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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-24
The Boutelle.wise Episode

Representative BOutelle, Of Maine, was
not as well informed about the Norfolk
Navy Yard business as ne thought he was
In Offering his resolution, aut horizing an
inquiry ~ be made of the Secretary OF the
Navy whether inscriptions on guns cap
tured from Confederates had been erased
at the Norfolk Navy Yard, and whether
ex-Union soldiers mad been discharged
from the same yard to make places for
ex-Coniederate soldiers, he thought he
had thrown a political bombshell which
would create a sensation.
The Committee on Naval Affairs, to
which the resolution was referred, made
Mr.. Boutelle rather sick ofhis proceeding
by changing his resolution so as to make
the inquiry cover the affairs Of the Nor
folk navy yard during the time that Mr..
Chandler was Secretary OF the Navy.
When this change was made, Mr.. Bou-
telle would like to have had the inquiry
abandoned altogether, because while MI
Chandler was at the head OF the Navy De-
partment, Malone turned ex-Union sol-
diers out Of the Norfolk Navy Yard when
ever it suited his purpose.
1t turned out, however, that there was
no truth in the charges on which MIR. Bou-
telle's resolution was based. Represen-
tative George ID. Wise, Of Virginia,
pointed out so clearly that the whole
country lie now laughing at Mr.. Boutelle
that the guns about which Mr.. Boutelle
wanted 10 raise sectional howl were
never at the navy yard. and that the man
who bad been dismissed was not a hero OF
the late war, but a gOod-for-nothing fell
low VINO had never seen service on the
battlefield. and who was wholly incompe-
tent on account OF drunkenness. The
man who was appointed in his place is
product Of tae civil service law.
II is TO be regretted that such men as
Mr.. Boutelle succeed in getting into Con-
gress. Their influence is used to stir up
strife ana bitter feelings. They do not
want the truth. All they want is very
slender foundation upon which TO base
sectional speeches and sectional legisla-
ton. In few more years men who are
Influenced by such motives as Mr.. Bou.
teil- is will not be able to secure places
DO Congress. The people will have had
enough Of them.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-24
The Cost of Salvation.

a ministers meeting was held in Chi
cago the other night at which some curious
statistics were made public. II appears
that the Chicago ministers We're lea to
consider the question OF salvation from a
business point Of view, ana sons Of them
seemed disposed 10 thlnk that it was not
a very profitable business. One speaker
read a paper showing that each sou, con-
yerted in the Rock river Methodist Epis-
copal conference last year cost Just Sl3l
Another showed that the expenses of six
prominent South side churches during
1850 amounted 10 500, 900, while they had
just 100 converts, costing $1,000 each.
1t was admitted that all the money spent
by the churches was not for The direct
purpose Of making converts, and il is
probably true, though it was not so stated,
that a very large proportion OF the eX-
penses Of these churches went TO the graf
iication of pride and worldly vdnities.
One minister said he could calculate
the cost OF hogs and cattle. but be was
opposed to resorting to arithmetic when
it came to talking about the salvation Of
souls. Another said the richest and most
expensive churches were generally the
weakest spiritually, while still another
said it was impossible to estimate in
figures the results of preaching. He be-
lieved in letting God keep the books.
This seemed to be a gentle reproof to bis
speculative cO-laborers, and the subject
was dropped. 1t was fortunate, perhaps,
that the discussion was discontinued be-
fore it became question whether the con-
verts We're worth what they cost. There
might have been a good deal OF difference
of opinion developed. From a Chicago
point OF view it may be matter OF doubt
whether an average human soul is worth
as much as a real good horse or a Jersey
cow. If converts come unusually high in
Chicago it is probably because Of the IN
fitness Of the Instruments used to gather
them in. The held may be a fruitful one,
but the harvesters may spend too much
of their time in eating and sleeping and
enjoying themselves. and discussing sub
iects that 90 not tend to the quickening
OF Christian zeal, and the ediicatiOn Of
the people. The devil doesn't count tine
cost or waste any time when he goes to
driving his lightning selt-bnding reaper
through the ripening harvest of human
souls.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-24
He Went shopptDe.
Cjs-a bile ias Ci.cinna5t E5lyuirsy.
Woman are more senaihle thnn rrcr m n

