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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-22
Asking Mercy for Murderers.

The resolution adopted by the knights
OF Labor Convention at Richmond, Just
before it adjourned, appealing for
mercy for the seven condemned Chicago
! anarchists. Is very remarkable one.
Why should the knights of Labor,
through their representatives, appeal for
mercy for anarchist murderers rather
than for other murderers in different
parts OF the country who are waiting to
pay the penalty OF their crimes on the
gallows?
In the resolution the statement is made
that the members of the convention have
no sympathy with the actions OF anar-
chists, nor with the attempts Of midi
viduals or associated bodies, to teach or
practice violent infractions Of the law.
On what ground, then, is the resolution
asking for mercy for the condemned an
archists basedi 1t is not questioned that
the CONDEMNED anarchists are murderers,
or that they murdered number Of police
men in most cOwardly manner. Why,
then, should great labor organization
make special appeal in their behalf un-
less they have some little sympathy with
the doctrines which anarchists teach!
1t is rather strange that the convention
did not give the reasons for its ap-
peal. 1t must have some, or it wouldn't
have made it. II is silent, however, with
regard 10 them, but it takes great care to
deny that it has any sympathy with the
doctrines of anarchists.
The public will be slow to believe that
TIE resolution wasn't framed and advo-
Gated by men who sympatbze very
strongly with anarchists, if in fact they
are not anarchists. 1t is no doubt true
tcat the great body of American work
ingmen are wholly free from any talnt Of
anarchism. socialism or communism, but
there are some among them who are not,
and these are the ones, doubtless, who
procured the passage of the resolution.
1t is noticeable that it wasn't offered
until at least two-thirds OF the delegates
had left for their homes, 1t was kept
back until the last moment, because of
the danger, perhaps, that it would meet
with strong opposition. The resolution,
however, is the action of the convention,
and in the absence of reasons tor adopt
ing it the conclusion is almost irresista-
bic that in the opinion of the convention
it is not as great crime to murder pO-
licemen as it's to murder those who are
not officers of the law.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-22
The Shade Tree Question.

The report of Alderman Thomas on the
shade trees of the city is both interesting
and valuable. The tree question is one
in which the people of this city are very
greatly interested. Savannah has the
reputation of being a beautiful city, and
this reputation is largely due to her shade
trees. Mr.. Thomas report Is on the right
line, but wouldn't it be sdyisa BILE
to appoint commission composed
OF a lew members of the Council
and lesser number of citizens, who
have no connection with the Council, to
give this tree question very careful study,
and to make report relative to the trees
which should be removed and the kind of
trees which should be plantedS Many
trees are now being planted which per-
haps are short-lived, or are not well
adapted to the soil and climate of the
city.
What is needed is all the information
that can be obtained that will aid in
beautifying the city through the iustru-
mentality of shade trees. The appoint
ment OF a commission would be no re-
Election on the committee of Council
which has jurisdiction of the shade trees.
The committee would still have control of
the matter and would have assistance in
their work that might be very valuable.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-22
A Merited Rebuke.



A gentleman prominent in legal circles in
Boston was recently riding in train, snd in
the seat before him was young and gayly
dressed damsel. The car was pretty full and
presently an elderly woman entered, and,
finding no seat vacant but the one beside the
young woman mentioned, sat down beside
her. She was decenty dressed woman, but
apparently of humble station, ana she car
red several clumsy bundles which were evil
IDENTITY a serious annoyance to her seatmate
The young woman made no effort to conceal
her veXatiOn, but In the most conspicuous
manner showed the passengers around
that she considered 1t an imperti-
nent intrusion for the newcomer to presume
to sit down beside her. In few moments
the old woman, depositing her pack ages
upon the seat, went across the car to speak
to an acquaintance she discovered on the OBJ
poste side OF the aisle. The lawyer leaned
forward to the offended young lady and
courteousy asked If she would change seats
with him. A smile of gratIfied vanity showed
how pleased she wa to have attracted the
notice of so distinguished looking gentle
man. "Oh, thank you ever so much" she
sand, effusively. II should like to, but it
would be as bad for you as for me to sit be-
side such an old woman" II beg your par
don," he responded with undiminished de-
ference of manner. lit was not your comfort
[ was thinking of. but the old lady's."
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-22

