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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-14
HOW MORTON MISSED 1T.
The Money That stood Between Him and
the Vica Presidency.

BTo1H S0r0toga Letter.
In party of his personal friends Senator
Conklng remarked in tone of candor that
he thought the nomination of Gen. Garfield
was all wrong and gave the reason for his be-
lief. He. said that the party should always
nominate It's strongest man. After Grant the
nominee, he said. should have been Blame,
as the next strongest man 10 the General.
heard, too, q new aCCOu Mt of the decision
over the Wee Presidential nomination in that
year. 1t is matter Of history that the
choice OF New York State for that position
was levi p. Morton. He was 10 have been
The nominee with Gen Grant if the third
term movement had succeeded, that being
the understanding among Conkling, Cam
eron and Logan. who were managing gen
Grants candidacy.
When Garfield was nominated there was
pressure on Sir. Morton from all over The con-
Ventlon TO know if he would accept the sec
Ond place with the ONO man. Mr. Morton
went TO consult with his friends, and first OF
al to MIR. COnklng. The Senator's antagO-
nism and dislike of the so-called ONO
"crowd" were strong. He said to Mr. Nor
ton: IF you think hat YOU can be happy with
that crowd and that the ticket will be elected
take tae nomination by all means" Mr.. Nor
ton hestated still after such ambiguous ad-
vice, and Went 10 consult his friend, George ).
Boutwell, OF Massachusetts.
1t was Mr.. B0utWell's talk that settled the
matter. SAID he: at Will cost you 500 600.
Ihey Will expect you to contribute at least
that much, as they know you are able to don't
II the ticket is defeated, as IL may be- Won are
dead man IN politics forever. / would
rather t2Ge your chances in Congress than
take the chances in this nomination.
think they are preferable" With that Mr.
Morton's decision was made up. Meanwhile
Gen. Arthur, who knew that Morton was
waverlng, had quietly wOrbed up a move
ment for himself, he particulars OF which are
already well known.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-14
PERSON

NOVELIST HowELLs never writes over 1900
words in a day.
T. 3. ALDRICH win visit Russia before he
! returns TO this country.
EX-ATTOREEY GENERAL BREWSTER is goine
to visit the palace of the Car.
Mr.. BLAINE has made n liberal donation to
the Methodist church At Bar HarDcr
GIN. FREMONT is the single living Presi-
dental candidate Of ante-belum rvs.
PRINCE JEROME NAPOLEON is expected in
this country next month. ard society is said
to he preparing to make lion Of ne exile.
BEsNHARDr may be thin, but she will have
a fat DocketboOk when she leaves Rio Ia
metro. where she has been playing TO "$5 900
houses"
SIR Lyon and Lady Playfair are expected
presently ~ Nahant. where they will he mo
guests Of MIR. and Mrs. 5. a. Russell. LADY
Playfarss parents.
HALF OF the estate OF the late Walter /.
New berry, of Chicago-Cqual to 50 lso ana =
has been appropriated for the construction OF
q public library in that city.
IN spite Of his pronounced dislike OF British
institutions, Andre" Carnegie announces IN Al
he isgoing 10 build for mse'f q "Scotcb Bar-
onial Castle near summit, Pa.
SIR STAFFORD NoRTucorE ia the only Tory
peer whom Mr.. Gladst ne refers To i'm Parliey
men ary debate as "my iiiend.p The Others
are right honorable gentlemen"
PATHS full name is now Adela Iuaps Ma
RIA Guida Patti-N icolinl. She recently cot
$1,000 for ringing three songs ard Joining in n
duct NJ an entertainments in Lord Rotbs-
chilUs, London.
Mrs. GEN. GRANT ia said to be greatly an
roysd hv the publication Of valuable papers
which belonged o the General. by Adam IA
dcau, with whom the General dissolved mn
relations prior to MS death.
THE grave Of GOV whitcomb. OF Indiana
IN In corner Of the ovCrcrowaed GrceulqNn
cemetery. Indianapolis. IL is uroposed IN
transfer the remains to Crown Hulcrmctery
where are the graves OF Cows. Noble, Mortoo
Baker aud Hendricks.
INSTEAD OF going rs usual 10 Bedford
Springs eX-SecretAry SIMON Cameron /. This
sumner making tour o. various watering
places. Ls-t week he was at Long Branch
renewing memOrirs OF twenty five years ago
when he FIRST went there.
II ia said that President Cleveland will oc.
cupy the "Adirordaek CBmpn OF DR.. William
r. Dputou, n well Known FhiAdemhia phy-
eiCtsn, during his prop0een VA. alton Dr
Dunton has rendered its use So tic Prrsident
Who has accented ne 0fTer,
SENATOR STAMFORD has Zee fnapuons in
different paris OF the country. all elegantly
aud completely furnishcdy, One is I'M this
city another in Washington. aud the remain
ing three are on the Pacflc cosst. distributed
between San Francisco, saeT amento ana Palo
Alto. 4
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-14

