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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-11
The Sawdust Game.

The shrewdness and audacity OF the
sawdust swindlers of New York have
been we'll known to newspaper readers
for several years. Scarcely week passes
that they are not we'll advertised by the
publication OF reports OF their roptng in
some unsuspecting but not innocent
countryman. and doing him up for very
neat little sum OF money. The fact that
the old device of these swindler has been
so often exposed does not appear to lessen
the number Of their victims, and no dOn0t
where one person makes complaint on ac-
count OF his losses several accept the
situation quietly, not caring to be pub
lished as being parties to transactions dis
reputable to all concerned in them.
These swindlers invariably propose
through circulars or letters to sell .coun-
terfeit money or ''currency as good as the
genuine" to their customers" or "conh-
Dental friends" whose names they say
have been furnished by some third party,
and they apparently agree to such tests
of their "honesty" that the unsophisti-
Gated think there ia little chance of being
victImized, but when the parties meet
Tue purchaser IS nearly always TelleNSu
by skiltul manipulation of his cash, and
finds himself in possession Of box OF
sawdust or a package OF paper ia place
of the crisp bills he 80 much covets.
1t is said that hundreds of the circulars
of these swindlers have been received by
business men in the smaller towns Of
Georgia and other Southern States during
the last month or two. The thrifty ne
groes of the South are also being Piled
with inducements to patrOnize these deal
ers in the queer" as they sometimes call
themselves, and it is more than probable
that very many OF these negroes will be
relieved Of what money they have accu-
muated by hard work and economy.
OF course the victims are not en-
titled to any sympathy. They are
just as dishonest as the professional
swindlers are, and both parties to such
transactions deserve to be severely pun
ished. 1t is very difficult, however, TO
reach any of the parties by law, on ac-
count Of the unwillIngness or the victims
to testify and the extreme shrewdness of
the swindlers, which makes it all but i'm
possible to obtain evidence sufficient to
convict them.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-11
Building and Loan associations.

building and Loan associations.
Few persons comparatively appreciate
the amount of good that has been accom-
plisbed in this and other cities through
the building and loan associations. They
have been Goubly successful in Savan-
nah. They have enabled hundreds Of
people, who would not otherwise have
been able to do so, to obtain homes, and
they have been very profitable as busi-
ness enterprises.
Almost any thrifty, economical person,
even where he receives but a small sal
airy, can secure home free OF incum-
brance in a few years by taking advan-
tage of the plans offered by these associa-
tions, which are frequently being organ
lied. In most instances the amount of
money paid out to secure a home is little
more han is paid for rent for a like
period.
In some respects the building and loan
associations are better than savings
banks for those whO do not wish to Dor
row. In the first place one obli2ates him
self to deposit SO much money every
month, and he will be apt to keep his OBJ
legation even when it is not very convent
ent for him to do go, and this contributes
to the formation OF economical and thrifty
habits, and then the profits on the money
deposited are usually greater than :he in
terest allowed by savings banks. An At
lanta association that is just winding up
a series makes fair average
showing of what building and loan
associations, where we'll managed, pay
the stockholders, each share cost a dollar
month for six years and three months.
For the s75 paid in the stockholder, who
did not borrow, will draw out .$120, or $45
per share more than he paid in. To illus
| trate: The man who paid in $40 per
month for the seventy-fve months will
draw out $4,000 in clean, clear cash
81 500 more than he paid in; aud besides
several hundred families will soon find
themselves in possession OF homes paid
for through the association. Some OF the
Savannah associations, it is said, have
made even better showings than this.
The tendency in the newer associations
| is to 80 adjust the schemes as to give more
favor to the early borrowers, who have
heretofore necessarily borne the heavier
burdens. Philadelphia owes its fame as
a City of Homes to its building and loan
associations. Where such associations
flourish the danger from eXorbitaut
rents ia almost nothing, Tor it pays d
man much better TO become his own land.
lord than to pay more than reasonable
rent.
1t will probably not be many years
before the smaller towns throughout the
country will nave their building and loar
associations. Nothing would contribute
more to improve them and increase theil
| nrosperitY.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-11
Let Florida Democrats Wake Up.

