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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-15
The Cost of Cotton.

AIlplantcrs are interested in the ques-
tion of the cost OF a pound of upland cot
ton, vet comparatively few have any ac-
curate information on the subject. Esti-
mates are made all the way from six TO
nine cents per pound, and no doubt the
cost varies greatly in different sections
and with different planters in the same
sections.
A very reasonable estimate on fair
lana is figured out as follows: Rent, per
acre, or interest on investment, 50 80,
(this, of course, includes taxes, fencing,
etc, preparation Of land 81, fertilizers
SO, planting and seed 81, hoelng 81,
blowing 81, gathering 81, ginning and
packing, including bsgging and ties, s.,
total $lS go less seed valued at 81 %.
Say the yield is $50 pounds, the cost at
'he gin house ready TO be hauled to mar
ket is 6.3 cents per pound.
The above is a far average estimate
when seasons are favorable. 1t will cost
an extra cent to send the cotton to market
and sell it, allowing for drying out and
consequent loss in weight. 1t will be
seen from this that there is no money in
the crop at prices that have prevailed IN
recent years unless the quality is extra
ordinarily good. The average quality Of
cotton produced in Georgia is low mid
ding. and the price is singularly near the
estimated cost of production.
When fertilizers and supplies are
bought on time the cost of the crop is
usually from 10 to 20 per cent. greater
than the foregoing estimate. This, Of
course, makes thecOttOn cost more than
it brings in the market, and it is not dilli-
cult to see how il is that planters lose
money when they do not conduct their
plantations according to strict business
principles and with economy. 1t is true
that there are few planters that own their
land who make more than a fair rent of
their cotton crop, and there are very few
renters that make any money at all on
cotton. There are plenty Of farmers in
every part Of the South, however, who
make money from diversified farming.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-15
THE CARDINALS RED HAT.
AnOrnamenrt that Now Occupies Prom :
inent PIacein st. Patrick's Cathedral

tnent Place In st. Patrtck's CAtheuA@i'
From the Nelo York HerGtd
Visitors to the Cathedral during the Lenteh
services will notice that there is now suspend
ed from the Keystone of the groined FOOL
right over the high altar, somewhat re-
markable object. Its great height above the
floor may render it somewhat difficult LOT
those who do not possess good sight TO teil
what it is, but il they look at It carefully Iney
will end IL to be a low -cnowned, broad hrlhi-
med hat, OF red color, with red ana golu cOIu9
hanging from the inside OF me cI ay,aii
to each of which are attached fifteen shiait
red and gold tassels. 1t the NAV
which mark ed the elevation Of the hrst amer
lean who ever attained the honor TO the ulgnl11
ty Oft Roman purple, and Is the one plaosu
on the head OF the late Cardinal McCloskey oy
his Holiness Pope Plus x. when the Arch
bishop WAS created Cardinal by the TUE o.
sta. Maria supra Minervam. The rope WIZ w
his own hands placed this hat on the heau OF
the Cardinal on that occasion, and 1t mas neV-
er been worn since. At his Emlnence's lu
neral IL may have been observed that IL was
put ut the foot Of the casket which contained
his body, and it is familiar TO all by It's repre-
sentation over the Cardinals arms over the
main door OF the cathedral ana elseWheTe'
After the death of any OF the Roman Car1i-
mails the red hat is always hung up IN ms
church, though generally in that from Whlcn
he takes his title in the Eternal City-ln fact'
so far as known. there is but one other cardl-
NAILS hat preserved outside of Rome, namely.
hung In the Church of st. Mary, Moorhelds,
Londor, The presence of the hat in the
cathedral OF New York Will remind future
generations of the amiable prelate, whose tai
ents and virtues caused the Pope to elevate
him to the highest dignity within his power
to confer. The red hat itself represents to
the cardinal that 1t is his duty at all times to be
ready and willing, if occasion arise, TO lay
down his life for the faith, or for even the
least of the privileges Of the Holy See, and
thus, while IL confers a dignity which entities
the owner TO more than royal honors in the
church, 10 also reminds him that the duties
which are inseparable from that office may
call upon him to be stained in the imperial
purple OF his own life blood.
The presence of the Cardinals hat within
st. Patrick's Cathedral WIN recall to mind
that, whatever may happen in tine future and
elsewhere, this, at least, is the honor of New
York-that II gave to the church the first
American Cardinal and that it was in this
cathedral that first was seen in the great re-
public of the West the imperial purple of
Rome; that here presided one who, although
an American citizen and proud to claim his
citizenship, was also prince of the church
and representative of vigorous Western life
within the innermost circle of her ruling
councillors
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-15
aThe NobIest Roman

