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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-03
Ole TOpnoody.
From the Washtnlton1 Cri.ic-

From the Washington Critic
Mr.. Topnoody threw down his newspaper
with q muttered Objurgation, and looked
across the table at his wife.
"WhaJs the matter?" she inquired
This contounded civil service reform
twaddle makes me sick" he exclaimed 81
don't see why it is thRt a lot of men can't do
their duty when it is marked out clearly be-
fore them"
''Did YOU order that coal to day." she asked
irrelevantly, but with a new light shining in
her face.
Il beg your pardon, my dear. +" he said, pick
ing up his paper again, "that's got nothing to
do with civil service reform"
Did you order That coal, said," she per-
Sisted.
''N-no, my dear" he hesitated. 81 forgot
all about it. but Tll do IL the first thing in
the morning. AS was saying, my dear, this
civil service REFORM
Don't talk to me, Topnoody, about civil
service REFORM" she said notify. What you
want to devote your time and attention to is
domestic service reform. There isn't a lump
of coal in the cellar; the boards are of the
side fonce; that back yard looks like a pig
pen; there hasn't been stick OF kindling
chopped since saturday; you haven't given
cook ia going 10 leave in the morning You
may think that's the way to do things, Ton
moody. but want to say to you that Pm run.
ing this ADM nj strAtion now. and If you don't
stop foollng with politics and attend TO bust
ness you'll hear from headquarters after a
fashion that will make your cad swim Civil
service reform, indeed ~
Topnoody never said word; he knew
better,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-03
The Elections.

At an early hour this morning the re-
turns indicated that the elections yester-
day were rather favorable to the Demo-
Gratis. 1t Will, of course, he a day or two
before it Is known definitely what the
| Democratic majority in the next House of
Representatives is. There is no reason for
doubling that the Democrats have secured
a majority, and that 1t is a very fair one
| In this State the vote polled was an ex-
| tremely light one. In some localities
/ there was so little interest in the election
that no polls were opened. There will,
however, be ten good Democrats from
Georgia in the next House.
In Florida the vote was quite heavy.
Both the Democratic candidates for Con-
gress are elected. 1t will be a day or two
| before the vote on the new constitution is
known.
In Massachusetts and Pennsylvania
the Democratic candidates for Governor
ran we'll. In Pennsylvania, at mid night,
the Republicans claimed a majority of
10000. This is far below the majority OBJ
tanned by Mr.. Blaine two years ago. His
10 ajority was over so 600.
There was great interest in the Guber-
material contest in Tennessee, but there
never was any serious doubt about the
election OF the Democratic candidate
there.
There was more interest taken in the
municipal contest in New York oity than
in any State election. Mr.. Hewitt is
elected Mayor by a good majority. Mr..
George got much larger vote than many
Of the old politicians thought ne would.
His defeat will be received with satisfac-
ton throughout the country, because he
is a crank and a Socialist, and his election
would have had a very bad effect. He
could not have benefited the workingmen
in any way il he had been elected. In
deed, it is more than probable that his
success would have resulted In positive
harm to their cause. The ambitious
young Republican, Mr.. Roosevelt, will
hardly get much Satisfaction out OF the
fact that his vote is less than Mr.
Georges. The entire vote was greater than
1t was estimated it would be. The people
of New York city ought to rejoice that
Mr. Hewitt is to be their next Mayor.
He will give the city an honest govern
ment, if such n thing is possible.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-03


