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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-21
Plea for Cleaner Trials.

The grand jury OF Wayne county In
this State, in its final report few days
ago, called attention to matter that is
worthy of the careful consideration Of
courts and grand juries generally. me
matter in question is the liberty permit
Ted in courts OF justice, in questioning fe-
male witnesses on subjects, the introduce
ton of which In ordinary conversations is
forbidden by modesty.
The Wayne county grand jury in sub
stance said: eve call your HonOr's at
tention to the manner OF conducting ex-
aminations Of female witnesses, and ie-
males charged with violations of the
law. We do not desire to sup
press evidence or condone crime.
Let the truth be made clear in all
cases. But for the sake of decency and
good morals we enter our solemn protest
against the scandalous scenes sometimes
exhibited in the courts OF our state.
When we reflect upon the fact that our
wives and daughters may at any time be
compelled to obey the mandate of this
court and that here, in the temple OF
justice, where the laws for the purihca-
ton and protection of society are en-
forced, they may be subjected to interroga-
tories Of a character to make modest
women hide their faces for shame, we
feel constrained to ask if there is not
some power somewhere to keep the ques-
tiOning of female witnesses within decent
limits"
Doubtless the thing OF which the
Wayne county grand jury complains has
been often noticed in other localities. 1t
is not confined to any State, nor to any
section of any State. 1t is an evil, how
ever, which ought to be checked, not only
in justice to modest women, who are fire.
quently required to furnish testimony on
delicate matters in courts of justice, but,
also, for the protection of society.
Whenever there is a case in court
in which testimony Of an indecent
or immodest character is furnished the
court room is not large enough to hold
those who desire to attend, and it some
times seems as witnesses wereFequested
to answer irrelevant and unnecessary
questions for no other purpose than to
satisfy the desire Of the scandal-loving
audience for indecent details. Testimony
that presents the weaknesses and immo-
ralities Of society is not heard alone in
the court room. That which is too IN
decent to appear 10 the public prints is
scattered abroad by busy tongues
with such exaggerations as vivid imagi-
nations suggest.
wis certainly possible to make certain
kinds of trials cleaner than they are at
present. II there is an absolute necessity
for questioning witnesses about matters
that verge upon the indecent, let 1t be
done only In the presence of the court and
jury. Spare modest women from the
degradation of indecent questioning in the
presence of coarse and brutal-minded
crowds, and protect society against the
evil influences of such questioning.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-21
Hint to Southern democrats.

FROM the 1el0 York Egenino Post (A4g.)
FIRST, the Republican stump-speaker brands
the democrats who vote against q pension
ID 1 as 'rebes,' and then the Republican or
gan berates the Democrats who vote for the
oill ana thus secure its passage for making
bourbon Treasury raids" We trust that
such treatment will stiffen the backbone Of
every southern Democrat who has hitherto
been disposed to yield to the appeals Of the
claim agents for the passage Of uniustihable
measures. They see now that they are sure
70 be abused, whichever way they vote, and
that they might as well stand up TO their con-
vIctiOns and protect the Treasury.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-21
Miserable Cora Pearl.


From Lucy H0ODer's Paris Letter.
Cora Pearl is about to publish her memoirs.
fshe tells 1.-THE truth, the whole truth and
nothing but the truth therein, the work will
undoubtedly prove very interesting reading
This long-famous and now very elderly per-
sonage Is said to be in rather limited circum-
stances at present, owing to her passion for
gambling. Gone are the days of diamonds
and gorgeous equipages, Of her solid silver
toilet service, her drawing room curtains in
Valenciennes lace, her dining room portieres
in gold. embroidered India shaving. No
more boy millionairss will attempt to commit
suicide at her feet. Fashion no longer owns
her. even in whispers, as one of its leaders
She has grown old, but still preserves that
marvellous symmetry Of figure that made her
appearance on horseback IN the Bots de Bou-
logne some thirty years ago one of the sensa-
tiOns OF the town. lt is a quarter Of cen
fury since Prince Napoleon bestowed upon
her her elegant hotel on the Rue de Chaiilot
which, with all its penishing, was sold al
auction in the Exhibition year The woman
is not without wit. as the following anecdote
will testify. A report of her sudden death
was once current IN Paris, and prominent
French Journalist rushed on to her abode in
the Champs Elysees 10 verify the truth of the
runner. lie arrived there about midday was
told that Mile. Pearl was alive and we'll and
had not yet left her room. She sent ont to
him q card, on which was pencllled the fol-
lowing scriptural reference: MARX v-3qu
Considerably puzzled, the journalist hunted
up BiOle-nO easy mat yer for Frenchman
ana a French newspaper man at that-and
read az follows: "Ihe damhel Is not dead, but
eleanethN $50
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-21
nigh and Low Church

