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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-27
The Debtor,s Prison.

A bill has been introduced in the New
York Legislature to abolish imprisonment
for debt in that State. 1t has been con-
tended for years that the New York laws
did not authorize imprisonment for debt,
except where there was evidence of fraud
that made the debtor virtually guilty OF a
crime, but it has been asserted. and not
satisfactorily disproved, that many per-
sons have suffered Imprisonment for debt
whose only crime was their poverty. Tue
statutes in regard to fraud are necessarily
elastic, and 1t frequently lies with the
court to say what is, as we'll as what is
not, fraud.
On Tuesday last the editor of the New
York World paid a debt of a quarter of a
century's standing, thereby securing the
release of a broken old man from Lud-
low Street Jail. Twenty-Five years ago a
policeman named Joseph Fl. Beaver bor-
rowed $50 from a firm of note-shavers,
agreeing to pay them So, or about II per
cent. per month, interest. He paid
promptly for several months, and then
wanted to pay half the principal. The
/ lenders refused to allow him to do this.
|
creditors then sued him, alleging fraud,
and obtaining Judgment, had him arrested
and confined in jail. He was eventually
able to give bail, and was released under
the law which required him to remain
within "prison bounds" The bond was
renewed every three years, the debtor be-
ing too obstinate to pay the debt, even If
| ne was able to do so. Some three weeks
ago he was surrendered by his bondsmen.
and again placed behind the bars. A pc
culiar feature of the case was that the
| plaintiffs have been dead several years,
! and there are no known representatives of
their estates. The money that was paid
is in the hands OF the Sheriff, and may
eventually 90 TO the State.
There may not be much in this case to
excite sympathy. 1t was doubtless true
/ that Beaver was to blame for not paying
the debt soon after il was contracted. In
| fact. such a debt at such a rate of interest
ought never to have been contracted. I'M
| prisonment for debt, however. is contrary
to the spirit of the age, as it is opposed to
common sense and the principles Of JUS
tice.
This relic of barbarism now exists in
very few States OF the Union, and in them
in greatly modified form. No doubt the
bill to abolish it now before the Legisla-
ture of New York will become law. 1t
is strange that imprisonment for debt has
so long remained operative in one of the
most progressive States of the Union.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-27
Edmunds' Lawyer Cunning

FFOHt tho HdFtT0rd IImeS lDent'Js
The Senate would give no reasons even II
the President should ask for them, for its &C
ZION In rejecting a n mination; and yet the
Executive Is Rs independent OF the Senate as
the senate Is OF the Executive. They belong
70 independent branches OF the government
senator Edmunds il an astute and cunning
lawyer. He gets "arOund" the unlawful
proposition 10 ask the President for his reasons
Dy calling for the papers concerning certain
removals.. There Is more authority for call
ing Tor public papers filed in the depar ments,
than for asking the President to give his reas-
ops. put the comfy and pleasant relations
Vaat ehoHH eubsist between the different
parts OF the government, eRensthouRh they do
mos Agree Jsar " swiss, are - much yiol sled by
MT. gkd EApnae', plan Of beating Ab0us the
bush ~ they would be BY naor0 direct DAd
manly, though Unauthorized attemvt 60 ac-
complish the same object.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-27

When the New York World wants to
be stupid it succeeds In being extremely
idiotic. Here is a specimen of its gibber-
ish: senator Morgan seems TO be under
the Impression that il Attorney General
Garland has been offending the Senate by
Withholding certain public documents he
should be impeached, Mr.. Morgan's pur-
pose seems to be to preeipitate powerful
debate-ene that will last until corn
planting time.v
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-27

The managers Of the Cincinnati theatres
have already taken courage since Evan
gelists Jones and Small left that city, and
announce that the Theatres will again be
opened regularly on sundays. They nave
sent defiant note TO the law and order
league, and claim that they are sustained
By public sentiment. 10 remains to be
seen what the law and order league will
90 about Il. The thestres were closed o. r
three Sundays, but Il is said the low dance
houses Kent open a. usual,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-27

