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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-07
NOBODY MISSED THEM.
Tho Sad Downfall Of Two Budding
Tragic Actors
From the CHICAGO Herald.


From the Chicago Herald.
Edward f. Kidder tells the following story, in
which he figures as one of the principals along
with Edmund Collier, the tragedian, who is
playing at the Peoples Theater
In Fire1y, Lottas play, Collier and played
the leaders of opposing armies. Nothing to
say, of course, though l believe my confrere did
remark, come, fill up in the canteen scene. but
lots to do and with uniforms that devastated
ranks and hearts of the ballet, Collier had a
magnificent sword the property of his Uncle
jim but, alas, had no Uncle Jim and no
sword. If | remember rightly, my entire per-
sonal wardrobe for the season consisted of a
TAN fan. u O00' '0pS' cape '0A' anu " 'p@D''i
1--WE did not come on till the battle scene in
the third act, and meanwhile sat in our dressing
room at the very tip top of the theatre, sport
ing, telling stories and inventng new tortureS
for John Vincent and his sylph-like prompter,
Billy DAILY. No call boy ever penetrated to our
giddy heights and not a sound could reach us
from the stage below.
"At last the future Matamore said;
Ned, let US go down; il must be near our
scene
And down the seven flights we clanked with
a pompous pride born of the blazing accoutre-
mentS and the important figures we were TO cut
in the coming fray.
I'VE reached the stage.
Horrors.
The air was charged with gunpowder and
the curtain was down.
our great scene was over! Behind the shad-
ow of Harold Fosburg's feet we held a hasty
consultation.
It's a discharge, sure
ITS a weeks salary, anyway
ITS your fault
NO, it's yours. You stopped to talk to that
ballet girl
We 'moused' around in guilty manner,
asked a few questions, and the information
that we received made changed man Of
Collier and crushed my dramatic ambition for
ever
Nobody had missed US
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-07
Electric Light Plants.

An article in a late number of the EIecfli-
cal Rerte1C on the lighting of cities by cleo
tricity should receive the careful attention
of the authorities of this city. 1t gives
some valuable information about the i'm
provements which have been made in the
methods for producing light by electricity,
and also about the cost of Lighting cities
with the electric light.
great many towns are now considering
the advisability Of owning their own plants
for street lighting purposes About all of
them own their water works plants and
their plants for putting out fires, and there
is no reason why they should not own street
lighting plants. By owning their plants
they can light their streets for less than half
of what they have to pay a company for
doing it.
At present, according to the Electrical
Rerie,0, Nashville and Savannah pay more
for all night street lighting than
any other cities in the country.
They pay 1925 per light a year.
The cities which pay the least are Harris
burg, Pa, which pays 1913 20 per light,
Ottawa, Canada, $50, and Racine Wis, $40.
If Racine can light her streets for $40
light per annIun, it is evident that Savan-
nah and Nashville are paying pretty big
price for street lighting. Doubtless Racine
owns her own plant. and it is apparent that
it pays her to do so.
In the course of a few years nearly all the
large towns, probably, will own their own
electric light plants. The most of them are
preparing to do that now. 1t will be sew
eral years before the expiration of the CON
tract Of the electric light company which
furnishes this city with light for its streets,
but the city authorities should in
the meantime keep well posted with
respect to electric light improvements.
so as to be ready when the time comes to
purchase the electric light plant that promises
to give the most satisfaction. No doubt the
different electric light companies will try to
control all the patents so as to protect them
selves against any reduction of their profits,
but the different towns should be as able to
make purchases of this kind as the electric
| light companies are
The authorities of this city, knowing that
the city is bound by its contract with the
present electric light company for the next
! three years, may not think it worth while to
bother with the matter at present If that
is their position, the chances are they will
find they are mistaken. They should keep
abreast of the developments in the electric
! light, and they should also be ready, when
the time comes, to deal with the street light
ing problem in way that will be for the
best interests of the city.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-07
Loves Seasons.
From, Hdrper's Maqdzii

