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The Sunday herald., 1886-11-14

photoHfaphs from W Dut these give llite ldea OF
the superb rich colors OF the painting, or OF the
quality In the work which makes The actors In the
scene seem like actua. living persons.
The painting 22 feet long and II feet high and,
with It's frame, will occupy the whole OF the pro-
scenlum OF the Twenty-lhird street Tabernacle,
where It Ia To be shown. II was here that salmi
Morse 1al arranged TO give his "Passion Play" and
the stage anu the general decorations OF the audi
torium are consequently In hariuoDy With the pur-
pose TO which the place II now 20 be put. II was
originally announced that the picture would he
shown at the American Art Associations Gallery,
but a contract could not be arranged TO the salts
faction OF Mr. Sedelmeyer the owner OF the picture
and when he learned OF the Tabernacle and saw H.,
he considered II better place for the exhibition.
The picture Will not be shown TO the public until tho
artist has seen and approved the arrangements.
II Is thought that the exhibition IN this city may be
open from three to four months, after which the
painting will be shown In other large cities through
out the United States.
sat for haf an hour the other day before the
large painting of"Nymphs and saiyr,"by Bougue-
reau, which graces the Hoffman House cafe. II was
not to admire the picture that ] was there, but to
watch the passing throng which stopped to gaze upon
the painting. This cafe has become a resort for
men Of all shades OF opinion, and many ladies' in
the least busy part OF tue day pass around the bar
ana admire the tapestry, paintings, and statuary
with which the room IL profusey decorated. The
crowd Interested me far than did the embellsh
men,s OF the gorgeous establishment. During thar
half hour say great many different characters.
singulary enough. Two quite famous writer's came
IL atalmost ine same moment Evidently they were
acquainted with each other, aud both had seen the
Bouguefeau for they merely glanced att. one was
Edgar Fawcett, short prlm, aud precise 10 dress
and manner the other, Adam Badeau, short, fat,
aud not precise as 70 dres, Neither OF them indl-
Gates by his looks the talent he possesses. Next
passed John NJ Abbott, passenger agent OF the
Erie railroad, The neatest dressed man
In New York, aud one Of the brightest.
A group came next composed OF Count de Lesseps,
Prince Napoleon, and Prince Kamatsa, ofJapaD, ac.
by number of attendants VINO looked
aud acted Ike lackeys De Lesseps had met on
previous VISIT aud Ia his democratic .arlslocratlc
The Sunday herald., 1886-11-14

y. Chide IIassam, the water-color painter. has
completed series OF twenty four striking studies OF
youthful race types aud costumes, which d. Lotlrop
ductions under the title OF "Youth In Twelve Ceniu.
ries." character poem by NJ. f. b. accompanies
each picture. A "popnar edition" gives all the
poems and wood engraylngs OF the pictures.
The Sunday herald., 1886-11-14

cal duty of the hour 1t is high time that this duty
be no longer shlrked or trned with, but fearessly
discharged Even Mr.. Blaine himself has been COM
PEELED TO admit, In his Pittsburg speech. the neces
sty OF reducing the revenue; but his remedy IL the
monstrous one Of Increasing the burden OF indirect
taxation upon the people by raising the tarin still
higher 10 the prohIbtory point, and thus interrupt
lug still more the natural now Of trade.
The World Of yesterday, speaking OF the
seizure by the health authorities Of New
York Of 5000 gallons Of spurious and poison
GUS liquid prepared to be sold for wine, says
The intent was TO color and nayor the stun var-
ousy to represent different kinds OF wine and palm
1t OH on the community as such. But although
these 1000 gallons may miss their mark they form
but small insallment OF the coneoctlon thus man
ufactured which reaches for the most part It's In
tended destination. Salicyc acid is declared upon
competent medical authority TO be injurious TO
health, and its use, as Health oncer Dr. Edison
states, Is prohibited In France The remainder OF
the gw In his may not be absolutely poisonous
but 1t is scarcely less pleasant TO contemplate. The
producers Of pure wines would confer great favor
ON the community II they would strengthen the law
and the hands OF the law In the matter OF sup
pressing this great fraud. II the anti-oleomarga-
rlniss thorough Inspection OF imita lion
butter, surely tue honest wine men ought, with
the assistance Of puOlic sympathy, 10 move sue
cessfully in the direction of stopping this trade In
hurtful Imitation OF wine. The seizure spoken OF
shows that something IL DONE but II Is 30 little,
comparatively speaking, that the shelves OF the
cheap groggeres aud naDy OF the more preten-
tioas ones are loaded with tue miserable liquid al
over tue country.
The oridappears to have forgotten that
the California wine-growers were before
Congress at the last session petitioniug un-
availingly for legislation which would pro.
teet the consumers OF wine against adultera-
iion aud secure to honest wine. growers their
legitimate markets. We trust the World
will give its powerful influence to aid iD Sc
curing this very necessary legislation during
the coming session.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-14

