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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-15

1t is related that Gen. Farnsworth, of
New York, called on Mr.. Cleveland the
other day to request the appointment of a
favorite Office seeker. Mr.. Cleveland told
him that he could not make the appoint
ment, for reasons which in no way re-
Elected upon the candidate. Then Gen.
Farnsworth became somewhat wrathy. He
said: "Grover Cleveland, you can make
this appointment if you want to. Omit
your fooling and make it." The President
very naturally declined to obey the order,
and Gen. Farnsworth told him to go TO
heaven-thar is not the word he used how
ever. Then he stalked out of the house,
first casting look of whitening scorn upon
the President, as he turned slowly on his
heel. This yarn is not necessarily true, be-
cause it was printed in the Chicago Trib-
ulte
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-15
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-15
The Executive Committee Investiga
ton.

The county executive committee has done
good deal of investigating, and there Is
some curiosity now to see what action it
will take. 1t first Investigated the conduct
of one of its own members, Mr. Driscoll,
who, it was charged, had opposed some of
the legislative candidates. Mr.. Driscoll
admitted the charge Tie commit
tee then determined to investi-
gate charges that the democratic
legislative candidates had scratched
the regular democratic ticket and had also
influenced their friends to some extent to
do the same thing. Exactly why this
course was decided upon, nobody outside of
the committee seems to know. The legis-
lative candidates were not in charge of the
campaign, and were not responsible to the
committee. However, the investigation
was held, and Mr.. Gordon and Mr. Reilly,
two of the legislative candidates, appeared
and announced themselves as ready to meet
any charges that might be made against
them.
The testimony showed beyond doubt that
their conduct during the election had been
above reproach. and that nobody had any
cause to complain of anything that they
did.
The MORNING NEWS said. when it was
first reported that a member of the county
executive committee had opposed the cleo
ton of some of the democratic legislative
candidates, that the report ought to be in
vestigated, and if found to be true the
member should be requested to resign A
democrat can vote against a demo-
cratic candidate to whom he
is not friendly, and even work
against him with out losing his standing in
his party. but mem Der of an executive
committee is entitled to no such privilege
He is a leader and manager, and is under
obligations to do all he can for the succ ess
of the ticket of his party. He is placed in
position of honor and responsibility for that
purpose. If he cannot support the candi-
dates which his party.nominates, and direct
the campaign in their behalf, he should
step aside and make room for one who can
In his private capacity he can take what
ever course he chooses.
The executive committee now has all the
facts before it-at least all it wants, since
it has closed the investigatlon-and the
democrats of the county are waiting to see
what use it will make of them.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-15
Preparing for New States.

The prospect now is that there will be
four new states, and perhaps six. before the
expiration of the present congress. The
territories pretty certain to be admitted
are Dakota, New Mexico, Washington and
Montana. If the people of Dakota vote to
divide that territory it will be admitted as
two states, and Utah's chance for admis-
sion is good.
The democrats of the House have agreed
in caucus to admit all the above named
territories, except Utah, in one
bill. The only objection to the
admission of Utah is polygamy. The Nor
mons declare, however, thatpolygamy is no,
now practiced to any great extent, and that
it will soon disappear altogether. 1t is GER
tain, however, that Utah will not be ad-
mitted as long as there is a possibility that
her people, or any considerable portion OF
them, insist upon retaining polygamy. and
she ought not to be. Polygamy is recog-
nized as a crime in all other parts of the
Union, and few thousands of people will
not be permitted to practice what SO many
millions regard as immoral and contrary tc
the civilization of the age.
Dakota has an immense territory. fully
large enough for two states, and il she is
divided, each part will have a population
sufficient to meet the constitutional require
NEXT. She would have been admitted long
ago, had it not been for complications with
respect to certain bonds for which she is
responsible, and concerning which there
has been great deal of wrangling. The
admission of the territories in question will
increase considerably the Republican
strength in the senate.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-15

On the Right Track.

