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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-09
When Old Jack Died.

When Old Jack died we staid from school (they
said,
At home we needn't go that day., and none
OF us ate any breakfast-only one
And that was papa AMI his eyes were red
When he came round where we we're by the
shed.
Where Jack was lying halfway in the sun
And halfway in the shade. When we begun
To cry out loud, pa turned and dropped his head
And went away; and mamma, she went back
Into the kitchen. Then for long while.
All to ourselves like we stood there and
cried
We thought so many good things of Old Jack
And funny things, although we didn I smile,
We could only cry when Old Jack died
When Old Jack died, it seemed a human friend
Had suddenly gone from us; that some face
That we had loved to fonde and embrace
From babyhood. no more would condescend
To smile on us forever We might bend
With fearful eyes above him. interlace
Our chubby fingers DER him, romp and race.
Plead with him, call and coax-ay, we might
send
The old halloo up for him, whistle hist,
IF sobs had let u.s. or, as wildly vain
Snapped thumbs called speak" and he
had not replied;
We might have gone down on our knees and
kissed
The tousled ears, and yet they must remain
Deaf, motionless, we knew-when Old
Jack died.
JAMES WHITCoMB RILEY
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-09
Gen. Anderson's Death.

Gen Robert ii. Anderson's death has
filed many hearts with sorrow and sad
dened the community. His position of
Chief of Police kept him prominently be-
fore the people, and he was, therefore, one
of the best known men in the city. He was
rather reserved in his manners, but
those who knew him well admired him for
his unfailing courtesy, strict integrity and
profound regard for truth and Justice. His
public and private life was without a stain,
and those who mourn his death most deeply
will have their grief lightened to some ex-
tent by the thought that he was a kind hus-
band and father and true friend.
Gen. Anderson was not an old man. In
years and appearance he was in the prime
of life. His career in his chosen profession
closed while he was yet a young man, but
the distinction which he won in it showed
that he was possessed of marked ability.
His illness was a brief one. 1t was not
until few days ago that his family and
friends felt any uneasness on his account,
and even then there was a strong hope tn at
he would master the disease which had
obtained so strong hold upon him. The
contest was against him, however and the
hope that was generally entertained on
Tuesday night that there would be an i'm
provement in his condition on the follow
ing morning, was destroyed yesterday by
the announcement of his death.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-09
Jackgonv!ne ofncials Criticised.


Inspector ByI1les Of the New York police
force is saying some very uncomplimentary
things about those OF the officials Of Jack
sonvlle, Fla, whose duty it is to guard the
public against bad characters. lie say
that thieves, bunco steerers, and outlaws OF
every description, are permitted 70 do
pretty much rs they please in that city
without fear of molestation.
Mr.. Byrnes is mad because the alleged
New York swindler, George Hayward Car
penter. who was arrested by one Of his
detectives in Jacksonville and placed in
Jail there, escaped. 1t is true that Carpcn-
ter escaped, but it doesn't fol ow that the
Jacksonville authorities are corrupt
or that they permit bad charac-
ters to infest that city.
Mr.. Byrnes ought to be sure that what he
says is correct before making such damag-
ing charges. II the Jacksonville authOri-
ties are not doing their duty the fact ought
to be brought home to the Governor. He
has power to remove them, and doubtless
would do 50 if it were shown to him that
they are unfit for their places. Jackson
VILE IS the home of great many Northern
and Western people during the winter
months, and they have never doubted that
they are afforded all the police protection
that Is necessary to insure the safety of
their lives and property What Mr.
Byrnes says, however, is calculated to alarm
them. Perhaps on second thought he will
admit that his charges are too sweeping
There is no doubt that the escape of Car
penter was mysterious, and the Governor
will do no more than his duty if he thor
oughly investigates all the circumstances
connected with it. If the escape was due
TO carelessness or incompetence those respon-
sible for it should be dismissed from their
Offices at once. 1t can hardly be possible
that Carpenter was given a chance to
escape There may be suspicion enter
tanned by some that he was. In order
to set at rest this suspicion
the investigation, which the Governor pro-
poses to make, should be a very tn rough
one. No effort should be spared to get at
the truth. According TO Mr. Byrnes state
ment, to a New York Herald reporter, the
Governor said to Detective Sheldon that he
felt disgraced by Carpenters escape. If he
feels that way he will do all he can to find
out whether or not Mr. Byrncs' statement
relative to the condition of affairs in Jack
sonville has any foundation. The Carpenter
escape should certainly be probed to the
bottom.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-09
A Leap Year Proposal.
From The Oninhn Bee.