1t looks now as il the electoral count
matter would he settled by the present
Congress. 1t has been debated for sew
eral years, and there is no doubt that the
debate has greatly assisted in perfecting
the measure. he bill which was passed
by the House last week originated in the
Senate, but as the House passed it only
after amending it, the Senate will have to
consider the amendments. 1t is general
iy admitted that the amendments are good
Gnes aud ought to become part of the
bill.
Briefly stated the bill points out
how it shall be determined which
are the lawful returns in cases where
there are two or more sets of returns. If
a State tribunal, which has jurisdiction
in such matters, decides which is the
lawful return, that ends the matter. The
bill permits no appeal from that tribunal.
The main purpose of the bill is to pro-
vide way for deciding contests which
are referred to Congress. In cases where
there is but one State government the re-
turns signed by the chief executive is to
be accepted unless the two houses, acting
separately, decide otherwise. Where
there are two returns from the same
State, both having all the appearance of
regularity and the support of State au-
thority, the one which the two houses,
acting separately, shall declare to be
signed by the lawful executive of the
State shall be counted.
The idea upon which the bill is based ia
that each State shall settle all contests
under its own laws, but that il the contest
is left to Congress the two houses, acting
separately, must reach the same conclu-
sion before there can be any valid deci-
sion in the matter.
The Senate ought to act on the House
amendments promptly so as to insure a
settlement OF the electoral count question
during the present Congress. 1t is a
question too full of danger to leave I'M
settled.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-14
PERSONAL.

TIE late Congressman Price "rafted" logs
and drove oxen IN northern Wisconsin thirty
years ago.
MISS YoUNGBLooD Of Columbus, Miss. has
been elected TO the Chair of Modern Ian
guages at Martha Washington College,
Abingdon, Va,
The Engl sh government has approved
Henry NJ. Stanley's plan for the relief of Emin
Bey, The African exp orer, and ordered an
expedition to be fitted out at once.
REV. p. p. FITZPATRICK, aged 40 years.
rector OF Sc. lGnatus Church, Baltimore. died
Saturday. lie had been membe al the So
ciety or Jesus since his early manhood.
w ~ AwRENCE. well known in American
shipping circles as the builder OF the W. ID.
Lawrence. the LARGEST sailing ship ever
launched up to 1874, died recently III Halifax,
MS.
PRINCESS LOUISE has particular charm Of
manner in dealing with young children, who
tidence Of little ones who know they have
found n frienu.
IT is announced that a grant OF El00 has
been made by order OF Queen Victoria from
the royal bounty to Miss Emily Faithful, in
consideration of her services. "literary and
otherwise, in the cause OF women"
A LETTER received at Plttsburg from Ire
land gives the particulars of the death, in
Belfast, OF 5. Il. W. Gill, whose disappear
ancc from Pittsburg years ago. along with
= =
lie is supposed to have got away with $780,
900.
MRS RHoDA CoRwIN MORRIS, sister Of
the Hon. Thomas Corwin, is still living At
Wilmington, o., at the age of 81. She has
hardly a gray hair, her hearing is perfect.
and her eye.lght very good. She Is widely
known MS an entertaining conversationalist
even at this day.
MRS, ELIZABETH ROGERS, the master work
man of District Assembly No. "a, Knights Of
Labor, Chicago, mas rugged face and heavy
wavy hair, parted in the middle, but not
banged. She was delegate to the National
Convention OF knights at Richmond, and had,
her baby. now three months old, with her
while there,
WHEN Mary Elizabeth Giles, the daughter
Of William Ogden Giles, and grand daughter
OF the late Lewis Curtis, of New York city,
was IN arried to jonathan Godfrey, OF Bridge
port, Conn.,, on Thursday, she wore "a white
Six gown with tram cut decOllctte aud
trimmed in an elaborate manner with plush
aud point lace. Her Ornaments-a superb set
OF pearls, an he rloom ami the same set worn
BY her grand other nearly q century ago at
her wedding-cnnsisted of necklace, car
rings with pendants, breastpin and two
algrettes fastening the veil. She carried a
bouquet or white roses and orange blossoms
aud the Episcopal prayer book.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-14