FROM tte FNttdQslDhf1 record.
A queer story was told me by a Bishop Of
the Episcopal church many wears ago con
corning the origin Of this reliE ious faction
controversy. soon after the beginning OF the
present century the Rev. John Prentiss Kew.
ley came here from England. was ordained in
the Episcopal church. became popular
preacher, ana was settled iDally over "A large
congregation in Baltimore. lie exhibited
strong evangelical tendencies. hobnobhed
with other denominations, introduced extern
pore prayers IN the service, used the surplire
but little. and otherwise astonished the old.
fashioned high and dry Episcopalans OF the
day. But he soon got a following among tho
clergy. and established and built up the Low
Church party. His congregation idolized him
and one Of the children who WIS named after
him subsequently became Bishop OF Rhode
Island, viz, the Right Rev. John Preutiss
kewley Henshaw. Al last Mr.. Kewlev an
nounced TO his sorr0wing congregation that
he intended 10 go to Europe to pass the re-
mainder Of his days. To n brother clergyman
who babe him adieu on packet ship al New
York Mr.. kewley made = strange confession
saying that he was member OF the Society
OF Jesus when he came 10 this country and
that the jesuit fathers had given him q mis-
sion g., come here, take Episcopal Orders and
-cg up Low Church faction. and 20 10 divide
and weaken that church. lie added that he
had acc im piished HE work, and now had or.
ders 90 return % Rome. In that city Father
kewley was Afterward seen and recognized
10 the dress OF Jesuit by several American
olergymen. give the story for what Ii III
worth-inerely adding that the Bishop Who
told u " me evidently Accorded it a. fact.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-21
Corrupt Now York Omcials.


The amount Of rotteAness in the politics
in New York city is simply appalling.
No sooner is one ring broken up or one
set of thieves ousted than another takes
its place. There are as many rascals in
one party as the other. The aim of those
of both parties who get Office appears to
be plumber. 1t is no wonder that the city
is so deeply in debt. The only wonder is
that the debt Is not greater.
1t isnot long since the thieving prac-
tees of the Tweed ring were exposed,
and the thieves driven from power. Yet
il seems the men who have got the city in
their clutches are meaner thieves than
ever Tweed and his gang were.
II the story that Alderman Jaehne is
alleged to have told is true the majority
Of the present board OF Aldermen never
cast a vote in any case in which there is
a chance to make money without being
paid. Men elected to protect the interest
of the city stand ready all the time to sell
out to the highest bidder.
The people are very patient. 1t would
not be surprising, however, II they should
lose all patience after awhile and deal
with their thieVing officials after
the manner that horse thieves are dealt
with in the West. And yet these morally
rotten and CONSCIOUSNESS officials ara
among those who are loudest in denounc-
ing the freedom with which newspapers
inquire into the acts, character and con-
duct of public men. They want the voice
OF the press hushed so they can pursue
their evil practices undisturbed. When
the voice OF the press is stilled the end OF
free institutions will be close at hand.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-21

Inflated Oregon, and who visited England
in the interest OF the Savannah. Dublin
and Macon railroad, stated, in an inter-
view published in the Philadelphia Re-
cord on Friday, that he was offered steel
rails IN England for $50 per ton, but that
he decided not to purchase there on ac-
count Of the tariff on them. He said that
he could get steel rails from the manu-
lecturers in this country at S35 per ton,
and it was, therefore, little cheaper for
him TO purchase American rails. Tho
steel rail makers of this country combine
to keep up the price. 1t can hardly be
possible that it costs SIS or $16 ton more
to manufacture steel rails in this country
than it does in England.
Not dollar of this heavy duty on steel
rails goes into the Treasury. 1t comes
out Of the pockets OF the people and goes
into pockets Of the steel rail manufacture
ers. The tariff Is arranged so that it is
just little cheaper to buy steel rails at
home than to buy them abroad.
A moments consideration shows how
this prohibitorv tariff on steel rails i'm
poses burdens upon the people OF Georgia.
II Mr.. Linderman could get rails at the
same price at which he can get them in
England he could build the proposed road
between this city and Macon for $1,000
per mile less than it will cost him. Those
who travel on the proposed road or ship
their cotton, lumber, etc., over it will
have to pay larger rates on account of the
extra cost of the road caused by the
tariff. There are great many other
things besides steel rails needed in the
construction Of the road, the cost of which
is increased by the tariff.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-21
A story About Coquelin.


