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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-24

1t is possible that the MORNING NEWS
gave more attention to the outer than to
the inner circle of the wonderful map of
the Georgia Edition" of the esteemed
Augusta Chronicle, but whether it did or
not it is but fair to say that the Edition"
In question is an excellent one, and
highly creditable to Augusta and to the
Chronicle.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-24
Where?


from the Philadelphia Inquirer (RsD.)
Senator Jones, of Florida, and his son, clerk
OF COMMITTEES, have drawn pay for nearly
TWO years without render ng any service in
return. They are now held TO be ''strauing
the courtesy of the Senate" In the name Of
justice. where does Senatorial courtesy end
and common honesty begin?
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-24

About 100000 a year is spent by the
government in the distribution Of seeds.
A New York paper asks; "If seeds are
distributed why not shoesr 1t is safe
to say that II farmer had his choice be-
tween 50 worth OF shoes aud s. worth of
seeds he would take the shoes every tins.
The seeds are about on par with the
agricultural reports a g far as any prac-
tiosl good is concerned.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-24

1t is not strictly true that Judge Reagan
was paired last Saturday when the vote
on the Morrison motion was taken, but
his corn was pared about that time. That
is how he came to be absent.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-24
Reform Begins at Home,

From the PHILADELPHIA Record (Dens.l
This great work of reformation must begin
by improving the character of The state Leg
islatures and putting them beyond corpora
ton influences. When this shall have been
cone the Senate OF the United States will
represent the people, and not the railroad
monopolies.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-24

The Milwaukee Chamber of Commerce
takes exception to the publication of crop
reports by the National Bureau of Agri-
culture, because it gives the foreign GUS
toners of the United States a chance to
establish values for our crops in advance
of the harvest.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-24
CURRENT COMMENT.
A New Gospel.

From The Brooklyn Uni tRep.)
1t is likely soon to become a mark of indie
cenCy for a man to move in aristOcratic soci-
ETY. as 1t is already a cause of suspicion for
woman to nRmber Lords and Dukes among
her acQuaintances
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-24

Congressman.elect Elliott, OF South
Carolina, Is said to resemble very closely
Commissioner OF the District OF Columbia
Mheatley. He was in Washington last
week, and was greatly bothered by peo-
plewho wanted TO talk with him about
Dist'iot affairs.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-24
What 1t Means.

From the Boston RsrdId (Ind.l
Do you know what tariff of As per cent
the average rate OF our wonderful tariff on
dutlabie goods-means? 1t mems that, for
every dollars worth of dutlable foreign goods
YOU buy, you pay into the Unltei States
Treasury 46 cents. That would be all right if
the government needed the money, but it does
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-24

There are ninety-nine divorce cases on
the dockets OF the Philadelphia courts.
For Quaker town there appears to be
wonderful amount OF incompatibility
fhara
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-24

There doesn't seem to be much interest
In the approaching city election, Perhaps
the interest will become quite intense as
the election day approaches.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-24

The fight against polygamy is like the
fight against the dewitt doesn't make
much Roadway.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-24

"rHE empire of Morocco, says the London
Times, "has lost one Of It's most distinguished
men by the death Of seyyed Mohamm med
Barghash, the Foreign Minister TO Sid Muley
Hassan. AS Foreign Minister he lived at
Tangier, and was the sole means OF commune
cation between the sultan and foreign DOW
era. His career WAS q remarkable one, and
could only have been possible in n half civil
lzed country like Morocco. In his youth a
talmid or theological student, he visited the
medressahs high schoos) OF Fee and Mequi-
nez, where he took his degree as taib or doc
tor. He afterward abandoned his divinity
studies and devoted himself to trade
Acute and enterprising. he trav-
eed widely for both the purchase
and sale OF commodities, and frequently ex-
tended his journeys 10 Gibraltar, where he
learned something of Western culture aud
habits. In this way he obtained a reputa.
ton as traveller, and WAS frequently in
trusted with commi asons by the Governor Of
Tangiers and other magnates. He soon num-
bcred the Grand Nizler among his clients
and ultimately was brought in personal con-
tact with the Sultan. when un Ter the pres
sure OF his diplomatic difficulties with Spain
the late Sultan discovered the necesi ty OF a
Foreign Minister, he selected Mohammed
Barghseh for the post, although he hau not
the slightest political experiencr and could
not even speak q European language"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1886-11-05


