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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-08
A Collectors Experience.

"Well mauma I've come round to-day
To see what you could do
About the payment of that rent,
That for some time been due
don't want to be hard on you,
But I'm in need of change,
And if you pay me nothing, l
Don't know how III arrange"
"Well, boss, amt kno' wot to do
dunno wot ter say;
De ole man he bin out to wuck,
But can't collect no pay.
Eff cud git some money, boss,
lwudn't keep EN-, no!
But I'd jes' hunt you up in town
An pay EN- ter you sho'.
my oies' boy he bin ter wuck
Fur one po' buckra man,
A hoein' an a wuckin' crap,
An plowin' up de Ian.
But one day he git hongry, boss,
An eat a leetle shote<
Dey rested him fur teafin' sab,
An carry him to<ote.
"An', boss, you kno' my bigges' gal
She out in sarvice now;
Do oman wot she wuckin' fur
An she dey had a row;
My gal she drap n dozen plate
An broke EN- all one day,
An she git her wages Quoted
An she didn't git no pay.
"No, boss, can't pay you no rent,
At leas' not rite away,
SO you will hab 60 'sclIse me now
An come some odder day.
An wen you come aroun' agin
I'll try 10 help you out;
I'm gwine ter do sum wuck myself
Wen kin git erbout.
'But les one mint fore you go.
wants ter Sabe you loss,
An less you FIX dis house up sum,
I'll hab ter mobe out, boss;
kase you mus init de fac yoself
Dat tbs dreffui shane.
Wen people done pay rent fur house,
Ter Kit All wet wid rone,
~. Z. Aolalsa.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-08
The Modern ElYsium.

From he NdShUiIIe -4nlertcdn.
They were discussing neighborhoods and
neghbors, and curiouslY enough each man
thought he had the best neighborhood in the
city. When all had spoken. the quiet man said
that he had the best neighborhood. None of
the neighbors have daughters that play the
piano, said he; none Of them ever want to
TO use nv telephone"
They all stopped still and looked at the quiet
man, and one of them presently approached
him and asked: Have you any neghbors?"
Il live in thickly settled neighborhood," he
said.
Have you a telephoneY'
Il have"
DO you take the paper?"
Il do"
The questioner then stepped back TO his COM
panions, and without word they turned with
drew, and left him alone
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-08

a singular marriage took place in w ash
ington a few weeks ago, the particulars of
which are Just being made public A
widow of 20 was an inveterate whist
player, and openly declared her willingness
TO execute legal document under the terms
of which her second husband would get
100000, provided he previously agreed to
give up every evening TO her in whist play
ing. For n time, strange TO relate, the
gilded bait failed to attract nibble, but
finally gentleman of 40 swallowed it, and
on the morning set apart for the marriage,
just before the ceremony was performed, he
received the legal document, duly executed
The names of the contracting parties are
not given.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-08
Cats that Could Talk.

Lydia Very in the Boston Transcript.
Cats are said TO be less sagacious than dogs.
/ remember one we had when children VINO
would follow us out into the street, walk behind
us to the house where we spent the evening sit
on the doorstep till we came out, and then
follow us home. We have had several who
could open different fastenings with ease. We
had one who would fetch and carry like dog,
run after ball or green apple at any distance.
bring il back in its mouth, and do this as often
required. II has been said that dogs have
been taught to say different words. We have
had cats who would say No don't" and
Now as distinctly as persons. l have not the
least doubt that almost any animal could be
taught some words if continually in the society
of one person and petted.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-08
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-08

DIR. Edward F. Miles, who several weeks
ago wandered away from his home in New
York, and who was found last week in a
hospital at Memphis, Tenn, filled his pulpit
last Sunday, to the delight Of his congrega
ton. He is said to be an excellent preacher
and most worthy gentleman. Overwork
caused his temporary loss of mind He
has no recollection whatever Of events from
the time be left home unit! his return
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-08

pennsylvania young ladies are anxious to
marry. Six months ago a New Haven
Conn man advertised for wife. A
Pennsylvania maiden answered the adver-
tisoment, and a correspondence ensued.
The gentleman went 10 the Keystone State,
married the girl and took her back 20 Con-
necticut. He had previously done his
couIting by letter, for be is deaf and dumb.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-08

Il come before you as a workingman,n
said John J. Jarrett to Boston audience
the other night. This was literally true.
Mr. Jarrett is hired by the Republicans to
work the labor vote
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-08

The new civil service rules which the
President has approved will prove beneficial
to the service The changes which he sug-
gests or approves are always in the direc-
ton of reform.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-08