| was told an absurd anecdote of Couuelin
the other day. 1t appears that just after the
close Of his latest London engagement he was
taking walk on the Boulevards. when a to-
tally unknown individual rushed up to him,
grasped him with both hands and shook them
vehemently, eXclaiming. my dear COquelin,
how glad ! am to see you; what mas become
Of you this long tlme2" Il have been acting
in London" And how are you, my dear
fellow Very well, hopep still continuing
his clutch on the Comedians hands. mot
very WE'LL" makes answer Coquelin in
mournful tone. The fact is that when was
in England took a trip to Scotland. and when
was in that country / caught the Itch" His
sudden release and the bore's instantaneous
disappearance into the nearest drug shop
form the conclusion of the interview.
Aud as ! AN in the aneedote line I quote
here a speech made by bright little New
York boy. Master b, who is just years
of age, accom- panied his mother to make a call
on ladywhOse drawingrOom ceiling Is deco
rated with design representing a number of
chubby little CuOIds disporting themselves in
the air. Looking up at the frssco the small
boy remarked: Mamma, how do those little
boys manage to fy about in the sky2 Oh [
see" he continued without waiting for an an
swer, their stomachs are full OF gas-just
like the ba4loon You gave me the other day."
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-21
The Advice Butterworth Got.


Congressman Benjamin Butterworth, of
Cincinnati, was here not long ago. He is a
Quaker by birth and a politician by training
His accomplishments as a politician are ac-
knOwedged to be OF the highest order He
told me some time ago about the disnay that
was felt by his good old Quaker mother when
he entered politics. and began TO give and
take the hard knocks that any man must 20
through to retain a position in Cincinnati
struggles. He has a letter that she wrote him
which, as | remember it. read like this: my
son, when the wicked assail thee, return not
blow for blow, but remember that soft an
swer turneth away wrath. Let not thine
anger prompt thee to deeds that thy cooler
Judgment will rebuKe. Thy father and l will
PRAY for thee that thy steps may be guided
Alright" The General has been one of the
hardest fighters in the Republican ranks in
Ohio, where the fighting has been continuous
spring and fall for thirty years. l was chat
ting with HIM about Ohio affairs as at present
shaping, and he told me that he would not be
surprised il testimony should he developed at
Columbus to unseat Senator Payne. 1 think
he would not be averse to taking Mr.. Payne's
seat in the Senate himself. He told me that
he thought the Democrats of the House will
seat Frank Hurd.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-21
Al Bov Growing RaId Nith Cnresaes



journal.
There is a sunny-haired little page in the
House Of Representatives who has becOn e
quite pet among the members. He Is little
tot of fellow, with a bright, open face, large
blue eyes, and sunny blonde head of hair. He
wears little knee breeches and is as lively as a
cricket at all times. When the members
want an errand done fast and well they al
ways try to get this little fellow to do it. His
verypoli teness and good manners have brought
many little tramps to his feet, because the
members all want him. But he does not mind
an extra run, and goes as chiTpy and as hap
PLY on new errand as possible. He never
seems 70 grow weary. and always is polite.
But this is not the worst part of his troubles
His very appearance is pleasing. and every
time anyone secures him they tap him on the
head, or run their hand over his hair. Now
for three or four people 10 DO tHis would not
amount to much, but to have S25 members and
as many more strangers to ruh his head only
once day, it is not only tiresOme bat is hav-
ing serions effect. When the little boy
came here his hair was long and thick, but
this continual patting and rubbing is wear
ing his hair on. He begins TO fear that before
the session ends, if this thing keeps up, he will
be bald.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-21

A new political prophet has arisen in
the land, Mr.. Benson, OF Philadelphia,
who has issued the prospectus Of a new
party whicA II Is proposed TO organize as
soon as possible. The platform is an at
tractiye one TO the masses and is COM
posed OF six planks; every one TO own
81, 900 worth Of real estate free from taxa
ton; articles or necessity not 10 be taxed
the United States Senate TO be elected d.
recty by the people; no man to be an Of
hcer in the army without a previous
service in the ranks; all other parties to
be declared dead; and the general appli-
cation Of The principle ofthe greatest good
to tae greatest number" II Gen. Butler
and Editor Dana can beat this declaration
they viii have 10 arise before daybreak 10
10 20.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-21
INDRY TONBF ADVERTISEMENTS.

