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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-03-29
PERSONAL AND LITERARY.

Mr.. Bronson Alcott. at the age Of
lightweight, is slowly failing In
health. He sleeps much of the time
and takes little interest in what IS 60
ing on, but still likes to have his books
about him.
The rapidity with which Anglo
Saxon literature is pouring into Japan
is illustrated by the fact that s., 600
English and 10000 American books
were imported last year, an increase
of nearly 100 per cent
Harriet Beecher Stowe says she
hopes she will never be too old to 60
to church and hear her boy Charles
preach. Charles graduated at Har-.
ward College few years ago and is
now pastor of a Congregational church
at Hartford.
Her Majesty the Queen of England
has subscribed 5000 toward the fund
for the purchase of the cottage in
which Milton wrote Paradise Lost"
This is not very large sum, but it is
four times as much as Milton received
for the poem.-Harper's Bazar.
Dumas and Sardou, who live near
each other in Paris suburb, speak as
they pass by, but are said to privately
entertain most enthusiastic disregard
of each other. Both "immortals v are
alike in this also, that they discourage
their families from going to see their
respective plays produced.
james j. West, who recently pur-
chased the controlling interest in the
Chicago Times, is under thirty years
of age, and is said to have amassed
/ $500, 900 within six years. Seven years
ago he entered publishing house in
Chicago as clerk at eight dollars q
week; at the end of the third year he
bought fourth interest in the con-
Germ for $66, 500. Mr. Vests original
intention after he left college was to
study for the ministry, which he did
for short time, but concluded that he
was better suited to mercantile pur-
| SultS. harper Ou!H.
Letters sent to the Birmingham
and Midland Institute, which is about
to have manuscript exhibition of its
annual Conversations, show that An
drew Lang does not keep his manu-
script. Justin Mccarthy works with a
typewriter. Mr. Shorthouse, author
of "John Inglesant," makes scrappy
manuscripts. Marion Crawford writes
his improvements into his draft. Mr..
Besant has not kept any of the manu-.
scripts of the Rice partnership. Bret
Harte is not in possession of the sheets
of his earliest stories. The "copy" oil
many famous books has already beer
secured.
Oliver Wendell Holmes writes OF
the project to purchase and retain in
violate the home of John G. Whittier;
"No tribute which the women OF
New England or America can pay tc
Mr.. Whittier will do more than ex-
press all he deserves of them and of al
of us. The home of the poet of New En-
gland scenery and legend, of Ameri
can freedom, of human rights and hu
manized religion, of peace and good
will on earth, and hope for every sou
in all worlds. will be m re precious al
a single shrine than in the form of |
ship-load of relics. l fervently hop'
it may be kept as inviolate as the SAINTS
Casa"
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-03-29
VOL. VINO. 10.
| WONDER.

wonder II editors ever
Find comfort, content and calm
In dreaming that their subscribers
Are blessed with an open palmf
wonder II editors ever
See visions OF crowns OF fame
Rise out OF the lamplights flicker
For their eager hands to claimf
/ wonder II editors ever
Get rich, like other men
Who CLEAN in different meadows
And use different penn
wonder II editors ever
Are happy as others are
Who walk in a golden garden
Under silvery star!
Iwonder II editors ever
Lay down their pencil or pen
And wish, in the midnight silence,
They need not be used again!
Iwonder II editors ever,
Or ever writer, penned
A line for which he was sorry,
Whether OF foeman or friendi
wonder II editors ever
Go roaming in bowers OF Bliss
I'm sure Il they do, their footsteps
Are in other worlds than this.
w. Il. PabOr. In National Editorial Joun ais
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-03-29
II Was Down Stairs.

He was having his boots BACKED
on the post-office steps, and he sud-
denly asked of the boy;
"Is there custom-house in De-
troit p''
"Yes, sir"
"Where is it ?'
Right up stairs"
HAS it any particular custom ?"
mo sir; the particular custom is
down stairs.
"What is it ?"
Its our custom to charge double
price when a fellow wears over No.
los. A dime, if you please. Detroit
Free Press.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-03-29

Tramp Ito partner)-"Did the old
man give up any thin, Bill?" Part
ner-"Nawr Tramp-"What did you
say to him?" Partner-"I asked him
if he couldn't help a poor man who
was out o work. and he said he could
give me some work. Times seems to
be gettin' wuss every day."-Tht
Epoch.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-03-29
.Joe Chandler Harris.