It is worthy of notice that four great
events are expected TO occur on Feb. %.
The anniversary of Washington's birthday
will be observed, the President will prob.
ably visit Florida, the Jasper Festival will
begin, and the Democratic National Elk.
ecutive Committee will select place for
holding the national convention. It is cor
rently believed that the President will
crown the days events by stopping for a
few hours in Savannah.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-08
The Boston View.
From "a Chicaao Tribune


'If might venture TO make a suggestion
madam, " said the tombstone agent, in a somoer
yet respectful way, 81 should say the motto He
has gone to better lana would be an approprl-
ate one"
you forget. sir said the lady in black, with
cold dignity, that he lived in Boston,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-08

The proposition to reduce letter postage TO
1c. meets with a great deal of opposition.
The opposition will be overcome, doubtless,
in the near future. 1t is easier to reduce the
postage than the tariff
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-08
Not his Favorite Psalm.
From The Men YORK Tribune IRE

From the Nelr York Tribune (Rep)
1t is understood at Albany that
Grace, It's a charming sound"
is not one of the psalms of David-that is 10 say,
not favOrite psalm Of David 3. Hill. Possibly
the rumor that the Cleveland Democrats talk Of
running exMayor Grace for Governor next fall
has something to do with the Governors dis
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-08

Mr.. Thomas l.. Wilkes writes to the Port
land Oregonian that his grandparents are
the oldest couple on the Pacific coast They
90 years old, and the grandmother is o.
They have been married seventy three years.
If Mr. Wilkes had said that they have been
longer married than any couple in the coun-
try, he would probably have told the truth
They were both born in Bedford county,
Virginia.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-08

DR.. McGlynn expressed sound opinion
in a speech the other night. Strikes, he
said, are like quac& medicines-they don't
effect a cure. In most instances the strikers
come out in worse condition than they went
in. Occasionally, however, a strike is jus
tifiable and has the approval Of the public.
For instance, it is to be hoped that the
cigamakers in New York will be success
ful in their fight against a return to the
tenement house system
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-08
CURRENT COMMENT.
It's An III Wind. Etc.

From the Baltimore american (RepA
A war in Europe this year wonld make
great many American tourists spend money at
home
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-08

II is reported that Postmaster General
Dickinson will soon have tina scalp OF Post
master Pearson, Of New York dangling at
his belt. Unless s0ms good reason why
Pearson should be removed can be shown,
he will probably continue 10 hold his office
Notwithstanding reD0rts 70 tho contrary.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-08

The Republicans are said to be hopeful of
Florida 1t may be stated that the entire
country is hopeful of Florida. She is des-
tined to be great State.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-08
AN OF Dav in Philadelphia.

From the Pittsburg Dispatch CRep)
Philadelphia Citizen-Good morning, Mr.
Chids. Are you busy to-day?
Mr. Chiids-No this is a very dull day. have
only declined thirteen offers to nominate me for
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-08

Mr.. Cleveland cannot carry New Jersey
this year, says an esteemed Republican ex-
change That's what you said in 1884 but
ba did
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-08
To Beat Former Records

From the Boston Herald (Deu)
Jay-Eye-See, Maud S. and Grover Cleveland
will all RIM to beat their respective records the
coming season.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-08

The attendance at DR.. Sunderlands
church last Sunday morning was unusually
large, and among those present was Mrs.
Cleveland. When the services were ended.
fully half of the attendants started for the
door before Mrs. Cleveland had left her
seat. Their intention was to get good posi-
tons on the sidewalk and observe her as she
passed out to her carriage In their hurry,
they pushed each other about until life was
almost imperiled, Mrs. Cleveland, who had
started down the nearest aisle, retained per-
feet self-possession, though the jam was
threatening aud most uncomfortable. Peo-
pie who exert themselves for good look at
the Presidents wife should see that their
enthusiasm is kept within bounds.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-08

Congressman Weber, of New York. has
recently suffered quite chain of Affections
A week or two ago he secured leave of
absence to attend the funeral of his father
in-law in Buffalo. The day after the
funeral, as he was preparing to return to
Washington, he learned that his brother-in-
law in Albany had been suddenly killed by
falling in cellar. He promptly repaired
to the last named place, where a telegram
notified him of the death of his cousin in a
village in the State. just as he was again
about to start for Washington, word was
received that his daughter was dangerously
ill at Wells College. He FASTENED to her
side. She is fortunately out of danger now,
and the Congressman has resumed his pub
lie duties. He probably thinks that mis-
fortunes do, indeed, come in battalionS.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-08