The esteemed Atlanta Constitution has
come into possession or some alleged ex-
tra0rdinary Information relative to the
reported scoop of the Central railroad
| system by the Richmond and Danville. 1t
| is to the effect that Mrs. betty Green, the
! New York millionaire female finaucier,
| is the party who has been buying uD Gen.
| trail railroad stock, that she has obtained
! controlling number of shares,
| and that she has sold or leased
! them with proxies attached to the Rich
mond and DanvilIe Railroad Company.
| Then the Constitution says the we'll
known Northern capitalist Parsons is to
be elected PresIdenC OF the road in jan
uary, while President Raoul 10 70 be given
a subordinate position at a larger salary
than he now receives.
But this is not the worst of it, accord
ing to the Constitutions Information.
The road is to be turned completely
around, and nearly all the traffic turned,
by way of Atlanta, north by rail.
The shops and principal offices of
the road are to be moved to Atlanta.
The Ocean Steamship Company's
ImHcu5b DusIHeSS - W US T6uuCSN, 10
almost Dothtng, and the present splendid
ships transferred and their places sup
piled by some small boats. I'm other
words" says the rumor, 1.-THE Central is
to be operated in the interest of the Rich
mond and Danville, not in the interest of
savannah"
This report might well he pronounced
| remarkable if true, and the Constitution
gives it currency on the authority of "a
well known railroad man." who declares
that he knows 1t to be true. 1t does not
give the name the voucher for the story,
however, and there is abundant reason to
believe that the swell known railroad
man" has been playing a prank on the
Constitution. Perhaps Mr.. Joseph Null
hatton has gone into the railroad business
in Atlanta.
Capt. RaOul and the other managers of
the Central railroad are going on with
their plans as if they intended to manage
it good many years to come, and it is
more tnan likely that they know what
they are doing and just how strong they
will be in voting shares at the coming
election.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-03

Apparently the Southern people do not
take quite as much interest in exposi-
tions as they ought to. The great cotton
Centennial Exposition at New Orleans
was a miserable failure financially. 1t
did not begin to pay expenses. 1t may
have been badly managed, but it Is doubt
full If any management could have saved
it from financial ruin.
The affairs of the great Southern Expo
sition at Louisville are being closed uD.
1t continued in existence four seasons,
beginning in 1888. 1t is stated that the
citizens of Louisville are out of pocket on
account OF it over 100000. Doubtless the
exposition benefited that city to a very
marked extent, but many of the citizens
are of the opinion that the benefits cost
more than they were worth. 1t is diff.
cult, however, to estimate, with any de-
gree of certainty, the value of the bene =
fits. 1t is not probable. however, that
the exposition will be opened another
year. Louisville has had enough OF expo
sitions for awhile, at least.
1t is worthy of notice that the interest
in the State Fair at Macon is far below
what it ought to be, and the exhibits do
not give a satisfactory idea of the re-
sources and industries of Georgia. 1t is
doubtful il the attendance is large enough
TO meet legitimate expenses. On one or
two days it was very good, but one or two
good days are not su fficient to meet the de.
mands uDon the Fair Association. It's a
question whether it wouldn't have been a
wiser plan TO have limited the fair to one
week. 1t Is hardly big enough insti-
tuition to justify keeping it open two
weeks.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-03


NJ. Alphonse Karr, who is contri butng his
literary recolections to the Moniteur Uniyer-
sci, relates an amusing story of Victor Hugo,
which we do not remember to have seen be-
fore in print. The poet S one evening in
company where the guests were amusing
themselves with the game of bouts rlmes, and
young lady, a friend of Nine. Hugo. pro-
posed the following words; songe-pied-
plonge-r strope; Victor Hugo filed them up
with this compliment addressed to the author
of the worlds:
81 Puck, lie main qu'on volt en- songe,
Osait jamais METRE son pied
Dams lie soulIer GU ton pied blanc Sc plonge
ii en- seralJ estrOpie.
The verse was no sooner heard and APP
plauded than all eyes were naturally turned
to the feet OF the young person who had in
spired the muse. but she Withdrew from sight,
and from that day obstinately kept them con-
cealed whenever she was in society. Nature,
IN fact, who had been liberal in bestowing
other charms on her, had neglected her ex-
tremijies. aad had gifted her with a pair Of
feet of enormous size and as fat as founders
The lady never forgave The poet his misdl-
rected compliment.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-03
He Did Not jump.

From the Detrpjt Free Press.
Sunday afternoon m an suddenly appeared
at a three story window in an unfinished
building on '1rand River street and seemed to
begin preparations to commit suicide BY leap
ing to the pavement. A crowd of forty or
fifty people speedily gathered in half circle
he ow. and although all seemed 10 be aware of
what was going on not a voice was raised to
prevent the stranger carrying out his designs
He removed his coat and l0oEed down as If
estimating the distance. Then he removed
his vest and looked down again.
Some of the crowd asked each other in low
tones il his intention was to jump, and were
answered that there was no doubt of it, The
man removed his coll ar and tie after his vest,
and then spit on his hands and took his posi-
ton square in the window. No one below
moved foot.
There was half minute of silence, during
which everybody mentally calculate on the
exact spot he would strike, and something
like shudder passed over the crowd. Then
the unknown man spit on his hands once more.
raj, ed them above his head, and calmly re-
marked:
My friends, this ia to inform you that I
shall occupy this building Nov. with a large
and well selected stock of staple and fancy
groceries. shall do a strictly cash business
and 1t will be my aim to"
But the last one had turned the corner.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-03
Cant. Cord on's Proper Place

