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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-04

/ MIR. Scharf, the accomplished historian
| and staff correspondent Of the Baltimore
/ Sun, has been spending some time with
ex-President Davis at Beauvoir, and has
written some very interesting letters TO
that paper about the great Confederate
leader and his views on men and events.
Although the writer makes the common
error OF assuming that Mr.. Davis ia not a
citizen OF the United States, his letters
have more than q passing value as por-
traying the true character OF one OF the
greatest men In the whole history OF this
continent, which character has been
greatly misrepresented and mIsunder-
stood, especially at the North, during the
past quarter Of a century.
Notwithstanding the changed circum-
stances OF .he Confederate President,
the persecution that has followed him and
the Affections and infrmities OF age, he
is still the clear-headed, crudite, accom-
plished and entertaining-it may almost
be said genial-genteman he has been all
his life. His memory is sill remarkable,
and his calm, dispassionate views are IN
striking contrast with those that have
been attributed to him by sectional par
tisans.
His excoriatiou of Gen. Sherman, and
exposure OF the ineXcusabla merdacity
of the hero OF the great marauding expe-
dition through Georgia, shows that Mr..
Davis strength OF mind is far greater
thaa is that Of his trsducer. His denun-
citation Of sherman loses nothing in force
from the TACT that it is dignifed and tenn
perate in language, although necessarily
severe In matter and tone.
What contrast is presented! Mr..
DAVIS, the soldier, the statesman, the phi.
losopher, resting quietly in his humble
home by the Gulf, and waiting patiently
and hopefully for the summons to join
the hosts that are marching to brighter,
happier world than this. Gen. Sherman,
rowing, restless, discontinued every
where-though recognized as hero and
surrounded by all that earthly wealth
and honors can give. Mr.. Davis, patient,
simpIe-hearted, even happy in his adver-
sity. Gen. Sherman, vain, irritable, mar
row-minded and envlous even in his pros
perity! How much better it is to have
clear conscience than all the material
blessings that are obtainable in this
world.
There is something inexpressibly grand
in Mr.. Davis life at Beauvoir, and every
true Southern man will be pleased to see
1t described by such a talented and
friendly pen as that of Mr.. Scharf.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-04

In his speech Saturday night at Louis
vile, KY, Senator Sherman said that the
silver question is pending not only in this
country, but in every government of Eu-
rope. Continuing he said: "Bv causes
not necessary to mention. a wide gap ex-
lists between the value of silver and gold
as measured by law. We are now buying
OF the miner silver bullion at it's market
value, and coming it into money at more
than % per cent, less than it's market
value. Thus we have standards of I'M
equal value. We have thus far been
able to avoid the difficulty by receiving
and redeeming our silver com atpar with
gold coin, and this is the only way in
which the two can now be main
tanned at a parity; but the time is
not far distant when, if the coinage OF
silver continues, the memorable law
of trade and commerce will compel all
values to be measured by the silver stand
ard alone. This will cause gold to be
boarded or exported, and will Danish the
vast amount OF gold from our circulation,
thus reducing the aggregate OF our circu.
lation and debasing the value of our
raise the value of foreign coins. The
pound sterling would become worth more
than six dollars, the franc twenty-five
cents, and all our specific duties on i'm.
ported goods will be reduced in this ratio:
the relations between debtor and creditor
will be greatly disturbed, and, in all hu-
man probability, we will pass through
the same struggle and depression which
preceded the resumption of specie pay
ments.f
The Senator has a very clear idea of the
danger to be appranendcd from the CON
tinued coinage Of silver, and the first
thing that Congress should do after its
meeting in December is to take
steps to avert il. The Senator's plan to
avert it, however, viz: to put enough
silver in the silver dollar to make it equal
TO a gold dollar, does not appear to be
practicable. The trouble with it is that
it wouldn't be possible, on account of the
changing price of silver. to keep the gold
and silver dollar equal in value. The
better plan Is TO stop tho coinage OF silver
until the adoption of an International
ratio between gold and silver.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-04
A Discriminating HOusemsId.


