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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-27
Mayor Smiths Trouble.

Bald-neaded, jovial Mayor smith, Of
Philadelphia, is very pleasantly remem-
bered in this city. He and one or two
members of the City Council of Philadel-
phia attended the River and Harbor Con-
vention in this city few months ago.
Mr.. Smith became quite popular by his
amiability and agreeable manners.
Mayor Smith is now in trouble. Col.
Mcclure, another bald-headed man, has
been making some very ugly charges
against him, in his paper, the Times. Ac-
cording TO these charges, Mr.. Smith has
violated the law in not turning the money
received by him from coal oil and pawn
brokers' licenses into the City Treasury
as soon as received. 1t seems that for
some reason or other Mr.. Smith de-
posted TO his own credit the
money thus received, with the pur-
pose of turning it over to the City Treas
urer at some future time. There is moth
ing that justifes the conclusion that he
intended to appropriate the money TO his
own use. he is guilty of an indiscretlon.
II anything, and not OF wrong doing of a
very beinous character.
Col. Mcclure, however, when he makes
up his mind to scalp man, particularly a
bald-headed man, is deaf TO explanations
which might justify mercy. He SAYS
that If Mr.. Smith doesn't resign he must
be impeached or prosecuted, or both.
Doubtless Col. Mcclure will insist upon
both. He appears to regard Mr.. Smith
a good subject out of which to make capt.
tai, and the indications are that he in
tends to use the subject for all be is
worth.
In the future Mr.. Smith Will be very
careful, doubtless, not to forget to put the
public moneys into the hands of the prop
er official as soon as he can. The public
often suffers because of the DELAYS
of the public moneys in reaching their
proper destination. The delays are rot
intrequently remarkably long.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-27

Henry O'Reilly, the Oldest newspaper
writer of New York, died the other day
in Rochester, and not one of the State pa
pers next morning contained notice of
his death. He was for many years an
able and prominent man, but he dropped
completely out of the ''public eye'' in his
old age, and when he left the scene of his
labors, his triumphs and his defeats, there
was no journalistic friend to take note OF
his departure. Such is life. Had he been
great thief or murderer news of his de-
mise would doubtless have been tele-
graphed all over the world.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-27
MATERNAL COURAGE.
A Woman Shoots a Panther to Save Her
Children.

Last Tuesday, says Tolona, H., dispatch
to the Cleveland Leader. brave woman's
heroism saved the lives OF her two little girls.
snatching them almost from the very jaws of
death. She was travelling with her children,
and stopped in the Ambrain. or properly, the
Embarrass timber to prepare dinner. Her
little daughters wandered out Into the wood
in quest of flowers, and the solemn stillness OF
the place soon lulled them to sleep. large,
dun colored panther, which for nearly
month had been a source of great annoyance
to the people about Bouse's grove, some SIX
or eight miles further up the country. had
worked its way southwark almost 10 the
county line. Mrs. Jack Montcalm, as the
woman gave her name, failed to receive an
answer from her children when she called
them to dinner, and. taking up her rine. Went
in search of them. When a short distance
away rustling in the tree tops attracted her
attention. On a nearer approach she saw the
bloodthirsty panther stealthilY making MS
way toward the end of the limb upon which
he was perching. and a moment later posing
for jump. Then her eyes surveyed the
ground. and her sleeping babes were seen be-
meath the tree. Instantly the trusty rifle
touched her shoulder, and bullet went tear
ing through the animals vltals. 1t fell
maugled mass upon the ground, not twenty
feet from the now awakened and startled
children, whose cries brought TO the scene a
son Fabert and D. W. Jones. They identlhed
the brute as the same one they had pursued
with their shotguns, but failed to kill, near
the grove some days before. Mrs. Montcalm
declined any assistance in removing the pelt,
which she will tan ana keep as souve-
mr. of the thrilling event. This plucky
woman says she is the daughter of
wealthy parents residing near Cleveland, o.
but declined to give their names, az she does
not desire her past life connected with them.
She ran away in 1877 and married Jack Mont
calm. an old lover who was reputed to be
growing rich in Indian Territory. For this
her father dlsowned and disiDherited her,
and reverses IN business subsequently re-
duced her husband to a cowboy. He was re-
Gently killed, and his widow and two little
girls. May and June, started in a spring
wagon from near Tishomingo, intending to go
back and seek FORGIVENESS and shelter in the
old Ohio home, where there is plenty and to
spare, not having heard word from there in
over eight years.
mot a soul in the world I knew re-
membercd me-" she said.
+ There are still magivlngs as to the result of
her long journey, and even the brilliant out
come of her adventure did not appear to elate
her.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-27