Many Marylanders who are under
political disabilities for violating the laws
against duelling are applying to the Leg
isatnre Of thai State for relief. And yet
nobody has been Killed in duel in Mary
land Tor long time. Maryland duels are
probably very innocent affairs. If 80, let
the disabilities be removed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-27

"MariA" said the pros cher Saturday after
noon, after having read his sermon aloud TO
her, "what do you think Of IN Have not
portrayed the evil. 81 sunday newspapers in
a way that must aaect the oongreg .tionf"
Indeed you have, John" was The reply.
II thought 10" saii the preacher. III feel
that in this fermon have fully demons rated
the iniquItv NJ SUNDAY publications. I rust
there will be 10 ge e0ngregAu n To- m rrsw.
BY he way. Mari DID ynu attend N mailing
tho notice Of my sermon and IT, subject h. ali
the Q. wspapers, 90 that 10 viii appear in tho
mnrningY"
she sala she had attended 70 Il.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-27

While President Cleveland was congrat-
ulating his friend Leopold on his access
sion to the Congo throne, he evidently
forgot to congratulate him upon the fact
that the throne would be safely stored
about 1000 miles distant from the Congo
country.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-27

IL seems TO be question whether Fer.
dinand Ward has invited the bribe.taking
New York Aldermen to come up and
spend some time with him In retirement
at Sing Sing. That seems TO be the only
place near New York where the wicked
detectives cease from trou sling dishonest
officials, and the weary rascals are pre-
pared by good hard work and plain, whole.
some food TO really enjoy their rest.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-27
ErYa,a TnrIn Trap.

From tAs Nsts York Herald tLnd)
Perhaps Senator Frye wishes only to per
suaae All the other States OF this continent 10
put tnelr people under as absurd, restrictive,
complicated, unintelligible ana antiquated a
sarln as that which still remains, thanks 70
senator Frye and others OF his opinions, q
doubt II he win get any other American State
70 wax into this tariff trap.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-27

Ohio is in a bad fix morally as we'll as
politically. The Cleveland Plain Dealer
says: There is in this county a pur-
chasable vote amounting TO between two
and three thousand-almost enough to
carry the election at any time. The man
that has the largest purse and will use il
freely can carry the election. An ex-
Councilman OF this city, when asked why
he was working and voting against his
party, said that in the future he was
going to do as most OF his friends did
vote for the man who paid HIM the most.
There are hundreds, II not thousands, n
men in this city whose votes are put up
to the highest bidder. They or their Lead
ers go from one party to another demand
Ing money or they will 20 over TO the
opposition" II adds that lt has conss-
quently come to the pass among the
Republicans, and 10 some extent among
the Democrats. that none but rich men
can be nominated for Office,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-27

There was stir in the Western whisky
pool which met at Peoria this week,
caused by distiller who owed the pool IL
large sum for advances. He not only
failed to come to time, but showed no dis
position to meet his obligations.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-27

From BAe Men York Sun (Ind.l
Blaine for 1898, ehY It Is a suggestive pro
posi- ION. But who will be with himp The
second man on the ticket is sometimes more
consequential than the first. Cullum, OF I'LL
hOls, Or Spooner, OF Wisconsin, would not De
DSa. Of course Burchard will DO locked up
TIL after the ection.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-27

A Chicago negro, an editor, is after
Fred. Douglass office, Register of Deeds
for the District OF Co umbia, which is to
become vacant Monday. 1t is said the
President is thinking about giving a COL
cred man tue place. 1t is worth $4,000 a
year, and such a place would make almost
any negroes lip 20 "fippcty Aop.D
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-27

In 1884 the people OF New Hampshire
voted on the question of holding a consti-
tutional convention, and the advocates of
convention were defeated, they claimed,
through fraud. On March another
election is to be held. After all New
Hampshire does not seem TO be much bet.
Ger than Pennsylvania and Ohio.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-27

