle OF
the heavens opening and shooting forth a
stream of liz Id P0se-colored lignt. Inc
Catholic population ~ the city were awe
stricken, tAfnkiDg the last day had come, ana
uon from their siEA
Young meA and old stood with uncovered
heads on the streets looking at the most mar
VeiOus scene ever noticed Ia q lifetime. Scar
Eeant Moran and Detective st. Pierre were
Arreating a prisoner At the time, when the
astonishing display from the heavens para
lyzed them for the moment, and they 0oth
knelt and re urned thanks 10 Heaven for their
preservation. Two Catholics thought II was
the day OF Judgment, aud from some cause or
other fell dead. Prof. Mcleod, OF the McGill
University, states that this was the most re-
markable phenomenon he ID ev witnessed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-17
Millinery at Any Price.

No. 9 Satin and G. G. Ribbons all Silk and
Heavy Warp at lie. yard; worth now
elsewhere 20c.
No. II Satin and g. G. Ribbons all Sill
and Heavy Warp at l3c. yard; worth
now elsewhere DC.
Nos. 9and II Gone lot) Brocade Ribbops
down 10 100. yard; worth now eIse.
where zoe.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-17

Mile. Louise Michel has changed her
mind -SAout declaring war against the
Gear, and 1t is eaid she is going to retire
TO private lie in New Caledonia. Two to
one it will not be long before she Is found
posing in several dime museums at the
same time.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-17
Prodding the Lazy House.

From The Esto Yurk Times tktt0l.
Up TO the present time the House, despite
the change In the rules which were 70 make 1t
30 much more expeditions, has been the slow
tst, iaziest, and most mpetent that we
nave haa Ia long time, and II is hardly con-
ceiyable hat the leVe OF its reput alton will be
raised by the thrashing il viii give to the old
straw OF the Porter Gaze,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-17
CIoakS Below Cost!

80 dozen Ladies' regular mace Fancy
Hose poo. per pair, that cost to manu-.
facture 81 90 per dozen.
90 dozen Ladies' regular made genuine
bslOriggan Hose 3Sc. per pair, that cost
to manufacture So 80 per dozen,
leo dozen Misses and Children's regular
made Hose, Ianc es and solids, 25e. Dbr
pair, that cost from 81 to Sc per dozen.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-17

IrFo7a IA Nsao York Stor (Dt11.l
The tarin reformers, or free traders, have
always been willing 10 maintain the sugar
tarln. regarding It rs essentially ana
legitimalely 4 source OF revenue, and hence
necessary factor In their scheme. The sugar
Incapable Of recognizing their interests.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-17

If Josh Billings bad lived little longer
he would no doubt have changed mis- cele-
brated saying, that when a man begins
to go down hill everything seems TO be
creased for the occasion" The sickness
OF the toboggan slides is much greater
than that OF creased declivlty.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-17

A Dakota paper, the Fargo Argus,
claims TO have been the cause Of 1900
female correspondents finding eligible
husbands. No charge was made Tor the
-sssfRCr.sss. The publisher doubtless feels
reasonably certain that he will be amply
repaid when be begins TO publish nom
resident notices In the divorce cases.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-17
Zephyr Woods 7C. per uunca.

800 yds. Broad Pattern Cambria Fdg,,a.
at l2c. that you must pay elsewheres MS
zoe. NJ"
800 yds. Broad Pattern Cambria Fdgiro,
at zoe. that cost you else mere nnv ~
900 yds. Very Broad Patterns Gamma
Edging at Soc. that cost you eVbars
now 50c. "uelV
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-17

skim.milk dealers are being roundly de-
bounced In Philadelphia. The people of
that city have probably not read the veto
message OF Mayor Kercheval, Of Nash
willie, the able Republican skim-milk poll
ff0fan
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-17

Oscar Wilde lie actually coming to
America again, and a great many Ameri.
cans will be very apt TO go wild over his
nntics again.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-17
Open Question for the people.

FrSDs'kts PhSIaaxlpAie Rscsrd tOe,a.I
Open sessions in Vae se6ace wIliopsn the
uweyfea Waite saouse paihiteitK ea& ~ Ahe rea-
- o Y rFAeyalst Tvs seaAkp ass fae q Atsei
tss Lax y hep9s ' ss \, : sSASsas'
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-17
Read and Profit!

/ lot Ladies' Colored Border Hana,o
chiefs, Hemmed, at 2Hc. each; The ' sss,'
you paid SIC. heretofore. '10 same
l lot All Linen White II, :. Handkerchief,
at &c the same you have to nav l Ge'9 ~,
In season. A0e' TOT
l lot Ladies' Colored Border Brosd H.
Haudkerchiefs 1Oc.; the same Won I nan
1Sc. for in season. '9N pall
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-17
CURRENT COMMENT,
Hi.tinr q sou,hern ceaers.sm.n.