1t ia noticeable that it is the very gen.
eral sentiment among those who are
qualified to form an opinion in the matter
that Capt. w. W. Gordon, of this city,
should be made Chairman of the Finance
Committee OF the House. At the last ses-
sion OF the Legislature it was generally
admitted that he had no superior, and
perhaps no equal, in that body in fnan-
cial affairs requiring legislative action.
1t is not too much TO say OF
Capt. Gordon that he is a clear
headed, clean-handed business man,
and that he is fearless and impartial in
the discharge of every duty which de-
wolves upon him in public and private
lite. he has been prominent in all that
concerns Savannah's prosperity for many
years, and as a citizen he is both progress
sive and public spirited. He knows the
needs of the State thoroughly, aud no
member OF the House is better qualified
to serve the State as Chairman Of the
Finance Committee than he is. Capt.
Gordon will render good service in what
ever position he may be placed, because
he is conscientious and has the ability to
respond to every demand upon him, but as
the head of the Finance Committee he
will have charge OF interests with which
he is exceptionally well fitted TO deal.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-03
INDEX TONBW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Observation-Disclosures Encampment No. l, /.
o. OF Geor4a Chapter No. g X. A. M;
Equl' able Loan and Building Association;
Republican Blues; h. of L.
AMUsEMENTs-Miss Louise Balfe at the
Theatre; Entertainment of Girls BeneVo-
lent Society.
SPECIAL NoTICEs-Dr j. d. Martins Re-
turn; A. to Crew of Rus. Bark Trimpus.
AUCTION SALEs-Sundries. by I. d. La
Roche Sons: De>lrable Residence for sale;
Very Des rable Farm and improvements;
Gwinnett Street Property; Four Frame
Houses; sundries, by d. r. Kennedy; Bed
room Furniture. Groceries, ETC., by G. II.
Dorsett; Groceries, Wagons, ETC., by j. Nc
Laughiin & Son.
PUBLICATIONs--The November Century.
CHEAP COLUMN ADvERTlsEMENTs-Hel Help
Wanted; Employment Wanted: For Rent;
For Sale: B 'ardIng: raved or Stolen; Z no.
togra ply; Personal; Misc ellaneous.
DIsSoLUTI oN-StranGe Rodgers.
AUCTIoNAER AND BROKER Charlton H.
Way.
REAL Estate FOR SALE-C. II, Dorset.
NOTICES AS to Application for Local Bills.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-03
If,
From the Rdi,aDqv Life,

From the Rdfl9OaY Life,
If l were railroad brakeman,
My whispers would be so plain
That the man who was going westward
Would surely get home again.
I'd open the door for the lauies,
And show them all to a seat.
And carry their parcels and what-nots
In manner becoming and neat.
/ would cultivate tones of silver
Whenever had to speak,
If 1.-THE company would give me a salar-
OF fifteen dollars a week.
If l were baggage master,
I'd handle the TRUNKS with care,
They should never be bred in corner
Nor suffer scratch or a tear.
would treat their handles gently,
And regard their contents, too,
SO that when they reached the owner
They would seem as good as new.
l would cultivate all the virtues
OF the gentle, the MUD and meek,
If the company would give me salary
OF twenty dollars week.
If were railroad conductor,
would always say, Tickets, please"
Ia be most polite TO the ladies,
And always appear at my ease.
l wouldn't knock down any money
That was given to me for the fare.
No spotter need be appointed
To make me work on the square;
No kick need be made by a traveller.
Not sQueal not even a squeak,
II the company would give me a salary
Or thirty dollars week
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-03
A Progressive state .