Democrats in Florida should not forget
there will choose a United States Senator
next winter. The Republicans and indie
pendents have made nomin nations pretty
generally throughout the State, and If the
Democrats do not do their whole duty on
election day they may have the mortifica-
tOE OF seeing either a Republican or an
Independent elected to succeed Senator
Jones.
A very lively Democratic campaign Is
being carried on for the Congressional
nominees, although little, apparently, is
being done for the candidates for the
state LEGISLATURE. The d .mOcrats are so
confident that they will have the Legisla-
ture that many of them may be disposed
not to take the trouble to 20 to the polls.
The fact ought to be impressed upon them
that in apathy there is danger. Their
political opponents are working hard
and may succeed in bringing about some
| astonishing results.
! Attention is called to the fact that the
| Democrats would not have been able to
control the last Legislature il the indie
| pendents had not acted with them. They
cannot always depend upon an alliance
with the Independents. In contest for
so great prize as the office of United
States Senator the Democrats may find
the Independents and Republicans united
against them.
There is no doubt that the Democrats
can elect majority of the Legislature if
they Will make an effort 20 get out their
full strength. They have the votes and 1t
is only necessary to get them into the bal
lot box. 1t would be very unfortunate
for the Democratic party OF Florida and
for that State ii Republican should be
elected Senator. The opposition to the
party would be greatly strength
ened, and the Republican leaders
would be encouraged to make a su-
preme effort to capture the State in the
Presidential election OF 1888. The Demo-
Gratis, if they are wise, will keep the up
per hand, now that they have ii.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-11
Cotton Fires on shipboard.

The cause Of cotton fires on shipboard
remains as much a mystery as ever.
Within a very few days two such fires
have occurred on vessels at this port, and
one on a vessel that was loaded at New
Orleans.
Unless the cause of fires of this kind is
discovered it is hardly possible to pre-
vent them. Precautions may be taken,
hut they cannot be taken intelligently
About the only thing that can be done is to
guard against everything that may posi-
bly, cause the fires.
There are many theories relative to
their cause. none of which is wholly sat.
isiactory. There are some who now be-
lieye parlor matches, which colored men
who assist in handling the cotton are in
the habit OF carrying IN their hair, are the
cause. IL they are, the only effective
way to prevent the fires is TO prohibit the
sale OF the matches. 1t would be easier
TO do that than to prevent the colored
men from carrying the matches.
1t is not certain that all the mysterious
fires are due to the same cause, but the
weight OF opinion is that they are.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-11


A Lewiston attorney is backed up by a Lew
iston physician In MA assertion that the fol-
lowing dog story is absolutely true, the occur
renee having come under the observation of
the physician at Old Orchard this summer,
and related TO the attorney upon honor. An
intelligent dog was Athlete by fieas. They
cOuded his existence If we may believe APP
pearauces, since for four fifths of the time the
intelligent dog WAS tied up in a double bow
knot lighting the smaller and less intelligent
but more nimble flea. He had Cnewed the
hair from his sides, and his eye was lacking
lustre. The NANCY canine decided to take a
bath in the waves Of the ocean, and in so doing
discovered that, as the sea water heightened
upon his legs and sides and back the heas fed
before 1t as, ever, the wicked fee. soon after
the dog was seen backing out into the water,
smile growing over his countenance as an
Idea took possession of MIN, He WAS next
seen with hinge wau OF cotton in his mouth.
With this. lifted eloft, he backed slowly out.
The feas craw ed higher as the sea water rose
about him. They occu led his back and then
his head made uncomfortable as they were
by the salt water. Then ut last as the dogs
head sank very slowly beneath the waves the
multitude vacated it, jumping to the wad of
cotton that as floating just at the dogs nose
The 1leas h0ated away forever on the tickle
wad OF cotton, while the dog swan ashore to
be forever embalmPd in history by the story
of the doctor and the lawyer and the news
paper.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-11
A CAKE FOR KING CUPID.
Something Nice in the WAY OF Sweet
Cake for = British Bride.
Frona the British CON. Esctionsr.

