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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-06
The Dangers ofPatronagc.

The New York Star says that sit is idle
to deny that the discomfort ofdisappoint-
ed Office seekers has played prominent
part in the contest just closed. Many
Democrats, long excluded from positions
oftrust and honor under the Federal gov
eminent. felt that they had fairly won
such recognition at the hands Of Demo
cratic President. Two things stood In
the way OF gratifying such desire.
One was the civil service policy OF the
President. Hence the disappointed
bitterly denounced that system, and
did their best to array other Democrats
against it. Next came the fact that
there were not enough offices to satisfy
all the applicants. Consequently every
Congressman VINO did manage to secure
appointments tor some OF his constit-
uents pleased only one man and angered
several others. To this cause is chiefly
due the defeat of many Democratic Con-
gressmen for denomination by their con-
stituents."
There is no doubt that a great many
Democrats were so disappointed at their
failure to secure offices that they not only
failed to take an active interest in the
Congressional elections, but they did what
they could to dissuade others from doing
so. They felt that they had been injured,
and they wanted to satisfy their feeling
OF revenge by injuring somebody. These
disappointed Democrats, however, will be
in excellent working temper by 1888, and
they will be surprised at the good
feeling that exists throughout the
country towards the administration be-
cause Of rigid and Conscientious enforce
ment of the civil service reform policy
announced in the Demo cratic national
platform and the Presidents inaugural
address.
! 1t seems remarkable that although
! Congressman know that they make m ore
| enemies than friends by dlstri buting the
| patronage of their respective districts,
! they insist upon having the distribution
! of it. There is no question but th at some
Democrats were beaten for denomination
! because they failed to give Offices tOmany
| who wanted them, and it is also certain
| that in some districts Democratic candi-
| dates found the entire influences of disap-
| pointed Office seekers thrown against
| them. Under these circumstances it would
seem as if Congressman would become
! the most earnest advocates of civil ser
vice reform, ana would be glad to be pro-
hibited from asking for an Office for any
! one. But the desire to exercise power
aud confer favcrs is so great that
! they prefer the patronage, however great
! the risks are with which it is burdened.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-06
None viii Miss Thee.

Fr"T3 Chambers JOHrHdl.
Few will miss thee. friend, when thou
For n month IN dust hast lain;
Skillful hand and anxious brow,
Tongue of wisdom. busy brain.
All thou vert shall be forgot,
And tiny place shall know thee not.
Shadows from the bending trees
Ger thy lowly head may pass,
Signs fr m every wandering breeze
Stir the long. thick churchyard grass /;
Wilt thou heed them? No, C1y sleep
Shall be dreamless, calm and deep.
Some sweet prd may sit and sing
On the marble of thy tomb,
Soon to fit on joyous wing
From that place OF death and gloom,
On some bough to warble clear.
But these songs thou shalt not hear.
Some kind voice NAV sing thy praise.
Passing near thy place Of rest,
Fondly talk of other days;
But no throb within thy breast
Shall respond to wOrds of praise,
Or old thoughts OF other days.
Since so tleeting is thy name.
Talent, beauty, power and wit,
1t were well that without shame
Thou in Gods great book were writ,
There in golden words to be
Craven for eternity.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-06

From the Chtcago Journal.


81 like tailor ma de dress much better than
any other" observed q young lady i'll the
course Of a cOnvere alton the other day, "buJ
the last experience / had with a man modiste
was SO morCfvlng that reg lstered a solemn
VOW never 10 have dress made by any other
hands than those of womanknd. l ordered
my dress. anu on a certain day the tailor. who
Is enc OF the select few that you men consider
really fashionable, sent me hote TO come and
try 1t on. l went. all unsuspectIg, for | had
had several tailor m ade suits before. and mad
always been fitted by woman. Well, this
ninth part of man ushered me into little
dressing room, and pacing the waist of the
dress over the back of "a chair, he bade me put
1t on and then ring the bell. | did 50 and ne
materIaliZed instead of the female assistant /
had expected, There were no sleeves to
the waist. and | was mortified beyond eX-
preston"
but" interposed, "you wear fashionable
ball til cts and bathing suits"
They are Different" she responded, with
true feminine logic. "Wetl, that tailor
pnched and pushed and pulled me about for
fully - half hour, getting off at distance
and viewing me as ii he were going to buy
me for the slave rket. Then he pronounced
the seance at an end. And the charges they
demand are something frightful. / COM
planned of the price he asked for this suit. ami
what DO YOU think he old? He tuned back
the collar of the waist. shO we'd me his name
enscroned thereon, and said, with great dig
nifty:
THAT, madam, is what you are paying
for"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-06
Florida's New Constitution