The following from the Financial Re-
view might probably be applied to other
sycophantic Americans than the gentle
man named: 1.-THE Hon. Chauncey NJ. De-
pew. President OF TIE New York Central,
is nothing if not humorous. He has been
plasterIhg the old Emperor OF Germany
all over with soft soap and actually
making that old autocrat believe that the
majority of American sovereign citizens
were burning with anxiety to become
German subjects. How Chauncey must
have laughed in his sleeve to see the old
Emperor swallow this 'taffy.'"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-27

At a big meeting near Lexington, Kv.,
Sunday last Rev. George o. Barnes was.
preaching, and during the sermon 1t be-
gan raining, when he said, somewhat an
griy: "rhe devil sent that rain. He,
knew was going to do something he did
not want to hear. God had nothing to do
with it," The rain fell in torrents at
night, preventing another sermon. No.
doubt many people were thankful "to a
merciful PrOvideneev for the rain.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-27
Seeking an Honest Man.

Gov. Hill, of New York, has undoubt-
edly acted wisely in removing Com
sioner of Public Works Squire and ap-
pointing Gen. Newton, chief of the army
engineers, to succeed him. There is not
much room for doubt that Squire was
using his office to make money In an
illegitimate way. The assertion has been
made quite frequently that he borrowed
money OF the contractors which the con-
tractors never expected him to repay.
That he entered into a corrupt bargain
with Maurice B. Flynn and the late HUI
bert 0. Thompson there is no good reason
to doubt. Flynn, Thompson and Squire
ran the Office of Commissioner of Public
Work In way to aid themselves in
making money, and. perhaps, would be
still running 1t in that way if Thompson
were living.
Gen. Newton is an honest man. If
there is any more stealing in connection
with the new aqueduct, or the Fifth ave.
nue. paving job, it will be with
out Gen. Newton's knowledge.
While Gen. Newton is Commits
sioner of Public Works 1t is pref
ty certain that the Office will be faithfully
administered, and that the best possible
results will be accomplished with the
smallest possible outlay.
The appointment must have caused
surprise IN the ranks of the
political bunmers who, doubtless, by
hundreds and, perhaps, thousands have
been drawing good salaries in the Depart
ment of Public " ork and doing little or
no work.
Gen. Newton's appointment is a con-
fession by Gov. Hill that he did not know
where to find a thoroughly honest man in
civil life in the city of New York who
would accept the Office. He knew that if
he gave the place, with its immense pa
tronage, to Tammany Hall man, or
member of the County Democracy, it
would be used for political purposes, and
the tax payers would be robbed right and
LETT.
Under Gen. Newton the Office will be
administered honestly and efficiently.
The tax payers Will get the worth of their
money. They will not be haunted all the
time with the knowledge that they are
being robbed for the benefit of men who
live on the fat of the land and who do
nothing but manipulate politics.
Gov. Hill has been thought to be a sort
of spoils system politician, who believes
IN taking care of ones relatives and
friends at the expense of the public. This
appointment of Gen. Newton's, however,
seems to indicate that he has become a
convert to civil service reform. To go to
the army for man to fill civil office
which so many prominent politicians
were clamoring for, appears to Justify
the conclusion that he has come to be-
lieve that the men to appoint to office are
those who believe that "a public Office is
public trust" and who will act upon
that belief.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-27
What Rurta Blaine.

Fron1 Tie PhfL1delDhid IInes (I1dl.
Brother Blaine is deeply panied to observe
that the Knights of Labor said eighteen
things, and yet failed to say protective tarlh
once. Can it be that the knights OF Labor
fail to see how their interests are Imperfect
by tariff revision while both parties are
pledged to such revision as will conserve that
part OF the tariff which represents the differ
ence between American and foreign wages!
Perish the thought! s..-- al
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-27

The Griffin Sun can't believe that the
Macon authorities are moving weeds in
the public streets, as that place is not "a
prohibition town. 1t says: "Weeds grow
only in a dry town-one that has been
killed by prohibition, like Atlanta. Sure
ly weeds are not growing in the streets
Of Macon-or Griffin" Such heartless-
ness will be vigorously condemned by the
anti-prohibitiOnists Of the towns con-
,cerned.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-27
INDEY TONRW ADVERTISEMENTS.
ErorRs1nN-snnday o Warsaw.

