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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-09
Not a Practical Idea.

The Galveston News prints an inter.
view with Mr.. G. M. Cady, of Atlanta,
who thinks that he is the originator of a
first-class practical idea relative to river
and harbor improvements. This idea is
that the city and State interested in the
improvement Of river and harbor should
furnish one-half OF the money necessary
to make the improvement and the Federal
government the other half. That this is a
theoretical rather than a practical idea
can be readily seen. For instance, ac-
cording to this idea the State of Georgia
and the city of Savannah ought to pro-
vide one-half the money needed to i'm
prove the Savannah harbor. How would
it be possible to arrive at the respective
amounts which Savannah and Georgia
ought to contribute? And why should
portions Of Georgia, which do not derive
as much benefit from the Savannah harbor
as portions of Florida do, be taxed to i'm
prove it while Florida is not taxed
at all, except in as far as she
contributes to the Federal revenues? Ac-
cording to Mr.. Cady's idea the port of
Brunswick, which has no use for the Sa-
vannah harbor whatever, should be taxed
to improve 1t, while Birmingham, whose
iron reaches the seaboard at Savannah,
and, hence, is interested in having the
harbor improved, should not be taxed to
aid in improving 1t. 1t is difficult to see
what there is that is either just or
practical in Mr.. Cady's idea. 1t appears
to be quite reasonable at first thought,
but 1t doesn't bear examination, and it Is
quite surprising TO see journals OF estab-
lished reputation giving 1t their approval.
Those which approve II, however, always
oppose the river and harbor bill.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-09
Part of the Programme,

From the Boston Budget,
When Clark Mills was casting his statue of
Gen. jackson on a balancing horse, now in
Lafayette square, Edwin Forrest. then play
ing an engagement at Washington, asked
permission to witness the casting of a large
part of it. On the day appointed for casting
the statue Mills notified Forrest, who, with
several ladies and gentlemen, assembled
within the Enclosure. The party gathered
around the pit, while Forrest placed himself
on a plank laid directly across the pit. at a
given signal Mills removed the plugs from the
furnace and the molten bronze began to pour
out from the furnace to the mold below. IN
fortunately some water had got into the
mold and terrible explosion took
place; the earth, sand and molten metal
flew in all directions. Mills was knocked
heels over head; one of the sides of the in
closure was blown out; half the guests were
knocked down or covered with earth; some
were scorched, the others fed In dismay.
When the smoke and steam had cleared away
Mills rose from the earth and discovered For
rest still standing on the plank across the pit.
"Great heavens" exclaimed Mills as so n as
he could get his breath. "Mr. Forrest. / hope
you are not hurt" Hurt replied Forrest,
whats here to hurt any body?" THANK
God :" cried Mills. but amt you fright
ened?" frightened replied Forrest. "why
should be frightened? l thought this was a
part of the performance
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-09

The regular session OF the Legislature
OF forty DAYS expires next Monday, and
very little has been accomplished. The
calendar shows that hundreds of bills
have not even been acted upon by the
committees. 1t is probable that the
session will be prolonged into next year,
and that a long extra session will be
necessary next summer.
1t will hardly be denied that the Legis-
lature works very slowly. One of the
reasons for this doubtless is that
many members are absent at their homes
for part of every week. Committee
work is delayed in that way. OF course
bills cannot be acted upon until they are
reported from the committees.
1t is also probable that business could
be transacted much more rapidly than it
is. Altogether too much attention is paid
to matters which are comparatively I'M
important, and time is wasted wrauglng
over little issues that ought to be disposed
OF summarily. This is true of Congress
and OF every State Legislature.
The chief cause of the long and expen-
sive sessions, however. is the number of
mains in session for six months it will
not be able to dispose OF all bills of this
character, 1t would seem as if something
would be done looking to keeping such
bills out OF the Legislature. A few gen.
eral laws, carefully framed, would relieve
the Legislature Of one-half the work it
now has to do, and would at the same
time give the people all the legislation
their interests need.
The tax levy has to be increased this
year to meet the wants OF the State, and
while excellent reasons are given for the
increase, it is not stated how much of it
is made necessary by the extra expenses
of the Legislature.
1t is evident that as long as the Legis-
lature has the right to extend its sessions,
and to hold extra sessions, and as long as
it is required to legislate with regard to
matters that can be much better settled
by County Commissioners, the constitu-
tlonal idea OF an economical forty days
biennial session will never be realized.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-09

