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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-01
Alien I.nnd Owncrs.


The minority report Of the House JUDI
carv Commit tee on the bill pronlo'1I"2
aliens from owning lands IN THIS country .
will doubtless attract great deal oil at
tention. It was prepared by Representa-
iives Oates. OF Alabama, and Hepburn,
of Iowa. The report refers 10 the Scu'ly
estate. in Illinois, wnicn comprises 9O,Ouu
acres. and is occupied by hundreds OF
tenants. mostly ignorant foreigners.
who pay annually in rents about
5000 900 to Mr.. Scully, who is a
British subject and resldes I'm Eng
land. Another estate referred to is known
as the Sehenlev estate, and consists OF
about 200 acres within the corporate
/ limits OF Pittsburg and Allegheny City,
Pa. From this estate the Schenleys, who
are subjects of Great Britain and live in
England. draw about 500 600 year.
In the Territories there is a great deal
Of land owned by aliens, and the proha-
hiities are that the time is not distant
when this lard will be occupied by ten
ants, imported from Europe, whose only
ambition will be to get bare subsist-
ence from the soil they cultivate. The
danger OF permitting The landlord and
tenant system which exists IN England,
Ireland and Scotland to get a loot
hold in this country can har-
dly he overestimated. The success
Of Sculy will influence others to follow
his example, and even the rich men Of
this country may gradually adopt the
practice OF buying great landed estates.
The best interests Of this country require
that the lands shall be owned by the far
mers who cultivate them. The tenant
system OF Europe is not calculated TO en-.
courage the freedom OF though and action
among the agricultural population that
are necessary 10 the preparations OF the
institutions of republic.
The minority report in conclusion says
that "with the natural increase in pOpu-
ation, and the 800. 900 foreigners who
flock to our shores annually, and by COM
petition are reducing the wages OF labor,
making the battle of life harder to win,
how to provide homes for our people a few
years hence is a problem for the American
statesmen to solve. The multiplication
of the owners OF the soil is a correspond
ing enlargement of the number of the
patriots, and every landowner in this
country should owe allegiance to the
United States"
While there is hesitation about dscrim-
mating against any class OF people IN this
country, vet if it is apparent that it is
against our interest that aliens should
hold land here there ought to be no hesi-
tatiOn in legislating against them.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-01
MIR. ROosEvELps EXPLOIT.
He Captures Three Horse Thieves After
Chase Of 100 Miles.

NEwBURYPoRT, MASS, April PA Dick
insOn. OAK uta. letter 10 the n rdid gives this
account of recent exploit by the Hon. The
odore Roosevelt, OF New York, in that Terri
tory:
mfr. Roosevelt owns ranch on the Little
Missouri. a OFT 30 miles mort invest from here,
and created quite STIR last 5 iuday by bring
ing 10 town t,rre horse thieves whom he had
captured with he help ~ two of his cow men.
From hin heard he Z living story: About
tn middle Of laSr month hose rNughs, who
ND been operating in his vicinity. stole q
number of saddles, and, placing them on hoe' Il
his boat, ~ ade of win their hOOtv. thinking
themselves secure from pursuit. 70 hey We're
in he onlN boat on the river Mr.. Roosevelt
built a"othar boat and. taking two of his
men. followed the outlaws 100 m le', came
upon them in cana on the rivers bank. COW
cred them with his rifles. disarmed them
brought them $50 miles scrnss the country to
Dickinson. and turned them over to the
sheriff. o the jou nPy their food gave ont,
ana Mr.. RnOsevelt was OBLIGED to dispatch
one of ms men to the near st COW camp tor
supplies, and send the other ont
hunting, while he pressed on alone with hiS
prisoner; and for four DAYS he sub-i ted on
bread made Of not ing hut -four and water
40 muddy that the bread waS brown.
When saw him Mr. Roo "velt hal been on
the trail for three weeks. ami WORE q w oy'S
haf, corduroy jacket, tiann'l SHIRT. and hea y
Shoes, hut was n exec lont health aud spirits.
said he: Il don't know how look. bat | feel
drstrate.' The next morning he aDpeared in
tn" Justice Court. Jaw the Ontlaws IND C et.
AMI a li't'e later iOOk the train. bound West,
for his COW camp. | had never seen MIR.
Roosevelt before. although ] hat read manv
articles from his men: IN when left home
h q no idea ~ meeting a ge"tleman OF his
standing on the frontier, nasQuerading in the
character OF an lmDromptu Sherf Blu only
such mnn-men Of courage and nerg7-can
hope to sncceet in this new, beautiful, but I'M
developed country"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-01

