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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-04
The Prettiest Clerk in Washington.

1t is said that the prettiest girl in the en- :
ploy of the government is copyist at the
Navy Department. This Is laying r good
deal, as about 1000 women no q po,itIons IN
Washington, and probably 1000 more in other
parts of the country are ie ewing salaries
from Uncle Sam. some of the "Cuunt esses -
as the girls employed in the Trea .ury are
called, are very pretty, but the belle of the
navy Is claimed TO be entitled to the apple OF
Paris. She 10 a niece Of our Minister to Erg-
land, Phelps. and her family resides in this
city. For about four years the young lady
has been employed Ms a type writer in the
Office OF Commodore Walser, the chief of The
bureau OF detail, receiving u salary of 5000 n
year. She is u darK-eyed blonde, with bean
tifu figure, and the officers OF the navy are
all her devoted slaves. She was so much IN
terrupted in her work by them, that Com
mander McCalla. in whose room she is WIS
cUmpe let to prohibit the officers from inter-
viewing her in department hours, and got
large screen. behind which her attractions
are now hidden. If the Commander leaves
his room for moment there is certain 10 be
some bold young tar about the building 10
run in for chat with the beauty, and when
McCalla returns the culprit is pro!use in his
excuses. The number OF officers who have
type writing to be done Is astonishing and
they all want to superlnteud the WORK TIE
young lady docs not appear to be aware of
her attractions, hut cannot but notice that
the other type writers are not in such Il, maud
Ms herself. When she leaves the department
at night tfore are generally two or more
officers accluentally waiting in the corridor
to escort her safely down tue elevator and SEQ
her to the street car.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-04
INDEI TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

SPECIAL EoTICEs-BHls Against British
Steam hip Conf ngsby; Turkeys and Chickens
j. s. Collins & Co.; Chickens and Turkeys.
i. Putzel.
STEAMSHIP ScHEDULE-Ocean Steamship
Co.
AMUsEMENr-Miss Louise Rial at the
Theatre.
CHEAP COLUMN ADvERTIsEMESTs-Help
Wanted; For Rent For Sale; Lunch; Lost;
Photography; Miscellaneous.
LEGAL sALE-Uni ed States MarshaPs Sale
LEGAL NoTIcE-Appllcation for Letters OF
Admin stration.
ANNOUNCEMENT EXTRAoRDINARY-S. Z.
Hamilton.
WARNISG-A. B. Collins & Co.
AUCTION sALE-Damaged Cotton, by Henry
Card. Agent, Char eston.
PRoPosALs-For lease Of Hutchlnson's
Island. John B. Howard. City Surveyor.
NEW BooKs-At Estilps News Depot.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-04
Col. Nice ure wanted stake.


A. K. Mcclure Of the Philadelphia Times,
is said 10 be one OF the kindest hea ted, most
intelllgen' and most generous OF the noted
men of PhlAd slphia. He is said to scorn
small things. to be very lavish with hi-
money n TO be not sverse I, good game Of
p 'ker. Not along age, my informant says, he
had been pl ,yn9 quiet httle game with
some of his friends in which the stakes were
rather high, and had LETT the tab dad
r"ke. He came upon he street and wake 8
janntily along until he met one of his mill
lonare friends.
How are you Off for money -day?" said
he. ut is too late tor me to get INTO the bank,
and | haven't a cent. Can you lend me IA
little until morrow"
"Certainly," WAS the reply, and with that
the man handed Mcclure $50 bill.
Mcclure took the bill and looked con-
temptuously at it. He then looked at the
man aud held up the bill. saying; ''And do
you call $50 money? | call 1t only an ante"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-04
A Rich Mama Trinls
From the Wdsljngt ~ co. resD0ndeace OF IA
CieUehiad Ledder.