Since Casabianca, no drawer "saIIor
boy" ever challenged admiration more
successfully than the lad Johnson, who
now lies dying at New Buffalo, Mich.
He mantully stood at the wheel of the
lake schooner Scud. up to his waist in the
ice.oold waters OF the lake, and half
drowned by every wave that struck the
vessel, while the services OF the Captain
and able-bodied seamen were required
elsewhere. All, save one. were disabled.
and to this one the boy was
finally compelled TO appeal for relief.
His prayer was granted, and not
any too soon, for in short
time more he would have been
frozen stiff at the wheel. The vessel
brought up at last on the beach at New
Buffalo, gong up high and dry. The
Captain and others have recovered some
what from their long exposure, but the
lad is dying, a victim to his heroic dis
charge Of duty in the very jaws of death.
Is there not a moral in the storyg The
true hero Is limited in his aspirations
neither by age, rank nor calling. 1t is
badge Of nobility open to all.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-09

The people of Riverhead, L. l., are not
we'll posted about the different kinds OF
animals, and so they were greatly excited
a few days ago when it was reported that
a gorilla bad been seen in the woods
near the town. The town was terrorized,
and parties were organized to capture the
creature. 1t was finally discovered that
the alleged gorilla was a coal black
negro of the town who had made skim
tight suit out of some COW hide and at
taching a cows tail behind had donued
1t. The people OF Riverhead are not so
fond OF telling about their gorilla as
they were.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-09
From the whitehall Regieas.

The story OF the twins is the latest. A father
OF twins was naturally very proud of them,
and when they came TO presentable age he
insisted on a friend calling to see them. The
friend agreed. and named the day. The twins
were dress cd in their best, put side by side in
an arm chair aud awaited inspection.
Now, the friend had been lunching rather
heavily, and drinking rather freely, and con-
sequently his vision was not as perfect as 10
ought to have been. However, he went 10
admire the twins, and was ushered into the
room where they we're. There" exclaimed
the proud father, ibid you ever see anything
TO match thatP The visitor. conscious OF the
possibility OF an optical de9usion, quietly re-
nllad. ''Onlte right: it's u aplendle chlld.n
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-09

The Tribune is sometimes a little short
sighted when it is over anxious to make a
point, just the very time when memory
should be truest. 1t now says that sit
does no harm to observe that the laborIng
people who voted for Mr.. George do not
consider the Democratic party as their
friend" Certainly not; nor does it do any
harm to hint that the laboring PEOPLE VINO
did not vote for Mr.. Roosevelt refrained
because they did not consider the Repub-
Aican party their friend. The Democratic
party doesn't propose to "tote" along the
workinRmen with chat.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-09

The London Spectator has a hearty and
quite enthusiastic article advocating the
reelection of Mr.. Cleveland in 1888. The
popularity Of Mr.. Cleveland In England
appears to be very pronounced, and is
mainly due to the moral courage with
which Mr.. Cleveland looks after the pub
lilo interests without any thought for his
own individual welfare.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-09
South Cardinals Convict Bill.

1t seems that there is quite strong
sentiment in South Carolina in favor of
the bill lately introduced into the Legis-
lature OF that State to utilize at least a
portion of the convicts in improving the
roads.
According to the provisions of the bill,
all convicts at present in the penitentiary,
whose terms of sentence are one year or
less, are to be returned to the jails of the
counties In which they we're convicted,
and all future cOnvicts whose sentences
are for terms not longer than one year
are to be retained in the county iails.
These short term convicts, who compose
a very large percentage of the peniten-
tiary inmates, are to be divided into
gangs, and, under proper overseers. put
to work upon the county roads. The
counties, of course, will have to bear the
expense of their maintenance.
Several advantages are claimed for this
bill. One Is that it will very materially
lessen the number of convicts in the peni-
Tertiary, or convict camps. Another Is
that it will separate those capable of being
reformed from the long-termed hardened
convicts, and still another is that it will
result in giving each county good roads
at comparatively little expense.
1t is probably safe to say that
the increase in the value of real
estate and the saving tc farmers
and others that good roads will bring
ABOUT will be far greater than the expense
of maintaining the cOnyIctS Good roaas
are needed all over the South, and If the
South Carolina Legislature passes this
bill that State will, in few years, have
better roads than any other Southern
State.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-09