Fron, a. GaInee.on ~.


Among the noted prisoners brought to Fort
Smith few days ago was the noted Belle
Starr, celebrated character on the Dor Ter OF
the Indian Territory. his woman i alb ,ut
81 wears old. Her father was border farmer
in Missouri where she went TO school in
childhood, and married one of QuantrelPs
gang. She has since married and lived with
border outlaws, several of whom have died
with their DO Is on. Her transient homes
were a refuge fr this class of riders. whose
bravery she admired. She was a sympathiz-r
in their msfortunes, and is said u have been
a discreet adv err in their councils. Among
her acquaintance Of other day were the
Younger and James boys. Her present hus-
b ind is an outlaw named Starr. VIII has been
ef0re this court for horse stealing. Her
home is on the Canadian river % the side of a
mountain. The river makes a sharp curve
around the mOunta n, aud the house is only
accessible at one point, and com n ands view
If Every direction. Bell Starr is Helen
McGregOr IN courage, and Di Vernon on
horseback. She Is an expert sh t With pis-
tNl, and always carries a pair of the beat
She grOOms her own horse. She carries with
her short ami heavy riding whip, which che
nourishAs at the tOO-fHmliar approaches of
strangers. Severa mask ed men attacked and
rOnbed a house few miles fr m her residence
a short time ag', The proprietor of the house
testified hat one OF the rob ers was a WON IN
in disguise. This led to her arr st. She wa
released on bond for trial, mOuntek her beau
tful horse, and went of on a gallop to her
mountain home in the Territory.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-01
Can't. Eads, New Proposition.

Capt. Eads has at last got a favorable
report on a scheme to construct a ship
railway between the Atlantic and Pacific
Oceans. 1t is not the scheme that has
been so extensively discussed in the pub
lie prints. That was abandoned because
it became evident that Congress- would
never grant the aid which was asked for
it..
The present scheme, and the one on
which the Senate Committee on Com
merce has reported fay Orably, does not
make the United States liable for any,
where near the amount which the origl-
nal scheme did. The present bill au-
thorizes the Atlantic and Pacific
Shin Railway Company to is
sue stock and bonds, in aid OF pr Of
ect to build a ship railway between the
Atlantic and Pacific oceans, to the
amount of $I00, 900, 600, and requires the
United states to guarantee, for five years
after the railway is completed, that two
thirds of the net revenues of the company
shall amount annually to SO 500 600. but
the total liability OF the government is
not to exceed 81, 100000
the government than the original bill was
and may receive the approval Of Con-
gress.
1t Is question which Congressman
ought to consider carefully whether the
United States cannot we'll afford to pay
pretty handsome sum to secure rapid
transit for ships between the AT antic
and Pacific oceans. Ii is about certain
that the Panama canal will not be COM
pleted within ten years, and there are
those who have lately made an inspection
OF the works on the isthmus who are Of
the opinion that it will not be completed
within thirty years, il ever. There has
been, il all accounts are true, an extra.
ordinary waste OF money, and no plan
has set been decided upon for overcoming
the greatest OF the engineering difficult
ties, viz: The control of the waters OF the
Chagres river.
II the present hill Of Capt. Eads' should
b. passed by Congress it is not at all i'm
probable that the United States would
nave TO pay very considerable part. il
not all, Of the amount for which 1t would
be liable under the bill. In fact, it is pos
siLle that before the completion Of the
railway a further demand would he made.
or course Congress would want 70 be
pretty we'll satisfied before approving the
bill that the railway would be "A success
although under its terms the United
States is not TO incur any liability until
the railwa has been tested and proven to
be all it was claimed it would be--be-
cause n It should prove 20 be failure
those who invested in II would be pretty
! certain TO make an attempt TO saddle
| their losses on the government.
! Tue New York STIR knows how to put
/ In centre shot when It Is necessary. IL
says; "rhe Republican papers are
snock ed that the southern people single
out Mr.. Jefferson Davis for peculiar hon.
or. Perhaps II the Republicans had not
| singled Mr.. Davis out as the one man %
be exc Iuied from the general amnesty OK.
tended 10 AL OF his followers. he won d
not have been 40 much OF a martyr in the
eyes Of tnose ha lad Ia a hopeless strug-
J gle."
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-01
The HON lees Eugenie.
- - ~ Nm