Cj9-a GsHe az Ct.cinnatt E31Iuirsy.
women arc more sensible than men ia pick g..
ing out suitable Christmas presents. FOR tnev
don't get bewildered IN the crowd
ing aud commission. know the most
prlm and modest ~ Young Episcopal ear. te..
lie may get audlous after being established Z
few years ~ iui reclorship, but 40 present
If be saiu boo a. aIl 90 pretty girl 10 would
he M the mlidest whispered tone. lie Dis in
love. 10 happened 20 him iAtti W ON fr-f -Igr I
OF my dear llttle friend Hcnriette: anu sine
knows 10 though he hasn't told her So. HvtIp
time he gathers courage TO pop the question
she viii have hau ample opportunity for r.-
curry rs to his prOep CTS, hls family and her
own inclination. Well. d. bought 20 Christmas
pre- cent for her-scleeted tam hy himself To-
told me to-day, ON bringing % round o. our
house 10 bis handbag for me 10 inspect
II have an artistic eye Tor color and shape. A."
he SAID, "and am sure that Hi.s Ucrriefts
Will be CHARMING iu the house robe That have
procured. 10 a. mostly white. with inst q
faint suggestion OF delicate blue in me lace
thai garnIshes. AMI then The flowing urs1o.
ric- VIII of asurety bc vastiy becoming " her.
Please give me your judgment
Ihcu DE oul win Che Thing, which really
wa "a heavenly Construct % of Chinese -.Ik
and noe lace. But mad q urcadlGIly
WreuchlnR convuisiou ~ laughter on getting
eight oi q, though my face vac serious.
"What d0 gou tuiuE of No. he asked.
Lovely. replied.
"And she w llkclt
ct ndouhIei q.
"Then wan -c1d % 90 her in the morning"
"Sfay moment" ] HaI. Efatpir. You
are young clergyman Iust snttlnp out ou
FouF chosen I'lN mission aud you cannot ho
too careful In your so.fH. 1UIngs. f1r.IFr MO-
for huY seeming presumption, but frD. lt UV
dutF to warn tDH lu h. 600 Fuur guard. Tho
pH Poe iH r1 tN rnfnHs. sou know sY aul tI
mIscunrirur meaning aud mlffrs. Believe
me ma sou ruH Ir. ID giving fh.- 40 llru-
motto. uI u Ii.fr HaH Nuff your Thought n.Ht
nO. HIN .liN tnf lN FInf fr.. 60 lH a .I.ul.I.
t1aN i'nf uaHof.tant tle artHlr Dol 0r
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-24

Fron ~ Chioa0o Trlbnns.


Dakota came out OF the rugged Northwest.
Al bushes and tremOrs and clad in her best
Her pretty lip quiyered but bravely she came
Her right as a daughter-the youngest--to
claim.
Half smiling, half sobbing, and o, she was
eWcet.
For her hair had the gold that you see IN the
wheat
When the summer Is old, and the blue of her
eyes
was as deep as the blue of her own Northern
skies
Her fair limbs were clad IN a garment Of
green.
Just the hue that in MAY on the prairie is
seen.
All embroidered with flowers in wreath ana
fesVOOn,
Just the sort that are seen on the prairie in
June.
A mantle OF ermine she bore on her arm,
For the winter IL cold and a maid should he
warm,
A mantle Of ermiDe, as white as the snow.
or as white as the arm that was hidden below.
So came she, so stands she, still waiting, she
pleads
At the gate with the tyler, but little he heeds.
There's a tear on her eyelasb, O, who but a
churi
Could refuse the request OF so charming a
girl
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-24