A correspondent OF the sun tells this anus
ing story of a diplomatic accident: 1.-The
United states have had some trouble in keep
ing the s 900 salary attached to the Corean
mission regularly drawn. Some months $50
Ensign George G. Foulk was the Charge IL Al
flares at Seoul. and was very competent
diplomat, so far AS sending all the stories OF
Russian intrigue was concerned. What en-
barrassed Ensign Foulk was his modest rank.
One indispensable feature of the diplomatic
comedy is that whenever government vessel
touches the port Of an American legation Of
hcIal statement shall be - AIDE of the arrival.
According to RUE and etiquette no vessel 10
actually in the harbor until her commander Of
ticially asserts her presenceby note TO the MIN
lister Resident or Charge, 1T chanced that ahag-
mp reached COrea. The Admral reflected
that mere naval ensign was Charge d Al
Ia'rs. His dignity could not bend to the stu
at on. He couldinot inform a little middle
Just emerged from an ensign that an Adlnlra!
had arrived, so the monarch of the seas i'm
posed the du V OF the notification upon
Lieutenant on board, and stralghtway de-
parked 10 enjoy the sights of Seoul. Foulk
ana the Lieutenant had been companions in
academy DAYS, and hence the official note was
couched IN most familiar strain. 1t is on
record here, where the offended ensign trans
mitted 1t. 1t began with Dear Chappie,' and
proceeded in the same unofficial strain to IN
'orm United States Charge that the old Adj
mlral had gone off on 'tOot,' and ordered the
+ sky Lieutenant to announce that he was Of
nclallJ preeenJ. J his incompatibillty OF
rank induced the recall of Foulk's detail"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-14
Book Larning.

From The San Francisco Wasp.
Book larnIn' is a bully thing for The chap
what's got the brains
An the common sense to know it, but it isn't
worth The pains
An chink an time it takes TO get 1t, if man
don't know the way
To keep it in its proper place, an use it where
i'm pay.
Ny brother had a youngster as wuz allus goin
to scho i;
He went clean through the college an come
out a regular fool.
He could reel of fuTin' languages, and talk
ny lands and law,
But when it come to workin' he wuzen't
worth straw.
He got an idy in his head that WORK was big
The law. he said, was his perfesh, so he ups
and gets place
In a city lawyers office, an began his legal
course.
That landed him in just one year within his
fathers doors.
He's living with his father now, an the time
an money spent
Fur to get his education hasn't PANIED out
wOr h a cent.
1t was castn' on the waters bread that's
never yet returned
For there's nary single blessln' come from
all that stuff he learned.
But not a spcrk of Iarnin' had his younger
brother Bill.
'Cept a term or 70 one winter at the school
house on the hill;
An he's worth about dozen nv his worthless
bro hers make,
Fer he's just chock full of common sense, an
that's what takes the cake.
Now eff Bill had the larnin' as wuz in his
brothers pate,
He'd been a man Nv power-maybe Guvner of
the state.
But in spite of all his ignorance he made a
good success
An he's got The finest farm in all the county,
too, guess.
My ldy is tina: eff boy hain't got no common
sense.
An only 'nuff git up about him fur to set
round on the fence.
IL amt no use to send him off to take a college
course,
Fer it jest can't make him better, an it's
bound to make him worse.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-14
A Proposed Mail Route.

The effort is being made to establish a
double daily mail route, by stage, be-
tween Thomasville, Ga, aud Tallahassee,
Fla. The mails for the latter city from
Savannah and the North now go by way
OF Jacksonville, and do not arrive at their
destination until midnight, and are not
delivered until the following morning.
The fast mail arrives at Townsville
about midday and could be delivered at
Tallahassee by the proposed stage route
the same afternoon. Tallahassee and
the country surrounding 1t have a
thrifty, intelligent and prosperous
population, but because that section
OF country is off the line of fast mails it
has not progressed as rapidly as those
sections OF Florida which have been
favored with better mail and railroad
facilities.
A double daily stage route, as proposed,
would be OF great advantage TO the peo-
Pile of Middle West Florida, and also
to the merchants OF Savannah and Of
Northern cities who do business with
them. 1t is to oe hoped that a railroad
will be built from a point on the Savan-
nab, Florida and Western railway to Tai.
lahassee before great while, but in the
meantime the country between Thomas
vile and Tallahassee ought to have a bet
ter mail service.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-14

Mr.. Trenholm and the Bankers.


