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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-10-01
The Dog Knew His own Steamer

Block Island letter to the Providence Journal
Among the early arrivals this season was a
large black dog, named Rover the property of
Bishop Brothers OF New London. He came on
the steamer Block Island, and liked the trip so
well that the next day he ran away and came
on his own responsibility. Temptation increased
with indulgence, and since then he has not
missed a trip. When the boat touched the
wharf here he would jump Off being always the
first to land, and would make rapid tour of the
for Block Island news with all the dog gossips
usually getting on board about the time the
trip, however he did not get back until the
steamer was fully 200 feet away. He
seemed to comprehend the situation and did
not waste any strength in barking, but stood on
the very edge of the wharf. gazing wistfully at
the retreating vessel until she disappeared
around Clay Head. He then climbed the bank
and after looking at the hotels before him, went
straight TO Ocean View, where the porter ex-
planned his presence The daughter and daugh-
ter-in-aw of the proprietor took pity on him.
and for twenty-four hours he Jared like
prince, sleeping in the private Office. The next
morning, when the steamer Danielson blew her
whistle, he hurried down, but saw it was not
his boat. and did not try to go on board. Later
when the Mount Hope came, he was on her deck
before the gang plank was out A hasty in
spection, how ever, showed him his mistake and
he went ashore. When the Block Island came
a half hour later. his delight could not be re
strained, and he was not satisfied until he had
seen every officer and man belonging to the
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-10-01
NV Flower.

oh, to have it back again, for just a golden
minute,
With the same dear dream knew down in
her eyes divine
And her little hand, warm with the rosy palm
within it,
Fluttering, like wounded dove, trustfully to
mine!
Just to feel her heart again against my own
heart beating,
And to we'd to lyrics her delicious little sghs
Just to see the roses, white and red, in her face
meeting
With the moonlight of June night in her
miracles of eyesl
Just to float away again, with her on airy
pinions.
When the banners of the sun are forming
jasper bars
Around the vast savannas of the king of kings
dominions,
Just 10 dream and live and love, with her
among the stars!
Just to sing, as once sang, when all the world
was sleeping,
Beneath her eyes, within her arms, between
the moon and sward
Just to see the crimson waves along her
shoulders creeping
Just to sing another song-for just the old
reward
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-10-01
A Noblemen at Home.
From the Chicnao .MniL.


Aristocracy at home in its old clothes is not
often what we imagine it to be. l fancy. My
own experience with the nobility has regret
to say, been somewhat limited, but the few
specimens that have kindly allowed me to sun
myself in their smiles, have not been at all the
naughty beings my fancy had depicted.
had an entertaining chat short time ago
with young Scotch baronet, who has been
making this country his home for several years.
He is now on his way home to bring out a
wife, and Think the chances are that he will
turn his back on Great Britain for good and be-
come an American citizen.
me boy" he said to me, there amt so much
as you Americans think in being titled; why,
there in Scotland me neighbor on the west is
the Duke of s.. He has hard work paying
installments on his tailor's bill and me neigh
Dor on the south is my Lady M, who is
always head over ears in debt And as for me-
self me estates-some &c, 900 acres of moorland
were so heavily mortgaged that it took me
entire income to pay off the interest,"
He told me he had thought the matter over
carefully and decided to leave the country. He
accordingly took 81 900 and left directions to
turn the rest of his income in to clear the estate,
and came to this country. Here he had luck,
and is now, after five years hard work, the
owner of a well-stocked ranch in Texas.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-10-01


