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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-22
TIE Boutelle Resolution

The answer of Secretary of War Endicott
to the battle-fiag resolution of Representa-
tive Boutelle, which appeared in our dis
patches yesterday, is complete in every re-
spect, and affords Mr.. Boutelle no opportu-
nifty for a bloody shirt speech. 1t has been
the impression that he introduced the reso-
luton with the hope of finding something
upon which he could base a speech of that
kind. He seems to have misunderstood the
application OF some of the statutes to which
he called attention, and to have made a mis-
take in introducing his resolution at all.
From the answer of Secretary Endicott.
it appears that no Confederate flags have
been surrendered by the present admins
tration, but that quite a number were bv
Secretary Stanton. 1t also appears that a
number of recaptured Union flags have
been delivered up, some by the order of
Congress, and others by different Secretaries
of War OF these flags Secretary Endcott
has delivered up seven.
great deal has been made out of the
flag incident-much more, in fact, than il
was worth. The Adjutant General of the
army. who first suggested wholesale re-
turn of the captured banners to those to
whom they originally belonged, was actu-
ated by the best OF motives, and the Presi
dent consented to their return without Civ
ing the question of his right to do so any
consideration. When his attention was
called to the fact that he had
no authority to order the return
of the banners, he recalled his
order. The Republicans thought they saw
a chance to make little political capital
and they proceeded to take advantage of it.
When Mr.. Boutelle has had his say about
the Secretary of Wars answer to his resolu-
ton the whole matter, in all probability,
will be quickly forgotten.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-22
Why Mr.. Blaine Wants to be a Dark
Horse.

From a Neto York Herald Interview.
"If you will recall the men who have been
elected Presidents Of the United states you Will
see they have all gone in with bound said
Mr.. Blaine, In January, 1887.
81 think do not understand you. Mr. Blaine. "
Well, take the campaign OF 1860 as an exam
pie. Not thousand men in the United states
thought Of Lincoln as a possible candidate for
the Republicans. Seward went into that con
vention with the nomination in his pocket. He
was scholar, an orator and statesman. II he
had been asked to have his nomination assured
he would not have given a dollar for the pledge,
he felt so certain. Yet, if he had been nomi-
mated, the Republicans would not have carried
nearly so many States as they did with Lincoln,
who was uncultured and unknown TO politics
ana almost unknown to the country.
"fow do you account for this, Mr. Blaine p
Let me illustrate little further and I'll tell
you. IN 1876 the Republicans passed over bris-
tow, Edmunds and several other leading men,
to say nothing of myself, and took Gen. Hayes.
Again in 1880, when nearly all the politicians
felt sure it would be either Grant or Blaine, 1t
was Gen Garfield who took the convention by
storm and swept the country"
You think the man to win must be dark
horse then ~
Not necessarily; but he must not be too
much of a white horse What he has done must
be recent and his popularity must spring from
luck rather than merit. tell you the American
voter believes in luck. 1t was MIR. Clevelands
sudden promotion from good Mayor of Buffalo
to Governor of New York that made him Presi-
dent. 1t was Tilden's record as willy politician,
with many speeches aud documents over his
signature, that defeated him in 1875. l not
believer in luck, but the people are, and can.
didates must submit to their will. The cry OF
Grant, the man who was never whipped,
elected him over the combined opposition of
such tried Republican leaders as Greeley, Sum
ner and Schurz.n
Has it been this element of luck which has
elected all the Presidentsl"
mo; perhaps not, surely not in the early days.
But it is a fact that for the past seventy-five
years no man has been elected President who
has been party leader for any time Webster,
Clay and Benton three of the greatest and most
ignored by the people, and such men as Polk
and Pierce and Taylorand Harrison, who were
far inferior to them in everything. slipped in
easily"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-22
"B's Throcle In,
CFrom the Cincinnati Frquirer)

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A racy breach of promise suit has lust ended
in the Circuit Court at Maysville. The case il
that of Josie Woods against S. H. Poe The
fair plaintiff lives in this city at present Sh4
asked for 5000 damages, and the court gave
her 5000, with an attorneys fee of 800
thrown in. The defendant is a sort of wander.
ing photographer, and is doing the Ohio towns
at present. He made no defence To the pain.
titf's petition. Some Of the letters Introduced
rival Arbuckle's loving epistles in the famous
suit recently settled at New York
Poe was at Carlisle last June, and on the 18TH
he wrote 70 Josie "A letter full OF love. closing as
follows; 81 send you thirteen kisses aud twelve
hugs and one pinch" ON the Path be wrote. IF
send you all this kisses and a good huggin'
throde in "
In September he was at Manchester. o and
on Sept. he wrote: Il want 20 see You
want 10 kiss you right In the mouth. Ga Sept.
- be wrote;
My helth Is good way 100 pounds have bot
me fine close you wodn't no me II you was ~
sea me an have bot me fine watch Oh th.
girls D. glling stack on me 10 every town 10 ~
what will do about that dfest up day an
went down town the ladys flirting AZ Ine on an
sides o. the sifeats Halng look M that piirty
man. but that Is AL caii't think u no bydy But
you ~ viii close.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-22
The Orator of the Dav.