Joe Chandler Harris, "Uncle
Remus," is employed as an editorial
writer on the Atlanta Constitution.
He is quiet-looking. handwriting
man. and is noted for his extreme
modesty. Mr.. Harris has an income
of about &c. coo from his royalties and
his newspaper and magazine work.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-03-29

A house in New Jersey, which had
been kept insured for eighty-nine
years. burned up the other day be-
tween the lapse of one policy and the
taking out of another.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-03-29

ARE You superstitious?" Not
very. Why?" do you believe that
it is sign of death when dog bowls
under your window at night9" "Yes;
if can find my gun before the dog
gets away. "--Ne5Taska State Journal.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-08-09
PROHIBITION VOTE.
The Cold Water Candidate of Four Years
Ago Expresses His Opinions.

The Cold Water Candidate of Four Years
Ago Expresses His Opinions.
CINCINNATI, August S.-John P. St.
John, of Kansas, the renowned Probi-
bitionist, was in the city for few hours
yesterday. He stopped over on bis
way from Charleston, ILL.,, to Cleveland,
where he makes an address tonight.
He visited the prohibition headquarters
and was closeted for some time with the
party leaders in this State who are now in
the city. St. John is very sanguine and
thinks the prohibitionists will poll big
vote. much larger than in 1884, and not
much under one million, though the more
conservative Of the party managers hardly
expect this number. In this State, after a
consultation with the leaders of the move
ment, he thinks from $4,000 to 10000
votes will be polled. Although he was
not familiar with the extent of the
feeling in the State, from the man.
ayers he learned that Harrison will
loose a great many votes from quarter
iu which hs expected to gain many, and
certainly in his own State (Ksnsas) the
Republican cause will receive an upex-
pected blow, though its majority is 80
great il can hardly he overcome.
Mr. st. John has denounced the Repub-
lican party as outrageous and abominable,
and unworthy OF the support of any fair
minded citizen of his political faith.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-08-09

Sullivan CHI ,tlsnsss Jshs kilrain % Fight
for F:om sio.oO0 10 5000.
NRw YORK, August s.--Ths following
was received at the Police Gassfh eifice An
gust 6:
NANTUCKET, X. l., Aug. Q, 1853.
John l.. Sullivan announces that hs n
ready to arrange q match with JAKE Kill
rain, champion Of the world, for from
S., 600 to $40, 900 sido aud the chsmpion-
ship. He claims that Ed &. Stokes, Of the
Hoffman House. New York, will back him
against either Kilrsin or Mitchell for tiO,-
600 to $25. 900 q side. Kilrain will arrive
in New York August 2s on the Cunsrd
steamer Etruris.
On the arrival Of the champion, hs will
not hesitate 10 arrange . match with Sal
livau, providing the latter has posted .
forfeit Of $1,000 with the Clipper and 10.
sues bona 6ds challenge 10 fght him for
the above amount of stakes, the Police
Gdsc.k diamond belt and ths champion
ship of the world. Kilrain's hacker will
not be frightened by Sullivan proposing 10
fight for large stakes, and when II comes
down to genuine mstoh making, Kilnin
will hold . straight nush, consisting Of lie
Police Gazette diamond belt, tho champioa-
ship, etc.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-08-09
JIMMIE COMES HOME,
But Shermsn's Friends Won't Welcome
Him-He Came on a Free Pass.

But Sherman's Friends Won't Welcome
Him-He Came on Free Pass.
NEW YORK, August 8.-The Blaine,
Sherman war has broken out afresh, and
disgruntlementi is the portion of the Repub,
lican National Committee. They have
practically abandoned their part in the
Blaine reception, and the show will be ex,
clusively conducted by Mr.. Joseph Pool
and the Republican League. Chairman
Quay and his adjutant, Clarkson. left the
city to-day, but whether they wiil remain
away until after Blaine's arrival is uDcer-
tain. Certain it is, however, that Quay is
disgusted with POOLS management of the
whole affair, and equally certain is it that
very few Sherman men will take part in
the parade. They have bitterly opposed
it from the start.
One outcome of the row among the Re-
publicans has been the noising abroad oi
the fact that Blaine is travelling home
ward on free pass. Mr.. Perry w. Glib
son, agent of the Guion line, let clip this
salient fact to-day. 1t seems that Blaine's
secretary wrote for terms to several steam
ship companies and the Inmsn line seized
the opportunity to offer u free passage,
which was accepted with alacrity. They
did it as an advertisement. Blaine paid
the North German Lloyds $3.50 for his
passage to Europe. Agent Wright, of the
Inman line, when questioned, said: "All
the arrangements were made on the other
side ~
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-08-09
BACKFR0M N0NQUITT.
THEY BEAR THE BODY OF THE GALLANT
SOLDIER.
The Last Sad Journey 10 The Graye-A Touching
\ Scene at NOrquiit - The Military
Escort t. Preparing for
the Funeral.

