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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-13
The Largest Farm in the World.
Fran, the Missouri Republican.

Fran the Missouri Republican.
In the extreme southwest corner of Louis
lana lies the largest producing farm in the
world. 1t runs 100 miles north and south and
twenty five miles east and west, and is
owned and operated by a syndicate of North
ern capitalists. Their general manager, j. B.
Watkins, gives an interesting account of this
gigantic plantation, which throws the great
Dalrymple farm of Dakota into the shade
completely. He was cOrnered by Post re-
porter at the st. James hotel and
asked to give the particulars of his gigantic
enterprise. 1.-THE 100000 acres of land in
our tract" Mr.. Watkins said was purchased
in 1888 from the State of Louisiana and from
the nlted States government. At that time
1t WAS vast grazing land for the cattle of the
few dealers of the nelghborhoOd. When |
took possession | found over 10000 head of
hslf-wild horses and cattle. My first work
was to divide the immence tract into con-
venient pastures, establishing stations or
ranches every SIX miles. The fencing alone
cost in the neighborhood of $780, 900. The land
l found to be best adapted to rice, sugar,
corn and cotton.
"All our cultivating. dltching, ETC., is done
by steam power. We take tract, say half
mile wide for instance, and D. ace an engine
at each side. These engines are portable, and
operate a cable attached to four ploWs. and
under this arrangement we are enabled to
pow thirty acres day with only the labor Of
three men. Our narrowing. planting and
other cultivating is done in a like manner. In
fact. there IL not draught-horse on the en-
tire place. We have, of course. horses fer the
herders of cattle of which we now have l6 900
head. The Southern Pacific railroad runs
for thirty miles through our farm. We
have three steamboats, operating on the
waters of our own estate, upon which there
ice factory, bank, ship yard ana a rice
mlll.O
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-13

mand OF the army NAV have been mis-
take, but there can be no doubt that it
was caused by the belief that he was I'M
able to cope with Gen. Lee. What the
Washington authorities were hunting for
was general who was Lees equal.
Gen. Mcclellan has no words too harsh
10 apply to Stanton, and be declares that
his administration of the War Depart
ment will be regarded as unparalleled
in history for plumbers and ignorant self
assertion" He also says that he sun
necessarily prolonged the war at least
two years, and at least trippled Its cost in
blood and treasure"
1t is pretty we'll known that before
Stanton became member OF Llncoln's
Cabinet he had very poor opinion of
Lincoln, and according to Gen. McClel-
lan's statement, habitually referred to
him as the gorilla" Atterward, how
ever, when he came to know him better,
he had very nigh appreciation of his
abilities, although that factis not brought
out IN McClellan's book, and it may be
that Gen. Mcclellan was not aware of it.
Gen. Mcclellan did not have an ex-
allied idea of Halleck as a soldier. OF him
he says: "Of all men whom | have en-
countered in high position Halleck was
the most hopelessly stupid. 1t was more
difficult to get an idea through his head
than can be conceived by any one who
never made the attempt. l do not think
he ever had correct military idea from
beginning to end"
There was no love lost between Hal
leck and Stanton. Mcclellan says that
stanton cautioned min against HaIleck,
alleging that he was probably the greatest
scoundrel and most barefaced villain in
America, and Halleck, on his part, ex-
pressed to Mcclellan about the same
opinion OF Stanton.
Mcclellan regarded Lincoln as Just
man, and Chase a selfish one. OF the
generals, he thought Mcdowell incompe-
tent, and Buell., Franklin, sumner, Han
cock, Porter and Meade admirable SOL
diers. Pope and Burnside are spoken OF
with ill-concealed contempt.
The volume will cause a good many
heartburnings, and doubtless will help to
increase the already large stock of war
literature.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-13
PERSONAL.