ExcuRs1oN-Sunday to Warsaw.
RksE BALL-Macon VS.. savannah.
STEAMSHIP standardization and Savan-
nah line.
AUCTION SALE-Sundries, by l. d. La
'Roche's sons.
CHEAP COLUMN ADvERTIsFMENTs-Hel
WANTED; For Rent; For Sale; Strayed or
Stolen; Personal; Miscellaneous.
SEED OATs-W. ID. Simkins & Co.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-27

An exchange wants to know why Gero-
himo, who is supposed to be in Mexico,
Isnot extradited? tits the current opinion
that the willy savage extradites himself
too often for the good of the settlers on
both sides OF the border.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-27

1t is stated that many Congressman
cannot get their quota of public docu-
ments for use in the campaign on account
Dt the absence Of department officials on
their summer vacations. The country
will vote to extend these vacations until
after the Congressional elections.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-27

The President appears to be the lucki-
est fisherman in the Adirondack, and yet
the fish do not rise to the fly even for him
every dav. 1t is remarked that he has
caught no mugwumps so far during his
DEE sent outing.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-27

A retired sea captain has rendered the
opinion that ex-President Arthur's pro-
Uacted illness is due to the odor of the
ailantus trees that flourish in some parts
OF New York, and he calls upon the Board
OF Health to cut them down.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-27

Rev. Mr.. Rankin, OF the Centenary
Methodist Episcopal church OF Chatta.
saloon keepers Of that town, and some of
them propose to boycott the members OF
his congregation il they continue TO up
hold him in his course.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-27

The Texas patriot who proposed to en-
list division and make each soldier
present OF a Mexican hacienda is, no
doubt, discouraged at the peaceful out
look on the border. He may still have "A
chance, probably, to cast his fortunes
with the Oklahoma boomers.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-27

II is said that the recent arrests and
exposure OF moral corruption in Newark,
n. j., have already had a good effect in
making corrupt men aud young girls
more cautious. A crusade on street
walkers is badly needed in Savannah.
This class OF depraved beings appears 10
grow holder and more numerous.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-27

There seems to be some faint ground to
hope that Murat Halstead and John II.
Mclean will be eliminated from Ohio
politics, but Ohio has plenty of corrupt
and INSCRIPTIONS bosses in both parties.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-27
Not a Sura Way.

From the Cincinnati Times Star tRep.)
The Governor Of Indiana offers a reward of
$1,000 for the conviction of any person engaged
IN the recent lynchngs in that State, but the
man VINO turns infOrmer stands better
chance of being lynched than of getting the
reward. The surest wav to prevent lynch
lngs is to insure prompt punishment Of crim:-
mails in the regular courts.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-27

Base ball is noble game and it is
pity that 1T is 80 rapidly falling into dis
repute. 1t might not be IA bad idea for the
genuine lovers Of the game to have con-
yeniipn TO devise ways and means to
place il upon high and honorable plane.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-27
The National Temper.

From the Neto York Commercial Bulletin (Iad.)
The temper OF the American people beyond
question has experienced q very decided mod
lhcatlon within the past thirty years In thelr
dealings With our foreign relations, ana the
modification, we are free to say, is in the line
q Improvement. and this too without in the
remOtest degree impairing or rejecting upon
the sentiment of patriotism.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-27
CURRENT COMMENT.