Nothing has occurred IN New York for
a long time that 50 clearly shows the de-
termination to punish all violators of the
laws, whether they are rich or poor, infu-
entail or triendless, as the indictment and
arrest OF the eX-aldermen of that city
who, il is alleged, we're brlbed to grant
the Broadway street railway franchise to
a number OF street railway presidents,
and, also, the indictment and arrest OF
these presidents tor brlblng the alder
men.
The bride givers and the bride takers
will have to take their chances together
at the har OF justice. The most OF them
are rich and prosperous men, and until
the pending charges were brought against
them they passed as respectable members
OF society. There is no danger that they
will be convicted il they are not guilty,
and if they are convicted there ought 10
be no sympathy for them. Men Of their
class are far more dangerous to society
than the common thief, the burglar or the
highwayman.
The Aldermen had the interests Of a
great city intrusted TO them. and accord
ing 10 the charges against them betrayed
their trust. The street railway presidents
corrupted The city's servants with theil
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-22
Five shinings, Followed by Ea5 900.


singular piece of good fortune has be-
fallen a Stourbridge man named Richard
Lightowler Wilkinson, a carpenter. He has
within the last few days had an intimatIon
that the late Mr.. w. c. Willis, mine owner
IN the nelghborhood of Newcastle pon. Tyne.
has left him an estate of the value OF f25, 900
and e l.450 in money in recognition of his hav-
ing saved his life in the year 1882 III the spring
of that year Wilkinson was at work in the
neighDOrhood where Mr.. Willis resided, be-
tween Wallsend aud Newcastle. lie was
walking along the Tvneside after work one
evening when he saw Mr.. Willis coming in
the opposite direction. The latter was seized
with sudden Illness and staggered and fell
into the river. wilkinson, though he could
not swim, jumped into the water, and with
some difficulty got MIR. Willis out. He was
speeches. for some time, and when he suf-
fciently recovered Wikinson assisted HIM
home. He gave him five shillings at
the time ana said ne should never for
get the service he had rendered him that
night. lie asked Wilkinson particularly as
them down at the time. shortly after this
Wilkinson left the ne ghborhood of NewC Al tle
and thought no more OF what had occurred.
1t seems that Mr.. Willis, who was a widower
without family, died few months ago, and
that since then efforts have been made TO find
wilkinson, and he was told of there being an
advertisement In the paUcr for some one of
his name, but at the moment he attached no
Importance to it. Last week two strangers
presented themselves az his mothers house,
Questioned him closely rs 10 his name and the
fact of his having at one time livcd at New
castle. Aud intimhtcu that he mig lat expect TO
bear Of some good fortune. Since then. his
identity no doubt appearing clear, he has had
formal lntimation OF me bequest of the large
property above stated for his gallant services
In savieg Mr. WINS life, the latter having
well kept his promise that he would uegcr
forget Wha be haa done for him.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-22
INDEI TONEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
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MEETING-Forest City Gun Club.
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AUCTION SALEs-A Neat Home on West
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STEAMSHIP Standardization and Savan-
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NEW CANNED VEGETABLES - George &
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EXCURSION RArEs-Per Central Railroad
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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-22
Dan Voorhees, as a Tear Compeller
From the Chica9o Herald.