The following is the latest story that Ia told
about the EN- re-s tugeuie, who has ever
been striking dg"re since the day sha
charmed NapO con the III. with the wreath
~ viOlets which she wore in her golden hair
Twas morning then. but now The night has
come" A few DAYS ago SAYS the chronicl r.
a visitor To the Marcus church at Neni q,
whore the eX-tm ress Is now staying. oh.
served a lady, dressed In deepest MOURN II,
Knee Ing In ION silent prayer before ono Of
the side affairs. When u last she arose, he
10 ,krd about her In search OF some hug
which she missed. and then walked slowly
away, aud supporting her.elf by che wa Z. 10
ward the entrance. The stranger politely
Offered his arm, which was gratefully &C..
ceptcd, the lady me 7nwhile G planning that
one ~ the b. g1ars Hust have TAX n her stivsr.
headed walklnf-.tick away, W thout viii n
she WIS very helpless. itsid. he ca reh
two lveried ioOtmrn were waiting: he stran.
ger on retiring fcr,'d his address g trd talas,
for or e Nemrsis, he was a German from
berlnD. glHncing a. VIII Oh the lady WAS
seen To shudi slightly and then return the
civ,lity by whispering. Empress Eugene,
and homeless"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-01
EVIDENCE OF COMFL1rE REUNION.

Froha the Neto York Times ma. Repl
jefferson Davis made a very brief spe ch at
NJ ntgpmery ye -terdty, and the little he did
say has done no harm to an; body Indeed, it
no doubt disappomie tho q politicians who
evidence that If the south d not in the saddle
Il has its ri''ing- boots on and i ready to mount
at moments no ice. The minus asn which
greeteu him YVES reater and deeper han that
excited ~ his Inauguration as Pre- Ident Of
the COnfedera y rs years ago. ut over the
mead of the ''nur cOnstructed' leader waved
III Federal nag, with Its stars aud stripes, to
tell the story Of complete reunion.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-01
INDBT 7ONBF ADVERTISEMENTS.

MEEr1No-savannah Volunteer Guards
Battalion.
SPECIAL NoTroEs-Dr Charlton Resumes
Practice: as to Up Freight Warehouse s., +.
and W. Ry.; as t, Banking Hours Centennial
Week: pr. Duncan's Ret0rn.
ANUsEMENTs-- Base Ball at the Park To-
dav; Excursions to Tybee and Ola OCEAN.
by steamer Frederick Dietary; Excursions
by ST. amer Eliza HancoX.
STEAMSHIP SCHEDULKS-General Trans
atlantic Go Ocean Steamship Co.
AUCTION SALE-CommisslOner's sale, by
6. W. Lamar.
CHEAP COLUMN ADVERTISEMENTS - Help
Wanted; To Rent; Boarding; Miscellaneous.
Strawberries Ohm Lyons Co.
CABINET MAKER AND USDERTAKER-John
"a Fox.
COAL-D. x. Thomas.
KEHoE's IRoS WoREs-Broughton street,
savannah. Ga
TYBEE IsLAND--D. G. Purse.
Legal NorICEs-Cltations from the Clerk
OF The Court OF Ordin9ry.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-01
IF THIS is TREASON MAKE THE MOST
OF IT'D