NoNQUITT, MASS, August 8.-A dull
grey day is upon Nupquitt. This morning
not ripple is on the bay and the prospect
for an extremely quiet trip to New Bed
ford with the dead hero is of the best.
The appearance of the body shows no
marked change since death. The eyes
are trifle sunken, but beyond that which
would come from sickness, little is MOTTO
able. No change in the funeral arrange
menis have been made since last night.
Colonel NJ. V. Sheridan when asked what
General Sheridan's dying words were, he
said: "Mrs. Sheridan knows, but she
will not allow them to be given to the
public"
The newspaper representatives were al
lowed to look upon the dead hero as he lay
in his casket at the cottage in Nonquitt
1t was 400 when the Monahansett, bear
ing the guards of honor from the G. A. r.
posts here and the Loyal Legion, was made
fast at the wharf. The Grand Army
men then brought from the wharf the
bier upon which the casket was to be
borne. A ssd sight was the little
faces of the Sheridan children as they
peered out of one of the uppsr windows as
they watched the G. A. r. men come and
90. Presently the bier was lifted in po-
sition and the coffin laid upon it. 1t was
lifted to the shoulders of the old soldiers,
and the solemn procession passed down
over the lawn to the boat. A sadder sight
is rarely seen. All was silence and op-
pressive.
The coffin was followed by Col. NJ. V.
Sheridan, supporting Mrs. Gen, Sheridan
upon his arm. Little Phil walked by his
mothers side. Next followed Mrs. Col.
Sheridan, with little Mary. Sister Urbou
followed next, leading Irene one of
the twins, while Sister Justinia fol-
lowed on, leading little Louise,
the other twin. Then came the
governess and the women servants, and
Col. s. Kellogg, and Bunk, and DR.. Mat
thews, and Clerk Roerber, in turn. Down
the long wharf, through the two lines Of
past the procession. The casket was low
eTtu anu tuOs5 Ol tne party VINO
were to go: Col. Sheridan and
Mis-. Sheridan, Col. Bunk and Dr..
Matthews, the Sisters and some of the SER
wants, passed on the steamer. The body
was next taken aboard, followed by the
members of the Loyal Legion, the Grand
Army men bearing the casket.
The start from the house had been made
at o'clock, and twenty minutes later
the boat left the wharf. If the
procession had been sad, the part.
ing was sadder, Colonel and Miss
Kellogg, with tha "h;'dren and the ser
wants, were huddled into little group on
the wharf t,gether. Hardly an eye which
saw the spt ctacle was dry. Little Phil's
lips guivered and he broke out cry
ing, but the rest bore up bravely. The
wheels of the Monahansett turned and the
remains of the great General left Nonquitt
forever.
HARTFORD, CONN, August 8.-The
train bearing the remains of Gen. SheIi-
dan reached here at 12:I5 q. m. The
train is over an hour and a half
late and losing time. The train will reach
the Harlem river about $50 a. m. and
Washington at 3 p. m.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-08-09
PAUPER COMPETITION.
How Foreign Labor Out Down Working
womsn's Wages.

How Foreign Labor Out Down Working
womsn's Wages.
NEW YORK, Aug. S.-The emigration
investigation by the Congressional Com
mittee, took a new turn to-day. When
the Committee assembled pleasant faced
young woman was sworn. She gave her
name as Mary Berg, and six years past she
had worked for Hermann Berg, flannel
shirt maker on East Forty y-first street. When
she went there, 200 girls were employed
working on foot machines. About year
ago steam was put in and 40 or
90 Russians and Poles were
employed, taking the places Of the
majority of the girls. Previous to the en-
ployment of the foreigners the girls made
from S. to So week. Now they can
only make S. week. She has known
married men to take the places of girls and
work for 81 week.
She heard the proprietor ask one of the
FOREIGNERS employed there if he could get
him /. Hre of his countrymen. He said he
could, bat would have to send to Europe
for them. He told him TO send and get all
he could. There has been continual
reduction in wages since the foreigners
came to the factory. She left there this
week OF account of reduction
in the scale of wages. She declared that a
shirt that was not made for go cents In
1884 is now made for 40 cents, and one
that was then made for So is now made
for 81 She said many of these Russians
and Poles work here and save money, then
90 home and spend it and return again to
make more. She knew one man who saved
81, 500 here and went home, where he in
vested it in business and lost it. He re-
pested the experiment, and ia now back
here for the third time and working for 81
a week in place Of girls who have been dis
charged.
DR.. Chas Hoyt, Secretary of the State
Beard of Charities, was sworn. He said
that the proportion of foreign psupers in
this State was forty-seven times that OF
native paupers. Witness said he had par
ticulars of hundreds of cases, which
were assisted to this country. The
Canadian people did not want
these people, and as fast as
they learned of them sent them over here.
Witness did not think any other State felt
the effect of this evil, so much as New
York in proportion to its population, but
he thought Michigan was beginning to feel
it and will feel it more.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-08-09
THE SOLDIERS IN POLITICS.
Democratic Veterans at Harrisburg Organ
lied for the Campaign.