Il rom me Wd6hingtOH YOSt NeHt,)
II was doubtful whether Cutting aad not
violated the common law by circulating his
merlcan paper on the Mexican side OF the
no Grande. That question is now settled
FOR, In trying and cOuvictng him. the Chi
frankly proceeded to Danish him for An act
coniessediy committed wholly in Texas.
IhlS, and the sentence which has been pro-
nouuced. entirely justify Secretary Bayard in
The position he has assumed. Something will
nave to be doue about IT,. The Secretary has
exhausted diplomacy. Congress has run
away and shrked Its re-popsIbi ity, leaving
the reuellious state of Chihuahua to WORK It's
Will on an American citizen for acts done IN
his own country. Cutting is not an agreeable
character to contemplate. He does not pre-
sent heroic aspect. He appears to be a
7washbuckler and blackguard and deadbeat,
seeking notprietv. But his character has
nothing TO do with the case
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-14
stanford,s Marvellous Parrot.
From a Washington Special,

Senator Stanford before he left for Califor-
MIA was overrun with all sorts Of REQUESTS
from people who wanted him to help them
knowing his charitable nature. Among the
last persons to call for help was q Southern
au hores5. who wanted him to give her
enough money to aid her in publishing her
book. The day the family left a lady IN this
city sent 10 the California Senator's mouse an
envelope of the most beautifully colored par
rot feathers. The lady said they were a sam
pie 81 feathers on ner Ord, Which che wanted
the Senator 10 buy price $500, but it appears
That the senator has a parrot, and a remark
able one, TOO. 1t cost him several hundred
dollars, and Is wonderfully educated bird
II speaks four anguages-Engiish, French,
German aud Italian. The strange part Of
IT Is that the parroJ, as soon as he
hears anyone speak, knows in what
language TO address the person.
For long while no one knew that the
parrot spoke ItafiaS, until one day IN Italian
artist came to the hOu-e TO DO some work, and
the parrot heard him talk At once the bird
started of 10 iahber Italian, and had quite a
conversation with the man. 1t always talks
German to the German servant and French
TO the mad. The parrot when any one comes
down In the morning, says; GOOD morning;
1 hope you rested we'll" He is very particu-
lar, and one day. when a stranger went up to
him and SAID, "Pretty Polly Polly want a
crackert' he quite astonlshed the person by
saving, ION, stop atfOOlshness. Cent YOU
talk sense. am red of that rot" The par
rot has not learned to say chestnuts vet. but
very often, when asked Il he wauts cracker,
says; That Old; give me som ething new. >
He longs TO sing, and knows Peek a boo, -
ana chauts 70 loudly at times. to the amuse-
ment OF all IN hearing. The parrot has its
IaVor ties among he inmates of the Stanford
residence, and viii talk tor hours with them
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-14

The activity around The Democratic
Congressional headquarters at Washing
ton indicates that good deal Of good and
effective WORK is going to be done during
the present Congressional campaign.
5enator Kenna is having some facts put
into readable shape that will serve 70
show the people why they should con-
tinue the Democratic party in control OF
the government. Some of the financial
exhibits gathered from the books of the
government when administered by the
Republicans are claimed TO be very dam
aging TO certain officials charged with the
duties OF collecting and disbursing pub
lie moneys. The showing is particularly
bad as regards receivers Of public
moneys, as in many instances the records
Indicate that about 20 per cent. OF
the Republican receivers appointed out
in the Western States and Territories
were defaulters. The committee will not
devote much time to the distribution OF
civil service literature, as that question
receives sufficient agitation in the public
press
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-14

