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The morning news., 1888-12-25

Ex-State Senator Arkell, Of New York, is
authority for the story that Mr.. Depew
would have been nominated for President
mt Chicago IL he had not made martyr Of
himself. It may look tbat.way, now that a
good many things connected with the
Chicago convention have become obscured,
but II certainly did not when the convention
was In sesaon. Mr.. Depew withdrew be-
cause be saw that his nomination was inn
possible. A good many people thought be
wAs very foolish 70 enter the race.
The morning news., 1888-12-25
A Fatherlv interest.

From the Merchant Traveller.
well, what is it now?" said father to his
son; more money, suppose. How much
do you want this time?'
Il think about $50 will do, SIR
Twenty dollars. Poker, l suppose. How
many times have 1 told you to avoid gambling
as you would a pestilence! II will be your
moral and financial ruin if you don't stop it"
But it doesn't happen to be poker, father"
"Horse-racing then; it's all the same. Why,
when was your age / never made bet in my
life"
1T isn't horses either"
"A box at the theater then Another reck-
less piece of extravaganza and utterly useless.
cannot conscientiously. as a church member,
encourage such habits in you. You can't have
the money
But, father wanted il on account of a little
prize fight.
Prize fight did you says Prize fight? Where
abouts is it going to be-"
The morning news., 1888-12-25

Ex-Congressman Wise and Gen. Malone,
of Virginia, think that state will elect re-
publican governor next fall-that is, Wise
thinks it will if Malone isn't allowed to dis
tribute the federal patronage, and Malone
thinks it will if Wise isn't allowed to dis
tribute the patronage. AS there are only
two republican factions in Virginia, Gen.
Harrison probably will have hard tims
selecting dispenser of offices.
The morning news., 1888-12-25

1t begins to look as if Col. Dudley would
escape indictment for writing the ''blocks
of five" letter. Republicans in Indianapo-
lis are said to feel confident that he will,
and their confidence is based on the fact
that the federal grand jury is composed of
majority of republicans. The public un-
derstands very well, however, that the man
who bought Indiana in 1880 would not have
hesitated to buy it in 1888.
The morning news., 1888-12-25

Here is a pointer for Mr.. Blaine: In 1859
Mr.. Webster wrote to President Fillmore
as follows: 81 have made up my mind TO
think no more about the English mission.
My principal reason is that think that it
would be regarded as a descent. / have been
among the candidates for the first office,
and, not having been nominated for that, /
think it proper to decline any secondary
place. have been accustomed to give in-
structions, and not to receive them" II
there should be any truth in the rumor that
the Quay crowd is trying to buy OFF Mr..
Blaine with the English mission he might
exclaim, with Mr.. Webster, that he has
been accustomed to give and not to receive
instructions
The morning news., 1888-12-25

Minister Phelps distributed the prizes to
the students of the Westminster school the
other day, and the Lcndon representative
of the New York Tribune says of his speech
on that occasion: Like all his speeches,
this was notable for its American quality. u
The Hon. Whitelaw Reid would have run a
blue pencil mark through that sentence if it
had been written prior to the election.
The morning news., 1888-12-25

Woman is coming TO the front in almost
every walk of life, and in many instances
she is business power. : The. latest instance
Of her sagacity in business matters is the
election OF Mr.. Mayer as president OF the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad. Mr. Mayer il
said TO owe his promotion to the efforts Of
Miss Mary Garrett, lsister of John w. Gar
rett. The policy Of the outgoing president
received the strong opposition Of Miss Gar
rett, and she determined 10 elect new
man. Perhaps, after while, Miss Garrett
will be elected president Of the road Who
knowsl A railroad corporation In England
has female president who conducts lis AZ
fairs satisfactorily.
The morning news., 1888-12-25
Secure Unity Some Other Way.