University education for women in
England is to be promoted by the foun-
ing of new hall, to be known as st.
Hugh's, in the University of Oxford, for the
reception of such women students as can
net afford the more expensive terms of
the older institutions. Women who are
members of the Church of England will
be received in the new hall under the
same discipline and general arrange
ments as obtain at Lady Margaret's
Hall, OF the same university, the
principal of which is to have the
appointment OF the lady who will
be the first authority at st. Hugh's.
1t is mooted point amongst writers both
in America and England whether or not
advanced education is an advantage to
women. Woman's influence, in everv
rank OF life, is 80 unbounded that to
educate her would appear to be the die
tate of wisdom. And it is hard indeed
to see in what way education units
woman for the duties ofthe home circle.
A fool is fool, male or female, educated
or uneducated, and no amount of educa-
ton can make fools OF the wise, or unfit
them for any kind of duties. 1t is, at anv
rate, matter for congratulation, that this
English movement extends the benefits of
a university education to students who
can only afford to pay small sum per
annum. Instead of the wealthy holding
monopoly many humble, earnest STU
dents will enjoy advantages now denied
them.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-09

Ex-Civil Service Commissi oner Thoman
is likely to get into trouble about the
worthless bonds which he gave Alfred
Richards, of Washington, for a $50, 900
house. Thoman ought to have given up
the house when he found the bonds were
fraudulent, but he didn't, and now it
seems Richards has found a way to make
him "tote" square.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-09

French financiers must be bad man.
ayers. With a deficit that in twelve
years has reached $140,0O0,0OO, and
national debt that has increased at the
rate OF $l2O.OOO.OOO per annum for ten
years, she must be familiar with the
stern features OF national bankruptcy.
A government that is embarrassed by the
necessity for finding work for a needy
population, and for expanding large sums
In maintaining an enormous military es-
Establishment, has q hard road to travel.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-09

The killing OF king Is usually heralded
by the press with solemnity and promi-
nence due to the rank OF the deceased.
The word casually" is perhaps little too
strong, King killing since Alexander of
Russla's slaughter not having a frequent
occurrence Of late years. But here is the
news from Senegal that King sama Lom-
befol, Of Cayar, has been killed in battle,
and nobody that can be heard Of is in
mourning for his loss but his own SUBJ
iects. And yet this king was man Of
nerve, for be stood up against French
lieutenant in a sword fight that lasted
twelve minutes. and was run through the
body. His death will result In radical
changes in the treaties between France
nd tue African tribes.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-09

1t is probable that good many Of Gen.
TRAPS stockholders who came to Savan-
nah last winter will not come this. The
high price of stock dazzled them into
parting with their certificates, and hence
they are no longer entitled to free ride.
They will doubtless think they have made
a mistake when they feel like visiting the
CITY
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-09

The rumor affecting the sanity OF Sena-
4, tor Jones, Of Florida, will not surprise
amy one much. His entire course lately
has been such as TO warrant the suspicion
that his mental balance is a little
shaken. The only method observable in
his madness is his persistent absence
from the scene OF his duties. Florida is
TO be congratulated, though, that his
madness has not jeopardized any OF her
nnterests
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-09

Mr.. George William Curtis is always
making an appeal for something. just
now he is making an appeal for the abo-
lition OF the executive session in the
United States Senate. 1t is a question
whether he or his appeals Will be missed
the more when he goes on the long jour-
nov
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-09

A good many owners of Central stock
are in doubt whether to hold on to il or to
let it go. They are in such a state of
mind about it that their appetites are be-
ginning to fail. IL is something, how
ever, about which acceptable advice can
not be given,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-09

Some of the clerks in the departments
at Washington think they are indispensa-
BILE. 1t would be a good thing for the
,civil service and, perhaps, for the coun-
try to show them their mistake.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-09

If the Broughton street pavement
stands the wear 1t is getting this winter
that kind of pavement can be laid in other
streets without any fear that it isn't sub
stantial
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-09

Little Bulgarias pluck Will certainly
not diminish either the worlds admira-
ton of her "obstiuacy," or the emDarrass-
ments of the powers. The non-commttal
attitude of the sublime Porte-sublime in
It's impotency-and the persistence of
Bulgaria, would seem to indicate a
knowledge somewhere that the imperial
despot of Russia is not to be permitted to
go "marching along" without opposition.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-09
Martrn,s CommerciaI COIIeEe,

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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-09

According to "Gath," two years is the
extent of Mugwump fidelity to anything.
This may account for the nervous anxiety
Of the New York Tribune in their behalf
just now. 1t is just about two years since
they outraged Republican sentiment.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-09

Washes better and lasts longer than any
other. See big advertisement next
Wednesday.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-09

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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-17
THE BULL Run PANORAMA.