"A PFe>byteFian Church built from
pctriiicd wdksd fopad in Aliens creek
= one Of the cunosities o. 1lumy~ros
y. \. Leaf ana moss FOSSILS are % -
plainly seen IN the stone
Miss Susannah Whitney has TO
signed after nifty years Of teaching IN
the New York public schools She was
principal for fOrty-livc years and thirty
i've wears In one institution. "
Tribune.
The new pcop!e's palace IN Lon
don will probablv Be one Of the largest
sechnicni schools IN the world. The
buildings are designed to accommo-
date nearly twenty thousand students.
M y. Graphic.
The International Sunday-schooI
Executive Committee at its meeting at
Chautsuaua fixed upon Chicaeo - the
Mace and June Ia. 1857. = the time.
Tor holding the next internat ional tri-
ennial Sundav-school Convention.
Acc,-d;c~ - ~. u;ss;onorw Re.
- = $3.50 !, 80, a.r;r~ shs isst
.- ,sx Ks -.s.h..-- 800 .5J.d n,
shr,ch.s q, m;s.;cr.rx Ground which
= es.1.- - ~ 80. go, .cscsss;cr. s.. ~
vy q III 's rs 80. 49, s';,h sh.;-
%sn;soIj .d~snssrss
rs ~~'ss p..;.. 60.
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ccn.sn.'on ~ ens .Seu ~ - $50
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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1886-11-05

touched knob. and tho next instant
he had sprung into the room and closed
the door behind him
"Daisy-little Daisyr'
There was glad cry nc the window
and she ran back 10 meet him.
Il knew you would come. ] knew
It! ! knew it!''
''Daisy! Daisy! jump down. we will
catch your screamed voices from the
ground below.
The scout looked out on the black
smoke and the blazing ruins beneath.
and let his eye rest for moment on
the frantic form OF the mother
Come, Daisy. darling he said;
:" kiss me. Now climb upon my hack
and hold me fast around the neck.
There, little one, lean out now and
breathe the air and listen. 80 Its
all right he shouted checrfuIly to the
crowd below. III bring her safely
down; only clear the way"
| . Daisy,n he said. s'promisc me
you'll make them bury me under the
oak beside Ossic. and that you'll come
and visit US both as before you,
darlingP"
''Oh, yes: I'll como every day"
lie leaned down and held his hands
over tongue Of fire that shot upw ard
from the window beneath. The cords
snapped. and the scout. erecting him
self again, seized Daisy's little form in
his strong arms and knelt in the en-
brasurc Of the window.
''Are you afraid, Daisy?" he said.
smiling calmly at her.
20. no."
Goodbye then, darling. and re-
member"
"rll remcmbcr" and she reached
her lips to his ''Good-byc-"
Then he sprang like panther out
beyond the flame and smoke; and
when they unwound his loving arms
from the unhurt child. the red refiec-
ton Of the fire was shining on his smil-
ing face, the noonbeams played like a
halo about his head and the brave SOU
was swiftly speeding from his crushed
an. bleeding body.
i Presently Daisy. grown FESTIVE under
the rapturous embraces Of her parents,
iripped laughingly away and knelt By
the scouts side.
fare you playing 'possum?" shs
asked. gazing quizzically at him.
\ He shook his head and strove very
hard to speak. The violet eyes sud
denly dimmed. and she leaned ovel
him in alarm.
'.Oh! you weren't in earnest! Yo'
aren't going away like Ossie?"
/ The scout smiled assent; and his eye
grew fixed and CLASSY gazing into hers
- Meiriilc Phillips, IN Philadelphia
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1886-11-05