NJ
CieUeliad Leader.
Mr. Corcoran gives II great deal 10 private
charity, and Ike all rich mn he receives
bushels OF applications for money winch ne
cannot grant. He has printed form of re-
ply, which states hat he Is unable to meet nh
these demands. and that his agent is directed
not To present them to him. Some Of the let
tiers he receives are curious ones. One woman
wrote not long ago that although her husband
WIS worth $4,000 she wanted 20 be indepeDd-
ent OF him, and wanted Corcorau TO send her
enough money 30 that she could live on the
interest. Another lady wanted $4,000 to be
used IN European travel, Another wanted -
pink silk dress for ball. and another wanted
n barrel OF salt pork. Flour and provisions
are often asked for, and applications for
money come from all parts of the country.
a .reat many of these appeals come from
people CorcOran has never known and never
heard of, aud though a NUM- err OF them are
undoubtedly from people Ia need, many are
from adventurers and tire lnsjority are unde-
serving. The publication of THIS article will
doubtless bring more letters TO MIR Corcoran.
IA does every letter published concern nR his
wealth. The articles In the press concern M
rich men ana charlta lie men point cut TO adj
venturers all over the country where these
men live, and the notes printed not long ago
about Prpsident ClevctAnn's charity II led the
White House letters with begging apDlicn-
tiOns for months. The rich zen OF L on rrsa
are Overrun with beggars, who apply to them
both by mail and in person, aud there seems
TO be a population OF thousands OF begfr rs i'm
the United states who do nOthiug Out wntch
the new paper sud write letters to the rich
men noticed in them.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-04

Only few of the employees of the de-
partments who draw small salaries have
been changed since this administration
came into power, but the number Is as
large as the Republicans care to have 1t.
According to Democratic Congress-
mans statement IL the New York SUMS
Washington correspondence, only about b
per cent. oil the employees of the govern
ment at Washington drawing salaries of
$1,000 and upward have been changed.
or those drawing $1,000 and upward,
about so per cent. nave been removed, 80
tbat at least half OF these places are still
held by Republicans. The same Con-
gresham is authority for the statement
that more changes we're made when Grant
and Hayes came into power than during
ClevelAnd's term thus TAR, and quite as
many when Garfield was inaugurated.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-04

Fron1 L0a,11aGn's Magazine.
Yes, kiss nv forehead where The pain
seems grinding oui ward from my brain!
But Will not pity leach you. 100,
To kiss these lips no fire burns through?
These cheek-, made colorless and thin
BY years YOU had no port on in?
These weary ewes that wake and ache:
Not for your sake-nnt for your sake!
hiss, child, and ct your kisses see
N they can find the heart in me!
There Is Eeart-Or used 10 be!
think the pain is growing less
Under our passionless cares.
an? could you teach my lips to crave
But just such kisses a. you gave.
And could YOU, treading my LIES ways,
But Law these ghosts OF de r dead days
That walk my orld by d and night,
And bar the way of all de ight-
IL at yonr touch should waken Vain
From Heaven itself my soul would plain
give me my ghosts, my ghosts againH'
E. NESBIT.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-04
II what a Missouri editor says is true,

II what Missouri editor says is true,
United States District Attorney Benton
did not fully support the administration
IN the speeches he delivered just prior 10
his suspension. A point made in Benton's
favor and against Stone, the Republican
United States District Attorney, who vas
suspended and not reinstated, was that
he defended the administration, while
Stone assailed it. 1t may be that the Mis-.
souri, editors notes of Benton's speech are
not reliable. What has Benton 10 say in
the matter? Perhaps he thinks, having
been reinstated, the course for him Is to
keep quiet.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-04
A Story of the n on. j .mes Cavanaugh.

Cavanaugh, after serving his term in Con-
gress, came 10 Colorado. His fame as a law
yer and stump speaker preceded him. and in
1852. when the Republican party put in uomi-
ma ion for delegate 10 the national councils
ram z. Bennett, the Demo rats ptted Jim
Cavanaugh against him. They were both
rattlers on the talk, so they decided 10 stump
the Territory together, ana speak from the
same rostrum, At times their sarcasm was
cutting. 1t was give and take. At Mont
gomery Jack Lang he had built thea re.
and hen the speakers arrived there he do
mated the use of his house. A routing meet
ing was out. Bennett made the opening
speech and closed with some alluslon to his
opponent that drought down the house."
Cavanaugh arose 10 reply, but was COM
PEELED to wait until the tumult subsidized. just
at this time herd of pax jacks had halted
at the door, and they wi, b one voice set up a
most unearth y braying. Cavanaugh waited
quietly for the asses TO get through. and then,
with woe depicted ON his countenance, turned
to his opponent, and in deprecating tone
said: MY friend. would it not be more in
keeping with the rules of cIvllity If but one
OF your party spoke at timer"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-04