The orator to-day is Gov. John B. Cor
don. His Grafton, it is safe to say, will be
an elegant tribute to the MEM
Dry of the revolutionary hero, the
unveiling of whose statue is the occasion of
the three days festival which begins this
morning.
No more appropriate selection of an ora
tor could have been made Gov. Gordon
has history that is full of heroic deeds.
and he knows how to appreciate such deeds
in Others. Renowned in war he is scarcely
less renowned in peace. Although vet in
the prime of life he has made name, both
as soldier and statesman. that willlive as
long as that of the modest hero whose name
is on so many lips to-day.
There is another reason which emphasizes
the appropriateness of, according to him, SO
conspicuous position i'll the ceremonies of
this festival. IL is that he delivered the
grafton when the corner stone of the JASPER
Monument was laid in 1879. No one thought
then, of course, that he would take the
same prominent part in the celebration of
the completion of the monument. Indeed.
it is doubtful if there were any at the LAYING
of the corner stone who specialized about
an event which must have been regarded as
one not likely to occur for years.
When the Monument Association was
ready to complete its work, it naturally
turned to Gov Gordon as the one to express
the thoughts which the occasion required.
Although burdened with public duties he
cheerfully responded to the Associations
request, and to-day he will be honored as
orator, Governor, soldier, friend, and as the
city's guest.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-22
DRY GOODS, ETC.
Ladies' Muslin Underwear,
WHITE GOODS,
EMBROIDERIES,
NEW DRESS GOODS.
SATEENS,
Fine Dress Ginghams.

The Great Sale will open
MONDAY MORNING, when
extraordinary bargains will be
offered. The goods are all new
and decided bargains at the
prices quoted.
20 inches wide Surah Silks, in all the New
Shades, at SOC. per yard.
% inches wide Surah Silks in all the New
Shades, at Csc. per yard.
Extra quality Colored and Black Surah Silks
at S5c., ST, 81 25, 81 50 and 81 rs per yard.
20 inches wide Black eros Grain Silk, 81 per
yard; regular price 81 p.
D inches wide Black eros Grain Silks, 81 IS
and 81 so; regular prices 81 so and 81 rs.
A full line Atwood Henriettas, in all tire
Spring Shades, at Soc. per yard
One lot As inches wide Atwood CoIored
Bages, suitable for Spring wear, 81 per yard;
regular value 81 D.
One lot Atwood Invisible Plaids Dress Goods
so inches wide, ST. % per yard; actual value
81 so.
100 pieces best American Sateens at 1Oc per
yard.
100 pieces Genuine French Sateens only 25c.
per yard.
100 pieces Genuine French Ginghams, 1sc per
yard; regular price Csc.
100 dozen Unlaundfied Shirts, all Sizes nads
of best Muslin aud Linen, fit guaranteed, Soc
each; worth 75d.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-22
savannah's Presidential visitors

Several Presidents and ex-Presidents have
visited Savannah. President Washington
reached the city May II, 1871, and remained
nearly four days visiting places of interest.
There were balls, dinners and excursions
during his stay, and from his own account
of it he enjoyed himself greatly
Vice President Aaron Burr was in the
city on May 90, 1902. He remained until
May "a, but did not receive much attention.
The newspaper published in the city at that
time does not even mention his name.
President Monroe was a visitor of the city
in May, 1919. He was shown great atten-
ton, and received all the hospitality which
the city was capable of extending to him.
President Fillmore arrived in Savannah
April %, 1854, and received a very warm
welcome. The Chatham Artillery fired a
salute in his homer, and there was big ball
at ST. Andrews Hall and an excursion to
Fort Pulaski.
Gen. Grant visited the city after he had
completed his term as President He was
the recipient of considerable attention.
President Arthur arrived in the city on
April 20, 1888, and returned to Washington
on the following day. He was given a pub
lie reception at the city hall, which was
largely attended. The visit was a pleasant
one to him and to the people of Savannah
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-22
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-22
Apnealine TO the Law.

