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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-11-08

A deal of gigantic proportions
by which all the railroads in the
southern portion of the country
are to eventually come under the
control of a syndicate of Wall
street sharpers, is now under way,
and should the pending negocia-
tons reach a successful consum-
nation, which it is thought likely
they will, there will be created
one of the greatest monopolies
that ever existed, a trust that will
rule Southern industries and man.
ufactures with a rod of iron, and
an organization so extensive in its
notifications that it viii eventual
" control the whole section of
country in which it conducts its
operations. This section is south
of The Ohio River to the Gulf of
Mexico and east of the Mississippi
River to the seaboard.-Philadel-
phia Record.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-11-08

An earthquake shook up Union
City and other West Tennessee
towns last Friday night.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-11-08
The public debt was reduced
S41 ,5S5,619 during October.

The battle of Tippecanoe was
fought n years ago yesterday.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-11-08

The six largest cities in the
world, with the number of inhabi-
tants of each, are: London, 4,149,-
533; Paris, 2,344,550 New York,
1,52O,O66; Berlin, 1,206,577; Wen
ma, 1,103, 1857; Philadelphia, 1,042,-
69S. No other city has as many
as one million inhabitants.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-11-08

Information collected by the
Popular Science Monthly proves
that without regular habits no one
need expect to reach ripe old
age. Early to bed and early to
rise with three meals a day and
plenty of hard work are absolute
ly necessary to insure longevity.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-11-08
Let Ter go Galager.

The Messrs. Mcintyre, who are
figuring on building railroads
somewhere through this section,
are now encouraging Adamsville
to hope that she will be on the
favorable line.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-11-08

Henry M. Stanley, who is ex-
ploring the interior of Africa, and
about whose safety much appre.
hension has recently been felt,
has been heard from.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-11-08

Will the people of Savannah
and Hardin County lie still and
permit a railroad to pass suffi-
GENTLY near to damage their bust
nesss Will youi
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-11-08

The President has issued a
proclamation designating Thurs
day, November Goth, next, as a
day of thanksgiving and prayer
throughout the United States.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-11-08

There is still considerable suf-
fering from yellow fever at Deca-
tur, Ala, and several towns in
Florida. This warm, wet weather
is favorable to a continuation of
the epidemic.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-11-08

DR.. Mitchell, City Health Officer
for Nashville, in his annual mortu-
airy report gives the death rate at
1886.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-11-08

1t is over. The great national
strife is over. Let us 60 to work
to improve our town, county,
state, national and private inter.
ests,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-11-08

The Supreme Court of the
United States has again decided
that it is unconstitutional for a
state to levy a tax on commercial
drummers.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-11-08

The United States steamer
Kearsage has been. ordered to
Hayti to protect American inter
ests at that place.
Evening journal., 1888-11-29

Never whip your brain. All high pressure
is dangerous, Study TO think as quietly and
as easily as you breathe. Never force vour
self TO learn what you have no talent for.
knowledge without love will remain lifcle,s
manufacture, not living growth Be con
tent to DO ignorant of many things that SOU
may know one thing well, and that the thing
which God specially endowed vou 70 know.
1t requires fire to fuse the materials Of think.
ing, no less than to melt the iron in the fouu.
dry.
But remember this. however strong YOU
may be, physically, to strike a blow. and
however sharp, Intellectually, to RECOGNIZES a
fact and discern a difference, your success in
the game Of life depends O.. the serious cul.
ture which You give to the third formative
force in human character, your moral nature
and Of the rightful supremacy Of this ele-
mont comprehensive expression is found
IN the right simple word, love On this all
prophets, poets and philosophers arc agreed.
Professor Dlackie.
Evening journal., 1888-11-29