Now the Republican papers are abusing
Col Sim. X. Donovin, OF Ohio, for not
swearing to the stories he told about the
alleged Payne bribery cases. Had Col.
d. added perjury to lying he would no "
enjoy the full fellowship of the Ohio Re-
publican managers.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-27

It is believed that base ball has kept the
OF Southern cities. The preachers will
please note this, when they are tempted
10 say that there is no good in base ball.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-27

PlttsOurg and Wheeling men propose
60 furnish the city of Nashville with natu-
raj gas at 71zc. per m, and the people at
20c., provided their company is granted a
monopoly of the natural gas business for
20 wears,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-27
CURRENT COMMENT.


From The PAiladelDhta 7I,nes tIad.)
Time WIS when a Democratic Congress
would not have listened to such scheme as
tnat or the Hennepin canal. But Cohgres-
slonai taeas upon the e institution are very
mueh mixed Of late. Happily there 10 fust
nov = PRESIDENT whose ideas are very GEAR
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-27

There is no doubt that Thomas A Edi-
sons bride will have plenty Of pin money.
II is reported that he gave her 81 ,000, 900
IN real estate as a wedding present. II
h proves himself 10 be ~ loving as be has
rhown himself 20 We generous, Mrs. Edi-
sen ought 70 be a happy wife,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-27

The constitutional session OF the Vir-
ginia Legislature, ninety days, will ex-
pire Monday. IL seems TO be the same
way in all the States. Every precaution
taken TO prevent Legislators from wasting
the States time is in vain. II they were
limited by the Constitution 20 not mere
than 1856 days IN the year, they would &C
ence pass joint resolution making every
year a leap year.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-27
zen. Hancock Helped Cook the Dinner.

One OF Gen. HancOcks Washington friends
was a liquOr merchants named Esberg, who
kept bachelors hall at George own, was a
great favorite with public men of all politics.
and hada French cook of reputation anda good
wine cellar. Whenever Gen. Hancock came
to Washington Esberg used to give him a din
ner. after which would come a game Of whist.
ner was set for O'Clock and Hancock was in
vited. The chez tarred too long at the wine
cup and fell into stupor. When the guests
arrived nothing had been done toward getting
dinner ready. The General suggested that
they should cook the dinner themselves. A
half dozen canvas back ducks and a dozen
filets were hunted up. the table set. and in
ready. Hancock he ped cook the ducks, and
timed them with his watch, dres ed he salad.
and ae with great glee. "Thank heaven {"
he saii, eve aren't a the mercy Of drunken
cook. at least 20 far as opening the claret and
champagne are concerned. This is the best
dinner ] have mad since the war"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-27

The Maryland peach growers are now
quite sure that they will not get half a
crop this year. Not only the buds, but
in many places the young wood was
killed by the cold.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-27

At the big Michigan Republican ban
quet the tickets were industriously ped
died around town at 81 each. Patriotism
as we'll as politics are governed according
10 commercial ideas IN Michigan.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-27

When the heather Chinee once gets a
taste OF in unity, it Is probable that his
appetite will grow by that he feeds on. 1t
is difficult to estimate what the limit Of
the Chinese claims Will be.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-27

The Chicago Tribune after mentioning
number Of instances in which lynch law
has been administered to colored citizens
in the south wants 10 know If negroes do
not have even the right TO live. On, YES.
but Give and let live" is the rule down
South. These victims Of lynch law did
not keep the latter half Of the regulation.
ia many instances their victims suffered
Ouirages worse than death.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-27

The Pullman car company had $4,000
worth of blankets and bedding fumigated
and moderated at the recent Wilmington
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-27

A Chicago syndicate has bought nearly
1900, 600 acres OF timbered land in Misbis-
sippi, constituting the celebrated Yazoo
tract.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-27
new OFFERS REDUCED PRICES
Ladies' Muslin Underwear

One lot Ladies' Muslin PantletS, Chemise.
and Skirts, at S4c each, was soc.
One lot Ladiss' Maslin P&ntIets. Chemise,
and Skirts, fully trimmed, at SOC each, was 7sc
One lot Ladies' Muslin Pantlets, Chemise
and Skirts, elegantly trimmed, 75c, was 81 Is
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-27

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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-27
Grand Special Offerings
WE ARE GIVING.