Democratic Veterans at Harrisburg Organ
lied for the Campaign.
HARRISBURG, August s.-No political
campaign has ever aroused so much inter-
est among Union soldiers in this vicinity
as the pending one. The Republican
survivors of the war started the soldier
movement, in the interest Of Harrison,
and have on the roll of the organization
about 300 persons
The Democratic soldiers were at first not
disposed to enter the fight "a body, but
their part in the war for the preservation
of the Union having been belittled by their
political opponents they determined to
organize for the campaign. To night they
formed themselves into regimeBtal organ
ization, to be known as the General George
B. Mcclellan Legion, which is composed
Of 1863 members aud is expected 10 embrace
membership Of 500 before the close Of the
campaign. Major Charles Davis was
elected Colonel; A w. Rsrgstresser, Lieu
tenant Colonel; DR.. Ritoby, Major, and
Rev. Cooper, Chaplain. The regiment
will be appropriately uniformed in short
time.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-08-09
RORERT GARRETT.

His Condition Remains Unchanged-Qulet-
ed by Anodynes.
NEW YORK, August 8.-The Tribune
says Robert Garrett's condition did not
change apprecisbly yesterday. Last Satur'
day night he became violent and tried 70
lump ont of the window. Since then the
patieat has been quiet, in part naturally
and to degree in esassauence OF the use
of anodyne. During his lusid intervals,
he has acted nationally, and has eifn}5nyed
the conversation Of his family, and ha'
eaten q reasonable amount of food. His
nourishment consists principally of liquid
milk. being the most important item o.
his diet. Last evening he ate large piec,
of watermelon with evident relish.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-08-09
FLOPS TO CLEVELAND.

A Leading Republican OF Carlisle ExPe'
rienoes u Change OF Heart.
CARLISLE, Pa, August. John Lahr,
a staunch and influential Republican o.
this city, publicly announced to-day :ha,
he intended to vote for Cleveland and
Thurman this fall. He was soldier il
the late war and lost an arm. He says
that Cleveland's views on the pension
question show sound judgment. He has
been Republican ever since he had vote,
but says that CIeveland's message and the
Democratic platform does not mean free
trade, bu. q reduction in the war taxes
which has long been running the country
aud therefore he will support him.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-08-09
DISAPPOINTED RAIDS.
They Go to See Jimmie and He Didn't Come
Home.


Home.
NEW YORK, August S.-The steamer
Sam Sloan" which has been chartered by
the Republican Club to meet the incoming
steamer, City Of New York, and take of
the Hon James G. Blaine, lay at her dock
this forenoon, waiting for news Of the
steamer being sighted off Fire Island. Be-
side her lay the tug L. Hulver, chartered
by the Chicago excursionists, and the
steamer Fred. 3. Dalzell with the Irish
American delegation. The latter started
down the bay early in the day. The
Sloan was adorned with bunting, and the
cabins were filled with floral devices.
Many people were on the boat from an
early hour, anxiously awaiting the word
to start down the bay.
A brass band furnished music for the cc-
casion. The Chicago Blaine Club on the
Fuller had small brass piece and giant
fire crackers, which contributed to the
noisiness of their outing. Blaine badge
peddlers did rushing business. A start
was made at 9 o'clock this afternoon, not
withstanding the fact that the steamer had
not been sighted. A heavy fog prevails,
and it is thought that the City of New
York is approaching the coast slowly, and
will be heard from this afternoon or even
ing
At Quarantine il was learned that the
City of New York had not been sighted,
and with the band the party wents ashore,
1 900 strong, and resolved itself into a
mass meetings on the green turf. r H.
Porter presided, and the speakers stood in
buggy. Ex-U. s: District Attorney
Jenny, of Brooklyn, first spoke and WAS
followed by VIM. Henry Harrison Miller,
of Indiana, and Murat Hslstesd.
The expected steamer not having been
reported at p. M, the Sloan returned to
the city and will start out in the morning
again.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-08-09
SHE Is PARALYZED.
Mrs. Meckie Rawson Unable to Move Her
Hands.