If any faith is to be placed in splrituaism.
nd any relisrce ii tie alleged statements
70. he spirits. Mr.. Cleveland and G1n. Hlr-
as II may as well retire from the race for
President 1t has been revealed to the
American candidate for that Office that he
is to occupy the presidential chair for four
years after March next.
The story of the revelation is as follows:
Some months ago, the spirit of a former in
habitant of New York appeared before can
didate James Langdon Curtis, and told him
it had been arranged in the spirit world
that he should be nominated for President
by the American party. Mr.. Curtis was
taken by surprise, and he protested that
he was no politician. He was told,
however, that it made no difference
whether he understood politics or not,
as his campaign would be conducted from
the other world. This satisfied him, and he
accepted the nomination in advance, and it
was probably dus 10 this fact that
he said he was not surprised when he
received telegram from a member of tie
convention in Washington, informing him
that he had been selected to lead the Amer
lean rarity. Nor did he entertain any
doubts as to his election, for his spirit friend
had previously informed him that Mr..
Cleveland would be retired to private life,
that the republican party had played out
in 1884, and that he was the coming man.
Mr. Curtis, therefore, can give his atten-
ton to a study of his future duties without
troubling about campaign orators, and
without contributing a cent to legitimate
campaign expenses. The hurrah for Mr..
Blaine need not disturb him, and the ap-
parent tide of voters to Mr.. Cleveland need
have no effect upon him. He has only to
wait until the votes are counted, when it
will be found that the spirits know better
than either Chairman Brice or Chairman
Quay how to conduct a successful cam
paign. If the voters of the country could
be induced to place faith in the spirits, an
army of campaign speakers might be with
drawn from Indiana and other states, and
an exciting contest might be averted.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-10-01
Corrected by the Butler.
From, the Neeo York Tribune.

II is an English lady of high position who tells
the story. Dining out the other night, she saw
in the hall as she went in servant who for a
long time in earlier days mad been butler to the
Lady Waldegrave, whom she had often visited.
She spoke to him, an act in no way remarkable
a aha people between whom ana tneir servants
ortolens, and this lady's neighbor asked
whether she cared for them. "Oh, yes" an.
swered she; Il am fond OF all delicacies
would dine, if could. like Nero, on nightingale
tongues" AS she finished the ortolan and the
sentence she became aware that Lady Waldo
graves butler was leaning over in that respect
ing dish, and he murmured: Il beg your
pardon. my lady, but Cicero says it was Vitel-
Inc
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-10-01
A Pen Picture of Bill Nye.
From, the Chicago Times.


When Bill Nye, the humorist, passed through
Chicago yesterday he did not tell funny story
or crack joke that was caught by his friends
Nyelsa jovial and cordial fellow, but he allows
his funny sayings to enter the world by his pen
more than by his mouth. The difference in
financial returns from the two methods is evi.
dent The caricatures of himself that illustrate
Nye's funny stories are excellent representa-
tions, barring the few exaggerated qualities
The bald head, smoothly-shaven face and
generally cadaverous expression behind
pair Of spectacIes are all there in the
original article. Bill Nye is a bright-looking
man. He is less than 40 years old, tall and thin
His complexion is sandy and his hair very thin.
His dark eyes are bright. and the prominent
lower jaw, so smooth and regular in outline
has the habit of moving itself down at intervals
and assuming a comical position that is about
the only humorous thing in Nye's address. His
good nature is never failing. There is nothing
OF the dude about Bill Nye. He is too thin to
have his clothes fit him very we'll, and too fond
of assuming the easiest attitude he can find in
Longing about to maintain good fit if he ever
had one. There are no flies about Nye. He is
just an everyday sort of newspaper man-no
Journalist-and the same ready companion all
the year round,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-10-01
Proctor's Last Essays.