There are indications in Ohio that the
unqualified endorsements Judge Thur
man has received from both sides of the
national Senate has struck a popular
chord that may result IN his restoration
to the leadership of the Democratic party
in that State. The assertion of Senator
Edmunds that he is "the nOblest of all the
Democrats is very generally endorsed by
the MOssbacks in Ohio, and Senator
Pugh's allusiOn to Thurman as ''the
wisest and most HlustriOus of living
Democrats" is considered as being some
thing more than a mere compliment to q
retired statesman.
A Cleveland paper says: ''There is no
man in this country to-day who stands
higher in the sincere respect of his fellow
cOuntrymen, without regard to party,
than the veteran Ohio ex-senator" There
is probably no other man in that State in
any party of whom such a statement can
be made. To be thus regarded is an honor
as great, if not greater, than the Presi-
dency itself.
The above being undoubtedly true, the
idea is very naturally suggested that
Judge Thurman. although it be against
his inclination and wishes, will be COM
PEELED to emerge from his retirement and
lead a political reformation in the Buck
eye State. The Republican party in Ohio
is so corrupt that it must tall to pieces
unless carried through some purifying
process, and that right speedily.
The Democratic party in OhiO, under the
leadership OF men who do not command
the confidence and respect Of the party or
the people generally has more than lost the
ground it had gained, aud unless some
thing is done to redeem it and atone for
past errors, and that which is worse than
errors, it will be permanently relegated
to the rear.
Some OF the Ohio Democrats have had
the courage to ask: "Why not Thurman
| for President in 1888 in case Cleveland
should not be a candidateS" There is
probably no other man in the country
whose name weuld arouse so much en-.
thusiasm as that of Judge Thurman
What the country would like TO see now.
i however, is a reorganization Of the
| Ohio Democracy according to the Thur
man ideal, A sensible, honorable plat
form and policy and the selection OF high
toned, honorable leaders would doubles,
again put the ONO Democrats on the road
TO victory. 1t is not necessary for Judg,
Thurman TO enter into active pOlitica
work. Let him advise the party and lie
his advice be followed. Let the Thurman
idea prevail over the traditional Ohio idea
When this is done the country will begin
to think seriously about 'Ss, aud the nam,
OF the "nOblest Roman of them all' viii
DO found very near the top edge OF the lis
Of Presidential probabilities.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-15
ADandy MAYOR.

Fran the PhilddeEDht1 B3tttetin.
Just what Mr.. Smith means wien he an
aounees HiHs BY she peculiar phrase: 'Oh,
In q dandy Mayor. i am. is oDen to cOnsid-
cradle sDecni&tiOn- What "a dandy Mayor
10 aRd whether "a dandy Mayor if the very
oest kind % Mayor, are questions that will
need % " DISCUSSED before they can be salts
factor1ly answered. Worcester defines the
word dandy a. "A eOxcOmb; fOP; bean. -
Jamieson defines 10 10 be -@that which is fine,
nice. or possessing superem
He derives from the Ieel andish word
danAi. liberal Our word dandy" Is a CON
tract On d -'dand pratt or Jack dandy
Whether Mr.. smith uses the word in its
AHeriean or scotch meaning, is not quite
clear. There y nothing ia his ordinary dress
~ general manner that can be called posi- =
tive y coxcomDlsh on fOppisb; and he has no
particularly miDeing way Of speaking. His
Csleelonfan Droeliyities rarhsr suggest that he
uses me word n iEs JsmIesOnian meaning, to
sxofsss Ne belief that se ia a fine. nice and
sDpeF eminent Mayor Dut this IL only a sur
mise. He IL she frat Chief Magistrate Of Phila-
~ phsa who Aae aaron reed himself as "a
4aody Mayor q" sad y u respectfully suggested
tnat be send a special message to councils ex-
piaiainz what gae Mayor nsans when ne says
"Ob, Z n . 5andY Mayor. 7 amp
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-15
An Argument for tho bar Bln.