An Ex-Confederate Tackles the Lecturer and
and Is Worsted In the ENCOUNTERS.
Special to the indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, March 16-A famous old ex-
confederate general of Virginia visited the
panorama Of Bull Run here yesterday, and,
during the talk by the lecturer, inquired rather
harshly where certain lane was, which he
thought should be discernable on the canvas.
cit is over there, beyond the house, SIR po-
litely replied the lecturer
"It is not bluntly exclaimed the old fellow,
harshly; II guess know more about that than
you do"
eff you know more about 1t than do, why
did you ask met" the lecturer inquired
The famous fighter looked hard at the show
man. Finally he Kissed between his teeth:
"You don't know who am do you2"
mo, sir. replied the lecturer.
81 am General Hunton, SIR
"Well, l don't know that there is any thing in
compatible about general being gentleman, "
said the lecturer with air so calculative that
the crowd roared with laughter.
Such scenes are occurring almost daily at the
panorama There appears to be a great deal of
very accurate information in the minds of some
of the exconfederates.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-17

the Currency. in the place of Henry w. Cannon,
resigned; John Fl. Ober1v OF Illinois, to be
Civil-service Commissioners, in the place of VIM
L. Trenholm, nominated to be Comptroller OF
the Currency; Charles Lyman, OF Connecticut,
now chief examiner of the Civil service Commits
sion, to be Civil-service Commissioner in the
place of Dorman B. Eaton, resigned; John N.
of st. Marks Fla.
The President said that the three men named
were selected without recommendations, and
solely on his own personal knowledge of their
character and capacity All Of them are now in
public SERVICE and oil have by their perform
ance of duty attracted his attention and fur
nshed him personal evidence of their eminent
fitness for the duties of the offices for which they
are named, and, what he regarded as all-import-
ant, their appreciation Of the needs of the public
service
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-17

ATLANTA Constitution: when we read
of lynching parties at the North, we are in
clined to inquire if New England civilization
is failure" This variety Of New England
civilization is about on par with that found,
say among the chivalrous Southrons of New
Orleans, who enter into murderous conspira-
cies, or attack each other with revolvers in a
crowded courtroom. Hoosier civilization
now is entitled to seat in front of the South
ern and Eastern brethren. When Indianians
have any disagreeable jobs in the way Of
lynching to attend to they do them up with
out bungling, and with as much style as is
desirable under the circumstances.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-17
THE EDMUNDs RESOLUTIONS.
The Interest Taken by the Public in the
Speeches Of the Senators.

The Interest Taken by the Public in the
Speeches Of the Senators.
Special to the INDIANAPOLIS Journal.
WASHINGTON, March l6.-Great crowds have
swarmed around the Senate during the discus
sion of the Edmunds resolution. No issue has
attracted 80 much attention. The galleries have
been filling up chock full an hour before the
Senate met, and three hours before the debate
opened. Patiently the masses, packed in like
sardines, sit In the galleries, and when the main
question comes up, pin could almost be heard
to drop Nearly all of the sympathy is with the
attacking lthe Republican, party. Even the
Democrats have let their sympathy center large
ly with the Republicans. One strange feature
has been noticeable all along in the discussion.
There are practically no Interruptions. A SEN
ator arises and addresses the President of the
Senate for two or three hours without disturb
ance, save an occasional applause. Those who
expect to speak upon the subject sit at their
desks and take notes.
Unless something is done to put check to
the debate it will not be completed under two
or three weeks more It is likely, however.
that an understanding will be reached whereby
the discussion will be curtailed The talk is for
the country and the future No one expects a
Senator's views to be changed by it.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-03-17
Patents for Indianians.

Specisi TO the Indianapolis Joarnaa.
WAsHINGToN March l6.-Patents were issued
to Indianians. to-day, as follows:
George W. Coen. assignor to himself and 8.
NJ Bushpell Monticello reclining rocking chair;
Francis A. Coffin, Indianapolis, cabinet deslq
James Cunning, Indianapolis, machine for clean
ing intestines: Richard NJ. Dill, Morgantown.
combined waste way and drain for ponds; John
r. Outright Jacksonville, freght-car: Frank
A. Jacob. assgnor to Aneshaenzel & Strong In
dianapols, water-closet cistern; Columbus +.
Moore, Waveland, wagon brake lever Artie j.
Heiey, Ladoga, wheel cultivator; John Perkins,
South Bend vehicle dash; Almer L. Sabin.
Washington. burglar alarm; Frank Shepherd
Freeland Vile adjustable attachment for camera
stand, school desks, etc; Samuel E. Shute. Rich
mond, assgnor to G. A. Shaw, Boston, Mass !,
roller-skate; David A. Splitter Flora, combined
harrow and replater; John NJ. Stewart and j. A.
Robertson, Spencer. book holder: William W..
Wallace assignor to the Wallace Manufacturing
Company, Frankfort, pug mill John W. White,
Eikhart gate; Robert H. Wilson, Montezuma.
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