From the Washington Post tDe'n.l
To prevent Mexico in the future from rals-
ing the preposterous claim OF extra terrific
rial Jurisdiction, her laws must be amended
and the country may he assured that what
ever is requisite to be done is safe IN the
hands Of Secretary Bayard
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-27

Cutting could probably make more in
a dime museum than he could make by
suing Mexico for damages. Nevertheless,
let him sue. The lawyers have got to
1.-Two
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-27

Since the Indians became the wards of
the nation the government has had great
difficulty to prevent them from being
plundered by those who are placed in
charge Of them. The report is now quite
generally circulated that the funds set
apart for the maintenance Of Indian
schools have been Improperly expended.
1t is strange that it is so near impossible
to get honest men TO administer Indian
affairs.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-27

1t seems to be more difficult tor one TO
become a biographer than historian.
Many alleged modern historians are mere
ly the perpetrators of partisan or sec
tional falsehoods, and most alleged
modern biographers are nothing more or
less than panegyrists. There should be
demand for unauthorized biographies"
ofpublic men written by authors of indie
pendence aDd character.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-27

The Cape Ann sea serpent is now said
10 have four horns. 1t is not stated how
many horns the scientists who discovered
1t had had. Some of them used glasses.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-27

Chicago seems about to get rid Of the
bombers, but there Is no prospect of get
sing rid of it's thousands of bummers.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-27

A New York paper remarks that Blaine
looks more plumed knightly that he did
two years ago. This is doubtless owing
to the fact that all compromising letters
notheretofore published have been burned.
1t will be remembered that Mr.. Blaine
spent several weeks last year re.arrang-
ing and revising his correspondence, and
it is believed that he cremated fair pro.
portion OF It.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-27

Having recently purchased an unusua,
large invoice Of Bingham, Alpaca and
SIX Umbrellas fINm one of the largest and
most reliable manufacturers in this conn
cry. We will offer them on next Monday
at the following prices:
70 dozen 10-Rlb Fast Black bingham
= S% 81 oreilas, from 26 to 30 inches, at 81.
81 %, 81 30 and ST. 70, worth 81 81 81 "a
81 70. and 81 25. W wv
B dozen of Ferguson's Extra Fast Black
Imported Bingham Umbrellas at 50. 50 "a
and ~, worth 50 80, So, and So so.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-27
FRIDAY. AUGUST 81. 1883.


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rluding Sunday. 1t is served 10 subscribers
a. The city, by newsdealers ana carriers, V az
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The MORNING NEWS, BY mail including
Sunday. one month, 81 90; SIX months % W.
one year, $40 90. -, .,u,,s
The MoRNING NEWS. By mail six times ga
week without Sunday issue, six months 81 W.
one year, IS 90. .ooo
WEEKIY NEWS one year, 81 25. In clubs OF
Subscriptions payable in advance. Remit
by postal order or note, cneck or reeisteIeSt
Letters and kilograms should be addressed
~MoRNING NEWS, Savannah, Ga."
Advertising rates made known on apphca-
ton.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-27

The continued drought in Indiana
caused the Salvation Army at Elkhart TO
pray for rain recently. They began at 7
o'clock in the evening and kept on pray
ing until cloud burst at 3 O'Clock the
next morning.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-27
Alpaca Umbrellas,

A choice assortment of fine Alpaca
Umbrellas, in and 10 Ribs, with Olive
partridge. Orange and Bamboo Sticks
from "A to 30 inches, at 81 %, 81 80, ST.
81 80, So, So 80 and 81, "-'
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-27
B.F. MCKEUUA& CO.
CORSETS,

Thomson's G. F. Corsets in grades
"Rr" 81" "G.," "P.," abdominal"
Nursery" "Linen," "Ventilating," etc.
French Woven Corsets-"C. p" "Syl-
VIA" common Sense" Beatrice"
etc.
DIR. Warmers Coraline, DR.. Strongs
Tampico, and other popular Corsets.
Gentlemen's Linen Collars and Cuffs.
Ladies' Linen Collars and Cuffs.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-27
Silk Umbrellas,

We have the largest assortment of Sin
Umbrellas In this CITY to select from~in
Plain, Twilled and Double. Faced Colored
Llnlngs-and for goods of the same Quail.
ty their prices cannot be equaled.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-27

We will continue for another week the
sale OF our mixed lot of Ladies' White
and Colored Bordered Hemstitched Hand.
Rerchlefs at 2lc, formerly sold at 25c, SOC,
Soc and 40c. WV
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-09-11
THE PRICE MONUMENT ASsOOIA-
TION.
From the st. Louis RenuhIicap