1t Is apparent to the historian that the Bos-
tonian servant girl has another standard by
which she judges of the social Importance
and deslrability of employers than that of
wealth.
A young girl who had served with fair
amount of zeal the family OF q gentleman
of his acquaintance, who earned a
rather me1gre and precarious living by his
peD. thought to better herself by leaving this
household and accepting an engagement in
the household of a wealthy harnessmaker.
The latter had everything that was elegant
in his house, including hot and cold water
and set tubs. The family that she was leav-
ing, on the contrary, lived in poor way in a
little house, whose furnishings may have
been aesthetic perhaps, but were not costly.
No wonder the m ansion OF the rich Philistine
attracted the girl.
Four weeks after her departure she paid
her ex-mistress the honor Of visit.
well. maggie" said the latter, "have you
a nice placer"
I'VE .esm, but I don't exactly like the
house."
"w ny, what is the matter2 I thought
everything was very nice there"
"Oh. IL are, Mrs. -, but you see they amt
swell there like you"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-04
index TONEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

MEETrNGs-DeKAlb Lodge No. 9, /. o. D. F.;
Georgia Historical Society.
NoT1CE-Of Application to Legislature.
CHANGE OF ScHEDULE-City and Suburban
Railway.
CANNFD GooDs-C. NJ. Gilbert & Co.
MAGAZINES FOR OoToBEK-EstilPs News
Depot.
STEAM ENGINES, ETo.-Salem Iron Works,
Salem, n. C.
FINE GooDs-DanIel Hogan.
THE IDEAL ROLLER SKATE-The wilkinson
Company.
The GRAND O1D CHIoKrRISe-L. & B. S..
NJ r..
CHEAP COLUMN ApVERTIsEMENrs-He
Wanted; Employment Wanted; Personal;
miscellaneous.
I AUCTION SALKS-Twenty-iv Acres Of Land
Near the City, Lot in Dittmersviile, Furni-
Sure. ETC.. by ]. Mclaughlin & Son.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-04
It Altered the Case.

from the Detr0fB FTee PTeSs.
Made an arrest, did your" inquired citi-
zen, as he halted beside an officer on Howard
street who was watching the patrol wagon on
it's way up the street.
Eyes, SIR"
SERIOUS charge?'
"ae was disturbing the peace"
"Ah !! good thing you took him in There's
altogether too many rowdies around. Did he
bite your hand2"
Eyes, sir"
"Y on ought to have used your club on him
in return. Ihave often asserted that you po-
icemen don't defend yourselves you
shonld. IL were an officer and a ruffian bit
me I'd break his head for him. Did you learn
his name?"
"He gave his name as James Blank"
'No! Young man with check suit and dark
hat?"
"Yes."
HE is my son! So you arrested him. did
you? Officer, I'll take your number and if
don't get you off the force within a month my
name is mud! You police have taken alto
gether too many privileges - yourselves, and
IT'S high time some one came to the front and
sat down on you. Arrested my son, ehT You
prepare yourself to hear something drop"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-04

Eugene Field, OF the Chicago News, is
believed TO have contributed an alleged
humorous article to Literary Lite which
was rejected. At any rate he is pursuing
that publication numerically. Here is
what he has TO say OF the October num-
Der: Advance sheets which have mo
into our possession show that this num-
Der will consist OF ninety-seven pages,
with twelve contributions, including
Editorial Talks and Vacation Read
ing for Girls by Miss Rose Elizabeth
Cleveland, Mr.. Edgar Fawcett con-
tributes the first OF a series on Two
American Dramatists;' tor this paper the
author receives as we are reliably in
formed) $40. Olive Logan has an
article on The English DONNA, or
House Lady, and gets $40 for IL. A like
amount is paid TO John Burroughs for his
paper on 'lndulgent Criticism ClaI.
borne Addison Young's Pen Pictures OF
Authors Whom | Have Met is said to
have opened the publishers wallet to the
extent Of 800. Henry W. Austin viii
probably go mad when he finds his poem,
Shadows printed in the department of
our Singing School-a department which
Miss Cleveland insisted upon Introducing
into the magazine as IA vehicle in which
to carry verse that wasn't much and that
wouldn't have to be paid ror.'" 1t will
now be in order for the well known writ
ers named 10 say whether the "munlti.
cent sums named represent the real
value Of their contributions.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-04
Beatrice aud the Ladder Legs.