A series of popular scientific articles, by
the late Prof. Richard A. Proctor, the emf
nent astronomer and author, will appear in
the MORNING NEWS on the dates announced
below.
The article in this series upon "Plagues
and Pestilence' was received only the week
before the authors death, and was written
spropos of the yellow fever in Florida.
Indeed, tie whole series is Prof. Proctors
last popular scientific work for newspaper
publication.
They are expected to attract great atten-
ton throughout the whole country, and will
prove a valuable addition to scientific lore
which no one can well afford to lose. They
were obtainable by the MORNING NEWS
only or account of its prominence in the
world of journalism, and have an especial
interest for the newspaper readers of the
southeast.
These articles, six in number, are upon
the following topics:
l. For September %.
PLAGUE AND PEsTLENcE
2. For September so.
LEARNING THE STARS
8. For October z.
OUR Two BRAINS.
4. For October IA.
FAMOUS COMETS.
5. For October 81.
ARE MEN ADvANCINGr
g. For October 2S.
GREAT TELESCOPES.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-10-01
INDEX TO new ADVERTISEMENTS

MKrrrNes-DeKalb Lodge No. o, I, o. o. F.
SPECIAL NorIcEs-Notice, H. 7. Moore & Co.
Notice to Water Takers; Interest Notice, Ogle-
thorpe Savings and Trust Company; Savings
Department Savannah Bank and Trust Com
pany: Notice to Taxpayers; Return of DIR. 5.
Iatimer Phillips; Knights of Pythias Han Asso-
citation; Prof Leo W. Mehrtens Return
LEGAL NoTIcEs-Citations from the Court OF
Ordinary
Auction SAEs-First Mortgage Railway
Bonds. by LaRoche & Mclaughlin.
CHEAP COLUMN ADvERTIsEMENTs-HelpW Want
ed: For Rent Lost; Miscellaneous.
RAILROAD ScHEpuLEs-Savannah. Florida and
Western Railway; East Tennessee, Virginia and
Georgia Railway.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-10-01
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-10-01
Women and the Ballot.

Would women vote if they were accorded
that privilege! Mrs. Belva Lockwood, Miss
Anna Dickinson and number of other fe-
| male suffragists contend that they would,
and to prove it they have been
| engaged for some years in the attempt
to have the right of suffrage be-
slowed upon them. 1t is not probable
however, that the time will come soon when
Mrs. Lockwood and her co-workers will
have the satisfaction of seeing the matter
put to the test in general election.
In Massachusetts the women are allowed
to vote for school officers, and the recent
action of the school committee of Boston in
dropping Swinton's Outlines of Worlds
History from the list of books used in the
public schools has aroused considerable dis
cusson in that city. The female members
of the committee voted against dropping
the book, but since they were unsuccess-
full in their endeavor to retain it,
they have appealed to the women
to elect a committee which will restore it.
The result is that the women are up in
arms, if such an expression may be used
with reference to them, against the action
taken, and for some days they have flocked
in large numbers to the city hall, to be as
sessed in order that they may vote at the
election IN December 1t is thought that
1900 of them will be qualified to vote.
Heretofore the greatest number has been
1000. No doubt, if they do not carry their
point, they will give the opponents of
Swinton's history a good deal of trouble.
Among those who have qualified is large
numberof young ladies, and when a pretty
girl takes sides in contest. she is very
likely to enlist the upport-excusing the
expression-of her young man.
The disposition of the Boston women to
rush to the polls, however, is not to be
taken as vindication of Mrs. Lockwood's
position that women want to vote on all
questions Perhaps if the women had the
privilege of voting in the presidential cleo
ton, Mrs Lockwood's chances of election
would be very little better than they are
NOW
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-10-01

1t is said that the republican campaign
committee is wrestling with the question Of
whether or not Gen. Harrison shall go TO
New York and make speech. Chairman
Quay is understood to oppose such an ar
rangement, but good many people are de-
manding that the republican candidate shall
get out and show himself. The probability
is that Harrison will be kept at home. 1t is
feared be would not make good impression
il New York; and, besides, he might say
something that Chairman Quay thinks
ought not TO be said.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-10-01

Mr.. Oscar S. Strauss. the American min
lister to Turkey, has very high opinion of
Mr.. Cleveland, and he says all foreigners
whom he has met also have good opinion
of him. Mr.. Strauss is quoted as follows:
~ can say that the greatest respect is en-
tertained by such public men abroad as
have met for the firm, able, straightfor-
ward and honest administration of Mr.
Cleveland and that feeling is of material
assistance to our ministers abroad" Mr..
Strauss was raised in Georgia, and he
knows good article of President when lie
sees one,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-10-01

