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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-10
The Toothpick Gives self-Possession

Iuo 1oothpIck Gives Sei1-HO6eesstOn.
From the EEyaird Gasette
"Do you see that wooden toothpick?" asked
an Elmiran the other day.
''Y es; it ooks like secondhand one.
VIII It's the matter with It?"
at is second hand. I used it once before.
That toothpIck stood me in a cool two hun
dred the other night. How? Well, 1 drew a
pair of deuces and bet 500 on bluff, The
next man raised me, and saw the raise and
went him $40 more. The first thing knew /
had 5000 in the pot, and did not help myself
on the draw. pulled that toothpiek ont of
my pocket and bet another $500 as coolIy
picked my teeth. My opponent looked at me
a minute and threw down a hand that had a
pair of kings in it. and rake in the cash. -
well, how did the tOOthpick help your"
"How? Great heavens, if hadn't had it to
play with would have had nothing to do but
sit and look my adversary in the face and nv
looks would have betrayed that was blufiin g
at glance. say, didn't You ever notice the
habit some men have of having toothpicks
handy when they go on the witness stand? 1t
gives them self-possession. A man may call
you liar, and if at the same time he shifts a
toothpick nonchalantly from one side of his
mouth to the other. you can rely on h is mean
ing business and backing up his assertion with
right-handed argument II need be-"
According to the foregoing theory tooth
picks have been the cause OF q good deal of
false swearing and wrong doing. Why not
prohibittheir manufacture and sale. Messrs.
Prohibitionists?
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-10
DalYinI Got Even.



Jasper Bamherg. Of Wabash avenue, him
| self noted prestid gitateur. said the other
| day that Dalvini. who lately appeared in
Chicago, was one OF the best OF all living con-
| iurers, and n gentleman as well.
"And know neat little story about him, -
| added Burlingame. mot long ago Dalvini
was travelling on a Mississippi river steam
| boat and was ask ed to Join in n card partv
! Poker was the game. OF course, and the
! stskes, at first small, gradually increased ne
| the limit was showed up and up toward the
ceiling. Dalvini played in miserable luck
! and lost steadily. No matter how good his
! hand might be, some one held little better
| This went on until the conjurer had lost $500
| or $500, nearly all the monev he had in the
| world. and "A sum which represented the earn
! ings Of a long tour in the West and South
western states. 1t was only at the last min
ute that he discovered that he had been done
! up by card sharps. Surprising all he time
square game, he had neglected to
| take advantage OF his art as a
sleight ;of-hand performer, and had
! played honestly throng hout. Now. however
he determined upon revenge. Before going
! TO bed he went to the purser and bought every
| deck of cards In the stock. Then he sat M
all night in his st8teroom doctoring these
cards, and In the morning took them back to
the purser. along with $50 bill. and told that
worthy to put them back in his stock The
purser-whoever knew a purser to refuse An
honest prnny-did so, and after bre tkfast
Daivini borrowed $50 from the Captain bv
putting up his watch. and invited The sharps
to renew play. In few minutes they were
at il again.
''Gentlemen.' said Dalvini j suspect that
this game Was not square last night, and that
at least some Of my money was won from me
unfairly. 1 am now going to make an effort
Co get even, and ! shall insist unon using a
fresh deck OF cards after every dcal
"Of course, the gamblers mad no objections,
and the game com menced with that under
| standing. Davini had every deck liked, and
the way that $3.50 nile OF his grew was a eau
ton. In addition 10 his doctoripg OF the cards.
he runR IN on them III or bis wonderful
sleight-of-hand skill. and, though he WAS one
man against three, he virtually cleaned out
the crowd and got Ms 500 back, and Quit
winner Sl,SyQ bexidos.n
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-10
About the Color Line.

From the Rtchnp0nd Dispatch (Dem.l
We have none but the kndest feelings to-
wards the negroes, and would not for mo-
ment think of unncc' ssariy woundng their
senslbiities. But the truth is the truth. and
cannot be made falsehood Ivy any act or art of
man. The white MN may degrade himself
to the level of the negro. The negro cannot
raise himself, nor be raised by others, to the
plane of the white man. Let the knights of
Labor who recognize the social equality of
the negro try to induce HIM TO f0rsake the
Southern whites and betake himself to the
company OF his own or any other people in
the North, and they will ind that Virginia as
she is suits the negro Is he is better than any
Northern State as il is
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-10
To a White Rose.

