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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-23

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From the Chicago Ti6une.


81 see" said an Illinois Congressman at Will
lard's this evening, THAT Jehu Baker, Col.
Morrison's recent opponent for Congress, has
been Gaming a reporter who circulated false
statements about him. | am not surprised.
Baker was always noted for his pluck and
courage. Although 90 and odd years of age.
he wouldn't hesitate moment about striking
John L. sullivan If that doughty slugger gave
him an excuse for doing so.
When Baker represented this country in a
diplomatic capacity at Caracas a few years
ago. some trouble growing ont of an argument,
l believe, arose between HIM and a prominent
resident OF the city named Salcedo. At the
drst opportunity the latter publicly insulted
Baker. The Ulinolsan cOoily replied by
knocking Salcpdo down. A challenge prompt
" followed. Baker had never fired gun in
his life. He consulted friendw no told him Sal
cedo was dead shot and had already fought
several dueis, each time killing his man.
Baker was in despair. Finally he asked if
the challenged party was not permitted the
choice of weapons. Upon being answered in
the affirmative Baker wrote Salcedo, accept
ing his challenge and naming bowie knives
as the weapons to be used. Salcedo's friends
protested. Swords or revolvers, they said,
were the only arms for gentlemen to fight
with. The use of knives, they held, was q
wild and uncivilized practice. Baker, how
ever. was lutleXible. He was wiling to ia e
his chonces. and so must his opponent. Sal
cedo refused to fight ON these conditions, and
thus the matter ended"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-23


Henry's favorte recreation for many years
was game of poker. TO which at one time he
was passionately addicted, not for the stakes,
but for the distraction amt excitement of the
game. Mr.. Winthrop SAYS that there is ira
dition that while Clay was visiting Bos on in
1918, and lodging at the old Exchange Coffee
House in Congress street, servant ran into
the parlor in which ne was at the poker
table with few old gentlemen of the old
school, and announced that the hotel
was on fire. 'Oh there will be time
enough. | think" cried Mr.. Clay, Ito
finish our game;' and finish it they did before
the hotel was burned to the ground. SINH
lar tradition was current IN Washington at
later period that viii e Mr.. Clay wa- Speaker
he and his friends had passed a whole night
at cards. and were still gong on with their
games when the hour was close at hand for
the opening of the morning session of Con-
gress. ''Wait few minutes. gentlemen"
SAID Mr.. Clay, land Will wash my face and
hands and run down to the House and call
John Taylor to the chair, and then l will
come back and we will have another rub
herr
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-23

Rev. George f. Behringer, of Grace
English Lutheran Church, Brooklyn, has
opened heavy battery on the Sunday
newspaper, and suggests boycott. He
says that the Sunday paper is a business
concern, and cites the numerous ''sds."
TO prove it. For that matter the ministry
itself is a business concern in the sense
in which the reverend gentleman makes
the remark, for the Clergy live by their
preaching az the staff OF public journal
lives by its publication. AS TO the "boileG
down sermons" he mentions, which a
large percentage of the public hears of
for the first time through the medium of
the press, there are only too many OF the
ministry who love the prestige that pub
licity sccOrds them. At any rate, the
fault is not all on one side, and that pass
age OF the New Testament alb out the mote
and the beam might he studied with mu.
tual advantages. Many of the so-called
religious papers, so highly commended,
are filed with polemical controversies
that confuse the average mind instead Of
editying it, and a rehash OF the political
and social news Of the week.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-23
The Obstacle to sea.Coast Deronses.

/ The Obstacle TO Sea-Coast DeGcnseS.
While it is very generally admitted that
the work of fortifying our seal coast cities
! ought to be begun at once, the impression
appears 10 be tina. toe present Congress
ISN'T going to make an appropriation for
That purpose. That portion of the Presi-
dents message which deals with the ques-
zion OF sea coast defenses may be given
some consideration, but those who are
best able to speak of the intentions OF
Congress do not expect to see any det1nite
action taken with regard to it,
1t is probable that Mr.. Randall is the
greatest obstacle there is in the way of
an appropriation for sea-cDast defenses.
An attempt was made in the Forty eighth
Congress to appropr late Sl5,000,000 for
that purpose, and it would have succeed
ed, perhaps, if Mr.. Randall, who wac
then as now chairman of the Committee
on appropriations, had not objected. HIS
position being very influential one ii is
about impOssibleto get an appropriation
for anything which he does not approve,
Mr.. Randall favors sea-coast defenses
and, perhaps, believes that already there
has been too much delay in the matter,
but he doesn't want the total ap-
preparations to be larger than can posi-
bly, be helped, because large appropria-
lions tend to destroy rather than increase
his popularity with the people. 1t Is
probable that he is a standing candidate
for the Presidency, and hopes to be nomi-
mated for that Office in the near future. III
$l5,000,000 or $20,000,000 were appro-
priated for coast defense purposes while be
is in charge OF the appropriations, the cry
might be raised that he is too eXtraYagant
to be intrusted with the management of
the government. For doing what the
wisest men in the country think ought to
be done he might destroy his political
prospects. When a man who is not a
Presidential candidate is placed at the
hend of the Committee on appropriations
1t is PROBABLE that the work of fortlfying
our sea-coast cities Will be begun.
In view of the fact that Mr.. Randall OBJ
jects to a reduction of the tariff it might
be well for him, as chairman OF the Com
mittee on Appropriations, to state what
he proposes to do with the surplus which
is accommodating IN the Treasury at the
rate OF $125 900 annually. 1t would
be much better Tor the country to distrib-
ute the surplus, even though the govern
ment derived very little benefit from it,
than to store it in the Treasury vaults.
The money can do no one any good there,
while it would do a vast amount OF good
if put into circulation.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-23