The rumor has been started at Wash
ington that the President is thinking that
1t would be a'good thing to bounce some
OF the Republican officials in the depart
ments at Washington and make a few de-
serving Democrats Christmas presents of
their places. There is no other way IN
which he could make a few Democrats
happier. Christmas won't have any joys
for the unsuccessful applicants, however.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-04
Our Representative In Congress mu,

Our Representative in Congress must
secure a good appropriation for the
Savannah harbor this winter. The failure
of the last Congress at its last session to
pass a river and harbor bill, and the con-
sequent suspension of work on the harbor
for several months, will increase the cost
of completing the improvements in &C.
cordance with present plans many thous-
ands OF dollars. 1t will require a good
deal OF dredging to get the harbor in as
good condition as 1t was when WORK was
suspended.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-04

The New York Times, alluding to the
distinctive term Southern Outrages, used
10 certain quarters Tor political effect
whenever crime south OF Mason and
Dixon's line Is reported, exhibits consid-
cradle acumen In accounting Tor the
greater prevalence OF crime in certain Of
the Western States than elsewhere. The
Times says truly that "Tnere are brutes
and blackguards In every community. In
thinly settled communities they are very
apt TO be 80 well organized as 10 overawe
and oyerpower citizens OF the better sort,
even though these latter DO numerically
in tho majority" That is true; black
guards and DULLES are confined TO 30 Sec
ton, and IL is a wonder that quiet and
orderly communities submit 10 80 many
Dpf--"es Z oIV them.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-04

The following statement of the Phila-
telphia Times gives a lively insight into
the present condition Of the City OF Broth
srIy Love-"
AT no time In the history of Philadel-
phi. has vice been left TO 60 unchecked
by the police as now. Since the escape
OF MAYOR Smith from impeachment all
pretense OF enforcing the laws has beeu
abandoned. In tho language Of the sport
ing men, Everything goes until next
April"
IT is probable that the Times is a little
sore because it failed TO have Mayor
Smith impeached and removed. Mayor
Smith tells good story, even though he
may not make a good Mayor.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-04

fhe new coal combination is a mo-.
nopoly that threatens widespread incon-
venience or distress. The operators of the
bituminous coal mines in OHIO and the
railroad arrangements controlling coal
transportation have pooled their inter-
ests. The organization has extended it's
operations throughout the entire bitumi-
nous coal region until it controls every
bushel OF coal mined north of the Ohio
and east OF the Mississippi river. Within
the territory supplied with coal from that
region "every furnace, every factory,
every mandatory, large and small,
every place wherein business is conduct
ed, the family of wealth, which can pay
almost any price. and the family OF the
day laborer, who can with difficulty pro-
vice the bread that keeps his family from
furnishing, must pay tribute to this Or
gained monopoly"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-04

1t is alleged that ex-Alderman Full
graf, the Doodle Alderman who became a
witness against his Doodle pals in the
New York Broadway surface railway
business, is so conscience stricken that
he wants to restore the $4,000 brlbe
which he received. But he doesn't know
TO whom to restore it. 1t is supposed
that he got it from Mr.. Jake Sharpe, but
that gentleman is in no condition just
now to accept t. In tact, being under
indictment for 5ribing the Aldermen, he
would emphatically deny that the money
is his if IL we're offered to him. Fullgraff
mad better start conscience fluid. and
let the fund TO applied every Christmas
to buying a good dinner Tor the deserving
poor. or 1t might be applied to missionary
work among New York politicians.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-04
Best Party Worker Not Necessarily the
Beat Men.

From the Rjchmor,d Dispatch Dsn.l
Mr.. Watterson has never a kind work for
civil service reform He says: Nobody be-
loved in 1t except Curtis and the pastry
cooks. Y body wanted it except Eaton and
the cranks." We SUSPECT the truth is that
among the hest men IN the Democratic rty
are those who advocated and still adyocate
that me sure. whilst the hest workers in he
Democratic party were and are opposed To it.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-04
Private Enterprise the Best.