From the PhiJddelDhid Times.
Oh, queenly rose from Temples bowers!
In thy rail beauty dressed,
Thou art, indeed, of flowers
The loveliest.
Fen back in ancient Eden thou
Vert beautiful as now.
Thy snow W hite bloom
Has pressed what brows!
Thy sweet perfume,
What souvenir of sacred vows
Love needs thee in her gentle art;
For Venus shrine was incomplete
Til thou with thy imperial sweet
Didst joy impart.
But never dost thou seem so fair,
And never half 80 much in place
If beauty true doth beauty grace
As when 'moug tresses brown you Irvine,
Or Hers, that blue-eyed maid of mine,
Who lulls thee on her heaving breast
To dreamy sleep and trembling rest:
Or. when thy glowing petals press
Her ivory brow!
IT'S then, sweet rose, | must confess
All other flowers are lovely less,
By far than thou.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-10

There are frequent reports in the New
YORK papers OF an intention on the part
Of the Tllden heirs to break Mr.. Tiiden's
will. A writer IN the Tribune OF Satur-
day says that he heard one of the rela-
tiyes OF Samuel j. Tilden say no later
than Thursday laat, that II was the opin-
Son of nearly every member OF the Tilden
family that the will OF the dead States
man would be broken. II seems rather
curious that there should be 80 much
talk about the matter since no action has
been taken indicating a purpose TO con-
test the will.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-10

Apropos of the chances of the Demo-
Gratis gaining Senator from New York in
place OF Warner Miller, the Sun says that
it has been forty-two years since that
great Democratic State has elected a
Democratic Senator, with one execution;
but it thinks there has seldom been as
favorable an outlook for Democratic
Senator as now. 1t says; ave do not
overlook the fact that to overcome the
Republican majority Of eight in the State
Senate the Democrats must carry the
next Assembly by a majority Of zine.
But the resolute and determined prohibi-
tionlsts will have a candidate in every
Assembly district, and will support him
vigorously. and thus seriously cut into
the Republicans, especially in the close
countes." Perhaps the New York Demo-
Gratis will one day have chance TO get
in some work on the gerrymandered AS
sembly districts and undo the great Re-
publican crime of DISTINGUISHING the ma
jority in that State, so far as the influence
that majority is entitled TO in the United
States Senate is concerned.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-10

1t has been stated several times recently
that the ex-Empress Eugene has become
convinced that there is very little hope OF
the restoration OF the empire in France.
1t would seem that the monarchial senti-
ment In France is very largely in favor of
the Bourbons, and as much opposed to
the lmperialists as 1t is to the repu bic it,
SELF The imperial system was built up
largely on the ruins Of Repu blicanism,
and 1t has had little genuine strength,
probably, since the DAYS OF the great Ma
poleon. The Second Empire was bulltup
and maintained by methods that secured
only temporary strength, aud that insured
ito eally downfall.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-10

The civil service reform lesguers in
Indiana seem to be disposed to become
uncivil Intermediates, if they are not
really Republicans in disguise. How
ever, there are reasons to believe that the
Democracy of that State is stronger than
ever, Notwithstanding their Efforts and
the report of the Republicans journals to
the contrary. 1t is stated that the Demo-
Gratis are pretty sure to capture toe Legis-
lature and elect the successor to Senator
Harrison
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-10
"Oursel' Ithers See U.s."

from Shs Wdsht19t0n Star tInd.1
Georgia has proved again that nomination
for state office under regular Democratic
auspices means waIk-over for the cdndi-
da'e, But 1t is equally noteworthy that party
sentiment is OF no effect when the liquor ques-
ton 10 pushed to the fore. majority of the
Legls latur1 elected yesterday favor prohibit
ton no wit hstanding the efforts Of Atlanta
ana some lesser tow MS TO rally the straight
Democratic vote against it. We NAV loos,
therefore, for renewal of the constitutional
light next winter, with the chances strongly
on the side of the cold water men.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-10

Puck says: Southern negroes have so
tar recovered from their fear OF earth.
auakes that when one has hold of the leg
If a chicken and shock comes he doesn't
ct go. Puck evidently undertakes the in
Eelligence OF the average Southern negro.
No wei trained darby ever catches the
iowl by the leg, thus leaving its burglar
alarm apparatus unincumbered.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-10

The New YORK Sun thinks that Col.
William Il. Morrison's proposition to re-
duce the internal revenue ''by using less
whisky, lager beer and tobacco" may be
beautiful IN theory, but it is devoid of
practicabllity and stateemanship. 1t is
evident that MIR. Dana intends never to
sign "the pledge" or he would not con-
tend that this plan OF reducing the inter
nal revenue is not practicable.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-10