1t is quite possible that very few per.
sons have heard of game called Can
TAM" Until day or two ago it was con-
fined to the 1000 or 5000 Cinnamon who
inhabit New York city. A Chinese medi.
cal student and a Chinese missionary
named Hue Kin charged New York
police officer with allowing the game to
be played, and a description of it was
given in the course OF the trial. A hand
full OF 'oash," that is cheap Chinese coin,
is placed upon table and covered up.
The manager of the game draws out four
coins from the heap at each draw, and the
player guesses at the number of coins
that will remain when all the possible
tours are withdrawn. If be guesses the
right number be takes the pot. II be loses
he deposits an amount equal to that left.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-23
INDEI TONBV ADVERTISEMENTS.

MEETINGs-Zerubbabel Lodge No. 10. F. and
A. Nj; Haupt Lodge No. S. 1. o. o. F.; Sa-
vapnah Volunteer Guards; Branch No. IS. {.
x. Of .;Oglethorpe Real Estate Company.
SPECIAL NoTICEs-Joseph Goette for Coro-
ner; Turkeys. ETC., Roos & Co.; Election of
Directors Augusta and Savannah Rallr" al ;
Christmas Turkeys. VIM. G. Cooper; Bills
Against Br. Steamship Timor; Fir works,
Power & Moloney; NJ. j. Dooher for Receiver
of Tax Returns.
CHEAP COLUMN ADvERTIsEMENrs-Hel .
Wanted; For Rent; Lost; Miscellaneous.
STEAMSHIP SOHEDCLEs-Baltimore steam
ers: Ocean steamship Co.
ORANGES, ETC.-kavauaugh & Brennan.
OSIoNs--C NJ. Gilbert 4 Co.
SILK UMBRELLAS. ETC-J. p. Germaine.
LEGAL NoTICE-As to Demand against
Mary II. G, Hartridge, Deceased.
Auction SALE-Plsnts, Etc, by j. Nc
,Laughlln 4 Son.
FIRE CRACKERS-Wm. G. Cooner.
a CHEAP LOT, ETC-C. II. Dorsett.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-23

Canada has not abolished the code, and
wounded honor can still fnd there a
soIace in the dueIlo. At Ottawa, the
other day, Mr.. White, journalist and
poet, met j. Hsnrahan, a machine agent,
IN the gray of the morning, in the solitude
Of the woods, with 32.calibre pistols.
"Make it upY' said the seconds. "No."
said the poet, 81 appeal TO the God OF bat
ties. My honor is wounded TO the quick"
AT the first round the bullets spared both.
At the second, the machine agent got nit
in the groin. Poetic wrath was appeased.
The wounded man is doing well, and the
journalist is in the United States to nego-
Jiate with the Canadian authorities at
safe distance. He can probably be ex-
changed for cashier or boodler.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-23

America is supplying Europe with
game as well as beef and breadstufis.
Canvas-back ducks from the banks OF the
Chesapeake and elsewhere are being sent
there by the ship load. If the human
body Is the product of the food that enters
the stomach, the crowned heads and arls-
tocrats OF Europe will become American
lied in spite Of themselves. The steam
ers Burgogne and Aurania left New York
recently with pretty fair cargoes of ducks.
One magnificent assortment. of Havre dc
Grace birds, weighing u pounds brace,
was consigned to Henry Irving.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-23