From Harper's Magazine.
The wall flowers to the frolic wind
Do dance their golden aigulets.
And elf-maids steal the hawchorn beads
To wear for fancy amulets.
The spring is here the spring is here
The love-time of the year, my dear.
All heavy hang the apple boughs.
Weighed down by balls of yellow gold;
The poppy cups, so fiery bright.
Meseems would burn the hearts they hold
The summers here, the summers here
The kiss time Of the year, my dear!
The birds are winging for the South,
The elf maids haste them TO their bowers,
And dandelion balls do float
Like silver ghosts of golden flowers.
The autumn's here, the autumn's here
The wife time of the year, my dear.
Now are the heavens not more gray
Than are the eyes Of her love;
More dainty white than Der sweet breast
The snow Hes not the earth above.
The winters here. the winters here
But love-tinie lasts the year. my dear,
-AMELfE RryEs.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-07
Touching Incident in Mr.. Beck's Life

From the Louisville Courier Journal.
Col Alexander Roteller, the intelligent Par
don Clerk at the Department of Justice, who
has seen many sad in his time, relates the
following incident, in which Senator Beck fig
ures in a prominent and affecting role. He
says:
"A young man of good family connection, not
long since became involved IN feloniouS trans
action and nothing but pardon could save him
from the pententiary. His sister, a sweet and
pretty young girl probably - years old. came
here to plead for her brother and save her family
from disgrace. She made pitable plea in his
defense, beseeching me to intercede for him. It
was very painful scene and while the poor girl
was speaking, Senator Beck entered. The Sen
ator listened attentively To her story and when
she had finished he said that be would talk to
the President and see what could be done and
next day, when there would be an answer
favorable or otherwise. The following day the
young woman who was nothing more than a
schoolgirl was promptly on hand, and | per
ceived that she labored under q terrible state of
nervous excitement and feared that the news,
good or bad, would be too much for bar to
stand and was on the point of calling a lady
To render any assistance if necessary, when
Senator Beck put in an appearance, He handed
the papers to me. noticed az a glance that q
pardon had been granted but dreaded to say
anything as the young lady seemed about 10
faint |, however, turned to her and said as
compOsedly as | could: Allow me to congratu-
late you had hardly concluded my sentence
when she threw up her arms and fell in dead
swOOn TO the floor. When consciousness re-
turned she started with open arms toward Sen
ator Beck, who gently led her to a seat patted
her on the head, and with eyes overf1owing
with tears, rushed from the room As the door
closed the young girl exclaimed: God bless
that big man, and may be never in all his life
have trouble. >
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-07
James Had Just Stepped Out.
From the Ne,o York Tribune

from Inc ven Y Ork tribune,
A tall old man with rather a vacant look and
a heSitating air ventured slowly into the dining
hail of n large uptown hotel the other evening
II WAS the usual dinner hour and the long room
was well filed with guests. The Old man paused
scrutinized his cuffs and his waistcoat, and
after making what seemed to be helpless effort
to gaze at the back of his neck, he beckoned to
the head waiter. That functionary FASTENED
up, aud the old man said anxiousy
Water. do look all right, tidy you knowsN
The waiter inspected the venerable guest crit
ically for moment and then assured him that
all was in order
"Necktie all right"
Eyes, sir. "
"Collar button show 2"
Not at all. sir
mo spots on my coat?"
mot a spot"
The general effect is pretty slick, is it.'
Very, sir.
''Well you see, waiter said the old man con-
fidentialy, Il came down to breakfast one day
last week without any collar, and my son James
was very angry; so yesterday when came into
lunch with my necktie under my left ear he
said If anything like that happened again he
would have my meals served upstairs. Do YOU
know my son James, waiterf"
Yes sir"
SIS he in here at dinner now"
mo sir, finished about ten minutes ago"
Are you sure:"
Perfectly, sir"
We'll, then waiter" said the old man in re-
lieved tones. IF you're certain of it, you tell the
man at our table TO hustle in some corned beef
and cabbage and not to play any of his French
business on me. or I'll break his neck"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-07