: T WI NO - I7'71'''I '7V'I 7 tTITtos
good story is told Of one OF our local poll
uclans who was canvlssiug for the nomtna-
tlon for county Office. One afternoon he
attended @ gathering in an out township, and
meeting an intelligent looking young man.
who he thought IN ght have some influence.
the hand, inquiring; How is your fathergS
Inc young man answered: "Aiy father has
b'eu dead three years" "lndeed," replied
the candidate, 81 had not heard Of 10. I
knew blm int mately. lie was one OF nv
est iuenqs, and regret 70 hear it. He was
one OF the best and purcst men I ever knew
You have my sympathy" otc. The same
evening he met the s9mc person In village
near by, and having forgotten his face. nc.
r"sted him the second timc with the inter
rogatory, ." How is your fathery" The younn
man looked at him for "a mn'neat and said.
lie Is sllll dtad.n and walked OF.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-14

The analysis which Mr.. Blaine makes or
the character oithe late Mr.. Tilden in his
book. Twenty Years in Congress-" is
rather interesting at this time. This is
what he says: "Adroit, ingenious aud
wary, skilliul to plan and strong TO exc
cute, cautious 10 judgment and vigorous
in action, taciturn and mysterious as a
rule, and yet singularlY open ami frank
on occasions, resting on tue old traditions
yet leading in new pathways, surprising
In the force OF his blows and yet leaving
a sense OF reserved power, Mr.. Tilden I'M
questionably ranks among the greatest
masters OF political management that our
day has seen"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-14

a Chstelaine Chain That is Worn by
Prettv alaids and Women.


from the Nel7 Yort la3 and EeDress.
"The chatelaine chain,' SAID Broadway
dealer in welry, is the most popular fad in
ladies' bijouterie that we have handed this
season. 1t is different from the old fashioned
cnatclalne chaiu in several particulars. 1t is
worn only ON Jhe breast. whereas the old
style was worn aJ the waist or Just below,
aud the ornament at the end Of the now pop
ulGr chatcldluc chain mus be ball OF some
kind. We have made these little balls OF
every conceivable material, from diamond to
tonka bean and from gold to plain German
silver. The chain itself can Also be made or
anything th4C str. 6es the feminine fancy.
God in finely woven linRs Is most in
demand, but we have m&de chains OF almost
everything YOU can imagine. one OF the
oldest | have seen was made for stylish
young man whose Syke terrier had just
dled. The chain was made of the favOrite
little beasts hair, with Il delicate thread Of
gold running through 1t. Another novel
IN ng wa chain OF small pieces OF quartz,
almost as clear As diamond drops, Wnich were
united together with gold This was for the
daughter of a rich IN Inc owner, who had sent
her the quartz from Colorado. At the end of
the chain, which sparked brilliantly with
every motion, was PLAN gold bail inscribed
with the date Of the iast big strike OF ore at
the mine and The amount taken out,
me END OF the chain which holds the little
Ia Is allowed TO dance at VIII over the breast,
while the other end. which is supposed to no
lddy's watch, Il concealed through an OPEN
ing between the huttonholcs just above the
bust. The little ball is hardly ever al rest,
dangling about rs Il docs with every move
ment OF The body, ana naturally attracts the
eye. That Is the secret OF the chains popu-
larIty.
We have sold thousands of chatelaine
chains from stock this season. and made hum
dreis on special orders. Among the materials
USED Tor TIE lltJIe balls are oXydlZed metal,
platinum, ONYX, bookstore, agate. turquois,
cats eyes and all kinds of ie wells, often encir-
cIed by 6ands Of gold or other appropriate
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-14
Iowa and Rnmern.