Our reductions received by an economicA
public with INCREASED PATRONAGE, tn,
best of all statistics.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-27
600 yards Fine RurlingS, Reduced

20 dozen Ladies' Black Brilliant Wool Jer-
seys, vest fronts, at 81 80, was 81 90.
l6 dozen Ladies' Black Brilliant Wool Jer.
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II dozen La lies' COored Wool Jerseys, gar.
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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-27
Infants MerinO CIOaks, Chesn.

240Ladies' Linen "High Dude'' Collars. wifi
cape, l5c, was ESQ.
262 Ladies' Linen "High Dude" Pioue Col
lars, with cape, Csc, was SIC.
300 Ladies' Linen "London Dude" Collars
with cape, 20c, was soc.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-27
MattlngS- Reduced Mattings

$40 yards elegant pattern. fine Mating CSC
per yard. worth 40c.
$50 yards elegant pattern, fine Mating 300
per yard, worth SOC.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-27
Millinery far Below Cost.
Reduced KID GLOVES Reduced

One lot Ladies' Genuine Kid Gloves in the
leading tints 75c pair, was 81 lS.
One lot Ladies' Genuine Kid Gloves in the
leading tints 81 pair, was 81 3s.
One lot Ladies' Genuine Kid Gloves in the
leading tints 81 % pair, was 81 SO.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-10-11
Spoken in Anger.

Twas but little word in anger spoken,
While proud eyes flashed thro bitter burning tears
But oh, felt that fatal word had broken
The cord of love that bound our hearts for years.
Thy tortured face, that long, wild look of sorrow
Like some pale ghostm haunt me while live;
And yet, how bright, how full of joy the morrow,
Had but breathed one simple word-"F Forgive.'
did not hear thy tender voice appealing,
Nor marked thy anguish when cried, "DepartH
Too blind to see thy pitying glance, revealing
The generous promptings of thy noble heart.
How could know that faithful heart was yearning
Though crushed and wounded to its inmost core
To take me back, like weary bird returning
In fear and trembling, when the storm is o'er!
Remember, love, that it may be forever;
To see my face no mere by night or day.
Be calm rash heart, think well before we sever;
Recall the angry word, and bid me stay
Dead silence fell the song hush their singing
s'Enough," proudly cried; 81 choose my fate.'
While even through my maddened brain kept ringing
The death -knell of my love-too late, too late!
"Forgve, forgivep' walled, the wild tears stream
ing.
AS mid the moaning trees, stood alone;
Glove, let thy kisses wake me from my dreaming,
Thy pleading voice. thy tortured face was gone.
That angry word, may recall it never;
For o'er thy narrow grave rank weeds have grown
Remember, love, that it may be forever"
Ah words prophetic! love, had l but known!
Ny locks are gray, my eyes are dim with weeping
The face once loved by thee no longer fair;
Beneath the daisies thou art calmly sleeping;
There lone woman often kneels in prayer.
Ah sweetheart mine, thou art so lowly lying,
Thou canst not hear the fearful voice above,
That with the night wind evermore is signing:
81 spoke in anger! OH forgive me, love!"
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-10-11
The Waning Year.

