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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-24
Chief JustiEe waite,s peatn.

The announcement Of the death OF Chief
Justice Waite was received with surprise as
well as with profound sorrow. il was rot
known to the country that he was seriously
i'll. In the dispatches published on Tuesday
morning il was stated that ne did not read
his decision in the Bell Telephone cases be-
cause he was not well, but he was present
i'll court and took part in the proceedings.
His Illness was n very short one. He was
attacked by light chill on last Saturday
night and was dead in less than week.
Although u years old Chief Justice
Waite did not appear to be more than 81 or
CO. His hair was very thick and there were
but few lines in his face.
He was an able man and good one. II
lis doubtful if he ever did an unjust or an
unkind act deliberately, and if by chance
he did any one an injury ne was quick to
mike reparation.
During the fourteen years that he was
Chief Justice many important decisions
were rendered Some of them have had,
and will continue TO have, great ,fluence
upon legislation, and upon the institutions
and chief interests of the country In
shaping these decisions he had no inconsid-
cradle part, and many Of them were writ
ten by him. The decision in the Bell Tele-
phone cases was prepared by him. 1t was
decision that required a vast amount Of
work, and it may be- that the strain to which
he subjected himself in connection with 1t
fastened his death
His work at the bar and on the bench
shows that he was not brilliant man. He
did not grasp the points of an intricate
case easily aud dispose of them quickly. He
arrived at his conclusions by slow processes,
but when they were reached they were, as n
general thing, correct. His Judgment was
excellent, and he possessed the judicial
temperament in an eminent degree.
There are plenty of men, of course,
who can fill the place which
his death has made vacant, but it viii not
be an easy matter to choose a successor to
him who will in every respect come as near
as he did to reaching the high stand ird
which the people have fixed for their Chief
Justice
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-24
Still Pursuing Brother Martin of Texas
From the Nelc York Tribune

OF course you remember Martin. Of Texas.
who blew his gas out and came very near dying
In consequence of his rustic ignorance. The
number OF stories told about him is legion, and
though they be at his expense he takes them
good-natureIly enough. suspect that half OF
them are faxed" They are too good almost
10 be true. Here, however, is one which is
vouched for.
Martin was in Washington several days before
Cong, esS met. AT Il st the sights he saw were
tute. esting enough, but after having once or
twice stI oiled up to the capitol and Inspected
the arena of his fut ure usefulness and great.
ness, after having wandered through the de-
partmentS and looked at the Washington monu-
ment, and after having paid mis- respects to the
President, he came to the conclusion that he
felt intensely bUred. Ne missed his familiar
surroundings. and he hal no friends to talk TO-
Washington people had such queer way about
them, so different from all that he was used TO-
He felt almost sorry AZ having come here to
leg1slate for an ungratetul country. For the
frst time IN his life lie felt homesick; he longed
TO be back in his own dear Texas
II was In this depressing state Of mind that he
sat one day in the barroom of his hotel passing
away the time between drinks by chewing some
very strong tobacco. Need say that the pleas.
lres of melancholy INDUCED in under such cir
cumstances. are materially enhanced by FIRE
quent eXpectOration? Col, Martin certainly
found them So enhanced for he presently began
TO cover the floor about him with what is
known AK the Texan flag" In fact il was dan.
grrous to approach within range.
Now. the landlord of that hotel is a very mar
lIlct III the way 81 c!canunesS. ana wien, there
fore. he came into tae room and behcld the
colonel sitting in The midst Of circle Of tobacco
Juice he waXed wroth. still ne did not dare to
say anything. The man was his guest, and u
Congressman-elect IL would never do to talk
to him directly. But, by way Of giving him a
gentle hint he pushed spittcon up to Col
Martins chair.
Col. Martin looked az the spittoon. at his
landlord, aud then fired another shot into the
circle about him. In the opposite direction.
The landlord was ready to bnrSt with indig
nation. but he contained himself lie gave the
SpittOn touch with his foot. which sent il
nearer to where the Colonel sat then another
and another, but till no notice was taken. till
at last the spittoon was within a foot or two of
Marns chair Then the latter seemed TO grow
uneasy, and seeing the landlord just in the &C.
~ living 'Ne snittoou another push he bur.
riedy exclaimed:
-. Ju4sc, # yer don't that doggoned
thing out er there IN be doggoned eff don I
spit inter IL"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-24
A Millionaire Convict.