From the st. Louis Republican,
Judge Alex. Davis, secretary OF the
Price Monument Association, is receiv-
ing numerous letters of inquiry
about the progress of a work which
lies very near the hearts of the admirers
OF one OF Missouri's greatest SONS, with
pressing offers of money for subscrip-
ton, the latter not only from this, but
adjoining states southwark; and 10, the
organization being now full perfected,
a forward step has been taken. At a
recent meeting of the president, secre-
tary and some of the directors residing
IN st. Louis, it was determined to en-
ter the field for subscriptions, and a
committee was appointed to open the
work at Marshall, where there will be
a large gathering of ex-confederulcs on
the 3lst. The committee is compo ed
as follows: Harvey w. Salmon, Gin
ton; II. A. Ricketts,, Mexico; James
Bannernan. st. Louis; Hiram Terrill,
DIR. j. b. Wood and Jno. B. Breathitt,
Marshall; A. A. Lesueur, Lexington;
DR.. McD. Cotfey, Platte City; ID. G..
Hunter, Nevada City; Elijah Gates, st.
Joseph; N. b. Miner, Bowling Green;
w. j. Hayden, Springfield. 1t is in
tended. If quorum be present, to have
further meeting at Marshall during
the re- union, as President Gilkeson,
Judge Davis and a majority of the
directors will be there. Subscription
books and blanks are being prepared
for the committee and others who NAV
be appointed, and as the charter pro-
vides for a vice-president in every
county, the appointment of these will
be made, and the means to build the
monument may be realized in the near
future.
This meeting was held, and we shall
speak of 1t further. Ed Int.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-09-11
The Girls Protest.

lFrom the NOrrist0wn Herald.l
We're getting very tired of the silly things
About the good old fashioned girl" and her
superior way.
The highest point of nonsense they have fair
ly OvertOpped,
And we-"The girlsr-decide that II ,s resl,v
time they stopped!
Our dear old grandmas-bless them,-neyer
mean to lead astray
1oung Ned or Tom, when, with a loving
smile at us, they say.
An, boys, the girls are different from what
they used to be ~
But we think they've forgotten all the finn
they had, you see,
They remember all the spinning. bpt the
dancing they forget;
Ihey can reeOllect the baking-not the wsy
they used to fret
When they had to stay at home. sometimes,
TO dust the parlOr clean;
When lots OF other girls and bows were
dancing on the grseni"
Why should a girl SIT down and spin from
morning until night,
with so much big machlnsry-do you think
it would be right?
And modern girls can make good pies. and
fancy dishes, too,
And just as well, We'll wager. as the old ones
used to do.
But for an instant We'll assume the gjras
were better then
were more sedate, IndustrOus-but how
about the men?
we think our grandpa just too nice when
sometimes he will saw.
"Oh, girls, The boys are not SO fine AS in nv
Oldtime day.
But seriously, we should think that older
folks would know
That times are very different from fifty wears
ago!
1.-THE girls'' must follow with the world.
which surely has advanced
One day mama forgot and we were perfectly
entranced
When she said that she was noted once for a
minuet she danced,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1886-09-11
If Maidens But Knew.

A good wife rose from her bed one morn
And thought with nervous dread
OF the piles on piles OF clothes to be wash, ed
And The dozen of mouths to be fed
'There's the meals to get for the men in the
field,
And the children to get away to school,
And all the milk to be skinned and chC,rned
And all to be done this day."
1t had rained in the night, and all the wood
Was wet as it could be,
There were puddinss and pies to bake
And a lot of cakes for tea.
And the day was hot, and her aching head
ThrObbed wearly as she said:
"If madens but knew what good wives know
They'd not be in haste to wed.o
"Annis, si, what a., do you think 1 told Ned
Called the farmer from the we'll
And flush crept up to his brOnzed brow
And his eyes they bashfully fell.
ut was this:" And coming near he smiled.
1t was this: That you are the best
And the dearest wife in town."
The farmer went back to the field,
Anu the wife. IN smiling. absent way,
Sang snatches of tender little songs
She'd not sung in many day.
And the pain in her head was gone, and her
clothes
Were as white as the foam of the sea,
And her butter as sweet and golden as it
could be.
The night came down
The good wife smiled to herself as she said /:
'''Fis 80 sweet to labor for those we love
IL IS not strange that maids will we'd"