Y TVWf 10 WTHNfWVT0W HnfTNFf.
Four or ave young clerks OF the Geological
Survey we're talking shop the other evening
M dinner and were indignant over the igno-
rance OF certain persons who ought 20 know
better.
at Ia paniekly appalling" said one in A
high collar aud a 81 diamond.
II should say II was" a nented another.
why, fellows, don't you know, it took me
fully half hour to explain 10 those Senators
the difference between the meaning OF the
words Topographic and 'geodetic. -
81 heard That" sad third, "and really, 1
Was never more amused In my life: and vet.
In q sense. It was painful, too
III was bad enough put Ia a fourth geo.
los, But worse still tban that was the CAGE
OF the senator who asked what n cadastrai
survey was. A ud right before EVERYBODY,
too"
"Great Euelidw loreained thu crowd. 'sNo
wSsder the Blair hih teeka 20 Rrprspriatu
g70,eeo. oOofor educational PURPOSES.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-15
rh. 100. Dlanesa 10 lhs void.

"a August. tssi, ne arrival Of the ceebrat
Ell 81 r. 4rat ane white diamond from south
Alfes Wa announced, and its subsequent
purchase by syndicate o. London and Paris
diamond noerehants. The rem was intrusted
~ he care ~ one o. the most skIHfui cutters.
Wbo has been engaged On NE stone during the
past eiz ht 1a0ntps, and expects 70 complete
The work h April.
- antlci patel. the stone will turn out the
ra0ef wonderful "bribiant- cut" diamond on
recof3, surprising IN weight. Ne also, a. IL be
crown And rhetorical briiIIants Of the world.
The stone IN re almost finished state weighs
sliH ~ csrats, but, IN order 10 give 10 the best
possible shape and lustre. " 10 intended to nc .
duce IL wei CHI - something under poe arats.
The KOh-i moor weighs only 1906 carats, the
Regent ~ France l3Htf carats. the star OF the
south ~ carats, AMI the Piggott s2i& carats.
The Great h0Zul Weighs N9 carats. IL ~,
however, rs lumpY stone, only rose cut, aud
II cut ~ proper shaped brilliant II would
probably not weigh more than 40 carats.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-15
CONE MINUTE, GOVERNOR"
The Predicament in Which a Pretty
Woman Put the New York Executive.

Aho NSNlC8mOHN IN EobtN
Woman Put the New York Executive.
New York Cor. Cincinnati Enquirer.
Stories of Fannie Smith Rich, the woman
who was shot in St. Paul the other day by the
husband she had deserted, are as plenty In So
ciety as apples IN autumn. Her father is still
alive, a respectable and highly respected resi-
dent. The daughter first married a man
named Trimble, and while he and she were
together there was at least one story about
her behavior that the newspapers hushed up
because Of her fathers high standing. In
Paris she would have been a shining light;
accomplished, beautiful and witty, she had
the faculty of interesting the most reserved
and sober men. Men she had always around
her. Distinguished or humble, scholars or
more beauX, they all struggled to enjoy her
conversation and fascinating manners. In
Paris her behavior at most times would have
been deemed merely eccentric. But when
the cold lens Of the morals Of a little Dutch
city like Albany were applied to it the wOm-
en- viewed her otherwise than as the men did.
The most amaz ng escapade that is narrated
of her here is that she once frightened Gov
ernOr into signing a bill in which she took an
interest. She had called on him two or three
times and he had treated her lightly and
chaf6ugly, as a busy man might treat a spoil
ed child. Suddenly, during her last visit, she
is said to have flung herself in his lap, with an
arm wound about his neck.
Now, Governor" she said, "I'll give you
one minute in which to sign that bill. OF
course / do not need TO tell yOH what weuid
happen shoesd any one happen in here and
see me seated thus
The Governor signed the bill. He is alive
now. and 20 good could come OF saying which
Governor IL was.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-15
No Opening for Mr.. Conkline