The case of Milton Weston, the Chicago mil
lionaire, who has been in the Western Penten-
tiary for more than three years on conviction
for manslaughter in connection with a riot at
the Murraysville gas well over a question of
ownership was again before the Board of Par
dons this afternoon This case has become cele-
brated because of the frequent attempts to re-
store to the prisoner his liberty. Many promi-
nent men have interested themselves in the
case, and strong effort has been made at
nearly every meeting of the Board since Wes-
tons Imprisonment on the prisoners behalf.
II is popularity supposed that he is still DOS
sessed of considerable property but this is
denied by his friends His application for par
don twice refused, but another rehearing
was granted, and the argument was heard 10y
the board this evening. Morton Hunter ESQ,
Of Pittsburg, appeared for the prisoner His
plea was not particularly interesting, because
be covered substantially the same ground that
haJ been gone over In the past. The point he
desired to emphasize was that Weston's action
at the gas well was simply in pursuance of the
advice OF his counsel. brother of the dead
Haymaker had testified on the trial that Weston
did not have gun, and did not tell anybody TO
shoot Hunter claimed that Blakely, the lawyer
who advised Weston how to proceed in the mat
ter had been acquitted and his letters of advice
had not been admitted in the trial of Weston
He thought all the men engaged in the trouble
were on the same footing In conclu-
sion, MIR. Hunter riddled the letters that had
been filed against the pardon by interested par
ties in Chicago. Col w. d. Moore of PittsbIlrg,
headed the opposition to the prisoners applica-
tion. He began by expressing utter contempt
for the press and particularly the press of Pitts
burg which was easily purchasable He said
the 5000 people who had signed the petition for
Weston's pardon were all fools, that they didn't
know anything about the case. He became very
much excited and made all sorts of indiscrimi
nate charges He asserted that ring was
formed to get Weston out of the pententiary.
so that possession of the Murraysville gas well
might be secured. After the conclusion of the
speech of Col Moore, coansel for the prisoner
read part of the testimony TO show that Hay
maker, the victim OF the tragedy. had force
of men on the ground prepared to fight Let
ters prote ting against the pardons were re-
ceived from two brothers, the wife and other
relatives of the dead man. The Board took the
papers and wont into seCret session.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-24
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-24
A Bombay JugRler.
From the Philadelphia Press.

From the Pt{tddetDhiG PTeSS.
without paraphernalia of any description, de
void of dress, except a cloth around his loins
he performed tricks of legerdemain, the recital
of which would bring shrug of unbehef from
the reader and will therefore not be attempted,
and yet one example must be related just %
give the imagination a chmce. common
washbowl was placed in the center Of the room.
Four hen eggs procured in the hotel were de-
posted in the bowl The little assistant of the
iuggler, in the presence of spectators who could
plainly see the egg ons the bottom, slowly filled
the vessel with clean water. The Hndoo placed
his bare hand on the rim of the bowl and the
eggs disappeared from view, returning when
the hand was removed. This was repeated sew
eral times, but no kept the explanation of the
trick to himself
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-24
INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

MKErlSes-Subscribers TO the New Hotel;
Cgethorpe Real Estate Company.
SPECIAL NorIcEs-Anheuser Busch and Gerke
Book Beer, George Meyer, Sole Wholesale
Dealer: Notice, George Schwarz; Notice TO
Steam Vessels; Savannah Busch Zouaves to Mr..
George Meyer.
AMusEMENTs- Base Ball To-day; Lester and
Aliens Own and Original Early Birds.
CHANGE OF ScHEDULE-City and Suburban
Railway.
PRoPosALs-For Furnishing Ship Chandlery,
Etc.
CHEAP COLUMN ADvERrIsEMENTs-H Help Want
ed; Employment Wanted; For Rent; For Sale
Miscellaneous.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-24
Left Nothing to be Said
From HGrper's for april.