Fran the Chdrlesto-, NelOs and Cous Ter tDenlA
The people WHO voted for Horace Greeley
for President, and VINO sincerely mourned he
death Of Gen. Grant. of Mcclellan, and Han
cock, clam the poor right to honor the devO-
ted patriOt who pres ded Ov"r their destines
IN the shock of var and will honor him to the
end. There is no need to conceal this senti-
mont. 1t is deep and la sting. and will abide
for all time. In hOnnriug him and honoring
the 0nfederacy the South proves its und wing
loyalty to ITS convictions of right and to the
government of its choice. Its allegiance ha-
been ira ,sferred. nv the will of heaven, to
another power and another causa. ami there
is no safer rule than to in ge its present faith
by Its faithfulness to the past.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-01
AFFEcTIoNATE ApMGRATIoN NATURAL.
p on, the Boston A dusrtiseT Una. Rem.

Ii s wO ds, la speaking OF thO-e who fell In
the Confederate cau~e fell on sympathetic
hearts. and no one IN tile North, certain'v no
one whose opinion Is worth attenti n will
object to the enthu iasm with which they
were receive I. That ne should be rece vrd
probably for the last tine in tubl q. IN th.
South " tn demon ~tr ttiOns of afiectianatp
admira ion is n tura and inevitable. lie is
the most conspicuous remain NJ memento 4
events ~ hich stirred tn" u hern heart it,
depths. But neither for the southern people
nor for their fellow cOuntrymen is there in
the feeling they have for him tinge of actual
hostility toward our -cOmmOn government
and our ommon country.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-01

II seems that the summary OF Mr..
Gladstone's bill for the government Of
Ireland which was received by cable was
50 incomplete as not TO give a very intel
ligenf idea Of A.. From the London papers
the New York Tribune has compiled the
following additional particulars with re-
gard to Il. IL il provided BY the bill that
the Irish legislative body snail consist Of
first and second order. The first order
is 10 cons st OF seventy five elective mem.
bers, and the twenty-eight Irish represen-
tatiye peers. The elective members must
he possessed OF property yielding 5000 a
year. free Of all CHARGES. and shall hold
Office ten years. Provision Ia also made
for retiring thirty-seyen or thirty eight of
these members at stated periods-those TO
retire being members servin the longest
time without reelection. For peerags
members the term is for life. or until the
expiration of thirty years from the APP
pointed day. AT the expiration of thirty
years the Offices Of all peerage memb, rs
are TO be vacated and their places
filled with elective members Of
the first order. The Offices OF
members OF the first order are not TO
be vacated by the dissolution Of the lecis-
lstive body. The second order. Of 30
| members. is TO be chosen by the existing
constituencies, except Cork, which IL TO
be divided into two districts, each re-
turning two members. IL il also pro.
yided that the Irish Legislature. after the
FIRST dissolution, shall have power to alter
the constitution or election Of the second
order. The two orders are 10 sit and vote
tagether, except on questions, arising in
relation 10 standing orders or rules Of
procedure, when each order shall, # a
majority OF either demand a separat e
vote. give their votes as II they were
separate lie 'islative bodies. and Il the re.
suit of voting Of the two bodies does not
agree, the question shall be resolved in
the negative.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-01
Next Week in Savannah.