1t will be observed that whenever the
esteemed republicans discover anything in
Mr.. ThurmaR's senatorial record that they
don't like, they hold him to strict account
ability for it. But when Gen. Harrison's
Chinese record is mentioned, they hum and
haw, and fidget about in manner very
distressing to behold, and say that Gea.
Harrison's record on that question must be
wiped out aud forgotten, as the general Las
changed his views. There is nothing IN
Mr.. Thurman's public record that he is not
willing to stand by How is it with CT n.
Harrisong
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-10-01

Miss Anna Dickinson seems to be making
the most of her opportunities in this CAM
paign. Having been hired by tho republi-
can campaign committee to make speeches
in Indiana. she went to milliner's and
ordered an outfit which S e thought the i'm
portance OF the contemplated tour re-
quired. The bill was sent to Chairman
Quay, it is said, and when that gentleman
received it he used language that should
not be used in speaking of ladies. Gen.
Harrlson's check for $3.50 will just about
cover the bill.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-10-01
A Mugwump for Hewitt.
From the Mem YorI. Times (ynd1

From the NetU York Times Qld.)
The objection to Mayor Hewitt comes entirely
from the political side. 1t is not claimed that
he lacks independence. honesty. or efficiency,
in the performance of his duties. Though he
Is a democrat, many republicans would gladly
vote for him. All Independent citizens are ap-
parently in favor of his reelection. and one of
the democratic organizations is ready TO make
hlm its candidate. The opposition comes from
TammanY Hall
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-10-01

A man named John Fitzgerald has given
himself up to the London police, and says
he is the mysterious fiend of that city who
is engaged in numbering women. He is n
bricklayer, and is descrb bed as being shabby.
unshaved and half drunken. No bricklayer
could dc the scientific carving that is done
upon the bodies of the murdered women.
Fitzgerald probably was just drunk enough
to thirst for notoriety.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-10-01

II is understood that while Senator Don
Cameron has very uncomplimentary opin-
ion of Gen. Harrison, and is not backward
about expressing it, his father, old Gen.
Simon Cameron, likes Harrison, and fire.
quently puts in good word for him. The
old gentleman will have to give Don little
paternal advice. In fact, he may find it
necessary to take him out into the back yard
and use a shingle on him.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-10-01

The Memphis Appeal suggests that the
fact that all the persons so far attacked in
Jackson, Miss, have been employed in or
about the railroad depot now under con-
struction, and therefore near the exposed
and disturbed sewer, shows it is possible
that this was merely the indus on which
the poison, or seeds, or microbes of yellow
fever from some travelling refugee had fast
ened and developed. those most exposed to
the sewer being the first to fall victims TO
the disease
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-10-01

The American consul to Palermo, Italy,
DIR. Philip Carroll, doesn't believe in duels.
He was challenged recently by an Italian
whom he had ordered out of his Office for
trying to pass counterfeit money on him,
but he promptly refused to go to the field of
honor, or rather, in his estimation, of dis
honor. He will doubtless. however, help
the fellow down the steps at the end of his
boots if he comes around bothering him
anV more,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-10-01
.-7:..4zsss6- Significant S, =ssssss...s-

Mamma the quandary has come; Billings
has proposed, and Toozle too"
What shall you do?''
II am at loss mamma Tooze writes that
he would surround me with every luxury and
make his whole existence one sweet thralldom
for a smile from me"
And Billingss"
HE says he's very poor and has been working
all his life and barely earned subsistence"
Accept Billings, my child. Don't delay
another instant. A man must be pretty well off
before he has the courage to proclaim his
nnYnrfv -
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-10-01