MRS. d. P. BOWERS says she returned to
the stage because she could find nothing else
TO occupy her mind.
SENATOR WARNER MILLER is worth at least
100000. His wife brought large addition
to his fortune. Her father is one of the great
Pennsylvania oil men.
PRINCESS BISMARCK is suffering from brop-
chitis, which threatens to become chronic.
and her physicians have ordered her to spend
the winter months in the South.
PRESIDENT EwELL, of the College of Will
liam and Mary, claims that the earliest Char
OF Law at any American seat of learuing was
established at his college in 1T7p, thirty-six
years before that of Harvard.
REV. ALEXANDER MAcKAY SMITH. who re.
Gently resigned the assistant rectorship of ST.
Thomas Church, New York. has been elected
Assistant Bishop of Kansas. Mr.. Smith was
graduated at Trinity College in the class OF
1872.
SPEAKING Of a rival editor, Whittier once
SAID: His attempts Mt poetical criticism are
the awkward caperings OF an overgrown
mule, mstaking himself for a pet fawn, and
lifting his great muddy hoofs into the laps oi
the Muses."
SIR LYON PLAYFAfR says it costs soc. IN
81 to put pound Of flesh upon an animal or
man from II beef, mutton or ham dsct; CSC.
on q wheat bread diet; l5c. for a pound OF
flesh on an oatmeal diet, andl9lac. for a pound
on potato dleo.
THE Duchess dc Mouchy, Anna Murat.
possesses more jewels than any other woman
in Paris. She inherited them from the
Noailles family and from her grandmother.
the queen of Naples. After her comes the
Duchess dc Bisaccia. Nine. Maurice Eph-
russi. nee Rothschild, has the finest collection
of rnbies and the Princess de Leon the finest
pearls.
NJ. DE LESsEPS, when asked to contribute to
the little paper published on the Gasoline,
eastward bound, wrote: ~ consider NJ Cor
don Bennett the man who at the present time
Is doing moro than any other for the civiliza-
ton of the United states of America If he
had said that AZ the Philadelphia dinner he
would have been looked on us the ''funny
man" of the evening.
Mrs. HARRIET BEECHER STOWE Is 70 years
old, but walks vigorously, and, though at
times depressed, She couverses usually with
her characteristic sense and clear judgment,
and with frequent touches OF her natural hui
NOR. Though since her husbands death she
expresses herself as considerably more inter-
ested on the other size OF Jordan than upon
this earth, she enjoys hale old age and
maintains her chCerfulness.
WHEN Gen. Manteuael In 1866 levied con-
tribution oil 25 100000 forms $4,000, O00l on
FrapkfOrt-on- the Main, Baron Mayer Kari
Won ROthschild was indignant, aud de
mandod; Does your cXCellenCy realize the
fun meaning of the word million? Has your
cNcellency ever seen million OF money!
The General was Donpussed, as, indeed, he
mad never seen such u sum at once, ana TO get
out Of The pickle he altogether reunited the
contribution.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-13

Bulgaria is playing such a prominent
part in European politics that few facts
about her may not be uninteresting. In
size scarcely as large as the State of
Maine, containing an area OF only 80, 1872
square miles, and a population OF little
more than 100000, sparsely scattered
over what we know here as a rolling and
in some portions mountainous and
somewhat rugged looking country, she
owes the prominence attached to her
affairs to her geographical position. Her
people, however, are brave, intelligent
and apt in seeking after knowledge, and
susceptible, under favorable cIrcum-
stances, of attaining to a high standard
OF civilization. Her soil is generous and
her climate a reasonably good one.
Ofcourse 1t is easily seen by glance at
the map that the annexation of Bulgaria
would give to Russia the control of the
navigation of the Danube, and the su-
preme power in the Black Sea, rendering
comparatively easy her designs upon
| Servia, Eastern Roumelia, Macedonia,
Roumania and Constantinople. Eastern
| Europe once disorganized would be read
| jueted on plan consistent with the crafty
policy OF the Gear. Russia's advances
are always in slow, measured PAGES. She
can afford to wait, and gains by procras-
| tination. Her phlegmatic policy has
proved more than a match for the more
incisive action of her neighbors. Bis
marck and Beaconsfield have gained
| greater advantages perhaps than any
other statesmen who have played again st
! her the game of State-craft.
That English statesmen recognize and
| appreciate the magnitude OF the crisis
| there can be no doubt. But domestic
troubles seem to operate to hold them in
check. In the meantime the fate OF Bull
garia ana that OF all Europe are in the
| balance; and Russia will seize the oppor-
| tunity for which she is waiting, II it pre-
sent itself.
Little Bulgaria then. a puny infant, la
bors under the misfortune OF being a de-
sirable possession, her effort at consti-
tutional government becomes futile.
Merged in the Russian empire, her warm
hearted, hospitable, aspiring people
would become the victims Of the power of
| force over natural right
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-13
What Shall 1t Be-?
From the Phi,adelDhfa Times.