Granny, 1ObGr you gwiney'
The speaker was poor puny little picka-
ninny, black as the ace of spades, who trudged
YEARLY along, almost bowed double beneath
the weight Of an immense bundle of Soiled
clothes for the wash
Granny" an immense body, with sable Wis
age pouting lower lip and savage aspect, turned
sharply around and confronted the widow s
mite
"Whar gwine? whar gwinef amt gwine
to tell you whar gwiDe. You al'ays akin.
'Whar e gwine? whar e gwineg gwine whar
gwine-dat's whar l gwine 'Whar e gwinei
whar e gwineg I amt gwine tell e whar !
gwine.''
1t is needless to say that no further informa
ton was elected or in fact desired.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-24
To Isaack Walton.
From TTorner's Noo4zin

FTOW f1uFpeT 3 Muyiztfe.
Old Isaack. in this angry age of ours,
This hungry, angry age, how oft OF thee
We dream, and thy divine tranquility.
And ali thy pleasure in the dewey flowers,
The meade enamelled. and the singing showers,
And shelter of the silvery wilowtree,
By quiet waters of the river Lee
All, happy hours we cry-ah, halcyon hours:
Yet thou like us, hadst trouble for this realm
OF England for thy dear Church Knocked and
rent,
Thy friends in beggary, thy monarch slain,
But naught could thy mild spirit overwhelm.
All, Father Isaack, teach us thy content,
When Time brings many sorrow back
again.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-24
Joining Issue.

From the Mem York World (Den,)
The Republicans on the Ways and Means
committee will not present bill to reduce the
surplus war taxes. They will content them
selves with endeavoring TO obstruct the progress
OF the bill reported by the Democrats, supple
menting this policy by voting for every appro-
priation, no mater how reckless The record
OF both parties in Congress will be their plat
form in the Presidential canvass.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-24

The Republican correspondents at Wash
ington are rubbing their hands in glee be-
cause, as they allege, Denis Kearuey, the
bold Californian, has walked into the White
House and told President Cleveland that
Mr.. Bayard's Chinese treaty won't do. and
that the administration is pro-English and
pro-Chineso. If the correspondents are in
need Of material, why don't they start an
other story about Congressman Martin, of
Texesi
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-24

TascOtt, the supposed murderer of Smell,
has been Eeen in Chicago within the last
few days, according to dispatch. He was
walking ieisurely along the streets. Posi-
bly, it wasn't Tascott. People charged with
murder don't take evening strolls on
crowded thoroughfares. In the mean time
cases of mistaken identity continue to come
TO light, and gentlemen who wear black dia.
gonal SUITS had better be on the lookout un.
t the genuine Tascott, with his suit OF
that sort, is Gagged.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-24
Should be in a Hurry, Too.

From the Net0 York Mail and ErDress REM
Nothing that Senator Ingalls, could say or do
would SO much raise him in the estimation of all
ialrminded men OF both parties as Is admit that
he was misled in his estimate OF Hancock, and
to make square and manly apology for unin-
tended injustice TO one of the nobest and truest
OF our dead chieftains
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-24

There is but one SOZODONT. 1t has no
counterpart. No other preparation for the
teeth either compares with or resembles il.
Recommendation of anything in its place
should be discredited. Demand SOZO-
DON'T. Don't be put Off with substitutes.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-24
CURRENT COMMENT.
Can,t Understand It.