Next week will be very interesting
one in Savannah The city will BE- full of
visitors and visiting soldiery. IL is i'm
possible, of course, to estimate with any
degree Of accuracy, the number of
strangers who will be within our gates.
It. is certain. however, to he lar se. and it
is also certain that all will receive very
hearty welcome.
The city is now looking very beautiful.
The late rain has freshened up the grass,
the foliage and the trees, and everyw here
the prospect is attractive and inviting.
Ample preparations have been made
for the accommodation of the military.
Camp ashingtOn will meet with the ap-
proval Of the most fastidious. Health
and comfort were kept steadi y in view
in the selection and preparation of the
grounds.
Visitors will have no difficulty in find
ing places where they will be we'll cared
! for at reasonable rates. The hotels have
| greatly enlarged their capacity by rent
/ in buildings IN their vicinity for sleeping
/ apartments, and many private dwellings
will be opened for the entertainment oil
!
be room will be found for all.
1t is to be expected, of course. that there
will be some discOmrorts. Where there
is a crowd it is not possible to have every
/ thing as convenient and as satisfactory as
where there are only few, nut a crowd
always endures slight dscomfOrts good
naturally. The people Of Savannah are
prepared, and can be depended on, TO do
al that it IS possible for them to do T.
make the occasion an enjoyable one t.
every stranger.
The Chathams have every reason u
think that the celebration of their ceuten
NAL will be an event in the city's history
that will long be remembered. They hay,
done what they could to make it such al
event, and all the indications are tina
thy will meet with the success they de
serve.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-01
VOICE OF A GALLANT UNION SOLDIER

VI course some pOlitlci4ns ami party edi-
tors VIII seize this Ocea-ion t. 'pOlnt to the
surviving spirit OF re lel ION in the SOUTH"
knowing ali the lime that they fal ify and
That Ihere IL no IN re re pellOu or suggest ion
of rebellion IN It all than will be in Cha ia
noog rs next fourth Of July celebration. The
meet NJ was cre'tltaOe 10 It's pr gectOrs. IT,
-pir't ana intent are cOmmendabie and do
honor IT, the uthern head and heart. If
any m Il Ell the occasion o say or do aughJ
that -houid have been left unsald or undOae,
let MIN answer tnat in the court of public
opinion
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-01
MR. DAVIS, coNsPIcuous AB1LrrY.

FT'1l We HdftTO1 d II 1es DrWl
v Jefferson Davis is unquestiOnably a man of
great amt m trked ability. Whatever is TO be
MS place in history. his natural ability and
his scholarship cannot be gaInsaid. AS Sec
re airy f War at Washington. as Senator. as
the n of the Military ATtirs-in whatever
place n has been put, from the battles in Mex
iro where he WAS ba,iiy wOunded) t. the cab
inc at Washington. he mas acduit ca himself
with consp cuou7 ability. His public papers,
and even some of his private letters, nave
b m" the impress of a st ttesnan's mind
clearly 81 strongly thought out, and fault
less ia expression
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-01

Henry r Richardson, the eminent arch
fleet, who ed at bis home at Brooklne
Mass, on last tuesday night, and who
stood at the head Of his profession in this
country. was native OF New Orleans.
Hewas only about 4srears ofage and made
bis own way TO he prominent position
which he occupied. lie was in Paris.
pursuing bis studies, when DO receive q
word that his fathers fortune bad wholly
disappeared during the war Of secession.
he supported himself while finishing bis
course at the Ecole des Breaux Arts. and
then returned N this country ard began
bis career in Boston.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-01

