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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-27
Not a Pleasant Task.
From the BROOKLYN EggIe.


Cutting maiden's hair would $ en- to be a
task Of pleasure. My barber tells me this is not
so. He is al affabe gentleman. with endless
patience and small conversational powers
You'd think il was fun, would your" ne said
the other day. well, lemme tell You it amt -
A girl had just put her head in the door to say
that Miss Ethel Blank wanted shingle and would
oe at home an hour later for the operati ion.
This provoked the query. People who didn't
know might think as you do, young Teller, but
they fool themselves. I'll 20 round there in an
hour and mighty mean time will / have. Ethel
will be there of course SON be Ethels three
sisters her NAV, her aunt Sairy and her gran
NAV, and like as not some Of the neighbours
women. They won't none of EN- want her to
do it, except perhaps, the youngest gal in the
lot Ethel's made up her mind but they all talk
to her. Her aunt Sairy will shuttle and ask Ma
ria, which is the girls nav how can she let her
do IT, and the neighbours women side with her
Gran NAV will kick too. Other girls g1ggle and
tell her how bad she'll look Then ! gifts to
work They all yell at the first nip of the shears
Tn. they begin on me- I've got to suit all of
EN-, including the aunt and grammar, who
can't see no more'n a cat in daylight. It's kick
kick, kick f. ON start to finish. When I'm
through I'm tired-lucky if amt mad Cut n
gal S hair fun, not much"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-27
The Savannah River Convention.


The Savannah River Convention, which
was in session in Augusta Wednesday and
Thursday and which completed its labors
yesterday was in all respects a successful
one. The number Of delegates in attend
ance wa, large. and they represented an
immense section Of country They were
very earnest in promoting the cause for the
advancement of which they were called
together
The Importance Of the Savannah river
cannot be over-estirnated. A very large
region Of rich country Is tributary 10 it and
dependent upon it for reaching the markets
Of the world. At present it is not navigable
except for vessels Of very light draft, and
not even for them at certain seasons Of the
year. The work Of improving it has been
begun, but owing 70 want Of means
it is not prosecuted with vigor.
The appropriations it has received
have not been equal TO its Importance, Con-
gress has not seemed 10 understand that it
is one Of the great waterways Of the coun-
try, and that its improvement would not
only benefit many thousands Of people, but,
also, would give a great impetus to the
prosperity of the cities upon its banks and
the productive region which it drains. The
direct the attention of Congress to it, and
the men to whom the convention has com
mitted its interests will see to it that it has
substantial recognition in the next river
and harbor bill
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-27
TRICKED BY A MIRROR.
A Little Scene that Took Place on an
Elevated Railroad Train.
From Tie Mem York Press.


Gracious John, Hurry up! Let's get out;
we're way past our station This is Eighty first
street and We should have gotten out at Forty
second, Do hurry up, or we Il land at the Har-
lem river"
And pretty young woman attempted TO drag
a huge young man out of a double seat which
the couple were occupying IN sixth avenue
elevated last evening
Nonsense; we're not past our station. Ihls
is only Eighteenth street
It's Eghty-irst, tell you. Don't you see
the sign there? Please come on and let get
ont at once; the train will start up in second
and Wen have to come back so much farther. "
Il tell you it's Eighteenth
Its Eighty first Don't you SEE that sgn!'
Blamed il it amt. How l coulI have-ha ha
har'
The huge young man had arisen rather hastily
and was following his companion out on a run,
when be suddenly dropped into seat and
laughed heartily.
What's the matter, stupid?' inquired the
young lady wrathfully, bringing her rush TO the
door to a stop with Jerk
"A pretty good joke. Just look again. my
dear, and you VIII see that the cause of all your
perturbation is that Little mirror there in the
car, which reflected the Eighteenth street sign,
and, Of course, the reflection reads 81 back
ward
Then everybody in the car giggled, and the
young woman turned so red that the blood was
still chasing through her plump cheeks when she
left the train at Forty second street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-27
He "Sassed" Ruskin.

ut was John Ruskn," said young Philadel.
phian, raising his eyes from the frontispece of
the current Century. II mean" he explained.
that l once met and, as the boys say. sassed'
John kuskin, and never knew il till now II was
in the summer of 1885, when vas walking over
the Smplon. Before had gotten three miles
up the pass a heavy storm forced me to seek
shelter in the first refuge. There toasted my
feet at an open CRATE in company with caustic,
snappy, petulant old man. He talked in an
idle sort of way, and finally asked my opinions
about certain paintings, and when venturcd to
express tlem he told me didn't know what I
was talking about. Then, finding | was an
American, he made himself particularly agree
able by crilcising my fellow countrymen as
tourist and when ! told him &rtain story
be shrugged his shoulders and said II was All
Other lnstaLce Of the American long bow. This
tatlgued me J said we had much TO learn from
Engllshmeu, particularly by imitation Of En-
ghshmen,s good manners. The old man laughed
and lett the room, aud Early in the morning
set out for Domo dOssala The other day 1
read 'Hoitus lnclusus, and came upon frag-
ment of a letter sent by Ruskln Ia tho summer
OF 1853 from the Val 'Ossola, from the region,
as be has elsewhere said. of rose aud snow.
Inen = dawDed on me that the old man met
might have been Ruszin.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-27

Besser, who was supposed to have killed
Dempsey in a prize fight in Brooklyn, has
been "exonerated" That is how the papers
put 1t. The Coroner's jury declared that
Dempsey died from the effects of shock, -
and Besser testified that he did not hit the
dead man. The spectators present at the
inquest were the most remar kably innocent
set of mon ever summoned before a Coro-
ner's jury. They knew absolutely nothing
The doctor who was called to see Dempsey
said he could find no bruises on his body or
face. This is not strange, as the fatal blow
fell on the neck. New York is certainly
ahead of any State in this glorious republic
in the matter of bringing out the bottom
facts in case that affects prize fighting
Instead Of receiving the punishment be
richly deserved Besser has not only been
made a hero, but he has been given carte
blanche to kill every antagonist he meets in
the ring.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-27
HAVING FUN WITH THE PAIRS ON
But He Was a CowCoy Evangelist and
He Never Found 1t Out
Fron1 a. Ariansam Trnreler.