The Georgia legislature is on the ght
track. 1t is beginning to understand that
the great need of the state is a better system
Of public schools. The appropriation bill
which passed the House Thursday adds
sl65,000, raised by direct taxation, to the
school fund for 1899 and $3.50, 600 for 1890.
The prospect is that the sources from
which the school fund is now derived will
yield a steadily increasing revenue. In
that event the public schools will have, in
1890. very nearly sl,0OO,00o for their sup
port.
This is not as much as they ought to have
They ought TO be kept open at least six
months of the year, and the school commits
sioner estimates that 81, 100000 would be
required to do that Perhaps the next
legislature will be even more liberal in the
matter Of public schools than the present
one, and that it will so increase the public
school appropriations that Georgia's sons
and daughters will have a chance within
the next three years to get six months
schooling annually.
The announcement of this new departure
by the state with respect to her public
school system will do more to attract the
attention of the class of immigrants that
Georgia wants than all the pamphlets the
state can publish describing her soil, climate
and produ tons. When Georgia's public
schools are what they ought to be she will
have no occasion for holding immigration
conventions or for the services of an immi-
grafton commissioner. Neither will her
people be overburdened with taxes for
school purposes, because the increase in i'm
migration will be so great that her taxable
property will be vastly more than it is at
present.. The rate Of taxation, therefore,
will not be larger than at present, if SO
large.
The legislature need not be afraid that the
people will not sustain it in its new depart
ure. There will be some grumblers-there
always are, whatever may be attempted in
the way Of progress-but the great majority
will be found to be in hearty sympathy
with this effort to give their children educa-
tional advantages equal to those enjoyed by
the children Of any other state.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-15
He Was Gone.
From the Merchant Trore,er.

From the Merchant Troreler.
They were alone.
At least they would have been alone if it had
not been for each other.
The iatbers footsrep sounded on the stair
They knew whose footstep il was, because
one OF bis legs was guttapercha, and haoitualy
walked out Of tune with the other.
Had not better be going" he asked aux-
iously.
Why: Simply because pa is coming' Why,
you don't know pa. He says be thinks you are
the incest young man that ever came to the
house,
''Indeed?" gasped the astonshed youth.
Yes. and he thinks you are bound to rise in
the world, and that he would not for an instant
be afraid to trust my happiness to your keeping
at any time when you might see fit."
Adoiphus chair was empty.
He had just turned the corner two blocks
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-15

Mr.. Thomas b. Barry is engaged in at
lacking. MIR. Terrence V. Powderly-no
with revolver, or with loaded cane, but
with pen and mouth, at long range Mr..
Barry has been at that sort of thing for sew
eral weeks, and yet Mr.. Powderly seems TO
occupy the same high position among the
knights Of Labor that he always has. Isn't
II time for Mr.. Barry to practice silence,
and 10 mediate upon the failure Of his at
tAcksi
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-15
VIII He Hang Himself?
4 From the Philadelpbta Ledoer Ire,

I From the PHILADELPHIA Ledger Rep)
The policy of giving Boulanger enough rope
to hang himself, said to have been adopted by
Premier Floquet, is eminently wise and proper
Such men as Boulanger flourish by opposition
and by what appears to the masses to be perse
cution, Rochefort has been shorn of his power
since he has been allowed to froth at the mouth
without any notice being taken Of him
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-15
Perhaps.


From the Boston Globe (Denl)
President Cleveland kept many republicans in
office. He was defeated Mayor Bren kept
many republicans in office. He was defeated.
The lesson of the two defeats seem to be, Turn
mayor had turned EN- out little more, perhaps
the president and the mayor wouldn't have been
turned out themselves
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-15

Mrs Diss Debar will be liberated to-day
and the presumption is that she will imme-
diately arrange with the spooks to paint
some Christmas cards for her. 1t is fort
innate that the fat medium is on good term
with the spooks Otherwise her many
friends, on account of her temporary pecu-
mary embarrassment, might not receive
from her the usual compliments of the
season
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-15

Notwithstanding the offer of the Indian
apolis Sentinel of 81, 900 to Col Dudley, ii
he will come to Indiana and swear that the
signature to the "blocks of five" circular is
forgery, is still open, Col. Dudley does not
make very rapid Roadway toward that
state
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-15

Mr.. Powderly says he is altogether happy.
The Knights of Labor are neither bankrupt
nor extinct, but are growing stronger, both
financially and numerically. Nobody need
send Mr. Powderly a merry Christmas
card
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-15

Stanley has been found again. 1t is get
ting about time for somebody to 60 out and
find the man who has found Stanley so
many times, and bring him home He de-
serves rest.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-15

1t is announced that Vice President-elec
Morton's visit to President-elect Harrison
possesses no political significance. 1t is
purely a social visit. Why, of course.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-15

There are many indications that an extra
session of Congress is inevetable-so says a
leading republican organ. That means,
probably, that the republican leaders have
determined that party interests demand an
extra session. and that it will be called, re-
pardless of public interests
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-15

Mr.. Elliott F. Shepard is very anxious
to prevent the transmission of mail matter
on Sunday. Suppose he begin the reform
movement by holding back the Sunday
Mail and Express until Monday. Practice
is better than precept.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-15