Notwithstanding the opposition that
was developed in Florida TO the new con-
stitution, which was submitted to the peo-
pie OF that State last Tuesday, the instru-
meut was ratified by very respectable
majority. Announcement OF the fact will,
OF course, be made at the proper time, and
the State doubtless will experience addi-
tional prosperity under It's new organic
law.
Some OF the features of the new instru-
ment may not prove to be wholly sat!slac-
tory. If they do not they can be amended
very easily. IL Will not be wise, however,
10 be too hasty in insisting upon amend
ments. Tho provisions which are now
objected TO may not be found TO be so
Objectionable when put into effect.
The new instrument ought TO be given
a few years trial before any change
in 1t IL attempted.
The fact that the Legislature is clearly
Democratic is gratifying. A Democratic
Senator will be chosen to succeed Senator
Jones who, by the way, is being rapidly
forgotten m Florida. It would not be
surprising II eX.Goy. Bloxham. the pres
cut Surveyor General Of the state, were
10 be chosen senator. lie would fll toe
bill. he Is Florldian 10 the back
bone aud would not desert his post OF
duty.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-06


Hon. William Morrison was not de-
feated by a new man in politics. Hon.
John Baker, who will represent Mr..
Morrison's district in the Fiftetb Con-
gress is an Old antagonist OF Mr.. Norri.
sons, and a very able man. Twenty-Five
years ago he wrested the district from
Mr.. Morrison and represented it for four
years. In 1868, however, M. Morrison
defeated him, and continued to be re-
elected until last Tuesday.
Extraordinary efforts were made to de-
feat Mr.. Morrison. There is no doubt
that the great protection monopolists
made up their minds to get them out OF
Congress if possible. Mr.. John Jarrett.
Of Pittsburg, eX-president Of the Amalga-
mated Iron and Steel Association, and,
at present secretary of the American
Iron Plate Association, spent a great
deal of time in the district during the
campaign, making speeches to the voters
employed in the factories in the district,
of which there is a large number, par
tlcularly in East st. Louis. He led them
to believe that Mr.. Morrison's tariff re-
form ideas meant poverty tor them, 1t is
also said that he hired workingmen at SO
per day and expenses to 20 through the
district and personally solicit votes for
Mr.. Baker.
There was another thing which hurt
Mr.. Morrison. IL was his failure to dis
tribute the Federal patronage OF his dis
trict so as to give satisfaction. He dis
appointed great many Democrats of
80 a JtA hDt
selves about his reelection. They left
him to look out for himself.
1t is claimed, of course, by the protec-
tionists that Mr.. Morrison's tariff views
caused his defeat. This, in certain
sense, Is true. Mr.. Morrison, however,
has held the same views with respect TO
the tariff for years, and was elected when,
in Presidential years, the tariff issue
was brought forward very prominently.
1t seems remarkable, therefore, that his
tariff views should have been found 50
Objectionable this year.
1t does not require second thought to
satisfy any one that some extraordinary
influences were brought to bear
against him. The whole Labor vote,
! through Mr.. Jarret's efforts, was thrown
against him. although Mr.. Morrison has
long been deservedy popular VITA the
laboring classes. His popularity, how
ever, was not proof against the appeals
! OF fellow workingmen who acted under
| the instructions of the great manutac-
turing monopolists of Pittsbury.
The defeat of Mr. Morrison, however,
will not defeat tariff reform. That has
got to come, and very soon. The Demo-
cratic party is pledged to it, and if it
doesn't keep its pledges it Will cease to
command the respect OF the people.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-06
An Easy SOLUTION of the Question.
From he Chicd0o NaI.