The North Carolina people have a sort
OF annex to their State fair which promises
to do the State more good than the fair
itself. 1t is a convention of men who
have settled in the State since the war.
Their purpose is to tell 10 the world what
the State offers to immigrants. Almost
every county is represented in the conven-
ton, and it is not difficult, therefore, to
find out about the soil, climate, produc-
tions, price of land and other important
things in each county. There are CORES
pOndents at the State fair from all parts
OF the country, and the proceedings OF this
novel aud rather remarkable convention
will be widely published.
North Carolina is developing a very
progressive spirit. Her leading men see
that the way to build up State and make
the lands valuable is to secure a good
class of immigrants. This convention
scheme will no doubt bring many good
farmer TO the State. Almost every State
In the Union is represented in the con-
vention, and each member doubtless has
circle OF acquaintance in the State
from which he emigrated. Among these
acqualntahcee tnere may DC some, IN
majority of the States, who are
thinking of emigrating. They will
scan the information furnished by
this convention eagerly because they will
regard it as reliable. Its not improbable
that the result of the convention will be
to bring thousands of desirable people to
the State. A State must advertise its
advantages, like a merchant does his
wares, If it wants to be prosperous.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-03
Not Quite Yet. Thank You.

FrOnl tNe lIV6IOh HecOTU.
A bargain sign stopped a procession OF We
hices In fremont street the other day in an
amusing way. opposite noted dry goods es-
adjustment. A woman. whose weight could
not have been lese than sou, generous meas
ure. rose slowly and majestically in her pl ace
IN The street ear and looked eagerly out of the
window. The conductor m arked the attitude
and pulled the strap. The car came to a
standstili, and the stout woman descended
with much force on feeble looking passenger
next her
Don't you wish to get out?' cried the con-
ductor in a rather irritated way.
"Of course not. only wanted to see what
that bargain IN socks was ~
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-03
Fine Dress Goods

DIAGONALS can he shown in all the fash.
ionable colors-Seal. Brown, Navy Blue Gar.
net, Sapphire ana Myrtle. Care has been taken
to secure trimmings, both In valours and
Buttons. to match.
RHADAMAS.-An all Wool Suitng. tbi,
seasons importation, in all colors. We bave
both striped and Plain Velvets to harmonic.
small and large buttons TO suit.
HAVANA CLOTH. Medium weight fab.
rio for immediate use in all the new shades.
corresponding colors in novelty Striped Otto.
man silk or Velvets for trimming; buttons
for same.
MARrELS.-An Silk and Wool Mixtures,
Flake effects, eight different styles These
goods look best when made without trim
ming, being handsome in themselves.
CASHMERES.-EVe fashionable goods. 10
inches wide; Seal, Navy Blue. Garnet, Al
gerie and Myrtle. These Cashm eres wer
bought much below their real value, and we
are Offering same at astonishingly low prices,
TRICOTS.-An Wool. steam finish. We
have these goods in four different qualities
and widths, 81 inches, 80, SO and 81 inches;
especially adapted for tailor maze costumes.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-03

The story that in India persons are
sealed in tombs for years and are finally
taken out alive, will be believed after
awhile if the fellows who engage in fast
ing matches continue TO lengthen the
time which they 90 without food. Stelano
Merriattl, who has challenged his coun-
tryman sueci TO a fasting match in
Paris, is dark and vigorous fellow OF p,
with swarthy cheeks, black hair and a
tremendous jaw. He prepared himself
for his fity days' task by eating large
goose. bones and all; two pounds Of beef,
huge dishiul OF vegetables and several
dozen walnuts, wbich he ate bodily,
swallowing the shells. During the
"race" be will sustain his weakened
stomach by painting and smoking cigar
cites, seeing bis trends and going to the
theatre, attended by member Of the
committee. On the hnlelh day he will
walk from Paris 20 Bougval. He de-.
clares that be has been In the habit Of
iasllng since boyhood, aud does not cx-
poet 20 lose mere than thirty pounds dur.
} ing bis assumed easy contest win sugci.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-03
Another Remarkable Dog.
From ne Winthrop { He.) Budget

TTO"t 1Ete HtNtHFOD He'I D1EU2oV'
On one occasion DR.. Prs business called
him out Of town over night, leaving his sister
noon a lady friend called. and during the
conversation remarked: Are you not afraid
to remain here alore over night| "Oh, no,
the sister replied, mot as long as have Flash
with me-" Now Flashs bed wasi in the cellar,
and at the usual time in The evening he was
accustomed 10 take drink of water and re-
tire. On this occasion, however, the sister
found Flash lying in the hall upstairs close
by the door of her room, and there ne re-
NAMED till morning, though not another
word had been spoken on the subject but the
remark above
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-03

There are many stories relative to the
alleged gallantries oftbe Prince of Wales
whispered around in England, but it is
eald that nobody dares to openly connect
the name of his Royal Highness with any
thing OF the kind. A correspondent says
the Queen has frequently to exert her
imperial authority to suppress scandal,
and that only recently she forbid a noble
man from making the Prince cores
pendent with the nobleman's wife in a
divorce suit.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-03
New York and Blaine.