From the Ne,c York Star Dem,)
There is no doubt, as Mr. Oates SAYS that
foreign war would remove all sectionalism from
our midst. 1t would unite the country against
the common enemy until there would be no
north, no SOUTH no east no west. But a war is
watseful In everything that is of value to a ma
tlon. IL would cost us the lives of thousands of
our best citizens and millions of money 1t is
TOO expensive a method of securing unity
The morning news., 1888-12-25

A conscience stricken Ohioan has sent SIC
10 the state treasurer, to be added to the
conscience fund. He said he was once a
member of the Ohio legislature, and drew
stationery to the amount of $40 more than
he required. Some of the Ohioans assert
that they don't believe he was a member of
the legislature, the reason for their opinion
probably being that no Ohio legislator
would be troubled with conscience.
Probably they are iight--they ought to
know
The morning news., 1888-12-25

The newspaper man as a private secretary
seems to have come TO stay. Mr.. Cleveland
set the example Of appointing newspaper
men to that position when he took Col.
Lamont out of newspaper office, and Gen.
Harrison has kept the ball rolling by in
vading an indianapolis Office. Now Mayor
Hart, Of Boston, has selected a journalist
for that position, and it is probable that
after while none but journalists will be
selected.
The morning news., 1888-12-25

The Queen of England will not spend a
very merry Christmas. The Prince Consort
died just before Christmas of 1861, and since
that time the queen has spent the holidays
of each year at Osborne. and has denied
herself any Christmas pleasure.
The morning news., 1888-12-25

Col. Bill Nye seems to think that Gov.
Gordon won't interrupt Gen. Harrison's
administration. Probably he won't. but if
he should be sent to the United States SEN
ate in year or two, he might Illustrate some
of the administrations little schemes
The morning news., 1888-12-25

Various newspapers are talking about
what Gen. Harrison should do for ex-Presi-
dent Hayes. The bsst thing that can be
done for Hayes is to let him remain at home
and attend to his chickens. Gen. Harrison
cannot afford to uphold the fraud by which
Hayes was made President.
The morning news., 1888-12-25
Why, Indeed I?

From the Neie York World (Dem.)
Why should Rutherford B. Hayes have been
ignored" by the great Boss Quay on a railway
tram IN Indiana. The former accepted presi-
oency which other men stole; the latter bought
presidency Tor another man to accept. The
difference is hardly great enough to warrant
taker
The morning news., 1888-12-25
Disposing of Hayes.

From the Ne,o York Graphic DENY
IL is said that Gen. Harrison intends 10 give
hutherford b. Hayes diplomatic appointment
and envoy extraordinary to Cochin-China or
Shanghai 1t would give the ex-President a
chance to improve the breed of his live stock.
The morning news., 1888-12-25

To adyeftlasID print ~ BY word u mouth,
aentifrlos containing ingredients eAlcu.
laief ~ impair healtlY teeth, ~ aooelerafs
lbe deosy ~ ba1 gDes, ls q hagfsBt wrong.
Tie doDe every a8Y Lse bealfIful, enl.
cieut 5DI'yDyNI Duiy.
The morning news., 1888-12-25

Gen. W. T. Sherman rises up every now
and then to deny that he burned Columbia
and Atlanta Well, during this Christmas
holiday, we will try to forget that he burned
them
The morning news., 1888-12-25

Mr.. Wanamaker refuses 10 say anything
with regard 10 a cabinet position having
been offered him. Is his refusal b be taken
as evidence that be will 20 into the cabinet'
n be did not expect 10 20 into it, wouldn't
ho be very likoly " say D0i
The morning news., 1888-12-25
CURRENT COMMENT.
You Make Us Tired.

From the Philadelphia Press (Rep)
The Randall boom for President in 1892 is
already running at large in Georgia. 1t is
crowolng the season little, but only for the
purpose OF ascertaining whether there is any
vitality left IN Mr. Clevelands order against per
niciouS activity
The morning news., 1888-12-25

WIN Gen. Harrison distribute any Christ
mas presents among republican statesmen
today TIE things be has 10 Offer would
b. very acceptable presents ~ a good nany
anAlOus gLateamen.
The morning news., 1888-12-25

y haze been occasionally troubled with
loiFha, an9 Ia each ease haze nD.d IlFoHn's
bfonrii1si tfosiies, wiiicb have never failed.
Ana mud say tiasy Are second ~ nons ~ tho
srlA '-fsiis a haH Cashier. Bf. Paid
The morning news., 1888-12-25