From the CleUetd9ld Ledder.
The Scottish Highlander with his bare legs
ia continuous subject of interest to me, and
look at every one see, taking especial note of
his knees. | note that an anti-court paper
called Society says that Princess Beatrice,
Outon VictOria's favOrite daughter, never
blushed while her pretty eyes travelled over a
whole regiIr ent Of bare legs, during her visit
at Parkhurst the other day. quote:
The Princess Beatrice graciously ofticiated
"a judge of the dancing. and also examined
the men In the competition for the best dress
ed Highlander. In this latter task the Prin-
cess took good deal OF pleasurable interest,
scrntinizing every portion of clothed anatomy.
inches of bsre leg displayed. Nor did her
Royal Highness blush the while; but the lad
dies did furiously; and were evidently re-
lieved when the eagle gaze Of the young mar =
RED lady was rem owed from their gallant per
sOns.''
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-04
A Lesson in Table MsDners.


F10m he BD6tOn Reco1 q.
IT was at a country Sunday school picnic.
where great quantities Of the regulation eat
ables. chiefly apple PIES, had been brought Tor
the children TO eat. Little Mary Jane, from
away back in the hills. was there, and with
her her mother, who kept her eye on the child
constantly to see that her behavior was per-
feet.
Presently Mary Jane was observed digging
into an apple pie with her knife; vhereupon
her mother spoke mp:
MARY Jane Beals!"
what. maamP
"What be you a-don'%
"Eatin' pie, ma'am."
"What be you a-eatin it with"
"Knife"
$50 you be. Now what have | told you
about eatn' pie with your knife, Mary Jane?
Take that pie an in your hand and eat it as
you'd ought to-"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-04

FROM the Boston Her0ld tIhd.)
The latest reports from Worcester point to
the selection of Senator John f. Andrew as
the head of the Democratic ticket. better
cholce could not be made. AS the son of the
great war Governor, Sen stOr Andrew bears
name that should count for good deal
throughout the old Bay State in a contest for
the Governorshlp. His own political record
would also be a tower of strength, for it
would attract the support of the Independ-
ents and bring the Democratic ticket into
favor with class of voters hose ballots
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-04

Restring your golden bow.
The silver culver flll;
Youth hit too high. too low,
Young rosy checks, You will.
Look to your darts, my lad,
That dimpled arm prepare;
Such mark was never had
since arrow sped the air.
Your ringlets backward toss,
The silken wings lift free
Heaven. let no shadow cross
That shoulders ivory
Awide most shameful shot,
One side. too high. too low,
Too neutrality-suspicious. not
She laughs told you so.
Once more; down on your knee
How warm his pink heels show,
Shell colors trembIingly
Through all his body glsw.
Once more. mine armed elf
Missed IT,! Go, goblet. go.
She'll dodge old DEATH himself:
Put up the golden bow.
-John Fdace Chensv.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-04

1t 10 little strange that dispute
should arise between Gen. Miles and
Lieut.. Lawton as to whether Geronimo
surrendered lnconditicnally. IL may not
seem strange, however, that Geronimo
wants to testify to the effect that his sur
render was in the nature OF treaty OF
peace. His modest and retiring disposI-
ton makes him averse to being a spectacle
on the gallows.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-04

The esteemed Macon Telegraph says
with charming nalyete: Frank Hurd's
re-entrance into Congress will be welcom-
ed by even the protectlonists, for tley
know where 10 look for Frank always"
That is true. and Frank can always be
''lOoked for" on the Democratic side of
the House, where the protect ZIONIST Demo-
crats sometimes are-not.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-04