The reply which Comptroller Trent holm
of the Treasury Department made to the
petition Of the New York national bank
presidents for the retention of Mr.. Serbia
as bank examiner will be very generally
approved. The Comptroller asked for
Mr.. Scrlba's resignation because he did
not regard him as fully qualified for the
responsible position of examiner, and the
bank Presidents undertook, in round.
about way, to tell him that he didn't
know what he was doing. and that to dis
pense with the services OF Mr.. Serbia
would be great mistake.
1t is probable that the bank presidents
requested Mr.. Scriba's retention not so
much because they thought his services
invaluable, as out of friendly regard
for that gentleman. People generally
are too much in the habit Of signing all
sorts OF petitions, simply because some
friend requests them to do so, without
knowing their contents, or at least with
out fully informing themselves OF the
probable effect of the petition if it should
be granted.
The bank presidents expressed them
selves in their petition as If they knew all
about Mr.. Scriba's reports when. as
matter of tact, bank examiner is not per-
mitted to show his reports, or to make any
one outside of the Comptroller's office &C
quainted with their contents. If the
bank presidents, therefore, spoke from
actual knowledge they furnished evil
dence sufficient to justify MIR. Scriba's
removal.
OF course the Comptroller is much bet
ter acquainted with the needs of his Office
than any bank president can possibly be,
and while he does not question Mr..
Scriba's integrity, he is satisfied that he
hasn't the qualities necessary TO discharge
his duties satisfactorily. He alone sees
the reports, and he alone knows wherein
Mr.. Serbia fails.
In his letter to the bank presidents he
said: ''Pressure, whether political, social
or financial, is dangerous element to be
introduced into so delicate an adjustment
as that of the relations between the Comp
troller and the National Bank Exami-
ners."
This delicate but deserved rebuke will
not soon be forgotten by those for whom
it was intended, aud in future bank
presidents, it is probable, will be more
careful how they interfere in matters
which are wholly outside of their jurisdic-
tiOn
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-14

A curious provision against the pangs
OF want is reported from Newark. n. j.
Cornelius Alderman, 81 years old, entered
into an agreement with Samuel Casyman,
and in consideration of 81 In hand paid,
decided 10 him fully $4,000 worth OF prop.
erty, on condition that Alderman should
be allowed to occupy the first floor or his
house and be supplied with all the neces-
ssries OF lie until his demise, and that
then be should have n decent burial. The
agreement, il appears, has not been car
ried out, and Alderman has commenced
proceedings to regain control OF his prop
erty. He claims that he 10 compelled to
lodge in a small, filthy room, without
proper attention and food, and, although
on tue point Of dissolution, lie ill-treated
by his nurse. The case excites much in
ierest in Newark, as Alderman is well
known there.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-14

Russia is not deficient In the handy tact
ofEaking her position appear sound. The
Official Messenger of st. Petersburg states
that Russia stands on the Berlin treaty,
which appears to be document so con-
veniently drawn that anybody can
"stand on ir' that wants TO. Russia is
endeavOring TO "remoYe the pressure that
weighs heavily on Bulgaria" Prince
Alexander, apparently, was the pressure
that weighed upon Russia. But Russia
regards Bulgaria's present condition as
abnormal, and from her standpoint it un.
doubtedly is, since Bulgaria objects to q
Russian tool for ruler. Russia con-
sders 1t to be her special "calr' TO main.
tain peace in the East. And the rest Of
Europe seems to hear the special "call"
for war in the East.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-14

That $4,000 confidence game played on
the innocent inhabitants of the city of
Mexico the other day will deprive them
Of the enjoyment OF the Patti concerts
altogether. This is adding insult to IN
Jury. Patti, however, fayorte as she is
said TO be there, seems dubious of her
hold upon Mexican hearts since their
pockets have been go numerically tapped.
They may object to pay a second time,
and may visit their wrath upon her.
Music may have "charms TO sootbe tho
savage breast" but Patti seems to think
there is no special call upon her to apply
the charm.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-14
INDEX qONEV ADVERTISEMENTS.