From the PhilddelDhia Times.
What shall we name the young baby?
Jack or Jill, Winnie or VIII
tWill would be sure to be turned into Bill
Davy or Dan, Florence or Fan,
What shall we call the new woman or man
Who has come in the shape of a baby?
Nothing's too good for the baby.
Peter and Paul and the saints names all
Would suit it, an angel, atho' il docs
squall;
Algernon. Gladys, that last not bad isl.
What shall 1t be? 1t really 700 sad is
That we can't chose name for the baby.
what's the best name for the baby?
Would folks call mo a crank il / named the
child Frank
For the Presidents wife, and say twas a
prank
To maze myself knowE? 'Twould cover the
ground,
Whatever the sex, that | Will be bound
But ID 1t the name for our baby?
0, do find n name for our baby
Meaningful. sweet, something 10 meet
The dear darling's nature when it's COM
plete;
Choose It with skill-something to Ill
The united paternal and maternal bill
Give us a name for the baby!
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-13
Gen. McCIeIian's Book,

Gen. McClellan's book giving his Gown
Story" which has Just been published, Is
exciting a great deal Of comment. II lie
al interesting story because 1t contains
some important facts never before pub
lished, and also because it shows what
McClellan's opinion was of some of the
tnep who played Il very conspicuous part
in the war between the States. II will
hardly tend, however, TO increase the re-
spect in which McClellan's memory is
held by his admirers, because II shows
that, ne was disposed 10 complain Of a
hack OF appreciation, something which
Strong, seli-relant men seldom do.
There is no doubt that Gen. Mcclellan
had the love Of the army in an eminent
degree, but that was largely due doubt.
less to the personal interest be took in tho
welfare Of the common soldiers. He was
always careful that they should have
every comfort that IL was possible to ob.
tain for ,aem. Ills removal from the com.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-13
The Future of the Peanut,

The announcement is made that the
humble, but not always unobtruslve, pea
nut is to be more important article in
the future than it ever has been in the
past. Its influence on civilization has
long been acknowledged, ana its effect on
the lawmakers of the country has been
most beneficial, but not until recently
has it been make known that it
possesses valuable medicinal quail
ties. Its medicinal qualities are
not of the cure-all kind, il seems, being
similar to those possessed by the castor
bean, but they are not the less useful on
that account. One beauty about the
matter is that the medicinal effects of the
nut are best eXerted when it is taken in
its virgin purity, and hence it is not
likely that it Will be put up in seductive
packages at high prices and covered by
patents and trade marks.
The peanut crop already constitute a
very important part OF the products of
the country, and 1t has generally been
classed as luxury peculiarly relshed by
children and people from the country,
though the bulk Of the crop is consumed
in secret by the aesthetic inhabitants of
our cities. Fortunately, however. the
medicinal qualities Of the peanut are de-
stroyed by heat, or rather are converted
into nutritive properties, and 30 parched
pinders are not only wholesome when
partaken OF in moderation, but they are
said to be equivalent to tisn as brain food.
While there is a large and constantly
growing demand for peanuts, the produc.
ton is also rapidly increasing and the
market, especially for the less highly
priced grades, is generally overstocked.
1t is 10 be hoped that the demand will in
crease more rapidly than ever since the
medicinal discovery has been made
known, and that the prices will hereafter
producers. Heretofore the retail dealers
and the operators" have made millions
out OF the article, but the planters have
not found it q very profitable crop, except
under the most favorable conditions.
These facts are apparent when it
is stated that the retail price OF the pea
nut is several hundred per cent. greater
than that paid for it in the first instance.
II the planter could parch and peddle bis
own peanuts he would soon become inde-
pendent and have no occasion to depend
on markets in which his influence and in
terests are very inconsiderabl quantity.
A POEM recently printed is entitled "smile
Whenever You Can" IL was not written by
q Prohbitonist, we beheve.-NeW York
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-13
PLATSH e K'S.
!8s BROUGHTON STREET