On the other haad the Bavaran people are
strongly attached to their royal family. the
ancient line Of Wiltelshacher. and viii hear
no Ill word as 20 the late crazy king Tho
faint Of insanity seems to have spread. Tho
present king is hopelessly mad. His chief
amusement is shooting from his windows at
passers by-with blank cartridges, of course.
Men are hired for the purpose to pass by and
ard fall as il dead.
They are curious and crratic people
Ludwig was expelled by tho people for bis
connection with the famous Lola Montez. the
Aspasia Of modern times, who ruled Bavaria
through her infatuated lover, the king. An
other scion Of the house, IIcraog Ludwig Won
Baiern, son Of the dissolute old "Max.a has
recently married an actress, thereby forfeit
ing the tito to large estate II has. how
ever, made him very popular with the
misses He s tall, thin military looking
man, and travels about with young officer
who seems 70 be very proud Of heing in such
good company Al every step the people
line ~ and wait for them to pass. The duke
salutes II the persons saluted arc officers
they return it; otherwise not They say he
and his actress live happily together. Cor.
Chicago Globe.
Evening journal., 1888-11-29
WELL-KNowN PERSONS.

Mr. Joseph Cook has set out on a lecture
tour which will take him from Massa
chusctts to Kansas.
Or Theophlus Wylie, professor emeri
tus in the University OF Indiana, aud his
wife, formerly Miss Rebecca Dennis, cale
brated their iiftieth wedding anniversary
on November at Bloomington, Ind. An
interesting feature Of the event was the
presence of James Seward, who played
some pieces Of music which had been
played half century before at recep-
ton given to Professor Wylie and his
bride on their coming to Bloomington
The day Chief Justice Fuller took the
oath OF office says the Washington
Post, his voice was low and tremulous
His hand shook in SO marked manner
that had lie not committed the brief for
mula Of the oath 10 memory, he could
not have read IT, He showed distinct
signs Of nervousness and sefconscious.
ness FOR several days after he entered
upon his duties. All of this. however.
has passed away His voice is now
louder than that Of any of the Justices
Every word can be perfectly heard
throughout the court room, and his self
possession is as assured as though lie had
held his Office five years, instead Of five
weeks His utterances differ greatly
from those Of his associates. Justice
Miller speaks in round, low tones Justice
Bradley's voice is incisive and thin. Jus
tiee Blatchfurd's tones are mufiled and
can be heard but a short distance away
Justice Field speaks very deliberately and
with a faint attempt at elocution an as
sertive, aggressive tone marks the voice
Of Justice Gray, and Justice Harlan and
Lamar adapt the conversational method.
Evening journal., 1888-11-29

Tho act Of dying, it is now ascertaiped, is
absolutely free from suffering; it il really IN
conscious, insensibility always preceding II.
Any anguish that may attend mortal illness
ceases before the close, as thousands who have
recovered after hope had been surrendered,
have borne witness. Sudden and violent
death,saoc!sins to the senses, may not be, pro
badly IS not, painful 10 tho victim Drown
ing, hanging, freezing, shooting. falling from
height poisoning of many kinds, beget stu
por or numbness Of the nerves, which is in
compatible with sensation. Persons who
have met vita such accidents, and survived
them, testify to this. Records to the effect
arc munberless.- -Junius H. Browne in The
Forum.
Evening journal., 1888-11-29
THE MAYORS BlLL.
Council &c rnmitttees Agree Not to Pay 70,
Detectives.

Council &c mmitttees Agree Not to Pay for
Detectives.
Mayor Harrington will ask City Council
TO morrow evening TO pay him $3.50 for
employing two detectives who recently
informed on a number Of liquor men il
this city and secured their arrest and con.
viction in the MUM, ipal Court,
The mayor, however. viii meet with
some difficulty in securing the passage Of
the bill IL the action said to have been
taken by the Law, Finance and Police
Committees last evening is stuck too.
These committees had joint session last
evening, at which the bill was discussed
aud pretty unanimous opinion expressed
that Council had no authority to pay the
bill.
Some months ago Council was asked 10
provide money TO pay for detectives to do
this kind Of work. and Council refused Is
provide the funds. There is an evident
disposition among some Of the members
e SIT down emphaticslly upon the
Mayors zeal.
II is said that II Council does not nav
she bill that the Law and Order Society
will do 50. The amount received from
the detectives visit was something over
$500, II Barton and Martin nav their
hnes the amount would be raised to
] 400
Evening journal., 1888-11-29
The ramii- currapt 1u.,,,,.

