Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-30
IN OLD LINE WHO.
Visits the Capitol and Entertains Cor
reapOnd ent.

FJou the PhUadeLDAta Press.
WARRINGTON, Jan. 21.-Mr. A. :. Col
var, OF Nashville, one OF the most promi-
neut Southern protectionists, and until
recently proprietor Of the Nashville Amer
ical., is here on a visit. Mr.. COlyar is an
enthusiastic supporter OF Mr.. Randall for
the Presidency, aud says that the South
is stronger for Randall than ever before.
Mr. Cuiyar looks like weather-beaten
hero Of tue Revolutionary War. He has
Il splendid forehead &. Roman nose,
strong cnln, aud a mass OF dark hair that
stands out IRON his head in short, thick
Tin1s, and sOftens the outlines OF what
would otherwise be severe face. His
manner Is deliberate, dignlhed, but essen
TALLY genial ia the society Of friends, who
delight III bis "reminiscences of the past.
when ne relates with spirit and all the
uiLe live touches that are a part of a re-
uai Eable memory. Over six feet IN height,
sh- ntly built yet muscular, dressed in
black, with a face as brown as naval
0lttI = on active duty in the tropics, the
we.l-knOwn editor Of Tennessee Is a strlk-
ing looking character even in the groups
To BE- seen III Washington.
IN the old times, +" said he, lin Tonnes
see we used TO have what were known as
.Wild-hOg claims That is, irresponsible
al IL N uNot OIlr liGl obAi al GltGtS " ere a
gun and blanket and the clothes they
stood up in, had the right TO shoot what
were supposed to be wild hogs. but which
very often We're stray domestic hogs,
owned by the early settlers As the state
became more settled, however, these
claims became more annoying, and the
settlers determined to break up the sys-
ten. A man OF my acquaintance, and d
good Democrat, had suffered many
lOstes, and al last be caught
the hog hunter who had shot many
OF his hogs. Now said my friend,
Jerry you are caught, and it is within
my power to send YOU for several years to
lle paul,euuary.' Yes replied the dep
Iedator, Il know it," Il hear continued
the indignant farmer, that you are a good
Democrat, Jerry. and the party really
needs an the votes, for the Wings are
pressing Va sOrely. Ii you should be shut
up 10 tie penitentlary, why, your vote
would be lost 10 the PARTY. | have. there
fore, proposition to make. II YOU will
soemnly promise 10 shoot no more OF my
noss } will agree al every killing to sup
ply YOU with 800 pounds OF meat. and IN
that way the party Will not be deprived OF
your vote. Is IL bargainY Jerry hesi-
lated for awhile aud then said: WAL,
boss. seeing as you put IL on party
grounds. ! suppose must accept, but it's
bie loss ot meat TO me- In this way
Jerry made politics pay"
"rnat," said I TO Nj. Colyar, as we sat
az dinner together, sis Miss susan E. An
tnony."
"la the south We always tell these
woman suiraglsts.' replied my compan-
ion, "tbdt there is one insuperable o6sta-
Gle t0 tae ladies voting
Indeed, what is thatf"
They are never old enough said tue
gallant NJutherner.
MI Colyar has three lovely daughters
Mrs. Eeece. of Nashville. Mrs. scott. of
Birmingham, ana Miss Colyar, who is
with her father mere. An three Of them
are pronounced Oi0h0cs. bat Vi different
types. Mics Lila COiyar, who has an arch,
tractYe face, clear color, brilliant
blue eyes aud an elegant figure, tells an
interesting story about Birmingham. Ala.
the lIttsburg Of the south at least in-
tersstins 90 the south. h seems this
NuurIsling town rs suffering from the
blight of too little feminine so.
cieN. AT reception given bel ~.
Gently hy hcr sister. Mrs scott. Il was
Impossible t0 gather together from the
town and vicinity more than th.r0y young
|adio-, while mo Yong gentlemen We're
Io attendance. Ana tneH wore youu.
W"n of me right sQrt-vfg1r0al. energetic
young follows who have been attracted
toihl- remarkable IRON centre by TOO rich
c1.' ald iron mines. dud tla prospect ol
huiau. Up thls di-tuct %. Alabama.
h.ir, lhch, Is du opportunity fUr Eastern
Eif.- NHp want 100 become zoe wi.rs 80
lItl ~.Uuefu IRON masters, lur there atg
few regions inthe world whore the ~uIpir
q. lfan an0 coal ls 20 iueNAaustiula an In
tle great Warrior fields.