The senator from the Twenty-eighth
Georgia district has pursued course since
he went to Atlanta that is likely to cause
him to be discussed pretty freely by some
of the northern newspapers, and perhaps in
some instances the first syllable of the verb
should be left off. Senator Gibbs seems to
be sort of unreconstructed southerner,
and he talks right out every time a resolu-
ton is offered that reminds him of the 're-
cent little unpleasantness" To judge from
some of his utterances, one would think
that he intended to go to New York and
fight the war over with Col. Elliott Shep-
ard, but he doesn't. He is genial, good
hearted gentleman, and he lives in Morgan
county with a number of northerners who
have prospered there since the war, and
with whom, doubtless. he is on the best of
farms
The morning news., 1888-12-25
MEDICAL.
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NO POTASH,
Or any other Mineral Poison

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Roots and Herbs.
1t is perfectly harmless.
1t is the only remedy known to the world thar
has ever yet Cured contagious Blood Poison in
all It's stages.
1t cures Mercurial rheumatism. Cancer. Scro.
fula, and other blood diseases heretofore consd.
cred incurable. 1t cures any disease caused from
impure blood. II is now prescribed by thou.
sands Of the best physicians in the United States
as a tonic.
We have a book giving history of this won.
derful remedy and it's cures, from all over ina
world which will convince you unat all we sayis
true, and which we will mail free on application
No family should be without il. We have an.
other on Contagious Blood Poison. sent on same
terms.
Write us history of your case, and our physi
clan will advise with you by letter in striciesr
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The morning news., 1888-12-25

Angost'ira i3ifters are the bsst remedy for
removing indigestion Ask your dfugRia for
the genuiue, prepafed by In. =. q. a. slegen a
Sgls,
The morning news., 1888-12-25

A letter, purporting to have been writ
ten by Chairman Quay to DIR. w. c. Spur
lock, who will apply for the postmas;ership
at Fargo, Oak, states that Gov. Foraker
is certain 10 be offered cabinet position.
The letter is as follows:
INDIANAPOLIS. Dec. IS.
My Old Friend-I leave here tonight for
Washington and am I'm "A rush. You can, how
ever. pin vour everlasting faith on the appoint
ment for Fargosas IL is already settled. Fora
ker is sure for the Cabinet. M. \. QUAY
IL is now In order for Quay 10 deny that
he wrote the letter. or for Senator Sher-
man 10 give way 10 disappointment. or
course Ohio will not furnish two cabinet
officers.
The morning news., 1888-12-25
Cheating the Gallows.

Public sentiment against the hanging of
women seems to become more pronounced
each year, and it is now quite difficult to
obtain jury that will render a verdict of
murder against woman, and more diff
cult to execute a woman convicted of
murder. The pressure upon the governor
for commutation is such that it is almost
impossible to resist it.
This sentiment was shown very forcibly
in the case of Mrs. Surratt Senator Wade.
of Ohio, used every effort in his power in
her behalf, but the chief argument upoL
which he relied to save her life was con-
tanned in the question, addressed to Presi-
dent johnson, ais this government going
to hang thing in petticoatsp
No one will contend that murder is less
revolving when committed by women, or
that justice cries less loudly for its punish
ment, but public sentiment seems to have
crystallized into the demand that it be
punished in some way other than hanging,
and it is not improbable that at some time
different laws for men and women
will be provided. A step in this
direction was made when, at
the time Mrs. Druse was under sentence
of death, a bill was introduced in the New
York legislature to punish women murder
ers by Imprisonment for life. The bill was
not passed, and Mrs Druse paid the death
penalty, but since then no other woman mas
been hanged in that state.
1t is a question if this sentiment has not
caused an increase of crime among women.
who, without the fear of death to restrain
them, commit deeds that otherwise they
would not. The other day, in a Chicago
court, a woman shot her lawyer because
she became dissatisfied with the way in
which he was conducting her case, and it
looks as if no action would be taken against
her. Would she have done this if she had
believed that she would be hanged for mur-
ders
In the case Of Mrs. Robinson, whose
crimes were most diabolical, the governor
of Massachusetts has yielded TO the popular
clamor, but, although the murderess will not
be hanged, her punishment will be but a
degree less severe. Her sentence was COM
muted to solitary Imprisonment for life.
Her cell will be connected with no other,
and even the window glass will be darkened
to prevent her from seeing anything of the
outside world. The only privilege that will
be accorded her will be that of seeing her
relatives once in two months Probably
she will wish she had been hanged before she
suffers from this sentence very long.
The morning news., 1888-12-25