Fer since the human race began
AMI though ~ does not Jet appear,
uchoid. the coming wolnan's here!
And who % <hsf And she 4. please.
bonnie baby Eloi<e-
EIoi>e from Heaven sent
To make earth for us hearts content
Turn the broiiercd blanket down
IO. the hair OF golden brownf
Such . sheen methinks. there lies
On the gates 81 Paradise:
Such tint the artist pants
In the halo> round his saints
khc'i one day 10 saint, God please
Bonnie baby EioIsc-
Such deep and tender hlue
In her wond' ring oye@ you view:
Eyes - shy and brixhf. fear
Will win lovers for tho dear;
or such eyes the poets ell
singing ~ = famous belle
She u never BE belle. God please.
Bonnie baby Eiosc-
Little hands does IN ye lurk
Strength 10 do Jour woman's work?
Far on tho wnyside inn n seem.
And long the road that lies betweent
Feet - tiny- were ~ born
Fer 10 tread the brinr and thornf
God hides Il all. we can but pray
Ne may NOT miss the narrow Way.
We are happy subjects ALL
baby. Of your magic fhrali.
Lstnx prone from morn night
Prom your weakness <prinketh nights
Wien you camel We xnyc command
To your far hut feeble hand.
Proving IL - true iuderd-
. Them little child shall lead"
benny baby Eioise.
One great lesson teach us. please.
A. We look on you the WHILE
Call YOU pure and free from Guiles
Teach u<. dear cyanxci. teach
Preach. dear little lay rnan. preach
"Jf ~ would the kingdom see
Pray ye may become like me-"
w H. urkfrs<. IN ". u. Tyl,t<re
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1886-11-05

An OH,nsIvs md Yet Awuslng Exhibf
tios Of CenssnptIble ssinshssss-
The cupidity and avarice Of human
nature are often revealed in court rec-
crds. and it Is surprising how trifiinga
matter viii sometimes lead men 70 go
to law" But one of the most COM
mon and offensive exhibitions Of sell
fishness in our courts IS the legal con-
tests over property that has been LEFT
BY win. or il not 50 devised, makes
contention among the heirs at law
Here j. an admirable caricature Of the
cupidIty that is often shown IN such
cases.
A Village lawyer found his Office half
filed one morning with = motley a.
semblagc of men and women from
ncighboring town. who were talking
80 excitedly that it was some time be-
fore he could learn what was the OBJ
ject Of their visit
Finally An old man succeeded in
making himself heard
s.!t's bout little prop'ty. squire,
that's been left BY my dead deceased
cousin. Amasa Ketting."
He was my own unclev cried
tall woman. sharply
And my dead-an gone husbands
half-brothert'' said another
He was own cousin to mer' shout
ed an old lady. excitedly.
The prop'ty he left squire, occa-
sions some little misunderstanding
'mong his kin that's left to weep an
to mourn" said the old man, in COM
| ical solemnity.
please state the case" said the
| lawyer
..And il you don't tell Il straight
| you'll hear from nser came from the
depths Of 4 big gingham sun-bonnet in
4 = corner Of the ROOM
WELL began the old man, Cousin
/ Amasa was bachelor, an be didn't
leave no will. He lived round 'mong
| his kin. but mostly with me. am"
| ..Silas Bean. you know that amt sol
| He was At my house four months an
i three weeks an four days 1T one timer
i came from the snn-bonnet
He allus tux his Sunday dinners
| with u.s. said . tall. old man. who
had hitherto kept silence MY wife
/ was his own niece"
HE died Il my house." came. in
triumphant tones, from behind Grape
vail
Yea YES. but what about his e.
tate?- asked the amused lawyer.
His prop'ty. or estate. consists q
about three acres Of meddcr and wood
land
.sls that ALP"
| ats enough to make me stand up
for my rightsr' came from the sun
bonnet.
| MY children amt a-goin' to BE-
cheated out Of what's due EN-, II ! can
help itr' cried a short. stout man
s'IIe was their grcat-unclc-"
sThe land has been appraised at =
hundred dollars, an what we want to
know u how 10 divide the money up
legally. II the land Is sold7"
Its got to b. sold! I'm his
ncphew's widow, and 1 need my share
right on"
Il figgcr my sheer Up q six dollars
| and th.rty-sevcn ccnts."
/ II ought % have ten dollars even.
but I'LL take nine and . half ruthcE
than have fusA"
I'LL never take less than flltceu dol
lars. He was my own uncle.
And no amicable settlement could -
made, che heirs at law went 70 claw. Z
u and thc lawyers 70: the cstaees onQ
moEv. .oo. loutks ComDoNjo1&
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1886-11-05

There arc said 70 be enough Of
German walters in London to seize
Woolwich Arsenal by q sudden move
ment. Il occasions no alarm. how
ever. for. though walters carry every
thing before them, they never make
sudden movements. -- Philadelphia Cali
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1886-11-05