A curious rumor relating to the British
royal household has reached New York in
private letter. 1t is to the effect that the
Queen has promised, in case of a vacancy,
to appoint Sir Edwin Arnold, late editor of
the London Telegraph, and author of The
Light of Asia" to the Poet Laureateship.
The post pays 600, or about $500 year.
Formerly tierce of Canary wine was also
part of the pay, but that has been with
held, it probably being found that too much
wine does not supply inspiration. The
laureate, however, is not now required to
do anything unless he chooses When to
the Gl00 are added the market value of the
distinction Of holding the post, and the
honor of being added to the roll which con-
tains such names as Ben Jonson, John
Dryden, Robert Southey, William Wads-
worth and Alfred Tennyson, it is not
strange that people who are willing to be
poet laureate are quite numerous, and that
even an editor is among the number.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-07

ExGov. Rufus B. Bullock is in receipt of
letter from Senator Stewart, of Nevada,
in which this occurs: Perpetual disunion
in fact or in sentiment between the North
and the South will not be tolerated by the
American people, and those who assume
that the enmities of the war will forever be
available to place them in power will be re-
tired to private life to give place to men
who can appreciate the fact that the war is
over" The truth herein contained could
hardly be better expressed. Senator
Stewart shows himself to be far in advance
of such of his party leaders as Blaine, Sher-
man, Chandler and Foraker, and his pro
phecy with regard to the political over
throw Of these worthless Is one that will
more than likely come to pass.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-07

The show woman who puts her head into
the lions mouth has been reminded that that
performance is too dangerous to be safe
In Dublin, the other day, one of the circus
attaches was performing that act, when the
lion, probably feeling the need of a lunch.
closed his jaws and proceeded TO drag the
unfortunate woman 10 a corner Of the cage,
where he might partake OF his luncheon un-
molested. He was attacked with irons,
however, and forced TO give up his prey
The most remarkable thing about the story
is that, although the woman was severely
injured, she offered 10 go back and give the
lion another chance at her.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-07
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-07

A Philadelphia paper thinks Mr. Carlisle
used his illness as a pretext for not visiting
Georgia, and that the real reasons for his
not doing 70 are that the Bib County FIX
ecutiye Committee preferred for him 90 he
The city's rather than its own guest, and
Mai Hanson would haze used his speech
a text Tor one IN favor OF protection. And
yet, the other day m the protectionist city
= fhila'elfbia The paper IN question had
80 opportunity Of seeing the rapid growth
q tariff reform IDEAS.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-07

CATH thinks Mr.. Cleveland has lost
some Of his popularity among the politi-
clans, but still retains the good will Of the
Mugwumps Bless your soul, Gath" Mr..
Cleveland never was very popular with the
politicians. He hadn't much popularity in
that quarter 30 lose II is among the
people that he is favorito, aud tho poll.
ticians have fallen into line simply because
they know this b be true.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-07

Mr.. Henry George has been lecturing in
Washington, in the interest of anti-poverty,
as applied to himself. He has also been in
terviewed concerning politics, and intimates
that he will support Mr. Cleveland, whom
he thinks will be re-nominated, next fall.
Certain Republican papers will now proba-
BILE cease their efforts to encourage the
Labor pnrtY
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-07

According to the Boston Heroid's Wash
ington correspondent, the President said the
other day, in conversation. that he had de-
termined to visit Florida. The correspond
emit Of New York paper, however, says
Col Dan Lamont told him he had deter
mined not to do so. Our dispatches this
morning state that he will go If Congress
adjourns over Washingtoa's birthday. 1t
is to be hoped that Congress will adjourn.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-07