1t is said that Senator Conkling has
again announced his determination "a
keep out OF politics, aud TO continue to
devote himself to making money. When
he was offered the position of attorney 70
the committee thatinvestigated the Broad.
way Surface railway business IL was un.
derstOod that il agreeable TO him an effort
would be made to open the way for his re.
turn TO the leadership OF the Republican
party In New York. Whether the effort
was made or not does not appear, but his
announcement that he is out Of politics
for the present is doubtless glad tidings "a
those who would be displaced by his en-
trance into the political arena again.
The truth is probably that Mr.. Conk
lings enemies in New York are stronger
than his friends. He has had his day as q
public man, and it is probable that he
will never again be a candidate for office
Men who are ready TO acknow ledge his
talents and his honesty are not ready "a
take OF their coats and work for him
There lie so much trading In politics that
however great a mans talents may be II he
doesn't trade has chances for political pre-.
ferment are not very good.
Mr.. Conkling will be talked about for
years. II he lives, as one Of the great lead
ers OF the Republican party, but unless
some extraordinary combination OF cir
cumstances should open the way for hin
TO return 70 public life he will end his
days in the practice Of his profession.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-15
The Prices of Fertilizers.

| The circular OF the Georgia Department
of Agriculture, giving the analyses and
calculated relative commercial values of
all fertilizers and chemicals inspected,
analysed and admitted to sale in this
State to Feb. 20, 1885, has been received.
1t is noted that the department has very
properly reduced the valuation of ele-
ments, the cash price of such elements
being considerably below the valuations
heretofore adopted. The prices per pound
of the ingredients OF fertilizers at SaVan-
nah are now approximately 7]zc. per
pound for available phOsphOric acid, Ice.
for ammonia, and DC. for potash. This of
course reduces tine apparent valuation of
the fertilizers analysed and admitted to
sale between 10 and 20 per cent.
The fact is fertilizers can now be had
for comparatively low prices If bought in
large quantities tor cash. The average
value of ammOniated superphosphates at
Savannah, according to the department
estimates, is about $24 per ton. No doubt
a high grade fertilizer can be had in
quantities. for $50 cash free on board in
this city. The very highest grades are
estimated at about $50.
Of course the credit prices OF fertilizers
are much greater than the cash prices, ex-
cept where unquesJionabIe security is CIV
en-. Most farmers perhaps who buy from
agents or dealers on credit will have to
pay from 400 to 800 pounds of cotton per
| ton, which will be equivalent to say from
$S5 to $40, depending of course upon the
price of cotton next fall.
No doubt to buy in quantities of a hun
| bred tons for cash, the planters of Geor-
4 gia could get pretty good fertilizer LAID
down at their nearest railroad station at
from $25 to $50 per ton. 1t is believed
that thrifty planters can afford to pay
these prices, but there are very few who
can afford to buy fertilizers at credit
prices, which are an advance of from %
to 90 per cent. on cash prices.
The question OF the cost OF fertilizers is
a very important one in tire South. There
are few planters who can manufacture
all the fertilizers they need, and there are
fewer still VINO can afford to cultivate
their crops without them. In many Sec
tons the club plan Of buying large guam.
titles of fertilizers for cash or its equiva
lent, has been tried with success. II
would be we'll II it were introduced every.
where.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-15

from ne Teoas SiIings.
What make the king unhappy
He queen 10 young an 4 fair,
His children g .imb around him.
With waving yellow hair.
His realm is broad aud peaceful,
Hc fears no foreign foe;
Aud health 10 nus veins comes leaning
In all tho winds that blow.
What makes the king unhappy
Alasl little thing.
That money cannot purchase,
or fleets and armies bring.
And yesterday he had it,
With yesterday 10 went.
And yesterday 10 perished,
With all the kings content.
For this he sits lamenung,
And signs, lack alaek!
I'd give one half my kingdom,
Could yesterday come backln
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-15
INDEY TONEV ADVERTISEMENTS.

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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-15
Extend and Improve It.

bT0IH the CbtcU9O NetN6 IHusI
The fundamental principles OF civil service
reform, that the government shall be admin
istered for tho people and not for party, has
won its fight over the preJudlces Of mere poll
lielans when committee OF Democratic
House reports: "The principle of dlYorcing
the subordinate Offices OF the government
from politics and elections and making the
time OF Office dependent, not upon party ser
wee. but upon moral and good behaYior, Is
good one.n Now let Congress extend and I'm =
prove the civil service system.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-15
CURRENT COMMENT.