From gAe EsV Y0rk Hernh lI"d.)
Il, But We are forced to ace thai Il the south
nas stu able naen 1t has not sent them 10 tHis
Gen gfnas. sBtaf 5ttt.t HA
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-17

Again II is stated that Miss Cham ber-
lain, the American professional beauty
whohas been doing Europe and undoing
the an ctlons Of the noble young dudes
the other side the water, has declined
the honor Of matrimonial alliance with
PrInce-this time a German, and son
OF one OF Germany's oldest, most illustri.
Gus and wealthy families. IL is difficult
just now 10 see what tho object Of this
report 10, but the American papers are
disposed 10 publish the advertisement
gratis and give It p euty Of display.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-17
Best EmhrO' derry Silk l5C. a
Bunch.

lot Ladies' Fine Kid Gloves marked
down to Toe. pair, that cost you in first
of season 81 %.
lot Ladies' Fine Kid Gloves marked
down to CSC. a pair, that cost you in firsf
of season 81 90.
lot Ladies' Jersey Cloth Gloves at Csc
per pair, that you paid 75c. tor In firsl
of season.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-17

The Philadelphia dry goods men imagine
that they are gradually drawing the
southern trade away from New York, and
they claim that their sales this season are
far larger than those Of the last. II Is
doubtful If Philadelphia is getting a
much larger Southern trade than she has
been getting TOR some time. She has a
fair chance, however, TO compete for it.
They claim that they have cheaper rents,
labor and taxes than the New York mer-
chants have. II they will cell goods
cheaper than New York will no doubt
they can very largely increase their trade
not only in the South, but in the West.
The question is, are they doing lti
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-17

Prof. Devoe, the Haokensack, N. j..
weather prophet, has been 10 Washington
for the purpose Of presenting HE system
OF representations for the consideration
OF the government. The professor has
made some very good guesses Of late. and.
OF course, he naturally feels elated and
hopeful OF national recognition, tut Il is
by no means certain that be could run tho
weather with more accuracy or economy
than the present incumbent--it may be
said "incumberor." lie might add to his
reputation II he would ioretell just how
Hazea will come out from the present
cloud that envelopes him and his bureau.
While the women are az their conVen-
lions, talking about welding the ballots,
their children are the erd knows where
sliitflng Tor some ede 10 WELD the slip
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-17

A Washington paper tells about a boy
in that city who may become a second
Washington. IL says; "A lady walking
along one OF the streets west OF the state,
War and Navy building, yesterday. found
= little boy lying on his back deep down
in a bank OF snow. Tue lad asked for as
sistance and the lady raised him TO his
feet. Then she inquired how he had got
into the hole and how long he had been
lying there. His temperature was away
below zero. The poor little fellow was
almost persisted with cold. He said he
had been lying there a very long tlme--ho
supposed near an hour-and DO was be-
ginning 10 ear that nobody would come
10 life him. This lady asked him II no
could not have risen without help, and bs'
- be could, but II be had done that "
would have spoiled the shape. 'Wfat
snapew the lady asked. why, my SAape
IN the snow said the boy. 'and Il dol
very gooa Que after all.'D
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-17

Paving stones AZ arguments may hasten
the decision OF great public questions, as
we'll as Of personal and local disputes.
but they generally prove 70 be worse than
boomeranrs Tor those Gho use them,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-17
2attliinrru.
1873 BROUGHTON STREET >
This week We guarantee to be- ~.
nounced a week Of bargains b.
those visiting our estabIishma

we have taken inventory aud are thu.
ougnly pleased with last years earri .o''
Haoituaiiy many goods are taken ~ uH -
% and 33%c. on the dollar. or thi. - a
customers shall reap the benefit. 'u'
The Washington critic., 1886-08-27

the house are so homcly and I'M
Byronic looking-when my brother
Jack said something about n Mr.. Some
hody.or Other. who was so awfully
handsome, and who had Just arrived at
the hotel for n single night on his way
from Boston to New York; he has
lately come from Europe, believe"
Certainly; | have no objection
Amelia answered. "Mr Whitcombc
was quite stranger TO me.
Then hurry to the stage, wont you?
The audience were getting frightfully
impatient when | came here. | am so
glad you have no objections to our new
Captive Miss Webster. How charm
ing you look. by the way, and what
glorious hair you havel Lady Goviva's
wasn't circumstance compared to its
length"
Amelia soon found herself standing
among group of ladies behind cur
tain which separated the small, minll-
ture sort of stage from the audience
assembled outside.
Keep your eyes fixed on the
ground" Amelia now heard her hos.
tess say, addressing her remarks to
what seemed a gentleman S reCumbCut
figure at short distance from where
she was standing. "And when | touch
the hand bell raise them to hers; she
will be just here at your right. And
now please remain exactly as | have
placed you until the Jailer's Daughter
is posed.
Mrs. Carrington soon had Amelia in
the graceful attitude of lifting her
lamp high amid the dimness, Amelia
being supposed to have stolen into the
prison of her fathers captive, actuated
by whatever motive of mercy or love
with which the audience might choose
to explain her presence there.
The ladies Withdrew from the stage,
the requisite signal was given aud the
curtain was slowly drawn aside. Sud.
denly Mrs Darlington, of course invs.
able TO the audience, sounded her
hand. d.bell. The Captive" obelient
TO previous instructions, raised his eyes
toward those Of the "Jailer's Daugh.
ter"
Eugene. Eugene, Is 1t your"
Amelia Webster, with parted lips,
with wildly dilOted eyes and rigid form,
stood for u moment staring upon the
face beneath her Aud then before
Eugene Rowlcy could reach her Amelia
had sunk scnseless to the ground.
A face was bending very close to
hers when consciousness returned.
Eugene she murmcred, very
family Eugene, can it he you?"
Eyes, Amelia" he replied, with low
passionate fervor Of tone; it is saved
miraculously from shipwreck, to meet
YOU as ! have met you this night
New York Morning journal