Fran the British CON sctionsr.
At recent wedding reception at which
some OF the members Of the new Cabinet and
'our only General' figured as relatives and
honored guests, the brides cake was simply
magnificent structure-eght tiers, each vary
ing in the style of ornamentation. The cake
rested on silver plateau, with handsome
figree work reaching santwise from the
plateau to the cloth of blue velvet, or plush,
covered with lace. The edge of the blue m a
terial was a gold lace hhgree and deep gold
grass fringe, with horseshoes, "for good luck, "
worked at each OF the four corners with gold
thread and pearls. There was nothing on this
table eXcept the cake and few boats OF
flowers in the new shaded grass. The cake
was surrounded about three inches distant
by most exquisite wreath of 1tephanotis,
kaosanthes jasminia, la Dame Blanche hello
tropes. and a white fuohsia. called "CharmtnR
Bride" Three double tentwined) horseshoes
were on the upright rim OF the first tier,
amid grouping of fern leaves. III white
sugarwOrk. On the top was an artistic
grouping Of the two families shields, crests,
etc, and the new quartering allowed by the
marriage. The shields were about eight
inches long. The crests at their deepest point
two inches long. The next tiers represented
"The seven Ages Of Man." founded on Shake
speare's lines
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-11

Capt. Through, OF the steamboat Eagle,
it seems, is to share to come extent the
unenviable notoriety OF the New England
skipper who abandoned = rival crew Of
fishermen from his own town to the waves.
II is recorded that
sold Floyd Ireson for his hard heart,
Was tarred and fcathered and drawn in a
cart
BY tho women OF Marbehcai."
1t does not appear, however, from the
presentation of the Coroner's jury,
whether Capt. Borough, in falling to have
his boat push the Mascot.e ashore, was
guilty Of being deliberately inhuman.
His onense was doubtless the result OF
his tlmidity and over-au xiety about the
safety Of his own boat. Probably the re-
vocation OF his license will be sufficient
punlshment. At least, there ought to be
u more thorough investigation before he
il mobbed and held up to the world as an
object OF contempt.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-11

The Hotel Mail does not think every
one who is asphyxiated by gas in a hotel
is the Ignorant author of his own de.
struction. 1t says: 1.-TWO more cases at
hotels this week OF sufocaton by gas!
How long is this thing to go on? / be-
leve half OF these cases are due to de.
fective gas fiXtures-to old WORKOUT keys
that. turn entirely around when presuma-
bly, turned off, and thus sufOcate the
poor fellows who go to bed IN innocence
of what is TO befall them. | N.Y.
self have found just such fixtures. and,
too, in hotels where they charge S4 and
So day, 1t is a shame, and Sian der
on half the dead who die this way to &C.
cuse them Of suicide. They are the VIC.
full economy" 1t would seem to be a
good idea for guests, as well as hotel
proprietors, to examine the gas fixtures
and see that there is no leakage. ANY
intelligent person ought TO be able TO de-
tect the od0r of gas in his room within a
very short time after putting out the
light. The Mail, however, probably
overdraws the mark as 10 neglect.
Landlords are usually as careful about
saving gas AS they are economical about
gas fixtures. And most of them have con.
siderable regard for the comfort and
safety OF their guests.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-11
The Curse of Ruffianism.