Forty years ago arouud every family gar
den stood row Of currant bushes, loaded
every year with wholesome fruit During
the harvest time they furnished On appetizing
relish with every neal and, dried in tho sun.
they wero Kept By tho prudent housekeopcr
through tho winter, and were frequently seen
On the tea table or supplied as a relish for tho
sick. But tbs fruit Is now rarely seen in the
farta or yillass garden. Tho borer and cater
pillar have destroyed the bushes throughout
Tho land, except when gardeners have had
pluck enough 70 destroy these insec.s each
year as scoa as they came, Chicago News
Evening journal., 1888-11-29
a child.s runernl IN snaln.

The funeral Of dead child is one Of the
spoctacles in Toledo always impressing for
oignsrs as strange A priest leads the pro
ccssion, after him walking boy who car
ries tho coffin on his head keeping i. in place
by his lifted hands. Then follows a crowd OF
boys, girls and rien carrying lighted candles.
No matter how brightly the sun may be shin
ing the candles are burning as though it was
dark. In the midst OF the candle bearers is
borne bier on which is the body OF the
dead. There ere no signs OF GRIEF. the bear-
ers Of the corpse chatting and gossipins with
tho candle carriers and sometimes Threaten
ing to roll the remains of the bier by fail
ing to carry it carefully. Cor Globe Demo
Graf
Evening journal., 1888-11-29
]KENNA ARD & CO.

Are showing the best value in fine Pushes
ever offered in this market Price 81
Sold all this season at $3.50. If you want
ia handsome Waist, Dress or Coat call and
see these goods
Our French Broadcloths at % cents
and $3.50 are having q large sale. They
are very superior goods and not surpassed
in any market
We have grand quality Of Beaver
Cloths for Jackets and Coats, price 81
Blue, green brown, black, soft and pliable
as a Silk
Where will you find such line of
Flannel and Cloth Skirts from S1.25 to So /?
Made to our order by one of the most cele-
brated makers in New York.
A wonderful assortment Of outlined
Bureau Stand Sideboard Covers and
Splashers-AT LESS PRICES THAN YOU USUAL
LY SEE THEM
Handmade Torchon Tides, small size
: cents, large size IA cents.
A very superior bargain in Hem
stitched Embroidered Pillow shams 1915
to 1915 per pair. No more after this lot
Silk Neckties Is cents, the best you
ever bought at the price all new styles.
Plush Balls, Cords, etc
Evening journal., 1888-11-29

Heated rooms weaken the eyes, SO DO SMALL
bonaets which Dc rot shade the face, 50 does
a glare Of light, or light that is too dim. III
short TIE eyes need great deal more caro-
than they get lllhealth Of any sort wcakens
then. Gong wieh cold feet causes more
harm 70 the eyes than any one ever suspects,
and many cases Of weak eyes are relieved at
once by hot foot baths ana thick stockings
The sight is often strengthened by apphca-
tons Just above the eyebrow and on tho tenn
plo rather than tho eyeball itself. Shirley
Dare's Letter.
Evening journal., 1888-11-29