Mr.. George William Curtis, the leader Of
the mugwumps, announces his continued
belief in woman suffrage, and says he
Ident, only the feeling among them is not
general or strong enough to cause them to
demand the right. Did Mr. Curtis intend
this as a very neat compliment to the
ladies
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-15

A good deal is said about the race ques-
tion in the south. There is one race in
which the south willscome out ahead if her
rivals don't hurry up, and that is the in
dustrial race.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-15

The other day two boys of Lawrenceburg,
Pa, engaged in a tussle for the possession
of gun, which one of them had in his
hand. The gun settled the matter by going
of and leaving only one boy to set up own
ership claims to it, As an arbitration COM
mittee, the gun is a success.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-15

Gov. Hill seems to be crawling toward the
presidency. He has been elected vice presi-
dent of a dairyman's association.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-15

The lower house of the legislature of New
York contains only fifteen farmers, al
though the agricultural districts cast over
half the entire vote of the state. Among
those elected as farmers are several who
are said to do only ''parlor farming" In
Georgia it is different. The legislature, now
in session, shows an increased number. in
fact remarkably large number, of far n
ers, and the indications are that the people
won't regret having elected them
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-15

The rabid republican organs of the north
will please notice that the south is doing as
well as could be expected under the circum-
stances, and that she doesn't propose to
allow Gen. Harrisons election to interfere
with her industrial progress
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-15

The man whom 1t was reported that Mrs
Parsons was going to marry is a Chicago
editor. 1t will be seen, since Mrs. Parsons
denies the report, that there are some bright
spots in the EDITORS life.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-15

The Georgia delegation in Congress voted
solidly against the direct tax refunding bill,
and they voted in very good company
There were on their side, among others,
Speaker Carlisle, Ex-Speaker Randall and
Speaker (pro tem.) Cox.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-15

The sling-shot nuisance is just now help
ing to make the life of pedestrians in Bos-
ton miserable. A day or two ago the
police visited several schools and seized
seventy-fve of the dangerous play-toys.
Some of them were strong enough to send
large pebbles a great distance.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-15
CURRENT COMMENT.
Settled Again.

From the Neto York World (Dep,.)
One thing seems to be pretty well settled.
James G. Blaine will not ornament Mr. Harri-
sons cabinet This interesting fact seems to
have even percolated through the granite bills
of Maine.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-15

When the salaries of the supreme court
judges were fixed there were very few law
yers in the country who made very large
incomes. Now, however. there are a large
number who make more than a member of
the supreme court receives, and Senator
Farwell, of Illinois, introduced bill tn /.
other day to increase the salary Of the chief
justice to $50, 500 a year, and those of the
associate justices to $4,000 each. His pur-
pose is to make it more of an inducement
for eminent lawyers to go on the supreme
bench. The bill, it is thought, may pass
the Senate, but not the House.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-15
AS to the Territories.

From the Washington Post Deni.)
The wisest, safest and only patriotic concu'
sion IS to admit the territories when they are
fitted for statehood. and trust to the merit of
political principles for their future redemption
and salvation
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-15

Judge Woods, Of Indiana, has been sug.
gested as Attorney General in the Harrison
cabinet, and it is said his chances of being
appointed would be excellent, but he re-
fuses in advance to accept. He says he has
life position. and he doesn't see the wis.
continue only four years. He was not par
ticularly impressed with the suggestion that
he might go from the cabinet to the supreme
bench. Said he: at might and it might
not be stepping stone in that direction.
The gentlemen who occupy that bench
rarely die and never retire. Judge Woods
seems to be a very practical sort Of person.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-15

The House did not do all it should
have done for the public schools of the state,
but it made good beginning in the effort
to lessen illiteracy.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-15

1t will be observed that Gov Foraker
hasn't put down the Ohio White Caps yet.
The eyes of the country are on you, gov
ernor. What the people expect you TO do is
to economic in hurting firebands into the
southern camp, and to give more liberal
share of attention to home matters.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-15

Senator Sherman says. in effect, to Gov.
Foraker: "If l am offered. a place in the
cabinet, | will not allow the fact that you
might stop into my senatorial shoes to have
anything to do with my acceptance or re-
fusal You have no place in my thoughts.
Yor are entirely too Insignificant for that :"
How these OHIO politicians do love each
Otherl
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-15

Mr.. Rlddleberger is a prime favorite
with the republican senator's. They
gave him warm reception when he re-
appeared in the Senate the other day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-15

Angostura Bitters, the celebrated appe-
tier, of exquisite flavor, is used all over the
world. DR.. J. G.B. Siegert ~ Sons, sole
manufacturers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-15

Chairman Quay seems to be bigger man
than Gen. Harrison.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-15

Browns Bronchial Troches' are excellent
for the relief OF Hoarseness or Sore Throat.
They are exceedingly effective "-Christian
World, London, Eng.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-05-04
OREGON AND WASHINGTON.