The other day over 800 prominent Ma
SONS with their families were presented
to the President, who gave them cor
dial greeting. A correspondent tells Of
some amusing incidents OF the occasion.
One middle-aged woman said facetiously
Take good look at me, and don't for.
get me. may call on you for an Office"
She then whisked herself out. The Presi-
dent smiled sorrowfully. One OF the men
said, with a 'strnight.tip" air: 81 was a
delegate to Chicago and voted for YOU"
The President smiled satisfactorily, and
seemed to say in the expression of his
tacp: You acted seusibly."
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-04

The scene OF 80 white Knights Of Labor
nom Gotham camping out or stopping at
u coiored boarding house, because the
Richmond hotels can not lind conve-
n,ert room for their colored fellow dele
gates. Is a dramatic one, but perhaps it
VIII not enlist as much interest in the
Coz vention rs they would like. IL is not
believed that the body will postpone the
important work IL has in hand 20 take up
the eudgels in favor OF social equality.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-04
About COTTON HaIYesters.

1t was expected that al least one or the
great cotton harvesting inventions would
be so far perfected as to permit the ma
chimes to be placed on the market to a
limited extent this fall. Such. however,
is not the case. The public is still in
formed periodically that the great Difficult.
ties in the way of harvesting cotton by
machinery have been overcome, and that
the practical success Of one invention at
least has been demonstrated by actual ex-
periments in the field, but "the good old
way" of picking cotton is still In vogue,
and the nimble fingers of the sons and
daughters of Ham are still sure of active
and remunerative employment during the
cotton picking season.
IL Is stated that these fingers will be at
a discount before long when the cotton
picking machines come into COM
mon use all over the South, but
that time is still apparently as
far in the future as it was two years
ago. There is no doubt that hopeful
progress has been made by the inventors,
and 1t is not disputed that experiments
have been made n several instances
that were very satisfactory to the
parties concerned and to intelligent spec
tators; but if the practical success of the
harves ters had been demonstrated it is
pretty certain that the machines would
now be in use on many plantations.
There is belief IN some parts of the
South that the cotton harvesters will
cause great increase in cotton growing,
h,,
ton OF the gin. There are many who see
visions OF prosperity-a great increase in
the value of cotton lands, etc. There are
reasons for believing that no legitimate
stimulus will be given to the production
of cotton should the pickers come into
common use. The South can now pro-
duce and harvest more cotton than the
world can consume, after allowing for
the production OF other countries. AL
though 1t now costs 100000, 900 to har-
vest the crop, there would be hand
some profit in cotton produc-
ton we're not the supply greater
than the demand. OF course the harvest
ing machines are almost necessity on
acc cunt of the great importance of re-
ducing the cost Of the production of the
staple, but unless 1t is properly received
when it is perfected it is to be feared that
it will give an unwarranted impulse to
cotton production that will lead to dis.
astrous results.
The further trials OF the harvesters will
be observed with intense aud not alto
gether friendly interest. If perfected,
| they NAV tend TO concentration Of cot
ton growing on large plantations and
eventually drive small planters out OF
the business. This result might be on
the whole beneficial to the small growers.
The effect or the inv entions on the future
of the negro Is alse extremely problemat-
ical. The negro, however, is happy and
willing for the future to look out for itself.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-04

From the PhiIadelDhit Times (Ind0
only eighteen months of Democratic adj
mlnlstrStlOn OF national affairs have passed
ana instead OF depression AMI BANKRUPTCY in
business circles the very opposite condition
exists to-day and everybody. including John
sherman. "a aware of 1t. Mr. sherman should
give up lying about the business situation. not
foolish as well,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-04

The Boston Globe proposes that the
supporters of Henry George for Mayor of
New York call themselves "Georgians."
ii they do so they will do it under protest
from Georgia. They might call them
selves Georgeists or Georgeocrats, as
they muster under the new banner OF
sQuatter sovereignty.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-04

The funniest thing OF late is the talk of
reorganizing the Republican party South
on the anti ssloon Issue. The great mass
Of Southern Republicans have always
been solid on the saloon side In local OPP
fion contests.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-04