Cen. Harrison. It Is said that Mr.. IIal-
iords health has become impaired. and
ne las for some time been DESTROYS IL
leaving newspaper work; hut between
the positions Of managing editor Of q
newspaper and the management of the
correspondence Of a president Of the
United States one would suppose there
would not 10 much choice. IS far as the
continued duty is concerned, and that
the greater responsibility would lie with
tho latter Office. -.
Mr.. Halford is Is years Old. He Il
married and the father Of a daughter is
years old. He IS very religious and a
member Of the Methodist EPISCOPAL
church. 80 long resident of lndianap-
oils, he has doubtless had an acauaint-
ance for years with President Harrison.
II IS said that after the election In New
York, when Fred Grant was defeated
Tor secretary Of state, Mr.. IIalford re-
garded the way open for the nomination
OF q western man on the Republican
ticket for president Soon after a few
friendly politicians were called together
IN The journal Office at Indianapolis to
take steps for on organized effort tonoIn-
mate Gen. Harrison. John c. New, the
proprietor Of The Journal. was then a
sherman man, but lIalford succeeded in
making Harrison convert Of him. Hal
ford was an important mover in the sub
sequent chain Of events which led to the
nomination.
1t IS Daniel Lamont who has raised the
dignity of private secretary to a level, in
some respects, beyond that Of n cabinet
officer. Gen. Harrison in appointing a
man with Ilalford's qualifications doubt
less designs 70 use him as Cleveland has
used Lamont
The portrait here given Of President
elect Harrison is from pen and ink
drawing by A. Zenope, of New York.
and was made from Mr.. Harlison's lat
est photograph. Il is an excellent like
ness.
Evening journal., 1888-11-29
ELIJAH W. HALF0RD.
WHO HAS BEEN MADE PRIVATE
SECRETARY TO HARRISON.

He Is an All Round Journalist and a Good
Mcthodist-A Reporters Sighting Work
Discovercd-T latest Portrait Of Gen.
Harrison.
President-clect Harrison has followed
in the footsteps Of Mr. Cleveland in the
appointment Of newspaper man rs
private secretary. Dan. Lamont has
been recognized rs one Of the powers in
Washington ever since he became Presi-
dent CleYeland's private secretary. and
now Gen. Harrison has determined to
appoint Mr.. +. w. Halford, the manag-
ing editor Of The indianapolis journal. d
middle aged man, and of some political
experience.
All this IS a change from the davs
when the duties Of the presidents pri-
waite secretary were mostly cleficaI.
The new plan has its ADVANTAGES and
disadvantages. If the president a to
turn out q great historical character.
figuring in scenes of sectional strife. like
Abraham Lincoln. he may lind All adj
vantage IN appointing q very Young man
TO live and write his life. John q.
Nicolay, then scarcely well into the
twentics, was Lincolns private eecre-
tary, and John ilay-at tile time Of his
appointment about % years old-was his
assistant. The youth of these men was
fortunate. Twenty-Five years must roll
round before lincolns history could he
given to the world, and when thctk n for
its appearance came the two men WHO in
war time occupied such confidential Do
sitions were in the primo of lie ana wcll
fitted for the presidents historians.
So.
Evening journal., 1888-11-29
: cA,oe NOT AT THE SEASONS
hide not AZ the sezsons, for II Spring,
u a !, t,.,,.i.,,., - f,.t. - -. -. - r. =

ichlde not al the sezsons, for II Spring,
Win backward look refuses 10 be fair
Ny love even more diam April makes me sing.
And bears May blossoms in the bleak March
air
Should Summer fail is tryst, or June delayt
To wrea;he my porch with roses red and pale,
Her breath is sweeter than the new mown hey.
Her touch more ciinging than the woodbue's
trail.
Let Autumn Ike spcad,hrir waste the year
AMI reap no harvest save the fallen leaves.
Ny love still ripcueth, though she grows not ser-
Andsmiles enthroued on my piled Up sheaveS
And last when miseF Winter docks the days
She warns my heart and keeps my hopes
abla2c.
Alfred Austin
Evening journal., 1888-11-29
AIi.tle ONE seeker.