Clytie-Harry, you must hive noticed that
you have grown very dear to me. lit is
useless TO longer conceal the truth, my darling
love you
Harry Turns pale and trembles)-It is so
sudden, Miss Jones. Excuse my agitation, but
must have time to think.
Ciyste-Then you bid me hope, my angel
oh, rapture.
Harry tblushing coquettishly behind his
whiskers)-l have not said that. Really, Miss
Jones, must refer you TO ma.
Clytie-Crlel, cruel one Why have you
awakened this pleasing hope in my bosom II only
To- blast itt Consider, my love. VIII nothing
move you 10 mercy, Bestow upon me this little
hand and make me the happest Of mndens
Harry Alas fear II cannot be. ] esteem
you highly as a friend. Miss Jones, but-fOrgive
me II | pain you'll do not love YOU. Holds
out his hand) But will always be brother
TO you.
She throws herself with a despairing wall on
out into the dark, dark world. convinced that
leap year is a fraud
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-09
SAM JONES IN PITTsBURG.
The Evangelist Tells How He Would
Build Character.


From the Pittsburg Dispatch.
Rev Sam Jones lectured yesterday afternoon
at the opera house and last night at the old
City Hall. Neither of the audiences was as
large as it should have been, that of the after
noon being particularly small The evangelist
is the same bright, matter-of-fact parsonage
that he always was. and the time OF his audience
was about equally divided between laughing
their sides sore and wiping away the tears when
would force themselves INTO their eyes, despite
their efforts TO keep them back
The afternoon lecture on Character Build
ing" was a marvel Of bright, witty sayings and
sound common sense, mixed up in about equal
proportions and served in the peculiar style on
which Mr.. Jones has so long held first mort
gage. He spoke of the instability of reputation
and the IaStingneSS of character, either GOOD or
bad; reputation, he said, can he built up
again if a character is SCARED, it is SCARED
forever. Continuing, Mr. Jones said:
In building character, as in building every
thing else, a solid foundation is absolutely nee
essary, and we will make this foundation not
Will, not conscience, but Gods own foundation
affection. Love rules everything. 1t is the
one force IN the world stronger than selllshneSS.
Selfishness endureS much, but love endures all
things. Love, then, is the foundation on
which We will build our character.
Il often see men who say they don't believe
in excitement in eigion; they are always calm
and cool. Did you ever see a corpse that wasn't
calm and cool? 1t is one of the natures of the
animal, and when you find man of that kind
he is generally religious corpse, inside of some
cemetery, of which the pastor ought to be the
sexton. A man, to be good, honest Christian,
must be warm and loving. Now, the first rock
would put in that foundation is faith, and when
we have Taith all right would put in courage.
God himself despises a coward. Do you know
why this city is overrun with debauchery and
crimey 1t is because of the do wright cowardice
of the church of God. God says one courageous
man can chase 900, and two men can put TO-
900 to flight Suppose you had that sort Of
courage in Pittsburgt Why you could take half
dozen men and clean up the whole city any
morning before breakfast. There are too many
people who call themselves men running around
with little cotton string with few ribs stitched
to it, where their backbones ought to be.
After courage would put in knowledge
knowled2e OF the right OF the will Of God Then
would come. temperance-no merely abstinence
from whisky--but temperance in its broadcast
sense. On that would put patience1 then
brotheriy kindness, and, away up on top would
come aspiration"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-09
lNDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

MEETINGS. Savannah Mutual Loan Associa-
ton: Stockholders Savannah and Ogeechee
Canal Company: Zerubnabel Lodge No IS, F.
and A. NJ. The Hbernian Society; Savannah
Rifle Association; Jasper Festival General Com.
mittee; Branch Al Order Of Iron Hall; Pales-
tine Commandery No. T. X T.; The Union
Society.
MILITARY ORDERs-Georgia Hussars Circular
to Field, staff and Line Officers First Volunteer
Regiment of Georgia.
SPECIAL NoTIcEs-Jasper Festival Accommo-
dations: Notice to City Court Grand Jurors As
to Bills Against Italian Bark FEDERICO The
Raf1e Of the Pacing Horse Landlord.
AMusExESTs-J. S. Murphy in Kerry Cow
ct the Theater
STEAMSHIP ScHEDULE-Ocean Steamship Com
pany.
RUsr PRooF OATs AND RICE FLoUR-Bond,
Haynes s. Elton.
POTATOES, ErC.-W. D. Smkins & c.
WEAK MEN MADE Strongly arston Company,
New York
CHEAP COLUMN Accommodation Want
ed Employment Wanted; For Rent; For Sale
Strayed; Board; Miscellaneous.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-09

Miss Maria A. Brown is a Bostonian who
believes that the Icelander, Left Erikson,
discovered America. She has spent several
years in Europe collecting testimony to
strengthen her position, and is now in
Washington trying to get Congress to APP
propriate $4,000 for her expenses and those
of other choice antiquarians in hunting
through the records of the European
Libraries to find proof of EriksonS discovery.
Some of the grave and learned members
from New England are said to look with
favor on her appeal, but it is safe TO say
that majority of the Congressman are
willing to accept Columbus as the discoverer
of this part of the globe, and will be- unwill-
ing to crafty Miss Browns whim.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-09