An organization known as the Nationa !
League of Musicians Of the United States
is moving actively TO secure legislation by
Congress TO prevent competition by the
bands Of the army and navy with profess
sional musicians in civil life. Horatio c.
King, Of New York, has been employed as
counsel, and an elaborate brief has been
presented 10 the Military and Naval Com
mittees Of the two branches Of Congress.
The rnemorialists assert that the govern
ment bands are running prices and injuring
The civil musicians by playing at greatly
reduced rates on all public OCCASIONS. They
want " - prclecled
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-08
CLOTHING,
FURNISHINGS
AND HATS,

which despite the heavy and
fiattering demand for them
this season. we have by care
full attention and constantly
duplicating managed to keep
complete in every particular.
A call Of inspection will be
appreciated. Respectfully
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-08

Senator Blackburn, of Kentucky, is i'll in
Washington ard the Iumor that he has
cancer of the stomach will probably be re-
vived. The immediate cause of his illness
is attributed to a weakness of the stomach.
He has just returned from a trip to Cali
fornia, where he was called on account of
the death of his son-in-law, and tine expos
ure he was subjected to has put him in such
condition that he is not able to retain food.
He is not considered dangerously i'll, and his
physician says there is no truth in the state
ment about his having cancer.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-08

Washington has been treated to another
elopement Miss Maggie Ryan, daughter
of clerk in the Quartermaster Generals
Office, walked down Pennsy lvania avenue
Saturday with Martin Brennan, who sup
posed, though nothing had been definitely
sold on the subject, that he was her ac-
capitol sutton. She parted with him very
pleasantly and immediately went to the
Pennsylvania railroad station, where she
met Patrick Moynahan, with whom she
went to Baltimore, where they were mar
ried. If she follows the Washington fash
ion. chapter two will open with divorce
suit
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-08

All subscriptions payable in advance, and
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Weekly and Monthly subscriptions, and
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dences, or places Of business, avoiding the
Inconvenience of calling at the Business
Office.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-08
The Morning News in the City.

The terms for the DAILY MORNING NEWS
delivered every day, in any part of the City
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-07
Provision for Our Daughters.

Frank Leslie's: The latest contribu-
tion to the solution of the much veXed
problem, "What shall we do with our
daughters?" will be heard with respect,
at least, since Mr.. Walter Besant has
proved himself not only man of senti-
ment and bright ideas, but man of q
kindly heart and abundant common
sense. Nobody will be inclined to turn
deaf ear to any plans for social ameli-
by the originator of the "People's
Palace" We all know, or think we
know, the various phases of the question
of what to do with young women not
brought up to work, who have no apti-
tude for any particular work, and who
yet must support themselves. This is a
serious problem in our older communities
and in England, owing to the long agri-
cultural depression and other causes,
it has become alarming. The number
of educated and cultivated women who
are trying to earn a living has been,
both actually and proportionately,
enormously Increased. Mr.. Besant
goes so far as to claim that mo woman
should be forced to work at all, except
at such things as please her." and to
him 1t seems "a shame that lady
should ever have to stand in the labor
market for hire, like a milkmaid at
statute fair. He therefore urges the
adoption of the French plan OF provid-
ing an endowment for every daughter
of a family. In France, as soon as a
girl is born, her family, however poor,
if they claim respectabIlity, at once be-
gin to accumulate her dot, or dowry.
In Germany there are societies on
modified tontine plan for providing
for unmarried daughters. On the
birth of daughter her name is entered
in the books of the society, and the
father pays small sum yearly on her
account, If she is unmarried at twen-
ty-three, she has the right to live rent
free in two rooms, and receives a small
annuity. If she marries, she gets moth
ing. Mr.. Besant advocates some like
method for England, and his suggestion
has opened lively discussion and
brought him multitude Of letters from
fathers and daughters, spinsters. and
others. The subject is one OF growing
Importance in this country, where the
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-07