Backward and forward the treless feet
With a steady pat on the carpet beat.
AZ arain and again the brave little man
From corner 20 corner swiftly ran
why. what are you doing?m mamma cried.
Her eyes nth wonder opening wide;
Aud the answer came lis great big man,
And runnin' for oilice, fast as ! can"
Hrpuda Auhprf
Evening journal., 1888-11-29

common TINT no person OF any liter
sry experience wonid attach
any Importance 20 them, but the repro
ductiOn ~ entire sentences and para
graphs, Nth hardly the variation u n
word is not easily TO be accounted for on
any such hypothesis The fact that Pro
fessor johnson has resigned indicates
that he has not been able to sustain him
self against the painful suspicious thus
aroused Upon the general subject Of
plagiarism, the most obvious reflection is
oae Of wonder that any one should ever
think it worth while to commit It, The
risks Of detection are 50 great and the
game one can bag is 50 small at the best.
Evening journal., 1888-11-29
NEWSPAPER OPINION.

flaEtorAsni.
AeH No1 K Tribune.
Another case of plagiarism has apnay.
entlylproved fatal The person CHARGED
with the ioffense was Professor Ee6ry
Clarke Johnson. late OF Lehigh Univer.
sity, and recently made president Of the
Central High School Of Philadelphia II
was discovered that the address he de
iwered upon assuming his new charge
contained passages that were identical
with passages in speech made
by the late President Garfield
on July 4. 1857. Professor John
son declared that he could not even
remember having read the speech refer.
red to. but supposed that he must have
done 50. and that the passages had been
Impressed upon his mind He declared
that he prepared his speech at hotel
while travelling. and without boo ks aud
papers 70 refer 70 Condolences ~
1nOugnt and even of expression are 50
Evening journal., 1888-11-29

Philadelphia Record
The continued shipment of gold from
this country 70 Europe has no element Of
danger ia il except the opportunity it ar
fards 60 speculation to bring on n season
Of business apprehension. When we send
gold abroad it is a proof that the prices
Of our wheat, cotton, petroleum, stocks,
and other exportGble commodities, are
80 high Ia the home market that we can
not sell them at an advance in
oatside markets, and that the
prices OF foreign silks, WOODEN and
other merchandise, are so low that our
imports overhalance our exports, and the
difference must be adjusted with gold
Gold will keep on flowing away from rs
until prices shall have risen IN Europe or
fallen ia the United States so as to make
II again possible for rs to pay orr debts
with commodities, instead Of with coin.
Not an ounce 81 gold viii be sent out Of
the country after gold shall get to be
worth more here than II may be abroad.
That time will be indicated when we
shall be prepared 10 sell our surplus pro-
duets At such prices as will permit Of ex-
nor.Ntion
Evening journal., 1888-11-29
ITEMS or INTEREST.

Never take warm DIR nks and then i'm
mediately 20 out in 0 the cold.
Go to ferger's for trunks. 407 Shipley.
Nickle Alarm Clocks at Willard +.
Davis. East Second street
Never begin q journey until the break
fast has been eaten.
For ladies or gents fine shoes all the
styles known, order from r. ID, Gates
See advertisement.
Tru ks and Harness. bottom prices at
fergers
Evening journal., 1888-11-29

The coroner's jury in the case OF Ed
ward Conner killed On Monday last a. 10
West Yard held its session yestardav
afternoon in Coroner Gamble's offcs
testimony was taken Of the fireman If
the engine and tho section boss. A YER.
dict Of accidental death was rendered.
ooHnlea with censure ~ the enrineer
Tor not keeping proper lookout.
Evening journal., 1888-11-29
CHRISTMAS MARKET.
The RoIicking Program for the Three
Evenings.