When the Wisconsin Central rosd was
building its line to Chicago. IN passing through
one Of the small Wisconsin towns the tracks
were aid directly behind IA Methodist church.
The Methodists grumbled, but took no definite
action in the matter until a tank was built 40
close TO the church rs to keep the light from
the windows, Then they drew up petition
Getting forth the damage that had been done,
and requesting $500 with which to remove tho
church. The President of the road was him
self Baptist, but he was sorry for the MethO-
dsts, ana when he received the petition he
thought he would see II he could do something
for them. In consequence he forwarded the
petition TO + n. Firuoy, with the request
that he look into The m liter and see what
could be done. A few days later ne was
startled by having the petition returned 10
him with the following suggestion Endorsed
upon the back:
They bad better sell out 10 tho Baplists,
and tleY cAn nae our lAnk.n
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-06
The AntI-SaIoon Dodge.
From lie Neao York S:ar Dem. J

"'' 03'V " 70 7 " q t5'U' N-04'7'I
The Republican managers saw the danger
ana promptly set about providing them with
an excuse This was the purpose of the anti"
saloon movement within the Republican
party. and it was eminentiy successful. 1t Is
a brand new false p-etense. and 1t Will prob
ably last for years Our contemporary, the
Voice. may as well abandon It's ROSY hopes.
The Prohibitionsts are only talking. They
DO not mean anything by it. They are Pro-
mn lonists 1854 days In the year, but on cleo
tlon day they are Republicans, no matter how
many liquor sellers participate in the man
agement of their party. our brewers and
liquor merchants can safely look to several
ness win flourish. There will never be any
prohibition until the Republican party is
dead.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-06

The schooner Elsie a. Baylss, which
lately arrived in New York from Tampico,
Mex, reports rather peculiar experience
In the Straits OF Florida. 1t is stated that
lust as the vessel was entering the Gulf
stream she came upon an object like a
hollow iron buoy, known as can buoy,
bearing a white cross flag ana floating in
the sea. The vessel was moved on a tack
30 as to catch up with the floating object,
but when 1t was pursued it went or ut a
rapid rate against wind and tide. The
master OF the vessel had probably read OF
Jules Verne's submarine iron ship pro-
PEELED by electricity, and he came TO the
conclusion that the floating object was a
torpedo boat or other submarine internal
machine, and gave up the chase. Most
likely it was only a buoy which had broke
loose from It's anchorage and was drifting
away, being propelled at the time It was
seen by some large tish OF the family OF
vays, which have before been known 10
Ieize the anchor chain OF boats OF con-
siderable size and drag vessel, anchor
and all against wind and tide. There IL
pttle possibility OF a submarine torpedo
boat cruising 10 the Gull OF Mexico.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-06
Dan Lamont All Over.
From the syracuse Standard.


This story of Col. Daniel S. Lamont has
come out of the Canadian wilds, where he
went "a fishing. Encamped on the Trent
river, near the balsams on whose buughs the
private secretary and his piscatorlal com
pamions slept. where a native lum herman and
family. Col. Lamont desired to preserve his
incognito. and WAS therefore introduced To
such fishermen and hunters as were bout and
congenial Is simple Mr.. Lamont. The
Canadians did not think of the little mn with
tho red muustache ;ss the Lord Chamberlain
OF the American governmental household
After he had gone, however, called back by
business, the neighboriy lumbermen came
into camp with an inquiry as to the identity
OF "that friend OF yours, Lamont
"IIe is the private secretary of President
Cleveland" was the reply.
''You don't say so! Is that the man we
hear SO much about at Washington ?"
1.-The same"
"Well, wouldn't have guessed it, but come
to thing OF it, he is a cute fellow. DO you
know, we got well acquainted yesterday up
the river, at thought, but when | come TO go
over the conversation | recollect that he
learned all about me and my business, but
don't know the first blamed thing about
him -
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-06
Fine Dress Goods