Wolfe, the Prohibition candidate for
Governor OF Pennsylvania, is also a can
ddate for the Legislature, and the pros
poets are very flattering that he will be
beaten badly for both Offices. Somebody
ought to inform MIR. Wolfe that a chicken
in the paw is worth two in the barbed
wire fowl yard.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-04

Judging from the way in which some of
the alleged civil service clubs and Grand
Army Posts are meddlIng with the func-
lions of the government in some instances
they will have to be taken down a button
hole or two.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-04
Correspondents of the MORNING NEWS

Correspondents of the MORNING NEWS
rat county seats who can get an approx
mate estimate of the result of the State
slectlon on Oct. in their respective coun-
ties are requested to send the same by
telegraph to the MORNING NEWS on the
night of the election. Returns obtained
lat any time after the day of election may
DE sent by mail.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-04

Ben Butler evidently didn't help manu-
facture the platform OF the Massac husetts
Democracy. The declarations for tariff
reform, for honest money, for proper labor
legislation, and civil service reform are
straightforward and manly.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-04
Love Wakes Men.

An idle poet. here and there,
Looks round him; but, for all the rest,
The world. uniathomahly fair,
Is duller than a witling's jest.
Love wakes men, once lifetime each;
They lift the heavy lids and look,
And 10! what one sweet page can teach,
The read with joy then shut the DOOR,
And some give thanks. and some blaspneme,
And most forget; but. either way
That and the chiId's unheeded dream
Is all the light Of all ither day
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-04

The whisky pool has advanced the
price one cent per gallon, and the staple
article cannot be had now in Cincinnati
for less than ST Is. 1t remains to be seen
what effect the advance will have on the
price of drinks in Maine
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-04
CURRENT COMMENT.


Prom the Hsto York Sun Nnd.)
There is a great difference between the
action OF the Democratic press OF to-day and
that of the Republican press under Grant,
The watchwUrd of the Democracy is as en-
phdtically Turn the rascais QUIZ now as It
was IN 1884. and 1t applies TO the new as well
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-04

What has become of Houk? He hasn't
been heard from since the Tennessee cam
palgn fairly opened. Is it possible that
he has not yet sObered upi 1t would, per-
haps, do him good to try Turkish bath.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-04

The noble Lord Lonsdale appears to
have one requisite for successful theat-
rical manager. He knows just how TO
work free advertising dodge TOR all it is
worth and more too.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-04
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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-04
A seIf.settling Question.

From the LoaiSoAie Courier-JouynGI tDemJ
The question whether banks can retain
their circulation on called bonds when inter-
est IA stopHed has not yet been decided by the
law oihcer Of the governments but the fact
mat the retention of cIrcu alton on barren
basis OF 100 per cent. of god 10 IS e" cent. Of
free note issues will decide this question in
most cases without the help OF the Attorney
(nPnarnl
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-04

Rev, Sam Small is opposed to the Blair
educational bill. Yet it is not believed to
be fellow feeling for the old Bourbons,
The having turned his back on old Bourbon
sOme time ago,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-04

The King of Greece has not yet abdi-
Gated, but he is still thinking about doing
so. Unlike the case of Prince Alexander,
it seems that the great powers Will not
let him retire.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-04

Is it possible that Mrs. Lockwood will
mot take part in any of the State cam
paigns OF the present year? She might at
least write an open letter to ''Ouida."
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-04

The great convention Of the Knights Of
Labor meets al Richmond to-day. 1t will
be composed o; delegates from all parts
Of the country. 1t will be by far the most
imposing labor convention ever held In
this country. 1t is expected that there
will be about seven hundred delegates
present. The proceedings will be watched
with deep interest.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-04

Will the Civil Service Commission ever
get it's rules and regulations IN a satisfac-
tory shape? They are continually under
going a marvellous amount OF tinkering.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-04

An absconding County" Treasurer
Harrington, OF Conecuh county, Ala
has been captured in Nebraska. The alb
sconding State Treasurer of Alabama,
Vincent. has not been heard from yet.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-04

Ohio lie a doubtful State; that is it is
doubtful If there are any honest Republi-
can politicians in it.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-04
Banke.

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