dent would not insist. perhaps, that the
reasons for the refusal should be lnade
public before making another nomination
IN the place Of the one rejected; and yet,
tAc President has as much right to know
why the Senate rejected a nomination as
the Senate has to know why the Pres dent
suspended an official.
There is no doubt that the Republican
journals are trying 10 create the i'm
preston that the President mas refused to
comply with request from Senate com
mittees for his reasons for suspending
certain officials. Their object is, of
course, to create the impression that the
Preside ut isn't sincere IN his efforts in be-
| half of civil service reform. Even Repub-
| lican Senators, it seems, have helped to
strengthen this impression by stating
that they wouldn't vote for confirm alton
in cases in which the President withheld
AIS reasons for making suspensions.
OF course the President isn't going to
give his reasons un iess they are requested.
and 1t Ia far from certain that be will give
them then. 1t Tiil be time enough, how
ever, for the Republican papers to criti-
else ms action when they know what IL is.
In order to live up to his pledges with
respect 10 civil service reform he need do
nothing more than see that the civil ser
vice law is carried out faithfully. That
law does not involve Presidential appoint
ments. For party purposes, however,
the Republican papers are industrious Y
engaged in trying to mislead the people
in believing that it does.
Tne President has withstood the pres
sure of his own party in the matter of the
Offices, and it is hardly probable that the
Republican Senators viii succeed in put
ting him in a false position with respect
to civil service reform. HIS whole course
has been, and still is, consistent with his
public utterances, and il viii be rather
Strange if the Republican Senator'S, how
ever shrewd their effort may be, succeed
il making it appear that he IS an insin-
cere civil service reformer.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-24
An Incnrrect Imnrc.sinn

There is an impression that the Presi.
dent bias refused 10 give bis reasons for
su4pendinE certain Republican officials,
aud ON that account the senate has re.
fused TO confirm the nominations OF the
successors Of these odi Gals. seems that
This Impression IS am incorrect one. The
Prysidcnr- private secretary is authority
fYr tue statement tlat no application has
been made fornlormau0n respecting the
cause ~ tno removal ~ any official and
that 'ho President hasn't ludiented what
course ne should pur.ufIf sueh tnforma.
tuu Ht.. requested
IHnr I- uoU. b. seems. auy precedent
iof ir.I posting ile rnr.Idnli ~ give rfa.
zone 'Hr .HaH ending .Hnt.s. and % uo
should DECLINE i0 IUfuIsu ia.m lle senate
would .aten0 reason d. complain.
homInatDls are Dotted uU01 iu rreru.
fiye sfss.Du 400 81 iae s.uaie shoud 81.
fgas " enuafm nym.uailon fhe pfosl.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-24
HANDY WITH HIS GUN.
Gen. Smiths RecoiIeotiOns of Ben
Thompson, the Texas Desperate.
fr0m the Clnclnnat. ENlAirer.