From the Baltimore AmericdH (Rep)
The Wilmington On. c. star wonders how
Senator Butler, who comes from State that
doos not permit divorces should offer bill for
the admission of Utah. Extremes meet, accord
ing 10 an old proyerb
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-24

The Washington correspondents report
that Mr. Bayard has cut Congressman
Lodge, of Massachusetts, because tho Con-
gresham contributed 70 the North inert
can ReUiew an article unfavorabe TO the
fisheries treaty. Mr. Bayard probably does
not care what Mr.. Lodge, who is ''pollt-
ical fisherman thinks of the treaty.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-24

George Durham, who murdered his
mother-in-law, and who will probably hang
in Philadelphia March %, has confessed his
guilt. The confession was caused by there
tusal of the State Board Of PardonS 70 com
mute the sentence. Dunham's lawyer now
asks the Governor for a reprieve, on the
ground that the prisoner hadn't sufficient
time TO prepare for death. Evidently Dun
ham thought he would be pardoned and has
negiected his opportunities.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-24

There is an increased demand among the
farmers for tariff literature. Some Con-
gresham should explain how high pro
tective tariff makes farm mortgages, and
have several million copies of his speech
printed and distributed
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-24

Secretary and Mrs. McCulloch have
just celebrated their golden wedding in
Washington. Invitations to reception
we're issued to 500 people. Doubtless the
venerable couple received enough presents
70 furnish a house.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-24

Congress has been talking about Western
farm mortgages. 1t is a subject of some
importance. There ara also numerous farm
mortgages in the South Does Congress
propose to bring relief TO the farmers by
passing tariff reduction billl
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-24
Sharrnan,s Ghost.

From the Ner Orleans States (Dent)
Shermans vote favorng Chinese immigra-
ton IS a ghost that haunts him in a very lively
ia5hion iu t now. The ghost is also stalking
up and down the Pacific coast knocking the
spots out of Johns chances for the Presidential
nomination
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-24

The cigarette cane now accompanies tho
dude in his rambleS. The cane is a hand
somely mounted one. and a twist Of the sill
yer head throws open joint of reed and
exposes to view dozen or so cigarettes in
the hollow. If reports be true, canes quite
as innocent looking often contain something
other than cigarettes.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-24

On Feb. 5 the Kentucky Legislature APP
pointed committee TO investigate Rowan
county affairs. The committees report,
which was lately made and which recon-
mcnds that the county I've abolished and ap-
10 toned among the count from wh.ch
it was originally formed, is a very unusual
o e, but it seems to be justified 10y the out
rageous lawlessless in Rowan county and
by the fact that there are not enough la "
abiding citizens there to insure peace Such
a state of affairs requires and has received
heroic treatment
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-24

1t has been suggested that classes for
training children to walk gracefully be
established in the South. Why in the
South particularly 1t might extend to the
North and be open to the woman who wag-
nrio
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-24

Since last weeks blizzard in New York, q
peculiar fatality has fallen upon many
horses in that city, This fatality is not due
to overwork but to lack of work during
the blizzard When horse accustomed to
hard work is confined in his stable for sew
eral days, as was the case with most OF the
car and truck horses, change and reduction
of food are required. Neglect of this pre-
caution has brought about the fatality
alluded to. The horses are so rarely allowed
to rest several days at time that hostlers
could hardly be expected to know what to
do under extraordinary circumstances.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-24

The man who knew Treasurer Tate's &C
counts were not straight is being heard
from. Moreover, he is becoming numerous.
Why didn't he notify Gov. Buckner some
time apO2
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-24

xMayor Grace, of New York, has
charged his mind. He will not be a caudi-
date for Governor, and the New York
politicians are wondering what induced him
to take such a course. Did Mr. Grace allow
the announcement of his candidature as a
sort of "feeler?'
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-24

Col. Robert c. Ingersoll does not regard
himself as a politician, but he says he is a
good Republican, and he wants to vote for
Judge Gresham for President Has Inger-
soil deserted the gentleman TO whom he
gave the name Of "Piumed Knighti' Per-
haps he will go TO Chicago ana put Judge
Gresham in nom nation.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-24