No section OF the country is to-day at
tracing as much attention as Montana,
Oregon and Washington; Montana be-
cause it now ranks first in the produc-
ton of precious metals; Oregon, because
of its rich valleys, and Washington Ter
ritory by reason of its mild climate,
timber, coal, minerals and wonderful
production of fruits and cereals. The
rapid growth of Spokane Falls, with Il
water power exceeding even that of
Minneapolis; Tacoma, on Puget Sound,
the terminus of the Northern Pacific
Railroad, with 1900 inhabitants; Seat
tie, 80 miles distant, an energet and
thriving city, mark this section of the
Pacific Northwest as one that offer Pc
culiar inducements to those seeking new
homes.
BY writing Chas. S. Fee, General Pas
senger Agent, Northern Pacific Railroad
St. Paul, Mimi, he will send you illus
trated pamphlets, maps and books CIV
ing you valuable infoi nation in refer
ence to the country traversed by this
great line from st. Paul, Minneapolis,
Duluth and Ashland to Portland, Ore
gon, and Tacoma and Seattle, Washing
ton Territory. This road, In addition
to being the only rail line to Spokane
Falls, Tacoma and Seattle, reaches all
| the principal points in Northern Min
nesota and Dakota. Montana, Idaho,
Oregon, and Washington, possesses une-
qualed scenic attractions, as well as SUI
perior train equipment, such as dining
cars, and colonist sleepers for the use
of intending settlers, neither of which
conveniences are to be found on any
other line ticketing business to the
States and Territories named 43ti
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-05-04
A $4,000 SODA FOUNTAIN.

Mr.. Geo. w. Thoms, the popular and
enterprising fruit man, has just put into
his store magnificent soda water foun-
tain that is attracting the attention of
every passer by. There is nothing to
equal it in point of elegance in either of
the twin cities, and but one in Chicago.
1t weighs one and half tons, and cost
5000. 1t is ten and one-half feet long
and eleven feet high from the floor, and
contains twenty-four syrup faucets and
ten draughts for mineral waters. Three
large bevcj French plate mirrors are
placed in back ground of ebony. Gas
jets with different colored globes are
placed in fronkof the two side mirrors,
and are most beautifully reflected at
night.
The fountain itself is in two equal
parts, between which is fine mirror. 1t
is beautifully constructed of fine marble,
the body being of black Belgium, the
front of gryotte and the tablets of Sienna,
Egyptian and Italian marbles. The pill
lars are of Sienna, placed on pedestals of
Mexican onyx. The fountain is placed
on a marble stand, IN front of which is
marble counter. Altogether the outfit
is one of the finest to be seen anywhere,
and well accords with the spirit of ell
terprise always shown by Mr.. Thoms.
The fountain was manufactured by Otto
Zwietusch, of Milwaukee, and reflects
great credit upon him. The syrups were
placed in the fountain to-day for the first
time, and it will be Ill full working order
by Monday. Anyone desiring choice
of thirty-four cooling beverages drawn
from magnificent fountain will do well
to i've Mr.. Thoms a call.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-05-04
FIRE AT THE MATTRESS FAC
TORY.
A Serious Fire Monday Afternoon,
Involving Large Loss.

About 2 o'clock Monday afternoon fire
was discovered in what is known as the
shoddy room of the Mattress factory.
As soon as possible an alarm was sent in
and the fire department responded
promptly. The fire, in the meanwhile,
had gained great Roadway in the light
and highly infammable material, and it
was with the greatest difficulty. that it
could be located, on account of the i'm
mense volumes of smoke that poured
forth from every window. 1t spread
throughout the entire lower story. A
large stock of mattresses was in the
building, aggregating nearly $1,000.
But few of these were saved. Between
fire and water the stock will be an al
most entire loss The building is dam
aged to considerable extent. A fine
stream of water was obtained and the
chemical engine worked well, but it was
difficult to approach the blaze. Mr.. F.
q. Zimmerman estimates that the total
loss will not fall under 81, 900 to 81. 500.
This may be too small figure when
there has been time to figure up the
loss accurately. Luckily there is ample
insurance to cover all losses.