The Philadelphia boy bigamist, John JOS
eph Cullen, was not arrested day too soon.
His intended dupes are appearing on every
hand He was to have married buxom
widow Saturday night, and was engaged to
a pretty young maiden. And all the re
turns have probably not yet come in.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-07

By the way nobody has found out def
nitely which party DR.. Burchard intends
70 affiliate with in the next election. At
last accounts he was rather inclined to join
the Democrats, but the inclination was not
encouraged. This is big question
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-07

The latest report concerning Slugger Sui
livan is that he will return to Boston and
become the editor of a sporting journal.
While all Bostonians are supposed to know
pretty much everything, it is probable that
John T.. understands smuggling better than
he does editing paper
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-07

A day or two ago, while the clerks Of the
Western Union Office in Washington were
at lunch one Of them remarked; Eat,
drink and be merry" and Mr.. j. =. II.
Gof addod, "for tomorrow We die" The
next morning the news OF Goffs death was
received at the office. IL IL very singular
coincidence.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-07

GLAss-BlowISo Is an art nearly 1000 years
old, and perhaps much older. Yet there never
has been any means discovered Of dispensing
with the human lungs a. the Instruments IL
blowing. An KnKliah company Is experiment
ING VITA mold and mechanical bellows. which
does satisfactory work al blouiae mn
t'iiS pTetends 20 attempt only cperse work.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-07
A Safe Wager.

From the Ner York Herald Ind)
We venture to say that during all this rainy
weather not a, single man has allowed himself
to be SO absent-minded as to take from the pub
lie, rack a cotton umbrella in place Of the silk
one he left there. But to be so absent minded
as to take silk one for the old and worn alpaca
well that is different matter.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-07

There is man in Vienna whose backbone
runs from his chin downward, and his chest
is located where the backs of most people
are situated. When he gets his back up, his
nose is ALWAYS elevated
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-07

tend the funeral of her uncle, Mr.. Hartman.
Her Saturdays reception was postponed on
sccount of the death, and she remained in
retirement until after the funeral
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-07

Col. Charles R. Goldman, a leading Bos-
ton Independent Republican, has avowed
himself thoroughly in line with Democra-
tic principles. He is not the only indie
pendent Republican in that city who will
do so. AS has been previously remarked,
keep an eye on Massachusetts.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-07

The convicts at Sing Sing have resumed
work and are said to have been greatly re-
joiced when ordered back to the shops.
Two of them developed insanity during the
three days rest. What industriously
inclined fellows they must bel
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-07
POROUS PLAsTERs.
WHY ARE BANK NOTES COUN

WY ARE BANK NOTES CoUN.
TERFEITED2 Simply because they
are valuable, and for the same reason Ben
sons TlasterS are being initiated and
counterleited by many interruptions manufac'
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
ful counter-irritant do not burn or in any way
iniure the most delicate skin. Ask for Benson S
Plasters and avoid limitations. Sold by drug
gsts everywhere.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-07
CURRENT COMMENT.
What the Statistics Say.

From the Netc York Press CRep)
The Democrats have got the offices and Mug
wlmps have the rules. At least so the stqsis
tics say.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-07
4 Club for Detective Sheldon.

From the Ne,r York Grdrhic QRd)
There is a big club with bounce" on the end
or n waiting for Detective Sheldon when he
comes home from Florida II is to be hoped
that he can satisfactorily explain the escape of
his prisoner, George Haywood Carpenter.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-07
Better than Volapuk.