DIAGONALS can be shown in all the fash
ionable colors-Seal, Brown, Navy Blue, Gar
| net, Sapphire ana Myrtle. Care has been taken
to secure trimmings, both IN Valours and
Buttons, to match
RHADAMAS.-An all Wool suiting. this
seasons importation, in all colors. We have
both Striped and Plair VelveUs to harmonic;
small and large buttons to suit.
HAVANA CLOTH.-Medium weight fab.
ric for Immediate use in all the new shades:
corresponding colors in novelty Striped Otto
man silk or Velvets for trimming; buttons
for same.
MARrELS.-All Silk and Wool Mixtures.
Flake effects, eight different styles. These
goods look best when made without trim
ming, being handsome in themselves.
CASHMERES.-Eyer fashionable goods, 40
inches wide; Seal, Navy Blue. Garnet AL
gerie and Myrtle. These Cashm eres wer
bought much below their real value and we
are offering same at astonishingly low prices
| TRICOTS.-All Wool, steam finish. We
have these goods in four different qualities
and widths, IS inches, 80, 81 and 81 inches
especially adapted for tailor MADE costumes
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-06
The Labor Party,

The very large vote polled by Mr..
Henry George in New York city has in
fiuencad the leaders OF the Labor move
ment there to begin the work of organlz-
ing a Labor party to take part in the ma
tional contest in 1888. The fact that it
was possible TO so organize the Labor vote
in that city in a few weeks as to throw it
almost solidly for Mr.. George opens to
view vast possibilities with this vote in
1855.
IL is by no means certain that in ma.
tional campaign the Labor vote of the
country could be handled as it was in
New York city. yet such thing is not
impossible.
OF course it is altogether too soon to say
what such party would do in national
politics. IL would hardly attempt to
nominate Presidential ticket, because
it would have no chance for success. If
it were well organized it would certainly
hold the balance OF power, and could say
which OF the candidates OF the two great
paroles should be President. Both the
Democratic and Repu olican parties
would be so eager to have their candi.
dates indorsed by the Labor party that
they would be willing to make great con-
cessions TO it, Indeed, well organized
Labor party might, perhaps, dictate the
Presidential nomination OF either party in
1855, and it certainly could dictate many
of the Congressional nominations.
More attention will be paid to labor
issues in State Legislatures and in Con-
gress in future. The politicians recog-
nize that there is discomfort among the
laooring masses, and they will attempt
| to discover the cause Of it with the vie W
OF removing the cause il possible. Mr..
| Hewitt, in an interview the day after The
| election, said that ian obligation rested
upon the dominant party in Congress to
take up questions Of taxation and make
such reforms as will relieve the working
classes OF unjust burdens which are de-
duction from the earnings of labor" He
also said that State Legislatures should
| mud out whether the laws governing en-
ployers aud employees are upon satisrac-
tory basis, ana if not they should remove
every Just cause Of complaint. There is
no doubt that the big vote for Mr.. George
has given the leaders OF both parties
! som ethng TO think OF.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-06

1t is said that MIR. George w. Chllds
has done more than any other man
in the city 70 maintain and extend the
reputation Of Philadelphia for hospitality.
Unfortunately Philadelphia has but one
George W. Childs.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-06

The New England fishermen are said to
be casting their lines close inro the Nova
scotian coast since the Canadian cruisers
were withdrawn. Some more OF them
may get caught and so raise another in
ternational incident.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-06

The taxpayers OF this State may rest
easy, as Col. Wheeler, of Walker, the
great Georgia opjector AID previous ques-
Zionist. is still at the post OF honor, and
never leaves il for an instant while the
House IS in session.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-06
INDEX TONBW ADVERTISEMENTS.

SPECIAL NOTES.-THE Evening CAL; AS 70
Crews of British Steamships Norfolk and
Handel: Bills against Ger. Bark Meteor.
STEAMSHIP SCHEDULE-Baltimore Steam
ship Company.
CHEAP COLUMN ADvERTIs EMENTs-Help
Wanted; Employment Wanted; For Rent;
For sale; Miscellaneous.
CLEvELAND's BAKING PowDER.-Cleveland
Brothers, Albany, y. Y
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-06