The year has passed its middle life,
Its locks are getting thin,
For it has reached the mystic bound,
Where sombre days begin.
The little birds which sang so sweet
Are hushed in silence now;
They've left their nests which empty swing
Upon the yielding bough.
On every tree we see the march
OF the relentless thief,
Which steals the beauty June bestowed,
And leaves the yellow leaf.
October wears mottled coat,
November sheds a tear;
And winds which sweep the hin and plain
Will rock the waning year.
Thus year by year, with breathless haste,
Swift time speeds nimbly by;
The ages creep, the centuries walk,
While years take wings and fly.
We look around and 10! we see
Our kin bowed down with grief;
Springtime and summer are no more,
Life's in the yellow leaf.
We raise our eyes and look aloft
Above the din of strife,
To Him who tides His loved ones DER,
To an eternal life.
Then let old Time speed on the wing,
Roll round the fastening year,
Cod SbaU Ea u;c rapson,od homo
And dry the falling tear.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-10-11

-
never to have loved tall.
Tramp have lost my arm, sir; will
-Passer-by Gin great haste) sorry, but
l haven't seen anything of it.
''What kind of a dog is that, my little
man?" "He's part tarrier." 'sAnd what's
the other part?" "Oh, just dog!"
This is a world of disappointments any
way. Some people are disappointed in
love and good many in marriage.
A cent of 1881 was found In Pennsyl-
vania hens egg. She was probably saw
ing up her money to go to the circus.
The difference between some men and
dog is, that they will go into saloon to-
gether and the dog will come out perfect
ly sober.
Weeping Widow-''And such good
man, sir!" Busy Undertaker-''N doubt,
but little wide-a little wide for the av-
erage man.
home missionary was asked the cause
of his poverty. "Principally," said he,
with twinkle in his eye, "because have
so often preached without notes. -
There is said to be volcano in New
Zealand that sings out mud. All it needs
is an editor-in-chief and an office towel to
become regulation campaign organ.
care cigarettes injurious?" demanded
an excited exchange. As the cigarette is
fast wiping out the dude population, we
are inclined to think that they are not.
'I'm looking for employment" said a
young man entering q merchants office
''You are, hey? Well you'll find it in the
dictionary over there-er-among the E's
A little boy about to be sent from home
to school protests. Grandmamma-Bu we
send you away because we love you. Lit
| tie boy-Then l wish you didn't love me.
The children were playing at horse rail
road. Tommy suddenly exclaimed: Look
here, we have forgotten something. We
| can't 60 ON unless we have an alderman.
| Some regret is expressed that the new
L
silver certificates have no picture of an
American citizen passing triumphantly
through the Niagara whirlpool in bar
rel.
An exchange says that folded news
paper placed under the coat, in the small
of the back, is an excellent substitute fol
an overcoat. Now is the time to sub
scribe.
Visiting clergyman lin Indian nation)
care all these Indians Christians?" Irish
Waiter: "No, Sur, not wan of thin
some is COmanches an some is Episcopa
lians.'
"What did the Puritans come to this
country for?" asked a Massachusetts
teacher of his class. "To worship il
his own way, and make other people dc
the same," was the reply.
"Pa," said little boy, "what is an alb
solute monarchy" 81 can't explain it,
son, so that you can comprehend it
Wait until you get married, my son, ant
then you'll know"
Housekeeper Ito new cook just import
ed) Bridget, how do things keep in thu
new refrigerator" Bridget: ''Well, mum
they all seem to kape poorly we'll, barrin
the oice, which pears to melt livery bless
cd day."
On a recent Sunday the Rev. Josepl
Scott of Springfield, Mass, was very lat
at church. AS he arose to begin his ser
mon he said: Il am very seldom late a
church; my horse gave out this mornin:
and | had to walk. You will find my tex
in Psalms xxxii, 8. BE we not as tn
horse or as the mule, who have no under
standing.''
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-10-11

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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-10-11
How To INCREASE CHURCH AT

How To INCREASE CHURCH AT
TENDANCE method of increasing
church attendance that is particularly
applicable in hot weather, was lately
discovered by the wife of clergy
man. She found, while visiting
among the parishioners, that they
did not attend church more frequent
ly because the services were so long.
Giving the tip to her good husband
he began services promptly at the
appointed hour, read only one verse
of each hymn, instead of the whole,
cut down his prayers one-half, and
shortened his services in about the
same proportion. A service of an
hour soon filed his church.