There are few parts of the country in
which ruffianism does not prevail to a
greater or less extent. 1t is more preva-
lent. perhaps, in the larger cities, and in
some quarters of nearly every large city
it seems alike to defy the law, the officers
OF the law and common decency. The far
West has long been notorious as the
home Of outbreakipg desperadOes, but the
Western rufiians have usually some re-
deeming traits that are wanting in city
rutiians. They are in the main brave,
generous and open alike in their enmities
and friendships, though they are often
murderers and robbers. The classes of
cut-throats and thieves that infest our
large cities are generally treacherous and
cowardly, though they are dangerous to
the weak, or troublesome sometimes
merely because of their numb ers.
1t would seem that any city govern
ment ought to be able to suppress ruffiau-
ism, but this is rarely accomplished. AL
though the greater criminals are gener-
ally punished, there are constant and
innumerable minor acts of ruffianism
which it seems almost Impossible to pre-
vent. MS Is sometimes owing TO u6tec-
tive municipal regulations, and more
often to the lax enforcement, or rather
non-enfOrcement, of such regulations as
exist. In some instances the minor off,
cials and police are taken from the very
classes that need the strictest police sur
veillance. In some cities there are sec
tions in which no respectable woman dare
walk, even in broad daylight, and there
are few cities in which children can walk
the streets without hearing the fouiest
language and the most horrible bias
phemy.
The remedy for ruffianism in the cities
is to select the police and all minor Off
Gals from the middle classes, and to put
no one in responsible position who is
even suspected of being in sympathy
with the dlsorderly elements. Men who
| are expected to be the instruments in
suppressing ruffianism must be known to
be thoroughly in sympathy with the en-
forcing of law and order, and to have
nothing in common with the lawless
classes o
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-11
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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-11
From the Toronto Cube.

Two young men, one OF whom is Mr.. SOM
ers. CT the City Clerks office. were on a fish
ing excursion on Lake Windermere, Mus
koka, this week. While in n light rowboat
with his friend young Somers hooked FISH OF
great size and strength, The fish Immediate
ly commenced to tow the boatrapdly through
the wa CIR. Some friends OF the young men
who witnessed The sport the FISH was having
with the young men, called out to them to
pull in their line" and added "that 1t was
only sucE er they had caught" Mr.. SOmers
said ne was sure il was not n sucker that was
on his line. He bad often caught suckers In
Toronto, and this one did not act like q
sucker The Ash towed the boat fully n mile
and nalf round the lake, when one of The
young sporismen took to the oars, and, the
fl n having exhausted itself. pulled the boz t
to shore without mnch difficulty. When the
party got to the shore they lauded mackerel
two feet and a half long, Weighing between
seven and eight pounds.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-11
AsICame Down from Lebanon.

From the Phladelphid Times.
ASH came down from Lebanon,
Came winding, wandering sio WY down
Through mountain passes bleak and bro
The clOudless day was well-nigh done,
The city, like an opal set
In emerald. showed each minaret
Anre with radiant beams of sun.
And glistened orange, fig and lime
Where song birds made melodlous chime.
AsI came down from Lebanon.
As came down from Lebanon
Like lava in the golden glow,
Through olive orchards far below
saw the murmuring river run;
And meath the wall upon the sand
swart sheiks from distant Samarcand.
with precious spices they had won,
Law long and languidly In wait
Fiji they had passed the guarded gate,
AsI came down from Lebanon.
AZ / came down from Lebanon,
| saw strange men from lands afar
In mosque and square and gay bazaar,
The Magt hat the Moslem shun.
And grave Enendi from STEAMBOAT
Who sherbet slipped in corners cool,
And from the balconies pcrrun
With roses cleaned from eyes Of those
Who dwell in still fcragllos.
As | came down from Lebanon,
AS came down from Lebanon,
The Naming glow OF daytime died,
Aud Night arrhyeu as Is bride
OF some great King in garments spun
Ofpurple and the finest gold,
OuJbloomed IN glorious manifold.
Until the moon above the dun
And darkening do.ert void of shade,
Shone like n Keen DemAAcus blade.
AS came down from LebAnos-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-11