Mrs. Meckie Rawson Unable to Move Her
Hands.
! CHICAGO, August S.-Immediately after
Mrs. Rawson, the bankers wife, Of divorce
and shooting notoriety, secured her release
from the county Jail, a few weeks ago, she
WAS taken by her friends to Wisconsin
watering place. But hei stay at the sum-
mer resort was short, as paralytic affec-
tion Of the hands and feet began to develop
itself, and her immediate removal to Chi
cago became necessary. Partial paralysis
Of beth hands and feet has now set in, and
the unfortunate woman cannot use her
handseven TO sigu legal documents. The
attendant physicians fear that she may
lose ihe use of her feet and hands perma-
nently. Her condition is attributed to
her imprisonment and the damp condition
Of her, cell.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-08-09
t. the Senate.

wAsHIssrol, August s-In the Senate
Mr.. Stewart moSed that tne regular nns-
ness (bills on the ealeaaar) oe iaia ssads
and the Chinese Srohiblsion Dill taken up.
Agreed to. The bhi was then passed
without division.s
Among the bills sassed were the follow.
ing: The Senate BIZ TO authorize and
direct the Secretary d War to place on
file in the War Dep eens .ns 9s.as. .s.
Of tpe oeeers andn Vu2peis OF he
frontier guards musteLd as2 the vopuh-
teer military service ofmT ted ,Itstss,
under Captain James ~ LAHs ! Ksnf-
sas, and issue dischartg - 80 ISs
bin j. to involve no6a INC sncs,
bounty or pension. ThSr OF $ipfo-
ceedee to the consideraH friee
te; in open executive iva,
sdd SEED BY Mr.. Evarh *
ID 4 ifcation. -.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-08-09
~VIVE La COMMUNE" !"
The CRY THAT RINGS IN faf>sxsIfs OF
PARIS ~
A Grsa, Anarche Dsnorsua6oa Il " Inx,I Of
Gen. Rnsss-fhs Police Asanlhd and
Rscad BY Tie Gen D.. ss-
0Asr Foreign News

PARIS, August s.-The funeral of Gen.
Endes, the ex-Communist, who dropped
dad while addressing body of strikess,
Sunday, took place to-day. Fifty thou
sand persons gathered in streets adjacent
to the house Of the deceased aud thousands
lined the route to the cemetery, aloog
which cavalry Va stationed; the other
troops belonging to the Parish garrison
were hoAh12ih hin their barracks in readi,
M mereeocy. Ttaf6c In he
sff< (which the cortege psssed
WA sHspsnded and the stores were closed.
Fifteen thousand persons marched In
front Of the heArse bearing the remains.
They wore bouquets Of red immortellss.
NJ. Basly, member Of The Chamber Of
Deputies. was present. and he and II.
Rochefart were greeted with chesrs and
shouts Of "JTe Ia rervistioR" and "pi0
Ia Commsae" The pruceszion started at
IL o'clock. The pallbearers were Mn.
Valiant, Lefraucais and Arnold. members
of the C,mmune Of 1871, and
Mostyn. Louise Michel marched aftsr
the hsarse. A brigade of police
headed the procession. Large bodies
Of workmen and strikers followed
quietly. The walters and hairdressers In
the line were noisy and demanded that tho
red flags. which were carried covered, be
unfurled. The crowds along the routs
shouted "vive IL commune" ~ the parade
passed. When the procession reached The
boulevard voltaire three red fags were
unfurled. A commissary Of police at
tempted to seize one, when come one In
the crowd fred revolver st him, bat the
bullet went wide Of its mark Another
commissary was beaten with sticks.
NJ. RochefoIt was set upon by an An
archist, who handled him quite severely.
The police were poWerless before tho
menacing attitude Of the mob. The gen
darmes made charge In front Of Prince
Eugene barracks, striking in every dirsc-
ton with the bntt ends OF their muskete.
They succeeded in releasirg Z the police, who
had been surrounded by the mob and cap-
tured the red flags. When the procession
arrived at Marie Of, the Eleventh Aron-
dissement, o revolver was fired and bomb
thrown close to the police, bot the bomb
did not explode. The reserve force Of po-
lice lett the station and charged upon the
crowd with drawn swords wounding and
taking into custody many psrsons. The
procession continued on its way 10 the
cemetery, but grew smallsr o. II pro-
gressed.
A number of orations were delivered at
the grove amid cries Of ''vive 10 COM
mune," 'Vive In revolution" At the con-
clusion Of the orations tho gathering dis
persed. The police did not oppose tho
display of rcd figs indie the cemetery.