There is a question in natural history
that may interest the gifted young poet
W. ii. Hayne. 1t relates to the subject Of
his last poem published in Harper's Maya
zine, entitled "A Band OF Bluebirds."
II is doubtful II genuine bluebirds ever
congregate in sufficient numbers in this
part Of the country for the word "band. :"
or more properly flock" to apply. What
do the naturalists say about itg
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-10

Parson Downs, of Boston, is still fight
ing for a vindicaton, which he will hard
ly get, although one of the main wit
nesses against him has made a written
retraction of testimony given before the
grand jury.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-10

Sir Charles Dixie has not only gone into
journalism, but he is probably preparing
TO be the champion fighting editor. 1t is
stated that though he is already a first
class swordsman and pistol shot, he prac-
tees with the foils and at the target three
hours every day.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-10

The continued tremors OF the earth over
in Carolina are not caused by Senator
Sherman's speeches. The old chestruts
40 not fall with sufficient force to trans
nit shocks to any part of the South.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-10

The weather prophets might safely pre-
dict light frosts within the next sixty
days. and thus IN a measure restore pub
lie confidence in their superior wisdom.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-10

Sullivan, the slugger, was in Water
bury, Conn, the other day umpiring a
base ball game between the lawyers and
doctors. Lawyers and doctors are very
often good kic&ers, but they didn't kick
any while John L. was umpiring the
pame
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-10

Gen. B. F. Butler is seemingly almost
as breezy and active as be was ten years
ago, but now he can sail neither in boat
race nor run in Congressional race.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-10

From the Mem York Graphic (Den.l
The Knights OF Labor instead of following
ont their progr mme and going on with the
great reformation Of society. are wasting
thelr time over petty squabbes that would
hardly be creditaple to a Fourth ward con-
Ventlon. 1t is encouraging, however. TO note
that the Home Club has fallen into disfavor.
evidently the Knights have as i5te use for
that association as the public, and 1t would be
q matter for gen raj congratulation If the
richmond convention could succeed In sup
pressing it altogether.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-10
A Chicago reporter called on Gem. Logan

A Chicago reporter called on Gen. Logan
the other day and wanted to interview
him on the prohibition question, but be
wouldn't talk. The plans of the Repub
beans on this question are evidently not
fully formed. They will doubtless con.
tinue to bid for the votes of both sides as
usual, but the bids may be raised in i'm.
portent districts.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-10

Gov. Gordon Will probably be able to
move into the new capitol before the ex-
piration Of his second term,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-10

The Philadelphia Baptist Association is
one OF the Oldest IN the country. II cele-
brated it's 10th anniversary last week.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-10
CURRENT COMMENT.


Fron, the PhiEadstphiG Record.
The Knights OF Labor propose to send
Congress TO Washington to watch and in
slruct the other Congress. They would con-
ready has its trained representatives.; why
should not Industry? But the Knights would
have to be exceedingly careful that their Con-
gress should DC composed of unpurchable ma
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-10-10

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PIMos.

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which is ON SIND floor. the
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$40 month.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-04
A Rough Year ON the water Routes.

The railroad companies and the elevator own
ers IN Buffalo are engaged, it is said. in lively
struggle as to which shall do the most toward
killing the grain traffic via the lakes and canal
The Minneapolis Tribune says:
"A few more such seasons as the last will COM
plete the work in very effectual manner, and
either gurn the tr4ie over exclusively to the
railroads or force the grain of the Northwest to
seek Canadian harbor for export The New
York Commercial Bulletin has just published
ptatenent OF the seasons business on the Erie
canai. which ought 10 awaken Manhattan mer.
chants to sense Ut their danger il anything
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-04
Freight Business Disappointine.

IEcASHb nuShncoS blSappoAhtAuEs
Bad country roads and the holiday season
seem to have knocked the bottom from under
freight traffic. The total movement OF cars last
week was 16, $685. against 20, $50 in the week end
ing Dec 26. 1885, there being decrease in num-
Der of loaded cars received and forwarded Of
1859 cars, in the number of empty cars handled
decrease of only lao cars. The business of
last week. as compared with the corresponding
week of 1884 and 1886, is more favorable. as the
roads were then more or less troubled with snow
blockades. 1t will be seen that in the week end
ing Jan. 2. 1886, there were pol more
loaded cars handled than in the week
ending Jan. 3, 1885, The falling of in business
seems to have taken effect in all east-Eound
freights. There is still good movement Of
corn. especially to New England points, while
the tonnage of cotton, lumber and live stock has
decreased fully IS per cent. Westbound, fall
ing off IN tonnage is noticeable, although by no
means as marked as east bound. Heavy ship
ments of anthracite coal and coke cut an i'm
portant figure still in west bound earnings.
North-and-so south roads make an unfavorable ex-
hibit. Their through business is remarkably
light. Their local business compares favorably
with that of other roads North-and-south lines.
as well, are handling good deal of coal, and but
little live stock. Local business has been light
with all roads. This, however, is not unusual in
a holiday week. The coming week will doubt
less show Improvement. Below is given the
number of cars received and forwarded at this
point in the week ending at IL o'clock, Jan. 3, as
compared with the corresponding week lost year:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-04