Gov. Buckner, of Kentucky, is still on
guard for the State against the assaults of
the Lawmakers He vetoed six bills in a
bunch the other day. He didn't keep a
very close eye on Treasurer Tate, however.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-24

1t was thought that the dealt of Mr.. W
W. Corcoraa, who subscribed 5000 10 the
fluid for a home in Washington for the
widow Of Gen. Hanc elk, and who made no
provision in his viii for the pr yment of the
subscription, would seriously interfere with
the plans of those having charge of that
matter. 1t did not, however. The house
has been purchased.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-24

Mr.. Cleveland has joined trout fishing
club in Baltimore He is the biggest fish
the club has caught.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-24

Senator Cullom says he does not expect
10 be nominated for President this year or
any other year. 1t would be well for Sena.
tor Cullom to put himself in the position of
a very dark horse. Ii MIR. Blaine is not
nominated, the probability is that none of
the candidates having delegations instructed
for them will be
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-24

Mrs. V. c. Cloptcn Of Alabama. wants
the Southern women to erect in Washing
ton a monument TO the late Mr.. Corcoran.
The suggestion originally came from Bishop
Wilmer, of that State. Mrs. C.opton has
addressed an open letter to the Southern
women in behalf of the proposed movement.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-24
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Office.
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Railroads Seeking Savannah.

Committees representing two projected
South Carolina railroads were in this city
yesterday Tor the purpose of interesting
business men here in their enterprises. The
inteatiOn of both committees is to build
their roads to this city. They must have
an outlet on the seaboard, and Savannah
| offers better advantages than any other
seaport on the South Atlantic coast.
The two projected roads virtually occupy
the same territory. The projectors Of one
OF them propose to make BarnWell, s. c.,
an objective point and utilize short line
already in operation between that town and
Blackville, S. C. The projectors of the
other propose to build to Blackville, S. c.,
direct, and from thence to Columbia, S. c.
Either road would be of great advantage
to Savannah, and would eventually be a
part of a short line to the North. The route
of each road is through q thickly settled,
healthy and prosperous part Of South Caro-
lima, which, if connected with Savannah by
railroad, would increase her trade many
thousands of dollars annually.
Both committees were well received by
those of our citizens whom they met. The
opinion, however, of those TO whose atten-
ton the two railroad enterprises were
brought was that the enterprises should be
united, and that the promoters of them
should harmonic their differences. The
opinion was expressed also that assistance
would be much more likely to be secured in
Savannah, after it had been ascertained
what help could be obtained outside of Sa-
vannah for one road. 1t Is possible that
one road might receive a great deal of en-
enlargement here, but the probability of
getting assistance for two roads, depending
upon the same territory for business, is
rather remote.
There is not much doubt that Savannah
merchants would help to build road be-
tween this city and Columbia, but they
would hardly do so before it had been ascer-
tanned what assistance the people to be
benefited outside of Savannah would offer,
and until it was certain that their assistance
would be of very substantial kind
1t may be stated, as a matter of interest
in this connection, that there are now
eighteen miles of the Blackwell, Aston and
Newberry road, extending from Blackville
toward Columbia, in operation. This road
is being pushed forward rapidly. All that
is necessary to secure a road from Savan-
nah to Columbia is the building of road
ninety miles in length, from this city to
Blackville or to Barnwell.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-24

When es-President Lincoln was first
nominated, ex-senator Simon Cameron, OF
Pennsylvania, was a Presidential probable
ity. 1t would be quite coincidence if Mr..
Lncolns son should now be nominated,
with ex-senator Cameron's son as a proba-
bility. The unexpected frequent y happens,
and at the same time il frequently doesn't.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-03-24

Mosr PEOPLE believe In the greatest good TO
the greatest number, and their greatest mum.
Der is number one.--Puck