Rev. David Kelly, colored man who
died In Pittsburg several days ago, had
had a remarkable experience as an Afri-
can colonlzer. He organized the Libe-
rian Enterprise Society in 1851, which
mede the pioneer settlement in Liberia.
He remained in Africa over u years, dis
covering some rich diamond and iron ore
mines and gaining great influence over
ia natives, and it was manly owing to
his labors that Liberia became republic.
He was repeatedly asked to become
President, but would not consent to
accept any higher office than Representa-
tive Of the county Of Montserado. lie
resigned this Office after two years and
devoted himself wholly 10 religious work.
A little over ,hree years ago he and his
wife returned 10 America.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-06

If the results of TUESDAYS elections
will be to arouse apatheuc Democrats all
over the country, there will be no &C.
casion to regret that there was such a lot
of surprises in nearly every part of the
ITnInn
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-06

The Solid South can condole with the
Hon. Church Howe, of Nebraska, who
did little Republican missionary work
10 this section two years ago. Come
Bouth, dear hustler, and grow up with
the country!
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-06

1t is denied that the President has
ceased to claim Buffalo as his home. and
that be has forfeited his vote. He still re-
tains his right to vote there and veto in
Washington.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-06

natural gas expert SAYS the gas is
not confined to any particular locality,
but that 1t can probably be obtained any
where if boring Is carried to great
depth. No doubt this theory will be fully
tested in the near future.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-06

When Republican paper advises its
readers. who were largely bounty volun-
teers during the war, to vote as they shot,
The party managers may as well begin to
count out the cash.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-06

The New York Times has not yet
printed IN red ink on its margin a con-
graduation to the New York Republicans
who voted for Hewett for not follo wing
its advice not to throw away their votes
in that manner. 1t ought to do so.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-06

A minister up in Dakota has been
snubbed for preaching about the uncer-
tainty regarding the future state. HIS
congregation suspect that he is opposed
to the admission OF the Territory into the
TTniou
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-06

When MayOr-elect Hewitt proposed to
listen 10 suggestions from Tne,. RoOse.
welt and Henry George he reserved tae
right to do as he thinks best in all m atters
Of public policy. II ne were to follow
their advice he would hardly be elected
the next time.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-06

Georgia extends round 100000 hearty
CONGRATULATIONS to South Carolina on the
redemption of the Beaufort district, and
the RELOCATION OF Smalls 10 private life.
Col. Elliott, all hall
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-06

The hold of the Republicans on next the
Senate seems to be considerably shorter
than that OF the Democrats on the next
House OF Representatives.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-06

The members of the General Assembly
will not have a chance to feel lonely or
friendless in Atlanta until the judicial
elections are over.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-06

The gratifying news comes from At
lanta that Col. Mark Hardin's buzz saw
is still in tune.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-06

1t was ex-Cadet Whitaker who led the
Carolina Republicans to defeat. 1t cannot
now be said that there is nothing goOd in
whitaker.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-06

Henry Georges campaign appeared to
evoke almost as much interest in England
as it did in this country.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-06

"Truth crushed to earth will rise
again." Mr.. Lowell's late interviewer,
however. isn't bobbing up yet.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-06
oApprehensI1n.oiJscr Cadeism.

FROM the Neao York CoD,mereid} BalIstin (fndJ
~ we have no apprehension that Mr.
georges sentimental attempt to revive the
the mild but impracticable philosophy of
fourler, CADET and other visiOnaries of that
school, VIII ever do much harm among so
common-sensc people as our own. But
there Is nc limit TO the mischief which must
result from such q misuse or perverslon OF
the powers OF government as will Justify the
compla mt that these are not impartially
exercised. bat are used for promoting the in
teresis OF the few, while preiudIcing or
saCrl1cing the MeIfare of the mAnY.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-06

Cowboy Roosevelt may now very prop
erly yamoose the political ranch.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-06

Talk about "abolishlng convict LABOR"
OF the times Is Tor definite aud positive
ideas 90 this subject Mere negative
Views are Of necessity impractlcablo.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-11-06
WonnlRfir.
educational.

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3'3 SIKH street, Washington, d. c. Provides
practically useful business education. NO
terms nor vacations. Students enter at any
time. Terms-Lfe scho arshlp, $40; Twelve
weeks course, board, ETC., SIS. send for CIT
cular.