r rom tne CHSc60O HefuLUs
81 see that Dan Voorhees, is making quite a
reputation as the defender of men who kill the
destroyers of their homes" said an Indiana
Democrat who was stopping at the Grand Pa
Cihc one day this week. well, Dan Is get
ting to be good one in this sort of busn ess.
When he went down to Greenville. Tenn, to
defend Capt. job nson, who killed Maj Henry,
he came pretty near drowning the old back
woodsmen who were on the jury. They cried
and moaned and made up faces all through
his speech, and when 1t came time to bring in
their verdict they nearly choEed to death
with emotion. Dan even got the old Judge a
bellerlng. OF course the prisoner w as acquit-
ted. Now see that Dan has been retained
to defend young Hazeitine, the Stevens Point
lawyer. who shot and killed Banker Morse,
the alleged destroyer of his happiness. The
tragedy occurred some time last spring and
attracted considerable attention in Northern
Wisconsin, where the rrncipals were w ell
known. It's dollars to walnuts that when Dan
gets to talking about angels and fresdes and
that sort of thing the jury up there Will just
cave in at the chest and acquit the prisoner
without leaving their seats"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-22
A Couple of Lost Creeks.

Somebody succeeded IN getting into the
last river and harbor bill authority for
surveying q couple Of creeks, the exist
ence OF which appears TO be rather doubt
full. OF course when survey is made
the next thing is an Appropriation, The
creeks in ques ion are supposed to be in
the Third South Carolina Congressional
district, and Lieut.. Abbott, who mas charge
of the river and harbor improvements in
South Carolina, wrote to Hon. j. Wyatt
Aiken, who represents that district in
Congress, as follows: 81 am required TO
make an examination of CiarK's creek,
5. c., and Mlngo creek, 5. G. After care
full search | have been unable to deter
mine satisfactorily the location Of these
creeks, and If you would be so kind as TO
let me know definitely where the creeks
referred to in the act are TO be found it
will enable me TO make the eXamlna-
ton"
Congressman Aiken declares that he
knows nothing about the creeks referred
to- that they are not in his district, and
that he had nothing TO do with having
them designated for survey. Hesuggests
that the engineer will have to go probing
around in some other section of the
State than the Third Congressional
district for them. 1t would be a rather
wise thing for the South Carolina Con-
gressmen to do to probe around aud see
at whose request the creeks were put into
the river and harbOr bill. When the
Hon. 5. 5. Cox gets back into Congress he
will make it rather lively for the sup
porters of the river and harbor bill ii they
don't expose the authors of this Mingo
creek business
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-22

from the court jon nat.
An old gentleman at Tewkesbury for many
years rode a blind horse. Though sightless,
the steed, which had probably been good
fencer once, had learned to jump whenever he
received hint that he was desired to do go.
One day, after a run with the hounds. some
hunting men were talking In the bar Of no
tel about big Jumps, and the owner of the
blind horse stOutly maintained that that ami
NAL would jump over a single obstacle which
none of their hunters would leap. He W as
ready to back his words with money. and as
the result of the conversation he IN ade four
bets of rs each on the subject Very soon the
four sportsmen repented of risking thermoney
SO rashly. The owner of the blind horse put
down a straw IN the street. and this consti =
tuted the 'obitacle - He rode up to it, and
the blind steed, responding to his call, rose
at the rasper," clearing It with bound four
feet in the air, and covering twelve feet of
ground at east. None of the other four horses
would rise at straw. and the owner of the
blind horse was f20 the richer.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-22

A rather novel case occurred In a New
York court the other day. A woman.
from whom her husband was divorced
several years ago, applied to be relieved
pf the marital disability to which she was
aeft subject under the decree of separa-
Sion. She presented proof under the law
OF that State to show that she had led a
plsmeless lite for more than five years.
The Judge granted her petition, and
within a few hours she was remarked to
a thrifty widower.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-22

gold, and robbed the people by obtaining
a valuable franchise for a small part OF
its real value.
If such men as these were permitted to
escape punishment it would not be great
while before there would be no such thing
as honest government, and no safety for
society. The District Attorney OF New
York has fairly earned the praises he is
receiving from the press for the tirmness
and ability with which he is discharging
his duty.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-22
The Altar and Politics.