The MORNING NEWS wishes all It's patrons
and friends merry Christmas
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-05-12

"Thc highest price ever paid for book, "
said an expert, twas $4,000. The Ger
man government gave that sum for vel
lIsn missal which was presented 10 Henry
VIII by Pope Leo \, accompanied by the
document OF making Henry defender Of
the faith. Charles II gaze II TO the an
ccstors Of the Duke Of Hamilton. a few
years ago the duke put Il into the hands
of Southerly, Williamson g. Hodge, Of
london, with other books for sale The
German government sent special en-
bassy TO buy II, aud they carried It back
in an iron safe especially constructed for
Il. The highest oiIsr ever made was for
a Hebrew Bible In the Vatican, for which
the Jews oi Venice agreed 10 give Its
weight in gold. II was n vast roll which
two men could scarcely carry, and the
oilcr amounted TO $lOO, 900, but II was re-
fused.-Ncw York Evening Sun.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-05-12

The exploring vessels Of our fish COM
mission have discovered in the deep
sea, in one single season. moro forms of
life than were found by the Challenger
expedition in three years cruise.
Through their agency we have studied
the geographical distribution Of marine
life; and in our marine laboratories ex-
plorers have studied the life history Of
the most useful forms.
The knowledge gained has enabled us
to breed and multiply ut will; to protect
the young fish during the period Of their
infancy (when alone they are liable to
wholesale dcstruction); finally to release
them in the ocean, in those waters that
are most suitable to their growth. The
fecundity Of fish is so great, and the pro-
lection afforded them during the critical
period Of their life 40 ample, that il may
now be possible to feed the world from
the ocean, and set the laws Of Nautilus at
defiance. Our geographers Of the sea
have shown that nm acre of water may
bc made 10 produce more food for the
support of man than ten acres of arabic
lard. They have thrown open to cult
walton u territory Of the Garth constitut-
ing threc-quartcrs Of the entire surface
of tho globc. c.--Gariiner G. Hubbard,
president National Geographic society.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-05-12

While working on the terrace one
afternoon (my fayorite place, being I'M
mOlcstcd In the shadow OF thc high house
Of u ncighbor, completely surrounded and
envclopcd In whites-yellow, gray, blue,
green and pink whites, delicious whites In
shadow, of those refined toncj SO difficult
To do justice to on canvas, and with which
one must wrcstlel, was attracted TO the
parapet Of the terrace TO see the cause of
the crush and noise Of crowd in our
little street, which was u cul de sac. a
number of people, some angry, some roar
ing with laughter, were following an
Arab, who was carrying his wife home in
his arms, very much against her will; she
was SO energetic In her resistance, and he
81 determined, that his turban and bur-
moose, and her vail and long black hair,
were flying To the winds.
He was calm Of countenance, and said
nothing. but walked along firmly; she did
ali the gesticulating, struggling and pro-
testing, until they caiae 10 door with q
largdsknocker, TO which, seeing chance
Of escape, she c.ung, and he could not,
with all his efforts, make her let 20. The
women Of the house u which the door
was the entrance were friends Of hers,
and hearing the unusual mode of tapping
rushed quickly TO open; they took in the
situation at a glance, and II now became
the husbands turn to let go his hold
Her friends received the wife and shut
the door and locked IL in the husband $
face. They all then repaired TO their ter
race opposite me, and after lengthy ex.
plantations they had good laugh, drank
coffee and threw the drcgs into the street
in the direction Of the husband.-E, A,
l'ridgman in liarper's Magazine.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-05-12
nriilinr nm OIL Well.