ever can. From these figures it is cienr that a
few more years Of such navigation will either
send the canal Doatmen into othor trades ia
the poor-house. In 1884 there were trans
ported by the Erie canal 81. sol, 424 bushels of
grain, for which the boats received an average
price Of cents per bushel. In 1856, %. 429. 679
bushels were carried, q decrease of COIL. TAG
bushels, and with the average carrying weight
only 81 cents per bushel. The railway compe-
tition was at rninously low rates, and it was
almost a starvation year for the boatmen, but
the elevator companies never for moment for
got to charge AS much for handling the grain at
the two terminal points it cost to transport it
from the lake ports to New York"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-04

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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-04

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nervous debility or kindred affections should adj
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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-04
Name of Road.
TRAFFIC OVER THE BELT ROAD.

TRAFFIC OVER THE BELT ROAD.
There were transferred over the Bolt road
last week 8, 459 cars, against 7772 corresponding
week last year-increase this year, 1877 cars.
The Belt road engines handled last week 663
carloads of live stock, against TAT corresponding
week 1884-decrease this year, 81 cars.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-04
Only One-Third the Lost Ground Recovered

Only One-Thtrd the Lost Ground Recovered.
The year 1885 saw the lowest point yet reached
in stocks in the past five years. While the
Grant & Ward failure and the attendant crash
of the spring of 1884 Frustrated the market, the
very lowest point was reached with many stocks
in the first few months of 1885. High-water
mark had been reached in May, 1881, when the
sixty leading stocks averaged 103. At that time
Burlington & Quincy was quoted at 1921. Chicago
& Alton at 1855, Lackawanna at 1904. Illinois
Central at 1901. New York Central at LOS. North
western at 1902, Oregon Navigation at 1870, Rich
mond g. Danville at $50. and Richmond 81 West
Point at at 263 and Manitoba at 1861 Some of
these stocks are now scarcely recognizable. and
the average decline of the whole sixty. reckoned
to the lowest point was 66 points. The partial
middle of November and averaged . rise of 81
points. Thus about ons-third of the lost ground
has been recovered.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-04
Movements in Railroad Circles ON the Pacific
Coast.

Movements in Railroad Circles ON the Pacific
Coast.
The recent visit of Vicepresident Potter of
the c., B. & O. to the Pacific coast is thought to
have some significance. The San Francisco
Chronicle says that the c., B. & @. people are
making arrangements for securing terminal
facilities in that city. If it buys the California
& Nevada. on which it now has an option, il will
have almost as good an entrance to California as
the Southern Pacific company. The California
g. Nevada road has a terminus at point on the
bay only short distance north Of the Central
Pacific mole, and has rights of way through
Contra Costa and San Joaquin counties. It is
probable that the Burlington will secure the
franchise of the San Joaquin Valley railroad, and
run its line southeasterly, crossing the State
line from Inyo county, to Frisco, u. IT, and
then to the Denver & Rio Grande, with which,
of course, it intends to connect, the construction
of line Of railroad will be attended with no
great difficulty. The Chronicle says I'VE have
before us the spectacle of steeple chase of rail-
road construction to this State. in which the
Chicago 81 Northwestern, the Burlington and
the Atchison have entered. Whether the Chi
cago & Northwestern makes joint traffic ar
rangement with the Central Pacific on tho ex-
tension of its line west to Ogden, or obtains
lease Of the road from the Southern Pacific, is a
matter which remains for the future to decide.
Certain it ia. however. that both the Union Pa
cifc and the Southern Pacific company have be-
come greatly alarmed over the turn of affairs,
and are willing to make any concessions where
by they may save themselves. To their uneasi-
ness OF mind the Atchson. Topeka & Santa Fe
is contributing not u little.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-04
| saw Without LAWYERS:


a Compendium Of Business and D
LII. B., member Of New York Bar.