Prom the Cinci1nat. Enquirer.
"Well, now, you had better believe have
seen some lively times IN Texas" was the re-
mark OF Gen. Henry Smith to re-
porter yesterday. The General went to Texas
when but lad, and has accumulated mint
OF money IN the cattle business. yes. sir:
mighty lively times" be continued. "Why, /
knew the time about Austin and san Antonio
When II seemed sorter lonesome like If you aid
not near several times day the crack of one
OF these mere things referring to a large Colt
revolver That he pulled from an inner pocket
OF DIS great coat. You see ! have ono. We
all carry them out our way: qof 10 do IT, you
Know NOW there was Ben Thompson. OF
course you have heard of Ben. Had the repu-
tatlon, you know, OF having made 25 or % diff
ferent m bite the dust, all IN a legitimate
way. loWever--got the drop on em, and they
psVer breSthed after the bali left his gun. He
was killed about three yesrs ago during a
NJ AT IN a theatre at San Antonio, but several
men went WITH him before he gave up"
thompson was great shot, wasn't hep
'Umph great shot? The greatest I ever
saw. he was dandy little fellow, "a strong
as nom ana a. quick as flash of lightning
Nhy' IL would make the heart of the average
man SICK TO- see how readily he could get out
MS gun ana let II go. PshaW he'd pull his
gun ana ire while anv of jhese other people
"ould be thinking OF getting theirs ont. And
and shOoting!"
DID you ever witness any Of his battles:'
asked the reporter
several. ! remem her one time that three
IelIoWs came down to san Antonio fr"--,-- 20
Fa,o Ihey were as tough a. TO- , "iaNe 'ueiii
one of the ~ - Had killed a good man. They
had heard Of Ben. ana wanted to find him.
Ben also heard Of them, and thought that he
would have little fun At their expense. What
do Won think Ben did, Why. he just went
home, dressed himself up for all the world like
dude, with yellow Kid gloves. and carried
natty gold headed Cane. and sported a dude
glass IN one eye. hen he went to one OF the
great public resorts aud waited for his men.
he did not have to linger very long. just as
ne was leaning over the bar. sIIping claret
punch, IN the mirror in front Of hlm he saw
the three men entering the saloon. lie at
tecJed the airs of dude more than ever, and
IN moment they were onto him. One OF them
gave him tremendous whack on the back,
and another, pulling his revolver, ordered
Thompson 10 dance. Quick as a flash ThOmp-
son turned about, with a gun IN each hand.
and In a jl6fy the three men were lying upon
the floor stone dead.
Nv as he ARE -tedf'
"Oh, no. They couldn't spare the time to
arrest that man. Later that evening ne
strolled into another saloon. As he entered
the saloon he saw old enemN IN front of
MN. lie saw The nun going for mis- gun, and
at the same instant in the mirror saw another
enemy behind nm no was also going for his
gun. He HI led b tn of those fellows and was
uninjured himself. These arc just q Jew sam
pies, you know"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-24

daughter Of Mrs. Elizabeth cady
Stanton has been telling tales out OF
school. She says that when her mother
and Miss susan y. Anthony work together
on their History oi woman suffrage
thoy often gct into animated discussions
over their subject and dip their pons into
their muciiase bottles and tneir muellaEe
brushes Into their lnk BOTTLES iu indie
eliminate excitement The is very
strong reason WHY these excellent and
talented ladies ought noi % be- allowed fD
vote They would doubtless 80 into 49,
nfg9mfEi ~ 49, yeIy hftt election DAY
ADD pui ib0if ballots mo ihe poet ohes
LgLll.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-24
4 Possible Effect of Miss Bayard's
Death.

Washington Dispatc5 to The Ve1o York World.
There are a number Of Mr.. Bayard's init
mate friends who think that the death Of his
daughter may nave a very important political
significance. SAID one OF these friends re-
Gently: Il would not be at all surprised If the
cath of Miss Katharine bayard should lead to
the resignation of me Secretary of state. He
has been much Disguised with his position. and
the thousand annoyances attendant upon it,.
He has felt the bitterness of bearing uniustlv
the burden and blame Of many appointments
for which he was not at all responsible. tie
has SAID to me more than once that he was
weary Of being made the seapeSOat Of other
peoples bupders. know" said this firm
friend. that Mr. Bayard has been upon the
point Of giving up everything and retiring o
private life more than once. | know that his
daughter h Is been Of the greatest possible
service TO him in every way She has been
his counsellor, confident and adviser. Every
night unless called out by some other engage
ment, the two were in the habit Of sitting
down together and talking over the affairs
OF the day"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-24
personal.
NJ. PAshEUk's --latest notion is the compul
sorry inocuiation ~ an dogs.