SPECIAL NorIcEs-As to steamship Nacoo-
chez. steamer st. Nicholas; seasonable
Goods. Geo. Meyer; Empty Beer Bottles
Wanted. by Geo. Meyer; Townsend, Printer.
AUCTION sALEs-Yery Desirable Brick
Residences, by q. W. Lamar; A Few Good
Building Lots. by c. II. Dorset.
WANTs-First Glass Miliner; Girl as
Nurse; A Girl to Assist IN Homework; Horse
Or Mule: Bass and Contralto Voices; A White
sirl for Nurse; An Amanuensis or Copylst.
FoR RENT-Dwelling House; store s09
Broughton street; Residence ~ Jefferson; :
Rooms. Furnished or Unfinished.
FoUED-A Red and White Cow.
Losr-A Black Bar Pin.
sTRAYED-A Red and White Cow.
BoARDING-FurnishedR Rooms ATS Congress
Street.
IEPr AT THEATRE-Pair Opera Glasses.
REMOVAL Q. Badoye, Practical Halter
FINE SIGN PAISTERs-Bennett & Cole.
BusGIEs, CAKRIAGEs, WAGONS, Ero.-D.
A. Altick s. sons.
MKDioAL-Johann Hon's Malt Extract.
PHrsIoIASs' PRESCRIPTIONS PREPARED-
Al Abbotts.
CONTRACTOR AND BUILDEB-Matt o'Con-
nell.
SUMNER sILKs-A. r. Altmayer Co.
DESTIsTRY-Dr. H. s. Colding, Office corner
Gordon and Drayton streets.
PROPOSALS WASTED.-James NJ. Barnard,
5r.
CAssARD's STAR BRAND LARD-G. Cassard
& Son, Baltimore.
SPRING ExHIBIT-Abrahams & BirHbaum.
Rus INTO WITHOUT ROvoCATIOR-At Plat
shek's.
SILKS AND FINE DRESS GooDs-At Eek
STEMS.
COUGH DRoPs--G. NJ. Heidi & Co.
GARDEN HOES. ETC.--At Wortsman's.
CLOTHING REPAIRED, ETC.-S. White,
PORTO RICO ORANGEs-K. Power.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-21
CrescendO.
BIZ Carl RioAeri.

Silver the roofs and the weather vanes,
silver the walls and the window pAnes.
Silver the hills where the midnight reigns,
And the woody dels and the quiet lanes,
As the moon wakes and the moon wanes.
Golden the daylight's mystic nets,
Golden the glorious light. that frets
The daTkening spires and IA inarets-
And the west is a1ame with wild regrets
As thQfun rises and the sun sets.
White are the crystals of winter snow,
Blue are the fields " here the Yiolets grow,
Red are the gardens the roses know,
Rainbow the world with the autumn glow,
And the years will come and the years will 60
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-21
How Georgians are Burdened by
Protection.

The difference between tariff for reve-
nue. and tariff for protection has been
pointed out so often that all who take any
interest in the tariff question are familiar
with it. The tariff on sugar and rice, for
instance, is revenue tariff, although It
affords our sugar and rice planters GER
tain amount Of protection. A fourth OF
the customs revenue comes from these
two articles. The home production OF
them supplies but a small fraction of the
demand, and IL would be impossible,
doubtless, to stimulate the production
sufficiently TO supply the demand. About
all the revenue from them goes into the
Treasury.
ON the other hand the tariff on steel
rails is a tariff for protection. II is SIG 30
per ton, and is prohibitory. Mr.. A. B..
Linderman, who was passenger On the
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-21

Just as the New York Sun had walked
the people up to a realization Of the fact
that the city was utterly defenseless
against modern warships and cannon, and
that ''the gates were open for the richest
plumber the world has ever seen," it was
announced that Gen. Booth, with an army
of thousand salvation men and maidens,
was preparing TO capture Gotham. This
report did notcreate panic, however, for
while New York is weak from military
point Of view, it is undoubtedly a great
stronghold Of Satan.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-21
A Waste of Breath.