Chairman Jones Of the Repub-
lican National Committee refuses 70
Join in giving Mr.. Blaine . boom In
Pennsylvania. lie says il u : qucs-
ton whether Mr.. Blaine cares 70 pass
through another siege as Presiden-
tial candidate Probably II Chairman
Jones knew positively that Mr.. Blaine
did not care 70 pass through another
siege he would not be unwilling 20 give
him boom But. ~ he says. Il 4 Z
question. and the funny part Of it &
Mr. Blaine doesn't answer that Qucs-
zion. 49, CAicdgo Ners.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1886-12-22
Domestic Economy.

my brother Fred is engaged be
married and he's frightened to death
about it." said the sister of a certain
thriving young Boston merchant
to her bosom friend.
''Why, why!" asked the other, with
that convenient double use of why
which makes 1t at once an effective
exclamation and interrogation; land
who's he engaged to? l never notice
that he pays much attention to any Of
the girls in our set.n
That's Just 1t. He's engaged to
his book-keeper, Miss -. She is
Just as sweet and nice as she can be,
and we all think everything of her.
She knows lot, too. and plays and
sings beautifully; she supports her
mcther-her father is dead-and gives
sinGing lessons, besides earning good
Ae>...sy a. book-keerar. Frad thinks
SIN is the one woman in the world"
what is he SO frightened about,
theh?r
20, poor fellow, she's so awfully In
dependent.
Doesn't she care about him?S
"Dear me, yes; she thinks tire sun
rises and sets for his benefit. But she's
been so used to taking care Of herself,
that Fred doesn't know how he's
going to manage her,"
why couldn't he give her an al
lowance?"
''IIe told me he said something about
that to her, and she blazed up and
asked him If he didn't believe she
trusted him. It's Just this way: I've
talked 1t over a good deal with Fred
and tried to advise him in a sisterly
way, and / know it's very risky TO
marry an independent girl. No matter
how much a man may love and admire
one, he can't help feeling that it's safer
to marry girl like you or me who has
always had to run to her father or
brother, or some masculine relation,
every time she wants paper of pins.
When a girl has earned her own
money it's a good deal harder for her
to go meekly to her husband after
she's married and ask for every cent
she has, as if she was beggar. You
can see how it Is yourself. You have
TO ask your father for money now
when he is cross, and just fancy how
much harder it would be II 1t was
your husband. But then we are used
to asking somebody, and Miss -
isn't. Fred likes her to be high spir-
tied, and yet he wishes he could look
forward to having her meek and SUBJ
missive, tOo.n
''I'm awfully sorry for him. I'm
glad Harry isn't worried in any such
way on my account. How do you sup
pose it will come out?"
1--WE no idea. / asked Fred il there
isn't something about 1t in political
economy, but he called me a silly
thing, and / told him I'D wasted my
sympathy. He can hoe his own row
now, for 1 shan't give him ony more
advice"
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1886-12-22
'ig-skins in Bookbindidg.

A correspondent 10 the Scottish
Leather Trader writes about Perth
firm which found a new field for pig.
skins, as follows:
These pelts have up till recently been
principally utilized in the manufacture
of saddlery goods. This firm had their
attention directed some time ago TO the
importance Of opening up a trade in
importing the pig-sklns 10 supplement
the native supply Of the raw material.
This has proved great success, and
the result is that the quantity of pig
skins which are now available for tan.
ming purposes may be said to be illimi:.
able. Consequently, it has been found
necessary to look about for other pur-
poses to which TO put the tanned and
prepared skin. Experiments il dyelng
were then resorted to, also in printing
the hides with several designs, which
from their nature they are peculiarly
suitable for, and for some time these
skins have been largely in use among
upholsterers and bookbinders for the
leather portion of their respective
trades. The style and appearance of
the skin has caused il to be well re-
ceiYed on all hands. With view still
further to extend Its usefulness the firm
have had some prepared In levantec
state for the boot trade, and in this de
partmeDt they have been so successful
that the old-fashioned levant sealskir
has now a formidable competitor tc
contend with. II was a perfect treat
to look over some OF the finished hide
and handle them.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1886-12-22
A COSMOPOLITAN CITY.
Victoria, ID. O., Picturesque From
tier Settlement