From the PhiladelDhi4 IaQWirer REM
Mr.. Romero, Mexican Minister to the gov
eminent of the United states, accepts with
IhSnktulness the suggestion of Alfred IL
Love, President of the [ UNIVERSAL Peace mon,
as TO the means whereby our Sister reuublic
might avoid getting into war VI tn the United
states. The suggestion Of President Love Is
that Mexico shall Immediately release Cut
ing AT the request of sister republic rather
thdu I'VE under any ImputatlOn oil
injustice or iDhumaDity.' Release first
ana investigate afterwards 10 Mr. Loves
suggestion. MIR. Romero expresses HIM
SER automatically with satisfaction at
having received the Peace Unions
overture, ana assures the PrCSdent of the
union That he viii Immediately forward the
communication TO the Mexican government.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-14

According to rumors which have been
eflOat lately, the Richmond and Dauville
1.ailroad Company has been coquetting
with several OF the railroad enterprises
In this state. Some time ago it was said
In, 1t il intended to help the Savannah,
Dublin aud Western road; then there
was a report that it was behind the Ma
ron and Covington enterprise, and now it
is said that it is trying to get a control
)iug interest in the Central railroad.
There are so many rumors that one is
almost justified in doubling that there IS
any truth IN any of them.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-14

T 7 w no 7 T0F.TFTTIT I0TTFCFe
"Randall Is a poor man. is he notg"
Yes. don't suppose he Is worth all told.
$4,000. He has been in Congress- over twenty
years and Is poor man. Not longggo, in a.
ses-lng the money for one OF the campaigns.
they concluded that Randall ought to nav
$1,000. When he heard Of 10 he went 10 one OF
his lrleuds among the bows ana said: Now.
see here, ! sec yoJ nave u.se sed me 1T $1,000.
and though want tO d. what is right, musi
sly eau. { pay H.. am = poor man, and 1
don't max enough 20 that I eau ave nnv-
thing 90 speak OF. III dad as roEie o. those
Fellows do ln Congress | could pay yuu $4,000
Tor each rtmpag u ~ easy aS two, but / am
honest, and YOU know IL. / would like tO nav
The assessment, but II Is OUT of the question,
and you must tell the boys so.
"'Mci- -ald the man, 'what can you payg'
Ine extent OF my pile aid Mr.. Ran iall e,
AoOl. ] can give Won LhML. hML no moro, -
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-14
INDEI qONBW ADVERTISEMENTS

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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-14

Some of the political wiseacres are as
serting that Gov. Hill, of New York, will
Ilep into Mr.. Tilden's shoes. They are
mistaken. Gov. Hill is a nice young
man, but he wouldn't be comfortable In
Mr.. Tilden's shoes. He would be con-
scious, all the while, that the shoes were
attracting more attention than the
wearer.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-14

Secretary Bayard's dgnihed letter in
reply TO Gov. lreland's rather peremptory
demand relative to the Cutting affair
seems to have taken the wind out of the
sails OF the Texas Governor. When the
Governor wrote his letter, however, be
probably thought the entire population of
Texas was ready TO march TO Mexico TO
release Cutting by force, and as there is a
pretty big office in sight, on which the
Governor has his eye, it is probable that
when he wrote the letter he was thinking
Of the office rather than Of Cutting,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-14

Our Consul General to Austro- Hungary
makes the suggestion that every immi-
grant to the United States should be re-
qulred to bring with him a certificate OF
character from the United States Consul
TO the district from which he emigrates.
In this way he thinks cranks. anarchists
and other Objectionable characters could
be kept out OF the country. suppose Con.
sui Jussen's plan is given a trial.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-14

The Wing, Democratic journal of
Richmond, Va, says that it is charitable
enough TO believe that the Republican
party aims to make the negro a better
citizen. The Wing has enough charity TO
found an asylum of some sort. 1t re-
quires vast amount of charity to be-
iiere that the Republican party ever in
tended 10 hep the negro In any way.
Wuat 1t intended, and still intends, is
that the negro shall help IL.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-14