Acknowledged Savannahs Leading Store for
TOYS and HOLIDAY GOODS. 100000 Pres.
ents, fully 10000, enough and more to supply
every man, woman and child in MANY
counties at such reduced prices to level all
bantering competition. Our schedule is in
every form different from other dealers of
Holiday Goods. they welcome the approach Of
the holiday season and call It harvest time,
and prey upon the public with extortonate
prices We sell strictly on spot profits giving
the rlch and poor the same opportunity to
gladden. their families.
OUR GRAND LIST.
Plush Dressing Cases, Whisk Holders. slim.
per Pockets, Wall Pockets, fecessarles Mani.
cures, Photo and Autograph Albums, etc.,
Brass Trays, Umbrella Stands, Crumb Pans
and Brio a Brac, Russian Leather Boxes Of
every description, Japanese Trays and Boxes,
Olive Wood Novelties, Rainbow Glass ware
Dresden Ware, Bisgue and Bohemian Ware
Lava Ware, Cut Glass Novelties in Rose. Blue
and Amber Tints, Portfolios, Card Cases,
Whist Cases. ETC., ETC., etc, etc.
TOYS! TOYS! TOYS!
One mammoth department, 8OXs0 Jour Sec
0nd noor), devoted exclusively for the sale Of
Toys. Come and see our line for we are as
sured our prices Will please you.
DOLLS! PRETTY DOLLS!
Ten times more Dolls than all other dealers
combined. with such a sea of styles there is
US. ASK to be shown any size or make in
Bisque, Wax or Indestructlble Dolls and We
will soon convince you Of what we assert.
Our Ground Floor for Bargains This
Week Only.
1000 pairs Ladies' Extra Length Kid Gloves,
in all shades and sizes, only 4yc, worth fully
SIC. to reduce stock.
925 pairs Ladies' 4-Button Genuine Kid
Gloves down to 73c, formerly 81 %, to reduce
stock.
1900 pairs Ladies' 5-Butten Kid Gloves.
scallOped ton, heavy embroidered back, in
ten shades, down to nc, formerly 81 IS, to re-
duce stock.
450 pairs Ladies' S-Button Length Nous
,quetaIre Kid Gloves. in blacks and tans, down
to 75c to reduce stock.
Job lot Misses f. Button Kid Gloves down
to 75c. formerly CSC: never has such offers
been made in the Kid Glove line.
CLOAKS AT GREAT SACRIFICE!
10000 Ladies' Black Canton Straw Hats,
latest styles. only 20c.
1000 Ladies' Best Grade Bound Wool Hats
down to SOC.
1900 LADIES' Fine Quality Shapes in Velvet.
Plush and Felt, at uniform price Soc; worth
double.
5000 yards Fieot Edge Satin Ribbons, every
shade, III, and "a inches wide, only l0c per
yard just the article for fancy work.
and Linen Neckwear, Ladies', Gents and
Children's Underwear, Jerseys. Hosiery,
Dress Trimmings, ETC., ETC., etc.
EG-Country orders for holiday goods will
receive our especial attention. Goods packed
with care. COrrespon dence solicited.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-13

The Roman Catholic Church separates
Henry Georges peculiar political views
into two distinct heads. First, the eco
nomic, or that relating to political econ
omy, the methods of taxation, and things
OF that nature. This the church expresses
no opinion about. But the second, the
moral is denounced by Archbishop Corri-
gan, who is not disposed to admit that
''property in land is robbery" Mr..
Georges moral philosophy is at variance
with that of the Vatican, and Tor that
matter, with that of all the landed pro-
prietors in the universe.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-13
INDEX qONEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

MEETINGs-De Kalb Lodge No. 9, /. o. o..
F.: Board of officers First Volunteer
Regiment of Georgia; Irish Jasper Green's
The Southern Mutual Loan Association; Geor-
gia Tent No. ISL, l. o. of Il.
SPECIAL decentralization Property Own
ers.
AMUsEMENT-Blanche Curtsse in 'Hozo."
PUBL1cATIoNs-Sec Edition Of Decem-
Der Century.
Boys AND MISSES CLOTHING Daniel
Hogan.
COAL-D. r. Thomas.
Auction SALE-Of Steam Yacht Delight.
PROPosALs-For Construction and Repair
OF Wing Dams in Savannah River.
CHEAP COLUMN ADVERTISEMENTS - Help
Wanted Rattle; Lost; Miscellaneous.
STEAMSHIP SCHEDULE - Generate Trans
Aatlantique.
Dissolution OF CoPARTNERsHIP-Kenne
4 Mallctte.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-13

II is probable that the lower branch of
the Legislature acted wisely in following
the lead of the Finance Committee in the
matter OF the tax rate. Not only is the
chairman OF that committee an able finan-
oler, but all the members Of the commit
tee are we'll qualified for their positions.
They want a tax rate that will exactly
meet the needs Of the State government.
They want neither q surplus nor a de-
ficit, but they would rather have a small
surplus than a considerable deficit. The
rate agreed upon by the House, in ac-
cordance with the advice of the commit.
tee, Is higher than for the past two years,
but this Is made necessary by the purpose
70 finish the new capitol by Jan. /, 1889
The state will be the gamer by having the
capitol completed by that time.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-13