will be danger Of settling and as the city is
in fault in delays in laying mains they do not
think that they should be held for a perfect
pavement
A renewed effort is being made to raise
the funds for the erection of a Y. NJ. G. A.
building the present summer. The associa-
tion has q choice location on the corner Of N
and Thirteenth streets and canvass will be
at once inaugurated to secure the funds for a
three story brick on the site that would make
the cost entire OF both building and groun ds
not exceed $3.50 The association has de-
cided that II one-third the cash can be raised
that the association will issue bonds for the
remainder, placing them where money could
be raised TO complete the building Ten
thousand dollars toward the building has al
ready been subscribed and MIR. John G..
Bonnell, one Of the directors, will immedi-
ately open the way toward securing the re-
naming amount necessary.
The state druggists convention, which
meets Tuesday, will be great gathering and
an entire success, from present indications.
The gentlemen who have the arrangements
in charge state that the number of exhibits
made by wholesalers will be large, and many
of the displays magnificent A number of
wholesale houses have their men already on
the ground, and exhibits are being placed in
position. 1t is expected that there will be in
attendance at least three hundred retail drug
gists from over the state, aud the proceed
ings throughout will be replete with interest.
The banquet at the close will be an elegant
affair, and the promoters of the association
propose to make this the greatest convention
in the history of the association. The con-
vention and exhibition will be at Bohannan's
hall.
Providence and propitlous skies admitting
the opening game Of the Western league
will be played in this city to morrow between
the Leavenworth and Lincoln clubs. The
management are anxious to see what interest
the public will take, and it is general desire
that the opening game be attended by as
many as possible.
The work of making brick for paving from
Lincoln clay has commenced, and the first
kiln will be burned out in a short time. 1t
will require an immense number if the differ
ent districts are completed before the winter
months, and great many interested citizens
are watching the progress of the work with a
great deal of interest.
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-07
Hired For the Occasion.

Aretailer: II just accidentally learned
of Jew society wrinkle, which l must
say almost took my breath away. A
little while ago well known fashiona-
BILE lady came, says the jewelers.
Weekly, and after looking over some
silverware and jewelry, asked me how
much / would charge to hire lot of it
to her. She said she only wanted the
use of it for u few hours, and was pre-
pared to give ample security that it
would be returned in the same condi-
tion as that in which it was received.
Q"'You see she said, my daughter is
going to be married next week and |
want to make sure that there will be u
good display Of wedding presents. You
can send up the articles / want on the
day of the wedding and they will be
safely returned to you as soon as the
guests have all left. | can't afford to
buy the things, but am willing to pay
anything in reason for the use Of
them
"As never hire out goods / declined
to make any terms; but have no doubt
there are plenty of places in the city
where she could be accommodated.
"Queer idea that, of having bogus
wedding presents for the guests to look
at and talk about; isn't itS Hereafter,
when L read in the papers, the bride
was the recipient OF numerous elegant
and costly gifts from her many friends
l shall always speculate as to how many
of them are genuine and how many
hired for the OCCASION"
Omaha daily bee., 1888-05-07
WHAT'S INA NAME2
Arrival I'm Hartford of Former kesi-
dent of Colorado.

uenU OF COiOrauO.
Hartford Conn Times: A "burro,"
which is Spanish for a four-legged
jackass, arrived in this city to-day from
Denver, Colo. He was shipped April
II, and came on through way-bill over
the United States express line. The
weight of the beast is 4S0 pounds, and
the expense of getting him here was
$50. He was enclosed in u crate, well
built, on the outside of which was this
placard:
'My name is Jack. l am from Dem
yer, Colo, and | am going to 63 Willard
street, Hartford, Conn, there to serve
my young masters, Howard and Ned
Worthington, the rest of my natural
life. Please give me a drink of water
and lock of hay, and 1 will remember
you in my devotions.
Written in between these painted
lines were the following in pencil:
81 was watered at Kansas City by
Haley & Canty."
Il was watered at st. Louis, Friday,
18th, at O'clock"
"a beefsteak by Dick, the messman. :"
81 watered and fed the jackass at Ho-
boken, April 15."
81 was watered at Hobolten at o'clock,
Sunday, April To-"
"Feed of cut hay when I left New
York"
81 was watered at 1890, April 16."
81 was watered on board the City of
Richmond, 2 p. m., April 49,"
''Jack was fed on bread and tea at s a..
m. Monday, and on bread and coffee at
Cromwell at 6 a. IN. Just try and see
how nice he eats it."
"a newspaper to read and watered
accordingly"
A big crowd surrounded the crate
when the "burro" was liberated in
front of the United States express office
for the purpose of being photographed.
This, however, was difficult, by reason
of the almost ceaseless motion of his
head and long ears.
AT the juncture of his tail and body
the bark had been worn off by constant
rubbing against the rear end of the
crate. A well-defined look of disap-
pointment was observed on his face as
he gazed about in vain for some of his
rades, but he seemed to feel the import
ance of being called by a foreign name.
After bong photographed he was taken
to the residence of Mr.. Alfred Worth
ington, the publisher, on Willard street.
A jackass with Spanish name is a
novelty in Hartford, but he also takes
pride in his hind legs, as will be sworn
to by the young man who chased HIM
around in the street to catch him after
he had temporarily broken loose from
the crate.
The burro was forwarded to Mr..
Worthington by Mr.. Mcintosh, of Den
YER.