From the Nelo York Tribune (Rep)
So prevalent is the cigarette habit among
boys and SO harmful is it during the growing
years that the proposal that the sale of cigar
cites TO boys under 10 be prohibited by law will
commend itself to the minds of all right-thnk-
ing men and women. Such law would be on
the same lines as the one forbidding the sale of
liquor to minors, and it ought to be no more
difficult of enforcement.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-22

Mrs. Langtry is reported to be very i'll,
in Chicago, with neuralgia of the heart.
Her New York physician, DR.. John A. If
win, has gone to attend her. At latest &C
counts she wos somewhat better
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-22

F. b. Tascott, a brother of the suspected
murderer of Mr.. Smell, of Chicago, says that
on the day Of the murder W. Is. Tascott, the
accused man, who was stopping with him
IN Ridgeland, went with him 10 Chicago, on
one Of the morning trains. They returned
Ia tho afternoon. After supper his brother
was out for several hours, but was in bed
before II 30. A DOZEN persons In Ridgeland
cav him during tie evening. and can 10
testify Hs went b town a day ~ two At
tsr the murder and has not been heard from
t.noe. Opinions differ 81 b. bis whereabouts.
BONE eiiicofH think be- u New York, Wilde
eiben inelins " isaa Franclsoo.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-22

Snowman Barnum is as good an adver-
tiser as one would care to know. His latest
trick is to have himself interviewed about
an indefinite rumor that somebody or other
had suggested him for the Presidency. He
appears to be willing to accept the offer,
provided his circus wouldn't suffer.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-22

Tho President IL said % favor New York,
ST. Louis, Chicago and indianapolis for the
Democratic convention. About 10 O'Clock
this morning the committee may expect a
telegram from him urging the selection OF
Savannah. This city has captured the
fancy Of all the Presidents which have
s.slied H.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-22

The window glass of the court house at
ST. Joseph, Mo-, has not been washed since
the court house was erected, many years
ago. This is given by some of the papers
as a curious item. Evidently their editors
have never been inside of many Georgia
court houses
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-22

An omission of Importance was made in
the Washington kilograms about those com
prisng the Presidential party TO Savan-
nah. A great many people are anxious to
know if Secretary and Mrs. Whitney will
hiring little Dorothy
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-22

An Indiana paper proposes ex-senator
Malone for vice-president, on ticket with
ex-senator Ben Harrison. Very likely Ma
hone has an idea that he could make good
president. Almost every Republican seems
TO have caught the presidential bee pur-
ported to have been let loose by Mr.. Blaine.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-22

A Colorado Democrat is reported as say
ing that the West is disappointed in Mr.
Cleveland. The report, however, is printed
in the New York Tribune, and there is nc
law requiring anyone to believe it.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-22

The son of Senator Harris, of Tennessee,
is making himself notorious, and the no.
toriety he is gaining is of very uuprofita-
BILE sort The other night, in Washington
bar room, he wanted to kill young man
who is his rival for young lady's affec-
tions. He loudly protested that he had
killed two men and was ready to dispatch
the third. The barkeeper quieted his
nerves, however, but after awhile he
wanted another drink, which was refused
him, and he went at the barkeeper with an
open knife. He was elected from the room
but evaded policeman, who was called,
and soon returned 10 renew the as
sault. This time the officer took him in
charge. Washington Is IA bad place for the
obstreperous sons Of statesmen, as has been
shown on several occasions.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-22
II He Really Meant 1t.

From the Hartford Times (Dem)
Only week ago almost no Republican paper
dared breathe a word implying that Mr.. Blaine
wasn't the purest man living and the strongest
candidate the Republicans could name. Now
they are all unbosoming and confessing that
Biaine-well, they can get along better without
that kind OF leader
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-22
nain the Allipator

From the Cincinnati Enquirer, (Dem)
Mr.. and Mrs Cleveland will be warmly wei
coined in Florida, but they should let the ALI
gator alone. Personal contact with a flrst-class
alligator is not conducive to a second term.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-22

1t is refreshing to know that all men who
are taken in by green goods" swindlers are
not from North and South Carolina. The
latest victim halls from Iowa. After the
usual correspondence, he went to New York
TO buy s., 900 for $500. Like all of his pre-
decessors, he is now poorer and wiser
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-22

While DIR. McGlynn was delivering
political harangue the other night, an old
man in the audience became so much ex-
cited that he died from heart disease.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-22

The West Virginia papers speak encour-
agingly of Democratic prospects in that
State. OF course West Virginia will vote
right.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-22

Mr.. Joseph Manley and Cap'n Boutelle
deny that Mr.. Blaine is in dropping health.
This is no less than the public expected of
them
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-22

The army Of Enoch Ariens has been at
tackled by the reaper. Death. aud one In Ohio
haa just dropped out n ranks lts hoped
that tho scythe will b. kept vigorously al
work The beginning was not very zatis-
faetory ~ tonuinber, but the victim was
from the riglt State.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-22

Augusta should rid herself of her Mormon
visitors as soon as possible. They are a
poor sort of guest for city
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-22

The Republican and some of the indie
pendent papers in New York are still hit
ting Gov. Hill for his alleged misuse of
money in furnishing the executive mansion
A committee has been appointed by the
Legislature to investigate the matter. The
Governor will now have chance TO hit
back. and be generally hits hard
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-22
The Laws Delay.