The rumor is being persistently circulated
that Gen Bragg will decline the Mexican
Mission and again become candidate for
Congress. Probably there is no truth in it.
Why should Gen. Bragg seek an appoint
ment, only to refuse itl However, he may
think he can go back to Congress, and
doubtless he would prefer to remain in this
country.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-09
POROUS PLASTERS.
WHY ARE BANK NOTES COUN-

WHY ARE BANK NOTES COUN-
TBRFEITEDP Simply because they
are valuable, and for the same reason Ben
sons Plasters are being initiated and
counterfeited by many INSCRIPTIONS manutac'
turers in this country who know the superiority
of Benson's over all other plasters now
offered for the relief and cure of bodily aches
sprains and pains of every kind. Minister'S
lawyers and public speakers pronounce them
superior to lozenges or cough medicines for the
prompt cure of sore throat hoarseness ana
bronchitis These plasters, although power
full counter irritant, do not burn or in any way
injure the most delicate skin. Ask for Benson
Plasters and avoid limitations Sold by drug
gists everywhere.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-09

Another State House investigation Is now
IN order. The capitol at Boston is said TO
be- ia an un'afe condition, aud the law
makers are becoming appreheIsiye. When
elevators were put IN u year ago per-
ceptlble irefnor was felt Whenever they be-
gaa ~ rus. and IN time there wa an alarm
ing settllng u tho floors on visiting IL
Monday nle1nbsrs were altonirhsl b. lid
strong eYldeBoes that ths building had
seitie1 slnoe Saturday eye8ng. Tho ceiling
n several rooms nas erackediD eysry dlIec.
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-09

The Abbott Opera Company seems to
have got on the warm side Of the hearts
OF the people of this city. Well, the
amiable little prima donna is conscientious
artist and deserves all her popularity.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-09
Trust Him Not.

Senator Sherman, it is said, is consider
ing the ACCESSIBILITY of inviting Gov. Fora
ker to present his name to the Republican
National Convention for President Would
not the Senator make mistake if he should
ask the Governor to do him that service2
Foraker has the ability to make a very good
speech, and on such a great occasion he
would, doubtless, exert himself to the utmost
to win applause but would he say all he
could for Shermanl He is very ambitions
young man, with Presidential aspirations
and he might use the opportunity to adj
vance his own political fortunes rather than
those of Sherman. 1t will hardly do to saw
that no man who has the least regard for
his reputation would prove untrue to such
a trust. There are not wanting instances
of treachery in the political history of this
country.
Garfield presented the name of Sherman
to the convention of 1880, but Garfield, not
Sherman, was nominated. There are those
who believed that Garfield was false
to Sherman. The story is that
when Garfield was requested to present
Sherman's name to the convention he h. ST
tated to accept the honor. He said he was
not a candidate himself but thought there
might be reasons why he should not appear
as the special advocate of Shermap's nomi-
nation. After considering the matter
awhile ho announced that he would comply
with tho request. The opening sem
tence of his speech was a shrewd
one, and drew the attention of the entire
convention TO himself. In fact, it was i'm
mediately followed by loud demands from
every part of the great convention hall
that he himself should be tho nominee.
Had IL been shrewdly arranged that his
friends should make such a response 70 his
opening SENTENCED That perhaps will never
be known, hut the fact that Garfield was
nominated should make Sherman hesitate
10 trust another Ohio politician who is
rival
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-09


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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-09

Slugger Jake Kilrain has written letter
10 a Boston friend stating that he intends to
give up prize fighting. He has enough
money now, he says, to enable him to en-
gage in something more to his fancy. The
prize ring may not be very eleyating. but it
appears to be remunerative.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-09

The American woman's voice, says the
New York sun, is high and harsh compared
with that of the English or French woman
Perhaps the Sun refers to the American
woman as found in New York High and
harsh" is not term that applies to the
Southern woman's voice.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-09

Mr.. Joseph Medill, editor of the Chicago
Tribune, is enjoying the balmy climate of
Jacksonville, from which place he sends to
bis paper an occasional tariff article in ac-
cord with the Presidents message, and of
course, out of harmony with Mr. Blaine's
cablegram from Paris. What good many
Republicans need is pure Florida air
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-09

II is said that Miss Willard, who is now
visiting Mrs. Cleveland, will remain in
Washington and take position in one of
the private schools of that city. A good
many society people would probably object
10 receiving young lady who had to work
to support herself. Mrs. Cleveland does
not seem 10 select her friends for their
money value
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-09

Louisville doctors assert that smoking
forty cigarettes day will make an idiot of
a smoker. Some people think the man who
smokes forty cigarettes a day is naturally
Dot many removes from idiocy.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-09
CURRENT COMMENT.
A Cure Recommended.