1t does not take long in Victoria, To
convince one that although the Union
Jack flies over the ''Government
House." he is in an essentially Ameri-
can town. The first experience is the
gauntlet run of wild and vociferous
hackmen and hotel touters, evidently
an offshoot Of the New York and San
Francisco species. Then the United
States money Is the universal currency,
some Of the Canadian species, although
this is Canadian town, being looked
upon with doubts land discounts) by
most OF the tOwnspeople. The gener-
Gus supply seen eyerywhereo Of saloons
and "sample-rooms," where liquor is
copiously dispensed, and the numerous
hotels of all grades, with unfailing
characteristics of California origin,
help to give the same impression. We
have also got among race of tobacco
chewers, requiring the presence of in-
Vulnerable cuspldors In public places
The steam fire-engine runs to the fires,
for which, as in American frontier
towns, many wooden houses furnish
fuel frequently. and the American flag
actually floats from larger proportion
of vessels in the port of Victoria than
IS usually seen In the port of New
York. These signs, joined with the
favor which the people show to the
American transcontinental railway
lines, add to the American symptoms
that break out copiously, Yet the
town is in reality a Cosmopolitan CON-
munity, as brief walk about the
streets will testify. 1t has all the
English races and many Americans,
and French, Germans, and most other
Europeans in business and on the high
ways, with Jews and Gentiles OF all
lands, not forgetting large proportion
of Indians and Chinese. Few cities OF
II 900 people, which is about the pres
ent population, can show greater var
iety Of races. In reference to occupa-
tions here, British Columbian guide
book mentions that Victoria has eight
physicians and ten barristers, and
adds -
There is a little disproportion in
some callings. For instance, there
are 10 breweries and wholesale liqaor
establishments and 45 retail bars, be-
sides p groceries where liquor can be
sold, but there are only two book stores.
This plentitude Of liquor, however,
speaks well for the climate, for In spite
Of these establishments and of four
stores specially devoted to the sale of
firearms, there are only two under
takers. There is a telephone
company, four brass band associations,
and lunatlc asylum"
Yet with these copious supplies OF
certain kind of characteristics, 1t must
not be overlooked that Victoria has its
handsome theatre, and complete club,
excellent schools and charitable found
ations, and many churches. and that Its
people are hospitable and sufficiently
enterprising to sustain four daily .se~s.
paDor5. ~
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1886-12-22
Bribery Most FlaSrant.

A Broadway car which left the Bat
terry at about 8 O'Clock yesterday
afternoon got its first passenger at the
| City Hall park in the person of what
the conductor called dude. He was,
in fact, very gorgeous. His long coat
tails protruded from under the tails of
his short, light top-coat his
hands were enveloped in the yellowest
of kids; patent leather shoes adorned
his feet, and his head was, in a meas
ure, held down by an Immaculate silk
hat. He, with great care, deposited
his person in the comfortable lower
corner of the car, and in an abstracted
manner looked for his fare. A search
Of the first and customary pocket
brought forth nothing. Sudden pain
seemed to disturb the young gentle
mans complacent face. He dived into
three unsuccessful pockets, and then
from the fourth hauled out triumphant
ly a nickel, The young man was tenn
porarily relieved, but as the car got up
town he seemed troubled about some
thing again.
BY the time the car got to Tenth
street it was completely filed. AT
Twelfth street several people got in and
crowded the car, At Thirteenth street
several ladies were hanging on to the
straps, and the dude was the only man
seated. At Fourteenth street some
more people got in, and among them
was an old gentleman who had in his
charge a sweet-faced, feeble, old lady.
She stood up in front Of the dude and
hung on to the strap. She was a shcrt
little lady, and the position evidently
was a painful one. But the dude look
ed stonily out of the window. The old
gentleman stared at him. First with
disgust. then in contempt, and finally
his emotion was one OF anger. Sudden
ly he dlved down IN his trousers pocket,
His hand came up full of silver. Care
fully selecting four quarters from the
pile he leaned over and touched the
young man. The dude looked up at
him.
"Young man." SAID the old gentle
man, extending the four quarters, "I1l
give you dollar for your seat"
"Wha-what ?" gasped the youth.
Every body snickered.
"I'll give you dollar for your seat"
repeated the old gentleman.
The dude looked dazed. He gazed
first at the old gentleman's angry face.
Then his stare wandered over the car,
then fastened itself upon the four silver
quarters.
"Wha- =" hs began. Then, in a
more dased kind of a way, he reached
out, took the quarters. slowly got up,
and tumbling off the platform, wander
ed up Eighteenth street.
The mild old lady, blushing as red as
il she had been sixteen instead Of sixty,
sat down in the vacant seat, the pas.
sengers smiled, the old gentleman gazed
out of the window, and the car bowled
merrily along.