Another one Of the mon who Flowed
Conkljng" has come over TO Cleveland and
Thurinaa. His name is Watson, and he
was Mr. Conkling's physician DR.. Watson
says he has conclusive information that if
Gen. Harrison is elected, Mr.. Blaine viii be
made Secretary of State, and will DO the
real President. The chances of Gen Harri-
sons election, however, are not as bright
as they might be, and probably the Plumed
Knight will have 70 con ent himself with
a seat ia the Senate. or remain private
citizen
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-10-01

Gen. Harrison's inability to take in the
situation was strikingly illustrated the
other day, when a crowd of Ohio republic
cans paid him visit. He talked to them
On the tariff. To arouse genuine enthusi-
assn among Ohio repub licans, he should
wave the bloody shirt.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-10-01

The esteemed republicans have not issued
any open call for campaign funds, as the
democrats have, but they are handing
around Grandfather Harrison's hat all the
same. The democrats make an open appeal
for funds for legitimate expenses; the re-
publicans mail secret circulars, threatening
to "fry tine fat out of ma afacturers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-10-01

Gen. Banks, who has been nominated by
the republicans of Massachusetts, district
for congress, expressed himself as follows
concerning President Cleveland last Jan
uary: 1.-THE President does not need to prac-
tice the craftsmanship of silence; he speaks
before he is asked and with what wisdom
and conformity to the interests of the coun-
try; jackson, Lincoln and Grant did in
their own way what they believed to be
right, but none with greater or more quiet
flrmness than the gentleman who now sits
at tho head Of national affairs" 1t will be
remembered that at that time Gen. Banks
was holding office under the democratic
administration, and an effort was being
made to get him out of it. The effort sue
ceeded but it is hoped that Gen. Banks has
not changed his opinion of the President.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-10-01

Cinnamon are liable to change their
names quite often. One of them who was
fined in New York court the other day
for some oifense immediately adopted
another name. 1t is regarded as unlucky
to rel ain tho name under which one has
been fined. There must be very few fine
old familY names in CHM.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-10-01

Ex-senator Malone, it seems, has become
anxious concerning the republlcal situation
in his congressional district. He is holding
secret conferences with tho party Leaders,
with view to harmon ling matters, which
means that he thinks Langston should be
induced to retire from the race. Unfort-
unately for Malone, however. Langsto MS
idea of harmony seems TO be cool deal
like his, viz, that everybody should clear
the track for him.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-10-01

Mr.. Henry George and DR.. McGlynn have
drifted apart in national politics. One sup
ports Mr.. Cleveland and the other supports
Gen. Harrison. But in state politics they
may strike hands and shout together. Both
Of them are for ex-senator Warner Miller
for governor of New York Neither Mr..
George nor DR.. McGlynn, however, is to be
considered a very valuable acquisition to
any party.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-10-01
CURRENT COMMENT.
They Must Go.

From the PHILADELPHIA Times (ftd)
Some partisans who are shaky ia their sup
port OF war taxes would like TO make diver
sion by reviving the animosities OF the war. 1t
will not work. War taxes and war talk both
must 20. This is 1888, and don't you forget it,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-10-01

1t will impress the people generally that
there is superHuity Of campaign orators
In indiana. The citizens of that state hear
nothing but politics, and they hear so many
conflicting statements by the different
speakers that they are likely to become a
little confused. A dozen good stump
speakers OF each side could give them all
the politics and all tie information they
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-10-01
Just What They Expect.

From The Mem York World Denny
Con Harrison asks of the democrats: "Do
they hope that when the coat is made cheaper
the wages of the man or the woman who makes
1t VIII be increased:" Certainly. That is just
what they expect When the manufacturers
no longer have to pay duties on wool required
for admixture they can afford to pay better
wages
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-10-01

When Mrs. Dow was made president OF
the Dover street railway company in New
Hampshire the first OF the year, the stock
was not worth $40 share Now each
share is valued at 500. Mrs Dow is prob
ably the future woman's rights candidate
for President. She would beat Mrs. Lack-
wood getting votes, though she might not
he elected