1t will probably not be great while
before many OF the most important rail-
way lines IN the world will have roadways
built entirely of steel. Experiments have
already been made with steel crossties,
and now the Midland railway, OF Eng
land, is testing the merits ofsteel sleepers.
With steel crossties, sleepers and rails, and
the road bed ballasted with concrete, it is
probable that the average speed OF rail-
way trains could be materially increased,
while the danger from accidents could be
reduced to minimum. II is believed
that the cost of such road as is suggest
ed, when the annual outlay for repairs and
damages is considered, would be less
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-11

Ex.Gov. Brown, No. 3, all brothers OF
Tennessee, was in New York the other
day and found it necessary TO correct a
popular error about the campaign in
his State. He said the ourlesque
feature Of the campaign OF the Tsy-
Tor brothers had been exagger-
sted. "The campaign" he added, sis
free from personalities, as the two broth
ers are very fond OF each other and are
both gentlemen Of education and culture.
But they do not 20 through the flddling
act wherever they 20. ] believe they did
Or one or two occasions play for num-
Der OF personal friends but did nothing
more than that. The canvass has not
lacked dignity. As TO the election, there
Is no doubt Of the result. Boo Taylor
sill carry the State BIZ 10000 majority"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-11

From the Neto York Star (Dem.)
When that "wigRetail's" wings dry he
arises into the air fun -ledgeI mosquito,
whose mission thenceforth ia to buzz and
blood on which he feeds by wantonly mice
nnR poison out Of pure malice, into the
wound ne inticts through necessity. He is
INC perfect type OF the mature Mugwump.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-11
A Campaign sIandpr,

From the Cincinnati Enquirer lDem.)
The contractors who now own the Ohio
ponitentiary buv labor at so cents and rs scents
Gay and put it in direct competition with
every honest. hard working mechanic in
ONO. In view OF this fact, don't you under
stand the meaning of the skInning and tam
nlng storyf Don't you know that it was in
your voter
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-11

AT a sale OF autographs at New York
Thursday Napoleon Bonaparte's sigma
ture realized $50, and among the signers
of the Declaration Of Independence
Samuel Adams autograph sold for $85,
Robert Treat Paine's So, Roger Sher.
mans $25. Lewis Morris Ss5. Abraham
OIark's $50, Richard stoekton's 500
Thomas Lynch. Jr., 1910, Button Gwin.
netts 1885, and Lyman Halrs $3.50.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-11
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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-11

Civil Service Commissioner Oberly is
still a. work with Civil Service Commas
aoner Edgerton making changes in the
CIVIL service rules. There appears to be
an impression that the country will ex-
terrence feeling of relief when the COM
nnssioners get the rules In satisfactory
shane
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-11

The Jacksonville Times Union has made
IA great beat by getting news ahead of any
OF the Georgia papers. Itannounces edi-
torialIy that ''Gen. John B. Gordon is now
Governor of Georgia." Whathas become
OF Gov. Mcdaniel?
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-11

A siteSfor the proposed crematory in
Baltimore has been secured and the pre-
limiuary steps for erecting the building
and furnaces will be taken at an early
aaV
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-11

1t is now believed that Geronimo would
M axe a more successful base ball umpire
than j Ohm L. Sullivan, provided the mana
gers would let him carry his scalping
knife on the diamond.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-11

Z, The Queen pro TEN. of Spain is gaining
much praise on account of the freeing OF
the remaining slaves in Cuba. 1t seems
that she did not take particular pains to
Impress on the public mind the fact that
emancipation was only proclaimed as a
war measure.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-11

The Harvard Annex continues to -four
ish. At the spring and fall examinations
forty young women applied for admis-
sion. The freshman class contains about
twenty-five, and there are in all nearly
100. Among them are many advanced
special students, graduates of Smith,
Wellesley, and other colleges.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-11

A telegram from far of Nebraska says
there is ground for hope that that State
will 60 Democratic this fall. Evidently
that distinguished hustler, the Hon.
Church Howe, is managing another Re-
publican campaign.