The RollickinE Program for the Three
FvnntnVa
-,
~ me program OF Inc music Tor the
go ua11 ,iIss ~ ~ i'e,u a. me ihst'-
NV nan On december srl ., : ana has
Gu - pl'ii,Sai.,.i Su W., Dan Q
Siup % rhliaaelphla' Whlch mas kindly
no-t - ,be 80 80; W. s luri'i .h ieIee
part OF the music Tor the first
eSeni"s' cohslstlng q selections and and
o1nsS' = IuaItette win Two pianos VIII
e'S ~ re El' Instrumental music.
va rriIay ana saturday evenings
a1u.elio ~ ahu q = chorus Oh forty
Np,ees' rom ON the uesdsy Oiho with male
Evening journal., 1888-11-29

Reading Is tho key that admits rs 70 the
whole world OF thought aud fancy and
imagination; to the company OF saiat and
sage, and Of the wisest ard tho witt.est at
tho wisest ard witticst moment It enables
US to sec with the keenest eyes, hea- with the
finest cars, and listen to tho sweetest voices
Of all mc.-Magaaine OF American History.
Evening journal., 1888-11-29

G allied upon to
write one for a
county convcn-
ton. After that
he rose to the re-
qtliremcnts Of an
expounder Of the
opinions Of q state
convention. and
last spring he
took an important
part in the for
nation Of the
platform Of the
national Rcpilbli-
can convention
at Chicago.
which nominated
Evening journal., 1888-11-29
Conco,nlnr srrecronts.

An oral agreement must be proved by evi
dcncc. A written agreement proves itself
The law prefers written 10 oral evidence
because OF its precision.
Evening journal., 1888-11-29

When too s.orms Of lie are upon us, we
forget that they pass successfully away; ard
when they IRE gone, we wonder that we
should not have been GAINED crd eonrosed
by this long known truth. r Bar Eoraaa.
Evening journal., 1888-11-29

Some build rather upon tho abusing OF
others, AMI putting tricks upon Thorn, than
upon sonndness of their own proceedings
Lord Bacon.
Evening journal., 1888-11-29

There is nothing that viii tend 50 strongly
to the elevation and publication Of young
men as female society,". G, Holland
Evening journal., 1888-11-29
On a bill of $40, 81
down and 81 a Week.

We were compelled
yesterday to enlarge
our Wrap and Cloak
room to nearly twice
It's original size In |
previous seasons the
very liberal space
given to this depart
ment has proven ade-
quate, but our large
and splendid assert /
ment and the most en-
couraging support we
have received from
the ladiesnecessitatedH
our giving more room
this popular branch.
We are showing Il
complete assortment
of Ladies', Misses and
Children's Wraps. We
carry all the preva-
lent styles in Cloths,
Stockinette, Bugle
Plush and Seal.
Our line of Plush
Goods was never so
elaborate. In Plush
Coats our prices are
$22.50 $25, $27.5O.
$50, $35, $40 and
$45. These goods are
made from the best
seal cloth, and are no
ticeable for the excel
lence of their finish
and perfection in fit.
We have the Plusl
Jacket, SO popular
this season, from $40
to $25.
We have the stylish
and peerless Plusl
Modjeskas for 500
$27 and $50.
A score of Style
Of Newmarkets, il
stripes, plaids an(
plain, for IS, $3.50
$S,. So, $40, up to The
very finest goods 0
this class at $22.5G
We have Raglan
from $3.50 to SIC
stripe, plain and plaid
A line Of Stockinett'
Goods unequalled.
Misses Newmarl
kets, u to Is years
from IS to $40, an
a splendid assortment
of Children's Coat
from 5 to $40.
This department
has been one of th
very busiest in on
house, but SO varie
is our assortment thu;
we have thus far bee
able to crafty ever!
taste.
Evening journal., 1888-11-29

If you want a comfortable neat fitting
shoe at a reasonable price, order from L.
d Gates See advertisement
Evening journal., 1888-11-29

exception Of a
few years during
his boyhood spent
in Hamilton, o.,
and two years az
managing editor
of Tho Inter
Ocean at Chicago
has lived in In
dicnapolis. His
education has
been largely de-
rived from active
duty IN the news
paper field. He
began as q carrier
for The Indian
apolis j ourna
I'hcn ln l1cnnrnn