sorry inoeolation ~ Al dogs.
Gen. GRANTS old military secretary. Gen.
W. Il. RoWley, Is dying In Chicago.
HOWARD CLOSE. at the age of o.. has lust
ma RED his nth wife out in Parke county,
Indiana.
PAUL REyEBE's new statue IN Boston is TO
cost $4,000 and probably VIII be placed in
Copiey square
MRS. HENDBicKs has been presen ted with
the ron lnkstrud used by the late Wee Pres
Ident at the Capitol.
JoBS KgLLY has put many personal remi-
nisccnce- INTO history OF American politics
about huisned by him.
AUSTIN SHELDON. who has often been
"Writtou up ia the newspapers a. "the her
mist OF Ike county, PA died on Monday,
aged IS years.
Prince BEt7TEN. who was divorced from
his wife 10 consequence Of her relations with
Count Herbert y on bismarck. 10 about to
marry the Counties BeIchU ahach.
thy PoPr has conferrc1 upon senior Cano-
vas del Ca no., The spanish Prime Minister.
a decoration simillrto tHat Unichhis holiness
conferred upon Prince Bismarck.
COL CuARLEs CoopsieHr, ~ the seven
camus on bic great fHlp Dur0 cattle rancho.
thAt embraces large portions cl ,nur counties
u Texas, does not employ o single drinking
man.
Rry. FRrp D. HALr of Louivlllc. u be-
coming prominent in Southern states a. a
powerful efAngnlif't lic sac born Ih New
Mafkrt. Ala be- au YOtrs oI asD ami worked
Iu IS q me quarry BOO Ynuti.
rnr fAdlct -iik Culture soc.ot5o, CaHfor
nIa 80. dHnHt.a I'D r7NI .tn hf.husr " r.
cleveland hIa moi HcknlN IeiEcf lhe ain ~ d
surrImrn 81 UrIf mHHuflr. urt. although now
thr ha. probably "9In lHDm olt
Arros,lf etsLaal MAmnAl e.
California who uoH u Na.u.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-24
Cleveland for second Term-A Solemn
Warning
From the Ra1udy Censor.

Y TVIFt Tie ItIIIIUU Jt76eUFs
A Arlington correspondent of the Indian
apnlls Sentinel writes ss follows.
- am Of the impression that President Cleve-
lana Is now paving the way for second nomi-
nation, and he is casting his eyes over the diff
terent States at the West in search of men
whom be wishes to bring TO him as political
advisers and friends IN the coming battle"
The last De n0cratc President who started
for second term a soon as be was lnaugu-
rated was Franklin Pierce. His leading Office
holders eAerted their utmost energies to Sc
cure delegates to the national convention in
favor OF his denomination but they inglOrious-
ly failed, not securing much more than one
tnrd of the whole number. The two-thlrds
rule VIII kill of all Presidential aspirants for
re election The President may as well
make up his mind al once to pack his trunks
on March 4. 1850 and order special car for
BudaIO, Whlch IS IN the State Of \ eW YORK.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-24
NAPKINS 81 DOYLIEs

50 dozen fine = white Napkins, worth 81
per dozen, at s..
so dozen dne x white Napkins, worth 81 :
per dozen, al S %.
IS dozen ezra heavy y white Napkin
worth 81 per dozen. at 81 50. This lot Is po4
lively the biggest bargain ever been onerel
100 dozen wAlte Linen Doyhes. worth y
per dozen, at sc.
100 dozen white Linen Doyhes, worth 81 N
100 dozen white Linen Doylies, worth 81 4
per dozen, at 81.
so dozeu extra fine white Linen DOYLE
worth 81 - per dozen, at rs.
so dozen colored border Doylles, worth
per dozen, a 6Sc.
50 dozen colored border Doylies, worth 81
per dozen, ~ SOC.
85 q zen colored border Doyhes, worth 81
per dozen, at ST 25
100 dozen Turkey Rod DoyIe5, worth
per dOZ en-. 90 soc.
IS dozen Tarkey Rcd Doylies, worth 81
dozen. 4t 15c.
so dozen extra large Turkey Red Doyli
worth 81 35 per dozen, 81 n.
case double Width BleaChed Sheetings
l21zc, regular price 2Oc, l case double vii
Bleached Sheethg al lSc. regular price
3 cases celebrated New Ork Mills. 1914 wi
only Csc, regular price Soc; Is pieces 10-i
beached Sheetng al l7lzc, regular price
80 pieces Unbieached Shooting. best dual
made, at pic, regular price 25c TO soc;
pieces ] yard wide White shirtng at g.
former price sl5c. For the next week
shall sell all our best and heaviest yard "
Shirtings; none inferior TO Wamsutta al
per yard; rs pieces u wards wide PllloyC
ton at l0c, usual price l2l5c.
Having determined 10 close out the balai
OF our winter stock Of Red. White. Colos
and FANCY Flannels. We shall offer won ieh
inducements in this department for theieX
week. The following are a few of the amer
Gus bsrgalns: All wool Red Flanue,d lbc
former price 30c: all wool BED Fianu4at Ice
Ia saWia Al No. all Far
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-24