From the Philddel0hin Record, (Den.)
Talk of ''the laws delay" 1t is as nothing
compared with the delay in making laws in
Congress.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-22

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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-22

The Republican press is making a great
noise because Alfred Lister, a Newark. n.
j., Democrat, has joined their party ranks.
II Is certainly n very unusual occurrence
these days, and investigation has shown
that Lister is quite an old man. He is prob
ably Ia his dotage.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-22
The Morning News in the City.

he ItTUIs IOI IIIt IJaII4l 4IIItNItNI " " y
delivered every day, in any part of the City,
100 nc fcl1O-Uc.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-08
Lazy Life of washington clerks

Corr. st. Louis Republic.
The clerks have a lazy life here in
Washington compared with persons
who perform clerical services in COM
mercial cities. They do not go to work
until O'Clock in the morning and are
off duty for the day at P. NJ. They are
paid more money than the average one
could possibly earn in any other calling,
and provisions and house rent are al
most as cheap as they are in St. Louis
or any large city. Young men who de-
sire to become lawyers or doctors have
a splendid chance here to attend fine
colleges and make good living while
they are acquiring an education, if they
can get into the departments. A large
percentage who come here with those
objects i'll view become inert, however,
fall into bad habits, and are finally
kicked out of office, and then they go to
the bad at a headlong pace. They have
too much -oating time, and become de-
moralized. So-called fashionable soci-
ETY. takes the ambition out of many.
They get into a whirl-it is quite easy TO
do so-and many of the better-iooking
ones vainly imagine they can marry the
.ostensibly rich daughters of solid old
congressman, government officials or re-
tired merchants or professional men who
bring their families to Washington.
The dear girls, as a rule, are as sensible
as they are attractive, and the mercen-
airy fortune-hunter around the national
capital is not bowling success. The
papas and mammas have deal Of good
sense, and their daughters usually hui
NOR the national capital dudes only for
a season and then drop them, and wind
up by marrying men who have prov
en- themselves capable of battling with
the world.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-08
They Never Fail.

No. FULTON MARKET, NEW YORK City,
Jan. 26, 1884.
have been using BRANDRETH's PILLS
for the last ten years. They are q Won
derful medicine. There is nothing equal
to them as Blood Purifiers and Liver
Regulators. But l wish to state how re-
markably they cure rheumatism, and how
easily. [ was affected by rheumatism of
the legs. My business Wholesale fish
dealer) naturally leads me to damp places.
was SO bad I could not walk, and at
night I suffered fearfully. I tried Bal
SANS, Sarsaparillas, and all kinds of
tinctures, but they did me no good, and I
was afraid of being cripple. finally
commenced using BRANDRETH's PILLS.
| took two every night for ten nights;
then I began to improve. I continued
taking them for forty days, and got en-
tirely well. Now, whenever sick, take
BRANDRETH' S PILLS. They never fail.
j. n HARRIS.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-08
Flies Can Garry Disease.
From the Philadelphia Press.


A popular impression has existed for
a number of years to the effect that
during warm weather germs or microbes
OF contagious diseases have been car
rled by flies and mosquitoes, thus as
sisting in the spread of those diseases.
This impression has gone abroad in
spite of the fact that medical science
has never established its truth. The
subject was brought to the attention of
DR.. Ford, president of the board of
health, yesterday, and also Dr. VIM M.
Welch, physician in charge of the Mu-
nicipal Hospital.
Such thing is possible" said DR..
Ford, "but it has never been verified
by practical experiment. 1t is known
that such things as living germs of dis
ease do exist, for they have been dis
covered in cases of fever, but never in
smallpox. They are such an infnitesl-
NAL thing that, if they do exist-and
there is no reason why they should not
they have never been seen, and posi-
bly, never will be. IF there is such a
thing as smallpox germ it is not i'm
possible or improbable that flies
would carry it. suppose
that if fly alighted on maturated
sore on smallpox patient it could car
ry particles of the diseased excresence
to another person under favoring cir
cumstances and inOculate that person
with the disease, just as vaccine is con-
veyed from one person to another"
DIR. WEIGH said that the theory was
very tar-fetched one, and that it was
simply thought-an idea-that had &C.
Cured to some specialist, and thus
gained notoriety.