From the Pitfsbtirg Dispatch (Rep.)
DR.. Talmage also cherishes the comforting
opinion that English will be the universal Ian,
guage. That will save the Anglo Saxon coun-
tries heaps of trouble. and give the other races
lots Of mental discipline
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-07

The Herald says: Senator ingalls, is not
fool He is Kansas man" Is it to be
inferred that in the opinion of the Herald
no Kansas man is a fool.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-07

This being leap year, with a good pros
pect for marriages, Col Nicholas Smith
will probably oficiate as best man at TO
duced rates
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-07
a specinl from MONTREAL stntes anal .Iohn

A special from Montreal states that John
C. Emo, who escaped to Canada year or
two ago, arrived in that city the other day
with his counsel. He was met by George S.
Ferry, of Now York and it is understood
that negotiations for Eno's return to this
country were opened. The only condition
on which Emo will come back is, doubtless,
that he shall not be prosecuted.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-12-27
oProm bar doom 10 Puipis'I


WV"
From this week New York papers
we learn that Sam, ", Small delivered
his lecture last Sabbath In chlokerlng
Hall, aud his atrlldngly pictureaque
and graphic description Of his own
Atmggle In the bondage OF The drink
habit and his inal dellyerance, were
powerful, lie r%ecounted tho events
that led 10 his heeoming q slave q
strong drink, and his awakening 70 hlf
lost condition, He gave q most thrill
ing description Of the terrible alrugglt
no had 10 free himself ana also nv
friends despair and his iamily'a angular
until he stood firm on tho rock OF otll
abBtinenee. Our people can bear lhi,
same lecture from the lips Of MT sniell
himself on Thursday evening, IN lhu
Tabernacle, la Canton. The mouse
should he filled. We afe Informed thi'
tbs young ladies OF the Y W, a. ~ v,
are meeting with good success IN selling
Tickets for said lecture
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-12-27

liner la diilemnt individuals 70 some
ntent, A bilious man IL seldom a
nraak fast eater. 10 frequently, Alas,
he has an excellent appetite for liquids
but none for solids bf d morning, His
tongue will hardly bear inspection AZ
any time, " II ~ iDt white ana nlffed,
~ u rough, AZ AL events,
The digestive syalehlNh wholly out OF
order and diarlhea pf constipation may
ha q Gympt0m 07tlP Two may hlpufnhte
There arb often hanmorfh0lda or even
loss OF blood. There may DO glddineas
and often headache ana aoldity or nat
| ulenoe and tendeHlpas Ia the pit OF the
at0maoh. 40 correct all this u not
effect a cure Try lpen'e August Flower.
II costs but a TITLE and thousands
| 0 telt ita efficacy, ~
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-12-27
Tho r.ato.t FROM Ina,nnnpolIr

IHpiANAPoLm, Dec. 2t.-[Special.
Col. Brldgeland, Of Richmond, Ind, a
particular friend Of Gen. Harrison, left
tor Washington today TO make ar.
nangements FOR Indiana people who de.
hfe 10 attopd the inauguration cere.
monies, II ia estimated that 1900 will
kitand. Ex-senator Davis, OF West
Virginia, who 10 a partner Of Blaine's
IN aome coal mines In West Virginia,
called on Harrison to-day In the inter
ost Of Blaine for q cabinet place. What
~lranaplred 70 not known, but II is known
That Hurriaon Is very much troubled
over tho Blaine fight.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-12-27
nnnortnr Did u rhoy sny.

NEW BRUNSWICK, N. j., Dec. 90
lspOcial Some years ago q big god
discovery was made near here Since
then thousands Of dollars have been
spent In looking for more, II was sup
posedto have been buried by Hessian
soldiers during the Revolutionary war.
Developments now prove that the dis
coyery was q fraud, and that a newspa.
per reporter borrowed the gold, buried
IL and hired a man TO discoyertho treas
ure. Big excitement has existed for
two years.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-12-27
nnplornblo Acclaont ~ Navarro.

NAVARRO, o., Dec, 90 ISpeclall
W. NJ. Harmon, son Of Andrew Har-
mon, while out hunting just westof the
W. & l.. h. depot, with two compan-
ions, about 9 o'clock this afternoon, nc
oldentally shot himself while loading
his gun, the discharge entered Just be.
low the jaw bone, and death was in.
stantaneoua A., W. Goshorn, Justice
Of the Peace, is now holding an inquest