The coming week, beginning with Sun
dav, prom 'ses to be one full OF interest in
this city. The MoRNINGNEws will contain
full accounts of the events OF each day,
together with sketches OF home and visit
ing military companies which take part
in celebrating the Chathams' Centennial.
These sketches will be accompanied with
portraits of the leading officers, and illus
trations showing the encampment and
Irill grounds, and the armories Of the
lome companies.
In addition TO the events of each day
the MORNING NEWS will publish:
on SUNDAY
a sketch of Camp Washington and the
lrill grounds. The sketch will be accom-
anied by a map, of The width of thepage,
living comprehensive idea of the camp
WI the grounds.
En- ON MONDAY
10 listory of the Chatham Artillery,
cbes OF visiting companies, open
of the Telfair academy, and a full
mncount of the arrangements for the
trek.
a ON rrrrsDAv
mar
offall account of the Centennial parade
me review of the military by the Gov
Sollr, the zOuave drill and allotment of
onipanies to positions in the drill, the
." iquet to the visiting military and dis
Mguished guests.
ON WEDNESDAY
history OF the First Regiment and of
he Savannah Volunteer Guards Battal-
ion; a sketch of the Georgia Hussars,
Hon. John E. Wards Centennial grafton,
and the Infantry prize drill.
ON THURSDAY
Ahistory OF the Eighth Georgia Regiment;
acomplete account of the different drills
with interesting facts pertaining to the
companies which participate in them.
ON FRIDAY
full account of the ceremonies Of the
unwilling of the inscription on the Greene
monument, an illustration of the inscrip.
ton, the reunion OF the survivors OF the
Eighth GeorlIa Regiment, and the Artil-
lery and Zouave drills.
on SATURDAY,
an account Of the Cavalry tournament,
the closing Of the drills, the award of the
prizes and the pyrotechnc display.
All who want a complete account Of
all the various features Of the Centennial
together with the current telegraph ard
local news, will want the MORNING
NEWS.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-01
A LOFTY AND PATRIOTIC VIEW.
Er0na "a Ye,n 90 -. LNelnI

~ - ''V AV' - '''" Do'''''
NO one but big It, or one running to the
opposite extreme If inliff renee, could ask
he pe"ple or either the North or South to
urget the hero SIN of these who Tough for
Nhat they believed to be righ. II is II Il s.
10 ATTY TO the Mon for he southern ueople TO
remen Der their dead with love, non r and
revere nee; and the, would be guilty of dis
loyalty 10 humanity if they forgot or thought
lightly OF those who land don n their lives In
what We regard rs mistaken devotion to
cause they thelnselNes hold -acred.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-01

II senator Jones. Of Florida, wants to
retain his place on any OF the senate Com
m ttees, be should r,turn to his seat ~
the Senate at once. The Democrats NJ the
Senate are rather anxious b be FULLY rep
resented on the committees. and they are
steadily filling the vacancies on those
committees caused by Senator JONES' aD-
sence. His place on the Committee on
Commerce and the Committee on Naval
Affair bavebeen filled. Hels now on OILS
two committees Of any importance.
The Senator may think that be Is not re.
eeivinr very rood treatment, hut be should
remember that be has only himself 70
blame.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-01

From the NdshUjle Journal.
We met, she smiled;
A passion Wild
Throu h all nv being thrilled.
Her LAUGHING glance
Al me arKance
My soul with rapture Oiled.
We met again;
Again the vain
or HELPLESS love I felt.
My fate was sealed,
Compelled TO vie d,
Down a her fcetl kuelt.
There on my kHees
Ben atn the rees
/ plead my hope e.s G. SC.
Then breathing fast,
looked atlt.t
Up IN her blushiug face.
Where pink and white.
Before NV sigh,
A war Of roses waged.
She shook her head
End softly said.
"Mercil but I'm engaged"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-01
on SATURDAY,

A new sociological society is about To
be organized in Boston TO deal with the
subject OF street mendlcacy. Perhaps the
secrets Of the fortunate beuefcisri,s o.
misfartunos may be revealed and the
nuisance in some m asure, he anated.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-01

An excuanEa says a geuu ne French
cook never throws anything away Nei-
Their does the Africo- American cook. sha
Just puts about two-ihirds OF what she
prepares in a bucket for her sisters, her
eousins and her aunts. Never hold up
French cook as a model Of economy.