An insurance case which attracted
great deal of attention was lately settled
in the London courts. The steamship
Fidra, insured for the year ending May
81. 1888, sailed on May of that year from
New South Wales for Hong Kong, and
was never heard OF again. The owners
brought suit for the insurance money,
and the underwriters refused to pay on
the ground that there was doubt whether
the steamer was lost at the date of the
expiration OF the policy, May ~. The
question which presented itself was
whether the owners were bound to prove
that their vessel was lost before that date,
or whether the presumption was in their
favor, and that the underwriters must
overcome it by showing that the vessel
WAS lost after May II.
The owners attempted to prove that the
vessel was lost before the expiration OF
the policy by showing that great storms
prevailed directly after she left port, and
that in the opinion of experts she foun-
dered in these storms. TWAS also shown
that under ordinary circumstances the
voyage would occupy only twenty-five
days, and that all the first part of it was
through dangerous navigation, while the
latter part Of 1t was plain sailing, with
plenty of sea room. After May y the
weather had been very fine. The
underwriters showed In defense that a
number OF sailing vessels had weathered
the same storm, and that nOtwithstaud-
ing the expert evidence there was great
doubt whether the vessel was lost before
May 81. The jury found that the vessel
was lost before May 81.
A remarkable feature of the case was
! that there is no British statute COW
erlng the point that was involved, and
no precedent in the English reports decid =
ing 1t. There was a similar case found
in the United States reports in admiralty,
but it was not wholly satisfactory. There
! is q French law which provides
! that under circumstances like those OF
the Fldra case the loss is presumed 10
have occurred Immediately after the date
/ OF the last news of the vessel. The un-
| derwriters under the French law must
show that the vessel WAS safe at the date
of the expiration Of their policy.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-14

Doubtless many old Princeton College
graduates heard OF the death this week of
DR.. John Macloan with great regret. He
was Soy years old having been born March 3,
1900. At the commencement alumni DIM
ner in June last he tottered into the
room on the arm of friend, and had read
his last message 10 the alumni. being
himsel; too feeble 10 deliver it. The 300
alumni present gave him warm and en-
thusiastic greeting.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-14

Doubtless there is some anxiety to
know whether the newly appointed Fed
eral officials in this city believe In civil
service reform or that "to the victors be-
long the spoils." Without being able to
speak authoritatively, it is pretty safe to
say that they will exercise the privilege
that belongs to victors.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-14

The indicted New York political bosses,
Squire and Flynn, undertook to place on
a dead man the responsibility for their
crime. They did that, doubtless, because
dead men tell no tales. 1t is not improb-
able that they will wish they were dead
before they get through with the business
or which they are indicted.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-14

1t is alleged tnat Senator Evarts will
define his position on the silver question
a. some speeches which he proposes to
make in Maine. If be does he will give
the country the greatest surprise that it
has had for a long time.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-14
CURRENT COMMENT OH =


n 4 aFfIOLIU bUUIs
from the B0,RsrRte Couyi4y-.}otrnai tDeaa.)
The senate md a patriotic duty in not con-
lrnilng cen. Maury, because ms disabilities
hau not been removed l}ad Gen. Maury been
confirmed while IN TINS deporablc condition,
tlere IS no knowing what would have come Of
II Indeed. the country would hars been so
stirred that the eagle might have dropped
from the trade dollar
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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-14

The Office seekers who send their wives
aud daughters to the White House to Sc
In their behalf don't seem to make any
m Jre pro gress towards getting what they
want than they did when they plead for
themselves with the President. The Presi-
dent ISN'T the sort of man to be captured
by a flank movement.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-14

The first bale of cotton is making its
appearance at a good many places Just
now. The first bale business gratities
local pride, and that, perhaps, is about
all the satisfaction there is to be got out
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-14

The improvement in the drainage OF sa-
vsnnah excites very general and favor
able comment. There is room, however,
for still greater improvement. The city
couldn't spend money to better advantage
than in constructing more sewers
throughout the city, especially in the ex-
tended limits.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-14

There seems to be no doubt that Minis
ter Jackson has resigned or intends to re-
sign. Doubtless many reasons win De
assigned for his action, but will any body
hit upon the right Onei -nW
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-14

The Presidents public receptions are
not quite as we'll attended as they were a
lew weeks ago. Neither he nor Mrs.
Cleveland will feel unhappy on this ac-
count. rr 5fs.7
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-08-14

Having recently purchased an unusual
large invoice of Bingham, Alpaca and
SILK Umbrellas from one of the largestand
most reliable manufacturers in this coun.
try. We will otter them on next Monday
at the following prices:
% dozen 10-Rlb Fast Black bingham
Umbrellas, from 26 to 30 inches, at 81,
81 70, 81 90 and 81 70, worth 81 %, 81 30,
81 IS and 81 %.
dozen of Ferguson's Extra Fast Black
Imported Bingham Umbrellas at 50. 50 20
and So. worth 81 81, So, and So 80.