From, the Neto York Heydtd tInd.l
The next President must 20 through New
1ork to Washington. If New York says
NO." MIR. Blaiue Will remain private clti-
zen, Tor there 1t no way round. and he can
not climb over or tunnel under the political
verdict of this city. II New York says Yes"
his chances Tor occupancy Of the White House
VIII be greatly enhanced. II is unnecessary
to state these facCs twice in order to have
them apnreCiated.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-03
Judicial Wisdom in phi,adetphia

From tho PhiLddeIDbid Times (Iad.)
Gov. Bum gives horse sense advice to all
parties when he says: I'D MT monkey with
the ecuon returns, for the sen ence of an
u"rlght Judge is sharper than buzz 5 w and
the louder in the jails is neither rich nor sat
Isl Ing" District Attorney Graham gives
substantially The same advice, and he adds
that Conformation furnished at the Office,
upon oa'h or affirmation, will secure the
prosecution ofali guilty persons, without dis
tinCtion of party"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-03

As suspected, the report that Consul
Porch, OF Mexico, had been removed on
account OF his connection with the sedg-
wick scandal turns out 10 be a Repubn-
can preyarication. Assistant Secretary
Of State Porter says the removal OF Porch
has not been even suggested, considered
o. discussed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-03

The Constitutional Convention aVita.
tors appear TO be gaining ground IN Ala.
bama. II tho people OF that State will
ask the Legislature TO help them repair
their present constitution they will
doubtless save goodly pile OF money, a
great deal OF trouble, and the risk Of get
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-03
CURRENT COMMENT.
Only Republican Mcndacity.

, TVNt NC -HOOItf HTVIoIeI 'Dt"'J
The silly rep lrt that Secretary Lamar re-
fused permission to canvass the Interior De-
while extending that privilege to agents for
the Life Of Robert <. Lee" turns out to be
malignant
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-03

1t is stated that Patti will soon be in
Edear America" again, and, of course,
Nicolini cannot be left behind, even il it
is considered almost disreputabe for a
great prima donna to travel with her hus-
Annnd
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-03

Members Of the General Assembly Of
porting their prohibition drops from East
Tennessee unless they are assured that
they do not get the kind that the RepuDli-
can politicians in that section are in the
habit of taxing
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-03

Can't the Surgeon General Of the navy
consci-ntiously advise our naval officers
to drink only domestic wines' They may
not be cheaper or better than the inn
ported-duty free-but perhaps they
would be promotlye Of patriotism and re-
gard for our tariff laws.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-03

If the country is lost Gen. Logan may
slider it worth saving since he returned
from the Pacific slope, where his boom
petered out.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-03

From the Nashville A1uerican (Dsna.)
The Republican party must be tried upon
lte rec ri, upon it, political policies, and an
swer for its political heresies, lts lncompe-
tence and Us gross corrupI IN. and lC VIII not
be able to disturb the DELIBERATE and critical
scrutiny OF the people by insane aud violent
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-03

1t is to be feared that nobody in At
lanta will cut watermelon for the Gen.
eral Assembly during the present session,
as Il. l. Kimball has gone to a more con-
genial CLINE.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-03

The Pennsylvania girl who papered her
room with old love letters will have to
take the jury to her house when she
brings a breach OF promise suit, or she
may saw ont a section of the room and
have il hauled TO the court house.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-03

What has become of Senator Jones, of
Florida, during the past week or two?
While the people OF this section have lost
especial interest in him, they still feel
some curiosity with reference to his lido
eynoracV.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-03

If you are afraid your Thanksgiving
turkey will go astray just tie a chestnut
gong to It's snout and the ring will be
heard every time anyone cracks an old
iOke at him,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-03

Even the New York sun puts in plea
for free lumber. Has the Suns cat over
heard one OF Mr.. Hewitt's arguments IN
favor Of free raw materials, and become
anxious to get taste Of one of themf