From tie Pjttsburg Dispatch (Rep)
Pyromania and kleptomania are couple OF
mental diseases for which the penitentiary
affords the most obvious ana radical cure.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-09

Mrs. Annie Stevenson. of st. Joseph, Nc.
was arrested the other day on charge Of
vagrancy. She is said to be only II years
old At the age of 10 she married Robert
Patterson, and two children, both Of whom
died, were born 10 thoni. Patterson also
died within two years after his marriage
and his child-widow quickly 'Aarried John
Stevenson, who deserted her
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-09
The Civn Service Rules All Right.

FfOHtThe Bf0OktyH rage Nhep'l
The friends and enemies Of civil service re.
form seem equally gratfied by the revision OF
the rules just psde public at Washington. The
President aEd-the commissioners have devoted
many months to the work, and their success IN
satisfying all hands is fitting reward OF their
industry.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-09
A Very Good List.
From the Ne,o York sun Qnd,)

From the Near York sun Qnd)
An alphabetical list of contemporaneous in
interest:
Cleveland, Grover:
Hill, David Bennett;
Hewitt, Abram Stevens;
Whitney, William Collins.
All Democrats. all men Of force, intellect, and
individuality, and all men of New, York, the
Empire State, tine pivotal State and the State
whose electoral vote viii decide the election
Of a President next November.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-09
Which Kind of smile2

From NE Louisville Courier-JoWrndl CDe'n0
The Washington smile" is said 10 extend
from ear 10 ear, If this is true, what cavern
must be the Washington guhgaw
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-09

President Cleveland hearing that Com
missioner Webb was getting up subscrip-
ton for the poor of the District of Column
bia, promptly sent $25.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-09

A Boston man eloped the other day with
his ex-wife, from whom he had been di-
vorced. Some men are never satisfied with
their condition
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-09

The Dakota editors having thawed out
are said to be trying to show that Dakota is
a great winter resort. Nobody will be like
" TO question that statement
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-09

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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-09

OVER 5000 pianos arr ruined every year In
TINS country by changes Of atmosphere The
poor man thus saves from 500 70 $1,000 per
year by MOI having piano. - Deff0f. Tree Issvss.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-09

Hannibal Hamlin is not alone in his an
tipathy for overcoats. Senator Jones, Of Ar
kansas, rarely wears one, and Congressman
Tllman, of South Carolina, has long been
known as their most inveterate enemy.
Without flannel under his linen, and with
nothing over his indoor coat, this frost
proof statesman walks to the capitol on the
iciest VI mornings and never shivers once.
He says he used occasionally TO wear a
shawl. but cannot understand how men can
wear two coats He will understand il,
however, II he gets IA touch Of pneumonia.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-09

On Feb. - the Chinese Minister at Wash
ington will give a ball which promises to be
the most brilliant event Of the social
season. lie will require that invitations be-
shown nj The door for the reason that his
last ball was disturbed by crowd Of unin-
yited people who rushed in and ate his
supper before the invited guests had a
CbEncr az T.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-09

Englewood UHiverSalist church, in Chi
cago, celebrntel this week the twelfth ami.
versary Of Mis- Florence +. Koilocks pas
torate Miss kolioca h. a native of Wiscon-
sin, aud after five yoars Of cho1i work she
entered tho Rochester Theological SEMINARY,
spending three years there Ia preparation for
the ministry. She VIA located as pastor
two years IN Iowa. and then came 10
EnglewOod Church, whore, under hef pas
torais, The membership has grown from
" W 80.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-09
The Morning News in the City.

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are as follows:
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1888-08-30
A FRIGHTTUL EXPLOSION.
Three Persons Killed by the Burst>
ing of Gas Pipe.

At Bradford Pa, Edward DueN, an em
ploye Of the Manufacturers Ga, Company,
was experimenting IN producing colored
fires Duel WIS on a verauda above the
office, on which was seated nearly two dozen
people, when the pipe burst, which mausled
him TERRIBLY and almost killed him in
stantly. Robert Hurley who was on the
veraudn, was also fatally wound
ed, dying shortly after The third
victim was ". i. Curtis, Of Rue City, who
was 60 feet from the scene Of the explosion.
A piece Of the flying PIPE tore his face aud
head in a terrible manner. The unfortunate
man died in few moments after his removal
toa doctors office. Flying metal also seriously
injured several others, VINO were close t0the
scene Of the disnster, but = is thought none
fatally. 1t il miraculous that no more were
killed or injured, a near IA thousand people
were in the imn-dilte vicinity.