From The Het0 York Times Mus
me time has gone by when the Republican
party was believed by all who had acted with
expose the treachery Of democrats where 1t
exists, but for the love OF decency show some
disposition 10 advance the work Of reform
yourselves. You cannot crawl back TO power
ny Souslng your rivals Il ~ not simply q
question of their unltness. but Of yours as
Wei. Hyou can't satisfy the people on that
point you do but waste your breath
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-21

Ex-President Arthur's physician hav-
tng stated that his patient would proba-
bly, live long time unless he should be
killed by the newspaper reporters, the
reporters have come to the conclusion
that the ex-President may recover il he
is not killed by his doctor.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-21

The Philadelphia Press says: "The
contest between Edmunds and Beck be-
comes more picturesque with every
round. 1t illustrates the artistic posi-
bilities Of a combination OF the fiinty
maple sugar Of Vermont with the sour
mash whisky Of Kentucky" Does the
Press pretend to claim that maple sugar
is what Edmunds slips into the cloak
room TO take ''on the slyp'
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-21

An exchange says: 1.-TWO clerks, one
a stenographer, are required, it is said,
20 keep Senator Logan's correspondence
from falling into chaos. Now, what be-
comes Of that pretty little fiction Of the
early winter which said that Mrs. Logan
cared for all her husbands lettersY
Probably Mrs. l.. is kept busy opening
and examining the letters that are adj
dressed in female handwriting. They say
the General is very much admired by the
ladies.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-21

Gradually but surely the colored people
are leaving the grand old party. The time
will soon be past when they can be
marched up in droves and voted by their
leaders. They are beginning to think for
themselves.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-21
CURRENT COMMENT.
Fem ale Inhnenoe.

= rom The Phii1dslpAta Led9er ind,
me Congressional trip to Havana is sup
Ppseu 10 De arranged for me purpose OF de-
monsTaFing 10 Congressman the u-efulness
on me mail appropriation on that line. and
there Is some disappointment that So many
IaulSs shoui1 be included IN the party, IN
stead Of the CORgressmen themselves. But
tnere IS no more potent influence in legislA-
Lon than that OF the Congressman wife and
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-21

A New York man has offered a reward
OF $500 for his lost dog, which was fed
three times a day on beefsteak and eggs.
One would think that almost any sensible
man would pay $500 to get rid Of such a
dog as that.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-21
senator Brown Indorsed.

''V7' NC y GO or Sun lINu,J
Ia the Senate yesterday Joe Brown, Of
georgia, m ade son true and highly perth
~ nj remarks IN regard 10 removals from Of
nee; Inc Presidents fault, he SAID, was that
700 lew and not too many Oficeholders had
been put out. All those not in accord with
the Adlnipistrat'on ought to be kicked out,
anu the people would back up the President
IN Puttlng IN friends OF the Administration
ana drlyng out Republicans. If the Presl-
cent VIII try Joe Browns remedy he will
ma II Will do the Administration, the Democ
facy ana the country world Of good.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-21

1t is reported that garden vegetables
will succeed birds as ornaments for hats
and bonnets. Mr.. Henry Bergh will prob
ably introduce the fashion by inducing
some humane ladies to wear cabbage
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-21

A Toledo, o., man has been sent to jail
in default Of $50 fine for stealing kiss
from a lady in hotel elevator. He has
come to the conclusion that the kiss was
not worth what it cost him.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-21
White Goods Department.

Our WHITE GOODS DEPARTMENT is
now stocked with full line of the following
goods, at the Lowest market prices:
India Linens, Victoria Lawns,
Persian Lawns, all Colors, Linen Lawns.
French NainsoOks, English Nainsooks,
Checked and Striped Nainsooks,
India Mulls, English Cambrics,
Dotted Swisses, Corded and Figured
PiqHes, Tuekings, Table
Damasks, Napkins and Towels.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-21

1t is said that Jesse Grant has made a
new contract with the Nicaraguan gov
ernment to dig the proposed ship canal.
Wouldn't it surprise the world if Jesse
should be the first man to float ship
across from ocean 70 ocean,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-21

When NJ. de Lesseps' people I'LL all the
available cemetery room on the Isthmus
OF Panama, they will have to erect a ere
marory for the accommodation of the dig
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-21

Norfolk is shipping large quantities OF
spinach, kale and other human fodder to
the Northern markets, but it is said very
low prices are being realized.