FROM me WdSA2nQt0n STAR.
The dude is dead, and with him has de-
parted from the manners OF the town the era
of vacuOus ana owlish gravity. He was
suriy, sullen, and inert protest against loud
ness ana display; but he's dead and out OF
fashion. and men ara huTrving to exploit the
very things he most ahhorred. Now the
bowling swell, with dash of the oldtime
Top, IS IN vogue. By day he wears showily
over-gaiters, brlliant-hued scarf gaudy
gloves, horsey shirts, flowing trousers. and
clothes of many shades. At night his shirt
front IS figured and frilled; he sports gold
buttons on hs waistcoat. satin stripes on his
trousers. and adds dash of color to 1t all 10y
tnrustlng bright crimson. yellow. or blue
hahdkerch eff into his breast. NOr has he the
u annerS of the solemn ape of year or more
ago. He hobs along at lively gait, and grins
hilarious greetings to his friends. He's cheap
ana onerous at times, and hence men feel for
MIN momentary spasms of dlSlike; but he's
better than the dude, for after looking at the
uuie man was apt TO hate hlmse I.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-23

The suffering in Chester county, s. c..
has resulted in a mass meeting of land
lords and their colored tenants to discuss
the situation. The colored people especi-
ally are in a truly deplorable condition.
They are without the common necessa-
ries OF life. The spring foods ruined the
crops. The landlords are unable to help
the tenants, and an appeal for aid will be
made to the State. II that fails, then
national aid will be sought. The year
just closing has been deplorable one
for many sections of the state. Earth
quakes, floods and drought have brou gh t
heavy affl ictlon.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-23

Many immigrants come to this country
with the idea that gold is to be picked up
in the streets. They are quickly unde-
ceived when they reach our shores. Carl
Otto Peters, however, who landed at Cas-
tie Carbon last Saturday, was inclined TO
think that the stories of quickly gained
fortunes in America which he had heard
were true. He walked up Fifth avenue
on Sunday, and when about 9Eposs the
street at Forty.secOnd street be was
startled at seeing at his feet god watch
and chain. "Mon dieu," he cried, 1Yat
is zisi America is Won grand county {;
the gold not only grows in tue boulevards,
but 10 laid at our feet in watches, and
chains" Mr.. Carl OTTO Peters soon ID g.
covered, however, that there was an
owner for the watch and chain.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-23

MARY, y said an economical PHILADELPHIA
husband, II want to make you Christnas
present this year, but ] really don't know
what to get. ] guess I'll postpone it until
next year and thea get something nice.n
John, You sai'i that last year."
ideally now, didlY We'll that proves that
never forget you"
year" ~ HeN'
why, that's true, and II | don't waste any
money onlChristmas presents you'll BIZ 80 much
the better on. Really, Mary, I'm glad to see
you look at matters IN such a sensible ligbt =
-PhAddetDA,a ChrQatcis Herdld.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-23

There are people with courage enough,
even IN these days, to journey 10 foreign
lands with the purpose of founding a city.
Eighteen persons, including six women
and their children, started from Portland,
Maine, last Monday for sinaloa, Mexico,
for the purpose OF founding city there.
A New York man by the name OF owen is
the promoter OF the enterprise. There is
| 100000 behind the undertaking. The
new city is to be devoted wholly to manu-.
featuring. The pioneers will doubtless
wish themselves back in Portland many
times before the foundations OF the new
| city are laid.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-23

FROM tie WaShingt0n Criti,

From tie WaShtnyton critic.
Oh, woman!
TtOu who rulest the bandbox
With q hairpin,
And wouid'st yank the lid Off
The bal OF box
For thine own pleasure and profit,
Lead on
In domestic m alters thou art
The boss,
Aud why shouldst thou be
Sceuterless
In all affairs OF Statep
The hand that spanketh baby
II placed upon the helm
W hlch guideth the governmental ship,
would show an equal grace;
And thou could-t legislate
some other plan by which the baby
Could pull through.
And some day run against its
Mother for Congress-!
Women make men OF children,
And the mon unmake their makers.
Whichls neitherfair in law norequity.
And calls for reform.
AS long a. there are boarding houses
In the land,
what's home and wife and mother7
Ana II we grant you mans
Prerogatives
You viii know how It is Yourself
IRVING TO wind your watch up
with night Key after election,
a nj VIII Kick less vigorously than nowl
Wherefore, oh woman,
Lead on!
NY voice is still for equal rights.
And don care who knows il!
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-23

A singular nuisance was abated in
New York the other day by the police. A
mendicant Damed Mary Minor contracted
mania for collecting cats. When her
room was broken open twenty-five were
counted, and as many more made their
escape. There were five dead ones. In a
closet there was one done up IN news
paper, and on shelf was another, stuffed
with tow and arsenic and mounted on a
board. big dish of chopped meat was
on the floor, and the four legs OF the old
table were painless and rough where the
toms and Tables had sharpened their
claws. The old woman had made a great
many additions TO her collection by kid.
mapping, and many pet was recognized
when the police served his warrant on
tue felines in the shape or club thai
made the fur H..
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-23