From the B ktiDlors msricdn tReD.)
The few theOrl Is who want the railroads
nut der government control VIII not nm
any consolation In the experience of Ger
many. There. since tie roads have been
placed in charge OF an Official bureau, the,
nave lost in power and efficiency, and railroad
development has come TO a standsiln. Fri
vate enterprise is the very genius of progress
at all times and in al places.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-04

Fran the Hnrt6o'd Times (Den.)
UniversalIst min ister has heen elected to
congress, and the Touisvi lie Courier-J 'urnal
tears the consequences in case he conylnces
All the other m mbers that there 10 no future
pun shnient. But to balance this danger. the
Democrats have elected Presbyterian min
lster. So the danger is avoided.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-04

Do the City Fathers ever suffer from
tender ieet? Savannah's pavements have
caused many an innocent citizen to utter
language that he would not repeat in the
bosom OF his family. Handicapped,
nubbly bricks, throwing your ankle out
of joint at every step, are fearfully trying
to the nerves.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-04

II there ever was time when stock
holders and outsiders had occasion to
growl about the lack of information Of the
affairs Of the Central railroad they have
no occasion to growl now. There appears
TO be about as much information as can
be readily dlgested at present.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-04

The present boom in Centrars stock ap-
pears 10 be drawing certificates from old
stocklngs-at least some OF them from the
interior look as if they hadn't seen the
light Of day for quarter OF a century.
There is nothing like a boom for stirring
m things.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-04

There is very fair prospect OF reor-
ganization of the diplomatic and consular
service at the approaching session OF Con-
gress. From all accounts there is great
need of reorganization and also OF little
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-04

There Is a suspicion in New York that
Mr.. Theodore Roosevelt is a cand date for
the throne of Bulgaria. From cowboy to
a throne is big jump, but MIR. Roosevelt
is equal to either position.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-04

The State Department has more Repub-
licans at the head OF bureaus, 1t is said,
than any other. That is because Mr.. Bay
ard is such g ind-hearted man that he
doesn't like TO give anybody a moments
unpappIness. But how about the fellows
W no are outi
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-04
CURRENT COMMENT.
just Like Him.

From the Courier JolraaI (DsD'.l
Mr. Depew. to partic nIarize, is type OF the
dune int iectnal OF the East. He b hraln-.
eerta MS but he. and his class. have been
cuTsing themselves since they were OLD
enough 10 cry because they were not porn to
tie English peerage.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-04

Modesty, especially in the young peo-
pie of our times, is not a distinguishing
feature as it was In the days of the i'm
mortal Washington. In fact it is now
regarded somewhat in the light of a
weakness. We tn erefore find that
people have a greater living faith In
themselves nowadays than ever before.
No doubt the freedom enjoyed in this
great country is the chief cause of the
phenomenon-but the better to illustrate
the foregoing remarks the following ad-
vertisement clipped from the Boston
Herald is subjoined. 1t is gu omitted for
thoughtful consideration: "Cultured gen.
tleman of integrity, possessing tact, in
genuity, energy, executive ability,
thorough business education, thorough,
accountant, experienced in managing,
planning, persuasive talker, desires digni-
fed salaried position of trust and re-
sponsibilty, in or out of city, with
man Of wealth, firm or corporation where
ability will receive proportional CON-
pensation; references. Address, etc." For
a bean eater this advertiser has many
accomplishments.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-04

The weather. just now. is not conducive
10 personal comfort. Its nature is some
what that of fractions woman: there is
no counting upon it's mood few hours
ahead,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-04

Gov. Gordon has been sued in his Off
cial capacity, but he doesn't feel very
bad about it, since he ordered the suit
hroupht
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-04

Col. Morrison 10 represented as not
being In an amiable mood since his ar
rival In Washington. And why should
he be? A man who was beaten by an old
codger like Jehu Baker, in district that
has stood by him from the time ne was a
youth until his hair became gray, has no
particular occasion to be happy. But
then Morrison is Of hopeful disposition
aud will smile again.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-04