MEETINGs-Chlppews Tribe No. 4, I. o.. of
r. NJ; Ancient Landmark Lodge No. 23l.
F. A. NJ; The Real Estate Accommodation
Company of Savannah.
SPECIAL NOTICES - SIS Reward, D. B.
Lester; As to Crews of British Steamships
Tpingham. Annie. Ariel, Macedonia, Hart
burn and British Snip Chapman; Change Of
Schedule Of steamer Katie.
USEFUL ARTICLEs-Palmer Bros.
CHEAP COLUMN ADVERTISEMENTS - Help
Wanted; For Rent; Photography; Lost;
Miscellaneous.
PUBLICATIoN-The Youths Companion.
SEED OATS AND RYE-G. S. McAlpin.
SPECIAL SALE-Of Fine French Bisquc at
Bamilton's Jewe ~ Store.
NOTICE-EdW. j. Thomas.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-14

The exact valueof Murat Halstead's po-
ltical opinion depends upon great many
things. Somebody at Pittsburg the other
day thought it worth while to solicit it,,
and, with his usual urbanity Mr.. Halstoad
gave 1t. He did not care to discuss the
merits OF the Payne investigation, but
thought that Logan would not be the
most acceptable man TO represent the
party-meaning Of course the Repub-
ican-as the Presidential nominee.
Blaine don't think so either; In fact, there
appears to be unanimity on this subject
throughout the country. But, as between
Blaine and Logan, it makes no difference
which "goes under"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-14

Two curious cases Of insanity were dis.
covered in New Orleans the other day
In a house on Bienville street the police
found a gray haired woman 70 years OF
age strapped to her bed in such way
that she could not move. BY her side
sat her son weeping. He explained that
he was compelled to strap his mother to
her bed TO keep her from tearing her
clothes. The woman had been strapped
TO her bed five days and both she and her
son were crazy. The son was sent TO the
asylum and the woman. being a compare.
lively harmless lunatic, will be taken
care OF by her friends. Mother and son
had lived in the same house quite long
time without exciting suspicion that they
were not in their right minds.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-14

ABOUT the funniest thing that has
cropped out in the Legislature Is the sug-
gestion that the committee appointed to
visit the convict camps alter the adjourn
ment Of the regular session shall swoop
down on the camps and take the camp
superintend, nts by surprise. The lessees
have too many friends for that sort Of
thing. Tue suggestion would seem to In
dictate, however, that Legislative commit
tees cannot get at the true state OF affairs
IN the camps.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-14

From the Cincinnati Enquirer (De'n.)
The first Duke of Marlborough was great
man. but he stole a couple of millions III the
camnalgns against France. The last Duke of
Marlborough is very title man. but he stole
al OF the little residuum Of honor that wife
OF brother peer had to give. "Noblesse
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-14
The Presidents New Cook.


from sHe 6Htt9naOfe cum
The President has had some intervals OF
cheerfulness in considering the momentous
aud important question of a new cook for the
White House. This subject was disposed Of
yesterday. The new COOK is a Frenchman,
and came with recommendations from Del
monico and other famous restaurateurs. The
President. when finally engaging him tod
him that he should have everything he called
for, and If It was not in the kitchen of the
White House it would be supplied on his ask
ing. Therefore he would expect him to come
up to the mark, and give no occasion for com
plant. From the way the President talked
to the cook he must expect to live well this
winter.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-14

There are as many as fifty colored men
in the departments atW ashIngton drawing
salaries from $1,000 to $1,000 per annum,
but there are no colored women who &C.
cupy positions above scrubbers. The ad-
vancement OF the male portion of the col
ored race appears TO have been more rapid
than the female,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-14

The Finance Committee OF the lower
branch Of the Legislature does not appear
10 be making any provision for purchasing
farm for giving Gov. Gordon's scheme for
caring for the conyicts trial. Would it
not be well lor the Legislature to take
this matter into consideration before the
tax bill finally passesY
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-14

The first lady to secure an office under
Congress is Miss Mary Johnston, of the
District OF Columbia. She Is clerk to the
House Committee on Library. The saa-
re- OF the position is So day. Like many
other committee clerkships it is pract-
cal slnecure. Miss Nellie Shedd, a 81, $50
clerk in the office of the Commissioner of
Patents. was the largest salaried woman
in government service prior to Miss john
ston's appointment. Miss Johnston took
the oath OF Office before another woman
employee in the Pension Office who is
notary. Miss Johnston is sister of the
young American singer whose debut at
Covent Garden, London, a few months
ago created so much enthusiasm. She
has travelled abroad quite extensively,
and is a young lady OF unusual accom-.
pllshments.