1t is said that Mrs. Cleveland and Mrs.
Whitney get numerous letters from st.
Louis and other Western towns advising
them to shun the flowing bowl, ALLURE
Roman punches, and not to have brandy
put In their mince pies. 1t is sug-
geeted, but not believed, that they are
forwarded by ex-President Hayes.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-23

Patti does not think that the people of
Omaha are cultivated. She offered to
give a concert there if she was guaranteed
$1,000 A thorough canvass OF the town
resulted in subscriptions amounting to
$500. Patti has since learned that 1t was
in Omaha that ex-Presldent Hayes saloon
was located.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-23
A Question.
From, sJs Vs1p YopE Wopy

From Tie ve,o York World (Denl
Do not both the Democratic and Republican
Repre- ntatiyes in the present House violate
vote against even The confederation of the
question of tariff revision with a view 20 the
decrease of taxation and the reduction Of the
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-23

The minister of the Presbyterian
Church In which Mr.. Jay Gould has a
pew says that the world has a wrong
opinion of Mr.. Gould. Heregards him as
a much better man than some OF the
praying deacons of other churches. He
does not refer to good Deacon White of
Mr.. Beecher's church,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-23

Senator Stanford. of theCentral Pacific
management, says the time is near at
hand for lO0-pound steel rails, thirty-ton
cars, and engines much bigger than those
at present in use. The future is certainly
big with big things.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-23

1t is said that when the jury rendered
the verdict in the Campbell divorce case
Lord Colin seemed paralyzed, and no
wonder. He was in for the expense OF
the entire show, which is said to De about
$4,000. He never mad that much money
about his clothes, and the prospect that
he ever will have is not promising,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-23

1t has not yet been denied that the
American spoken of in connection with
the Bulgarian throne IS Hon. Thomas
Porterhouse Ochiltree. 1t is not for
Americans to say whether or not Mr.. Och
iltree would make good ruler OF Bull
gsria, but it will not be denied that ne
would make picturesque appearance on
I've Bulcarian throne.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-23

The tramp appears to be ubiquitous.
From all parts OF the United States the
press reports depredations perpetrated by
him. His appearance is always accom-
panied By the disappearance OF property.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-23
Down SO Low,

FROM the Net0 York Rerald (Tld.l
Is it really true that men like sherman,
kvar 8, Edmurds, Logan. Hoar Hawley,
Piatt, AldrlCh and Mi Ter have got down so
low as TO follow Senator Ingalls, when he de-
clares that Democratic colored man must
be crushed2
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-23
CURRENT COMMENT.
Spread Eagleism.

From the Brooklyn Cai u (ReD.)
The Republican party, rs the party of the
people uncontrolled by bosses, is abundanllY
alb 10 take care OF itself without Democratic
assistance or interference
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-23

The friendship between Senators Vest
AID Eyarts is as remarkable as the differ
ance n their appearance.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-23
Reg,atered al The Post once IN N0eanrdh.

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Subscriptions payable in advance. Remit
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seDders.
etters and kilograms should be addressed
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AID ertising rates made known on apphca-
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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-23
BRIGHT BITS.

THE ladies-bless 'em-it beats all!
When they are young and squallers,
Their hear S are ret upon the doll
When grown, upon the dollars.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-23

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NOTES AND GOSSIP.

BowDoiS COLLEGE has confer 'ed the
degree Fl Ii. ID. on ox-Minister Il. Is.
Washburno.
REV. DANrL S. TurrLE, Mssionary
Bishop Of Utah and laho, has accepted
his recent election to The bishoprc Il Mis-
souri,.
TIM street leading to the Washington
Capitol will be called Pennsylvania avenue
no longer but Veto avenue.-L Boston
Record.
Consul BEE, the American member Of
the Chinese Consulate at San Francisco,
has been made Knight Of the Red Dragon
by the Chinese Government
EDWARD LANE, who has just been noml-
mated to Congress In the Seventeenth iii.
nols District, is 40 years OF age and began
life as q laborer In livery stable.
Foe once received pair Of boots In pay
ment for a poem. The poet OF to-day,
after clambcrlng up four or five long news
paper stairways, often has to be content
with one [Courier-Journal.
MRs. FREMoST's "souvenlrs OF My
Time," the Interesting series OF remniscen-
cos which she has been contributing to
Wide 1tCdkc, is to be published in book
form by ID. Lothrop Il Co., Boston.
A BERLIN paper of May "a contains
birth announcement in rhyme, which may
be thus translated
"This morning at eight
knocked at Berlin gate.
My parents were glad,
But yelled like madW
Hos. FREEMAN II. MoRsE. who entered
Congress in lS43, is the oldest surviving ex-
member from Maine with the exception of
ex-Nice-Presidcnt Hamlin. He is still liv-
ing In Liverpool where he has resided
since the expiration of his term as Consul
at that place, TO which he was appointed by
President Lincoln In 1861.