From tie Nashgilkc AmericdH (Dsm')
What are you going TODD about IT, when
tne United States senate can give = satlsIaca
Tory answer 70 this question. " Will pe eolue
now playing at the national theatre az tbe
peoples EXPENSE
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-15

Some of the st. Louis people have be-
come tired waiting for cheap gas and
have determined to return to the use Of
kerosene oil for light. Thus does mOnopo-
Is cause civilization to make retrograde
A. aVamPnt.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-15

1t is stated that the cold did not injure
the peach trees of Delaware nearly so
much as it was believed it had. The
peach-growers Of the peninsula are begin
ming TO hope for a fair crop after all that
has been said about the trees having been
I.illnd
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-15

Brother Beecher announces that his
faith in the President as a civil service
reformer is mistaken. 1t is believed that
DIR. Edmunds will begin to believe that
the President is very hard to shake in
few DAYS.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-15

Our esteemed contemporary, the Au-
gusta Chronicle, appeared to cOnstrue
Gov. McDaniePs letter as an almost ac-
csptanceof the nomination for reelection.
Perhaps the headline editor OF that paper
has gift OF being able to read between
tine lines
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-15

Five hundred North Carolina darkeys
are TO go through Chattanooga within the
next ten days en- route to Mississippi and
Arkansas. This doesn't look as If the
planters of the Mississippi valley are ar
ranging to materially reduce the cotton
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-15
An ADDropriate BIunder.

From, the So. Louis ReD1blicdR( Den.l
Congressman Cannon, of the Fifteenth
Illinois DISTRICT, accuses the Democrats OF
trying TO hide behind the pettieoats OF the
Arthur neutrality-suspicious. petlt-
coated administration il there ever was one.
IL IL only occasionally that Republican 1 on .
gresham hits upon really appropriate
metaphor.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-15

The managers OF the Pennsylvania Sol
diers' Orphans Home seem to be too
badly demOralized to fiaunt the bloody
shirt in the face Of the Democratic Gov
ernOr of that State, who made the dIseov-
cry that many of the poor inmates did not
have decent shirt or comfortable gar
ment of any kind.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-15
Lonn nLnr QnerY.
From the ealseslon Won. LDsm ;.

From ne Charleston N0tos tDsm.)
Have the several states retained the SUD-
stance OF home rule. or have they vlrtua
forfeited il by neglect and non user " rela-
ton TO proper functions Of home rule Tor the
maintenance OF public and private rights
anu the protection Of public and private IN
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-15

The liquor dealers in Lynchburg, Va,
propose to precipitate local option cleo
tiOn, hoping to take the PrOhibitionists at
a disadvantage. The latter say they are
ready to meet the issue at any time,
though they were willing to give the
dealers a reasonable time to wind up
their business, but that now they propose
TO win the fight and let their adversaries
take the consequences of their rashness.
The election will take place about the
middle of April.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-15

The Philadelphia NeaoS rises to remark
that ''the Savannah NEWS thinks Roscoe
Conkling was the 'maseOtte' Of the Re-
publican party. just about as much as
John Rodgers Mclean is Of the Democ.
racy." The esteemed Philadelphia con.
temporary does not appear to appreciate
the services Of the Great New York Stall
wart. Blaine is the Mclean of the Re
publican party on q very large scale.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-15

1t is said that some of the Broadway,
New York, Doodle Aldermen took pay for
their votes in Decent silver dollars.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-15

The people of Montgomery are looking
forward with the most pleasant anticipa-
tdons to the time when ex-President
Davis will deliver the promised lecture
In that city in the interest OF the Confed-
crate monument fund. Mr.. Davis has
refused hundreds OF invitations to deliver
addresses and lectures, but one Of his old
personal friends was sent TO BeauVoir
and persuaded him to accept the invita-
tion of his old neighbOrs at the first capt.
tai of the COnfederacy.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-15

Reports from Vermont are 10 the effect
that Senator Edmunds' recent speech is
accepted as Gospel truth by the Green
Mountain boys, and that It has had the
effect 10 about XII the opposition to mis- re.
election In that State. II this be true,
mis- labor was not 10 vain by a good deal.
IL is believed that he still has the vote Of
Vermont safe in his trousers pocket.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-15

The female suffrage bill came 80 nearly
passing the New York House OF Repre-
sentatiyes that several hundred ladies' &C.
tually kept tallies Of the vote. IL is said
that the score the ladies showed for the
members who opposed granting them
their "rights" was awful to behold.
There is no doubling now the fact that
some Of the New York legislators have the
courage Of their convictions.