Fr0na lie Gao Y0rE 0tdT lDe1Hl
Mr.. Blaine opened his starring tour in
pennsylvania by attending divine service Ia
Philadelphia, after which "he fingered
around the altar. where many OF the congre-
CATION gathered around him to take him by
The hand" MIR. Blame has an Imaginative
mind. We wonder If it did not hnsh through
his plumed head that thus affecting demon
stration wa awfully like the procedure at a
funeral, after the clergyman has announced
ian opportunity will now be gwen to look
upon the remains of our lately deceased
brother. Please pass up the left aisle aud
down the CENTRE
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-22
The Poor Tariff,s Danger.

from the PhIddelDdia Tunes II13a.l
What is to become Of the poor, dear tariff
Not only Abram Hewitt and Henry George
are free traders. but Theodore Roosevelt, the
republican candidate for Mayor of New
ork. IL an active member of the Free Trade
Club of that city. OF what use is 1t for Blaine
to plant and Beaver to wafer he seed Of pro-
lection IN Pennsy wanna, If the whole taOric OF
our industries is to be upset IN New York by
the election of a Mayor who is not a tariff
Mayor?
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-22
CURRENT COMMENT.


From the Louisville Courier-Journdl Dem. y
If the Republicans should find a reform ed
tarif disastrous 10 the United states, no
doubt they will organize Themselves into an
antl-forelgn goods society and buy nothing
not produced or manufactured in America.
In this way they would not only set oeautl-
full example, but completely overwhelm the
wicked tariff relormeTs
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-22

Iron, the Neao York Herald (Ind.)
The Democratic party is the friend oflabor.
1t Is the party OF the common people. Whlle
it las its share of rich men, it has more than
IT'S share of those who earn their bread by the
sweat OF their brows. The bulk OF the ma
toms toilers are in US ranks, and from 1t that
immense and powerful organization the
knights OF Labor has drawn Its membership.
1t Is the party which lifts the mousse we live In
by raising the found liions, while the Repub-
lean party Is satisfied to leave the founda-
lions in the mud and to raise the roof.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-22

While Atlanta Is "enjoying" the dis
!tinction of being the largest dry town in
the country, it is probably true, paradox
cal as it may appear, that the antl-prohi-
Ibitionists are the "dryest' people there
in more than one sense of the term.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-22

An sold lady of Washington" is given
as authority for the charge that Benja-
min Franklin was very much of hirt.
VI may turn out, after sll that has been
written, that "PoOr Richard'' was no t
such plodding skinflint as he has been
credited with being.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-22

The Republicans are not sanguine of
beating Frank Hurd, in the Toledo, Ohio,
district. On the stump Frank is having
Everything pretty much his own way,
while his antagonist, Romeis, Is arming
the boys around and pursuing still hunt
ro1icv
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-22
educational.
PRACTICAL INSTITUTE

la Liberty Street between Bull and DraytonA
Actual business transactions by stauenu.
the basis for entry in book keeping, Colles1
Bank. College Currency, etc. etc. snort hah i,
Type-wrlting THE Remington and Calgrhp.n ~,
+, nmanship, Telegraphng and DRAWING. ~. ~
gether with thorough course In ArlthIle.,., w
Grammar, Spelling, Punctuation, Les. .a
writing, etc. Both ladies and gentlemen Gun
attend either day or night sessions. -,
Q. s. RICHMOND. Prlnclpa-.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-22

An elephant at the Brooklyn theatre
nearly killed It's keeper the other night
by seizing him and hurting him to the
pavement. 1t is said that the animal
swas Intoxicated at the time. 1t seem :
that the noble brute is not much better
than the average human being.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-22
The Sea Serpent.

FrOnl IeDdS S3JEln9S.
The way to make
monster snake,
In width and length gigantics
To dive and plunge,
To dart and iunge,
With motions madly antica
Shiny and green,
And submarine.
Cavernous-mouthed and spouting,
To fill the night
With wild alright
And satisfy the doubtings
Is but to make
Each drink you take
straight goods" and undiluted.
Then you'll agree
The snake you see
Can never be disputed
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-22

Minister Manning, like Gen. Jackson,
expresses himself delighted with Mexico
and the Mexicans. Probably the MeXi-
can mission will hereafter be more In de-
mand than ever.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-22
A Yankee Lawyers Response.