Tie PalstKa News says: Now that
Jacksonville has had her big blow out
ever the new Clyde line of ocean steam
ers, and Its schedule commenced, people
are beginning to look around to see where
the benefit is going to come in to the
shippers OF the State" or course they
are. The present schedule OF the Clyde
steamers can offer no such inducements
10 shippers, particularly fruit shippers,
as will induce them to abandon the faster
competing lines. Jacksonville will find
out. probably, that she had a big "blow
out" without sufficient reason.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-13
Ftom "a BaNim Ia Snn.


An amusing incident occurred n few DAYS
ago in a White line car. Two ladies' entered
and one Of them succeeded in finding n seat.
The other, large, healthy looking lady,
looked around for WHILE during which she
cast some whitening Rlances ON several gen
tiemen who we're in the car. "a much as to
say, "Yo GU have my seat WHY don't you get
upY" Finding that she failed in this, she re
marked loud enough for all ia the car to hear.
chopped" down on the floor. just in front Of
~" lady whom she had accompanied in the
car.
wuo sat on the opposite side of the car at once
arose, and the lady was seated. The affair
caused 30 much merrment. however, on the
part Of the other passengers, that the lady,
though having gained her point, seemed very
III at ease, and her face became near the color
OF scarlet.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-13
England has expressed her willingness,

England has expressed her willingness
30 discuss with the Porte that evacuation
OF Egypt business, and has discharged
her obligation to courtesy. But England
doubtless appreciates the delicacy of the
Porte's relations with Russia, and will be
in no hurry, for the present, either to seek
an early period for the discussion or to
bring it to a definite issue when entered
upon. Egypt and Cyprus might prove
handy points at no distant date as bases
operations. That Bulgarian business is
still pending and the result is in the
womb or time
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-13

The introduction of twenty-three bills
into the Legislature asking for railroad
charters indicates that there is plenty OF
room yet in Georgia for new railroads.
IF all the charters asked for are granted
it is probable that there will be consId-
cradle railroad building in the State
within the next few years. 1t is not to
DE expected, however, that half the roads
chartered will be built in the near future.
That would be too much to expect.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-13

The opinion of Chief Justice Waite in
the matter OF the Rauscher extradition
certainly seems to be in accord with that
measure of protection against crime
which all countries should enjoy in COM
mon, and which none can enjoy so long
as any country can legally shelter the
fugitive criminal. GA fugitive from JUS
tice," says the Chief Justice, "has no
absolute right of asylum in country to
which he fiees.D
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-13

1t is limited that there will be dancing
parties at the White House this winter.
This hint is based on the assertion that
Mrs. Cleveland has ordered some dresses
of 'a dancing length" 1t is more proba-
BILE thatthe President will compel some OF
the incompetent Republican officials to
dance out of their comfortable places than
that there Will be dancing at the White
House.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-13

In time OF cold prepare for heat. The
interest evinced in the replanting Of
shade trees is a promise OF much summer
comfort to come. ArbOriculture in a
city with a geographical location like
Savannah is a by no means insignificant
matter. Health, comfort aud beauty APP
peal with equal eloquence for a share of
PUBLIC attention.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-13

Fran the Veeo York World (Dem.)
No Democratic Representative can right
FULLY vote against motion to consider bill
TO reduce the needless and burdepsome war
taxes at the beginning of q session of Con-
gress. There may properly and will iuevita-
ply, be differences as to the details of such a
bill. But to refuse it consideration is TO do d
great wrong to the people.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-13

impossible TO understand that portion OF
the Presidents message which deals with
pensions. They will have no trouble in
understanding his veto messages ii Con-
gress sends him pension bills which lack
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-13
A Criticism Oh Society.

FROM the Baltimore Hcrald tDensl
Reporter Blaine will never appreciate the
true glory of local Journalism until he is put
TO reporting society. Then he'll wish he was
COWBOY away out On the confines of New
mexico, with job Of rounding up cattle, or
deep down In coal miro digging coal at soc.
q ton,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-13
CURRENT COMMENT.
Blaine a Gould Man.

From the Nel5 York Times (lfu1.)
The people know what kind of a President
Jay Gould wants. They know Tor what can
dldate he worked and spent his money and
manipulated election news two years ago.
lie supported Blame because ne was Gould
man, not because he was RepublicAn.