The bringing in of well Of the
.'gushcr" calibcr is an exciting affair.
The drill is known to be half way through
the pay sand, and tho driller is in his
glory. The owner and his friends anx-
iously watch the great walking beam rs
II rises and falls. Hour after hour passes.
and rs the driller pulls the tools and
changes tine hit it is noticed that there
are several hundred feet Of oil in the
hole. The tools are lowered and the ton
and half Of steel ut the bottom of tho
1000 feet hole pounds away once more.
Another hour passes. The hole is full
and the oil begins to spray, saturating
everything in the derrick room. Sud
denly there is sound like thunder from
below: n pocket OF gas has been struck.
The spraying oil increases 20 n shower
that shoots clear over the derrick, while
dirt, pebbles and slate come up from be-
low. The rumbling increases to roar.
and then, with mighty rush, up come
the tools, and the golden fluid flows un-
checked. The well is in, and n "gusher.
Rufus Il. Wilson in San Francisco
Chronicle
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-05-12
cocoanu. OH In Sugar Making.

In the West Indies much interest is
felt in an alleged successful use Of cocoa
nut oil, in prominent factory on the
west coast, rs new sugar making agent.
It is claimed that its addition TO the pan
prior to striking. at the rate. it is under
stood, Of about a pint to the ton, pro-
duces an enormously increased return Of
sugar from the massecuite. Abnormally
high figures have been given for the in
crease, but The Colonies and India says:
"Aftcr making every allowance for un-
intentional exaggeration and want Of
true experimental conditions, it would
appear that advantage really accrues
from its use. AS no chemical action
would be likely to occur, this advantage
probably lies in the ability to concentrate
the massecuite further than under ordin-
ary conditions. the lubricating influence
Of the oil facilitating the striking of the
pan, and preventing too tumultuous boil
ing at the finish. Nothing is heard of its
use in making yellow sugar, and expert
cnce will have 10 show how far the color,
taste and smell Of the sugar will be in.
ilucncci by it."-English Mechanic.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-05-12

What truly wonderful place this big
city Is In its miscellaneous make up! An
American city, certainly, yet representing
the whole world. Its population today
certainly Is not under l,50D, 900. and 40
per cent. OF this number are Of foreign
birth and another 10 per cent. Of foreign
parcntage. This ,:ivcs u distinctively
foreign element OF 600, 900, Of which about
$50, 900 are Irish and German, the others
taking in English, Scotch, French. Ital.
ians, Russians, Chinese and other nation
alities up 10 total OF thirty-five. The
native born, one or both Of whose parents
were foreigners, number not less than
400, 900, and 100000 OF these are Irish.
American and $50, 900 German.American
Putting all those Of foreign birth and all
those Of foreign parcntage together, they
make up total Of 200, 900, leaving only
a0O. 900 that can be called distinctivcly
American. and even among these great
deal Of foreign blood Will be found II you
20 back two generations. Then the
tongues that are spoken. Think OF eighty
different dialects in u single city. Babel
inleed-aye, dozen habels In oEe.-New
York Cor. Detroit Free Press.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1888-05-12

At one Of the mills in the city Of Dos
ton boy was wanted, and q piece oi
paper was tackled on one Of the posts:
''Boy wanted. Call at the Office to-
morrow morning."
At the time named there was host Of
boys ut the gate. All were admitted,
but the oversecr was a little pcrplcxed
rs to the hest way Of choosing one from
so many, and said he: "Now, boys, when
only want one Of you, how can choose
from so many!"
After thinking for moment, he called
them into the yard, drove a nail into a
tree, and. taking q short stick, told them
that the boy who could hit the nail with
stick n little distance from the tree
should have the place.
The boys each tried three times. and
failed to hit the nail. They were told to
come again the next morning. When
the gate was opened there was but ono
boy, who, after being admitted, picked
up the stick and. throwing il at the nail,
hit It every time.
"How is thisl" said the oversccr.
"What have you been doing?"
And the boy said, "You see. sir, have
mother, and we are very poor. have
no father. and thought would like to
get the place, and SO help all can; and,
after going home yesterday. l drove a
nail into the barn, and have been trying
ever since, and have come down this
morning to try again."
The boy was admitted to the place.
Many years have passed. and this boy is
now prosperous man. Ills success has
come by perseverance. Youths Com
nanion