M Il would like to enumerate al Of the
w pretty goods that we have, and would
ike to mention the prices, but as we
only buy small part OF this paper we
will have 10 ask you to come and see
them. We believe you will come before
you make your Xmas purchases. but We
want you to come before the best are
gone. AS our terms of sale are cash, you
may not feel prepared to purchase until
you wish goods delivered. We will
cheerfully lay aside any goods that are
positively purchased amt need not be
paid for until they are delivered. We
will gladly oblige any responsible per-
son. First come, first served
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-04

Atlanta is taking a hand in building
good many railroads nowadays-on paper.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-04
0oputrlir.
QUEEN or BEAUTY
Martyrs Commercial COLLEGE,

practically useful business education, .uy
terms nor vacations. Students en.etT Twelve
time. Terms-Life ,cho arsllp' ssO,a Tor Or
weeks' course. board, etcs Vs' senN
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-04

The World is responsible for the state
ment that the President is very irrtable
because he is suffering from an attack OF
rheumatism, and that be swears around
the White House like a trooper. The
World is sensational. The President goes
to church and doesn't swear.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-04
astuatral atetrl,aun,er.
The Night Before Christmas,

WE EXPECT TO KEEP OPEN Horrsp
AND SHALL BE GLAD TO SEE YOU. AND
WHILE 1T IS POSSIBLE WE MAY EVEN
THEN HAVE A SUFFICIENT AssORr.
MENT OF GOODS TO ENABLE YOU tn
MAKE THE SELECTION YOU DESIRE
WE WOULD SUGGEST THAT You N0T
WAIT TILL THE LAST MINUTE. ORR
STOCK is NEW, BRIGHT, AND MANY
ARTICLES CAN NOW BE OBTAIyrn
WHICH AS WE SELL IT WILL. REIN
Pc -SIBLE FOR US TO DUPLICATF
EVEN IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO MAZE
ANY SELECTIONS, COME AND SEE THE
PRETTY GOODS. 1T COSTS NOTHING
AND YOU ARE WELCOME.
LUDDEN & BATESS MI
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-04

ONLY little over three weeks 10 [ hrlst-
" mas. Fine goods are selling every day.
stock is large and VIII have many goods
to offer YOU; but first come first served
Those who are purchasing say prices
are low. L. a. B. S. NJ H.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-04

LIVERY BODY should visit or japanese
II room. You are welcome, and We hope
you will not neglect the opportunty
L. q B. 5. NJ. II.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-04

I EFT Us once more call your attention to the
IL fact that our stock of Pictures is the
largest in the South and that our prices
will be found low.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-04

y ICHES you may not possess. and Won
IL don't need them. We offer Won nica
goods at prices within the reacl Of all.
L. B, 5 NH
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-04

A LBU MS cost but little and make useful
"A presents. We have handsome A buns
IN Plush, Calf, Morocco. Seal. Olive
Wood, and in many sizes and colors,
Goods are new and fresh, and prices
will be found low.
T.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-04

pRETTY articles. combined with the assrr
l. ance thatlhs party for whom Won bero
selected VIII get comfort and be able ~
use, you can ombIne beauty and utilitv
In making your presents.
L. g. B. NH
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-04

CAREFULLY note that we sell at one nrico
~ to ali. and We guarantee this TO he va
low as YOU can pui chase same goods for
anywhere. l., SB SNH
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-04

p ICH indeed are the Hungarian goods that
~ we offer you. They are The very latest
and present of one of the pieces of this
handsome ware cannot help but being
appreciated. L. & Il s NJ
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-04

N Albums. Toy Books. Fine Stationerv
Dire sing Cases, Jewel Cases, Collar md
Cuff Boxes Work Boxes, and MANI
other handsome and useful articles We
offer great bargains.
L. ar NJ II
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-04

SHOPWoRN goods we cannot offer YOU,
- Rather than let the goods go over from
season to season we make prices 20 that
they sell. L. IRIS II
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-04

ASY terms are offered you in Pianos and
IL Organs; all other goods cash.
l.. & B. S. NH
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-04

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