Whenever the ladies ego for" the liquor
business they generally do something in
the way Of practically forwarding tenn
perance whether they use petitions. axes,
Or moral suasion. A young lady in Man
chester, New Hampshire, recently pro-
cured evidence sufficient 10 convict sew
snteen liquor dealers d violating the sun.
dav laws
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-24

The anti-re.Orm Republican officials Of
Philadelphia are not winning golden op!n-
ions from the iaw-abiding. moral people
If that city. g.. ~. Cnlds, A. NJ. ups
aud says "Nearly 500 drinking saloons
chosen az voting places has az last chal-
lcnetd public attention 10 a way that
should bring "a correction. Long ago the
Lodget pointed out the fact that there
were nearly. 30 not qulto. enough school
houses. church easements. reading rooms
aud Other kindred places for 900 tle voting
divisions iu fhecity" 1880 many voting
precincts wrlc nol located boz the saloons.
pruap. Toe Republican gang now ln con-
trol DOT l'uHhie. pIin would noe remain in
power fDrF lIu.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-24
The Senators HAVE sense.

Fran the PhiLad4lphi1 LedGer tIida.
In spite Of the newspaper talk about in
tended opposition D the senate TO the Presi-
dent r api olntmcnts, the Senate has quietly
confirmed several important appointments,
among them one or two that would have at
ana a "test case from a party standpoint.
me senate. IN taet, seems to have more sense
man some OF the Warrington correspon deRts
are " ling to cOncsde.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-24
\ Queer Way to Use Charitable
Funds.

1t not unt1equently happens that there
are complaints Of the use made of
funds contributed by cbaritably disposed
persons to assist in caring for the suffer-
ers in localities where epidemics exist.
Southern cities i'll this country have re-
ceived large contributions when afflicted
with an epidemic OF yellow fever, and
there have been instances where charges
have been made that these contributions
were wasted, or improperly expended.
Whether these charges were well founded
or not is a matter Of no importance now.
II is certain that the persons VINO had toe
handling of the contributions got ria OF
Them. Taey did not put them in bank
and keep them there while there vas suf-
fering TO be slleviated.
IL seems that when the cholera was
prevailing in spain last year the English
people contributed many thousands OF
dollars to ala the afflicted districts. rhe
London Times published some statements
about the way the money was used which
were not OF a very complimentary charac-
ter. These publications brought out an
official statement from which II appears
that OF the $l,2i2. 200 contributed only
$l6L4l2 was distributed. The balance
yet remains in the bank Of spain. The
contributions seem to have been OF greater
benefit to the bank tnan TO the cholera
sufferers. A royal commission had the
handling Of the money, and il now pro-
poses, it Is said, to build bridges ana
roads with the money remaining IN its
possession.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-24

Another attempt is being made in the
Ohio Legislature to secure.the passage Of
bill for the castigation of wife beaters.
There are a good many other kinds Of
criminals IN Ohio who would no doubt be
benefited by the lash.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-24
From ne Graphic { Dem. J

II was not an edfying spectacle that was in
Jhe Assembly Chamber at Albany yesterday
when CLERK Chickerng proceeded to dIstri-
oule ftIIroad passes from mis- desk. railroad
pass gwen 10 legislator IS not necessarily a
orIbe yet ~ exercises somewhat demOralIz-
nE 1Gence by putting him under an implied
obligation. still, if free passes are to be used
oy our lawmakers 1t is just rs well that they
should be handed to them publicly.