George Curran is a Calais lawyer. famed
for his wit and talents all through Eastern
Maine. Not long ago a banquet OF some kind
was given in ST. stephens, \. b, opposite
Calais. at which Mr. Curran was one OF the
invited guests and speakers. A pompous
Englishman responded 10 tue toast Great
Britain" in the most glowing terms, In which
pire on which the sun never sets." and IN
dull ed in some comparisons which were not
pleasing to the Amer cans present.
Mr.. Curran responded TO The United
States" He remarked that he did not know
as he could say of his country what the gen
tleman who preceded him had claimed for
Great Britain, that 1t is IAN empire on which
the sun never sets" but he felt like thanking
God that He is not afraid to let Us stay in the
dark!
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-22

Blaine has certainly aroused great
deal of Blaine enthusiasm in Pennsylva-
mia, but he seems to be overshsdowing and
hlighting the alleged Beaver boom.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-22
instruction in Plumbing & Gas Fitting

Afor young men in Plumbing and Gas fit'inS
will commence ut the
NEW YORK TRADE SCHOOLS.
First Avenue, 9th and 6sth streets, New iorS
on December /, 1886. Terms $85; no eNt ..s
Manual instruction in making wipe Ioln TO-
sand bends, lining safes, etc. Sclenll9o ~. ~
vice and waste pipes. ..t IN
by this combination Of che practcal ~ y
theoretical the young man who makes kSSo w.
Tee OF his opportunities acquires khoW,,..uff.
of the trade far beyond what be can oplalh
by other means, and IL only requires lhere-
after moderate length Of time Win pI-,-
teal plumber TO make MIN lrst-class ho-
chRnie. "-Metal Worker. -
Good hoard in private families IS per week.
Sand naaknk card fou ckrnDar-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-22

John swinton doesn't seem to be taking
n very active part in New York city poll
tics. Has John become disguised with
socialism, or has he Joined the anarch-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-22
Fine DressCOods

DIAGONALS can be shown, all the fssb.
lonable colors-Seal, Brown, NV Blue. Gar.
net, Sapphire ana Myrtle. Careas been taken
to secure trimmings, both 11Valours and
Buttons. to match.
RHADAMAS.-An all Wool,pitino tbis
seasons importation, in all color We hava
both Striped and Plain Velvets toarmon,ze,
small and large buttons to suit.
HAVANA CLOTH.-Medium Liobt fob
ric for immediate use in all the nv shades.
corresponding colors in novelty Stred Otto.
man Silk or Velvets for trimminl buttons
for same.
MARrELS.-All Silk and Wool Axtures.
Flake effects, eight different styles. These
goods look best when made withou trim
ming, being handsome in themselves.
CASHMERES.-Ever fashionable gods N
inches wide; Seal, Navy Blue. Garne AL
gerie and Myrtle. These Cashm eres wpr
bought much below their real value, anowe
are Offering same at astonishingly low prizes.
TRICOTS.-All Wool. steam finish. ys
have these goods in four different qualite,
and widths, IS inches, 49, 50 and 81 Inchs;
especially adapted for tailor made costume,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-22

Lieut.. Il enn, OF the Galatea, is evident
9y not so much of British snob after ALL
sHe said in New York the other day: 81
have never been treated with so much
pourtesy before in all my life. Mrs. Hem
Is simply delighted with the whole trip,
and every yachtsmsn whom L have met
has the true sportsman's spirit, and the
racing was as fair as anything could well
be. l am so pleased with my trip that
am coming back" His appreciation of
American hospitality Will no doubt Sc
cure for HIM a more warm-hearted recep-
ton than ever the next time he comes
over, and Americans Will wish him all
sorts OF good luck, except so far as re-
lates to The AMERICAS cup.