From the ArkdnsdD Traveller.
You amt goin' TO let the circuit-rider have
that hoss air you, JiInS' said an old man to his
son. Several pranlIish fellows stood looking at
vicious-looking horse that had Just been
brought out of a stable.
Yes jim replied, winking at his friends,
ian ] don't want you 70 interfere When a
preacher comes around here with such an I'M
necessary show of meekness, wy he deserves a
few slams against the ground.
Yes, but Jimmie, he's SIGH inofensive
Teller"
Makes no difference, he's got to ride this
boss or none. If you say word, pap, I'll
swear l won't help you gather corn next
week"
This declaration silenced the old man. The
preacher, meek and with timid air, came out
Of the house and inquired Of Jim which horse
he was to ride.
This one said jim. "He looks pretty had,
but reckon he'l be all right when you get on
him. Come Oh. fellows, and help me lift him
or"
The men, with many wnks and sly chuckles.
came forward and with great difficulty sue
ceeded in seating the preacher in the saddle.
The horse bounded like buck and the men
shouted, but the preacher dit not fall Oft, but,
after lighting a cigar while the horse was jump
ing, remarked:
Boys, / forgot TO tell you that l am the COW
boy evangelist. When get through with this
old stager give me something lively"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-27

"a Tammany Democrat" writes to the
Herald that he has concluded to return to
the George party He voted for George
when he ran for Mayor, but subsequently
renewed his allegiance to Tammany, and
worked for Col. Fellows last fall He now
objects TO certain appointments made by
Gov. Hill and Mayor Hewitt, and proposes
to kick himself back into the George ranks.
That is perfectly agreeable to the Demo
cratic party. A man who afiiliates with a
political organization for reasons other
than that he believes in its principles is very
apt to be sort of political chameleon who
will vote with various parties and benefit
mona
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-27
none.

Ex-Gov. Bullock, in a communication to
the New York Press, says chat "When the
question at issue is tn protection OF Ameri-
can labor in the mines, in the factory and
on the farm, our brother in black win hold
tire balance of power in every Southern
Congressional district Gov. Bullock
idea seems to DO that the negro vote will
send a good many Southern Republicans
and Protectionists to Congress. The Gov
ernor's idea is mistaken one. The inter-
est of laborerS and farmers is identical, and
it calls for tariff reform.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-27
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-27
INDEX TO new ADVERTISEMENTS

SPECIAL NoTICEs-W. Henry Roberts, Public
Accountant and Auditor; The International Cy-
clopedia; As 10 Bills Against British Steamship
Armaryllis. British Bark Siberia and Norwegian
Bark Eros AS to Crews of Italian Bark Fede-
rico and British Bark Holmsdale: The Italian
Quartette, George Schwarz; AS to Bills Against
Cargo of Condemned Brig Amykos; Turkeys, j.
s. Collins & Co.; Bananas, j. S. Collins & Co
AUCTION SALEs-Clothing, etc, by l. D. La
Roche's Sons; Green Ward Property, House
hold Furniture, by C. II. Dorsett.
SALE OF CITY LoTs-Robert j. Wade, City
Marshal.
Com. Erc.-w D. Simlins & Co.
MANY BARGAINs--L. & B. S. NJ. Fl.
CHEAP COLUMN ADvERTIsEMEHTs- Want
ed; Employment Wanted For Rent; For Sale;
Personal; Miscellaneous.
LEGAL NoT1cE-Demands Against Estate of
Mary Wolber, Deceased.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-27
Did He Save Il?


From the Neic York Star tDeDa)
The Sun says that Sam Randall saved the
State for Cleveland in 1881 What did he dof
When did be do it, Where did he do it: What
vote in this popu0us State did he change from
Blaine or Butler to c evelandy He certainly did
not change any protectonst They went about
town in vast numbers, shouting "James-G.-
Blaine loud enough to blow down the houses.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-27

Mr. Allen Thorndike Rice, of New York,
thinks ward workers buy votes as merchants
do articles Of commerce. Last election dav,
IN that city, he says, votes were above par,
and brought as high as $40 apiece 1t will
be remembered that Mr. Rice was defeated
10y the Democrats for Congress on the day
indicated. 1t must be admitted that a vote
against him was worth $40 10 the country.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-27

The proposed celebration in New York of
the one hundredth anniversary of Wash
ingtons Inauguration will probably not
take place. The committee having the
matter in charge is composed of 100 mem
bers. A dozen good men might have &C
eomplished something, but a committee of
100 is unwieldy.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-27

The Dakota blizzard is turning the atten-
ton of people in that section to the sunny
South. Gov. Seay, of Alabama, is in re-
ceipt Of letter from DIR. P. S. Riddelee, a
prominent citizen of Dakota, stating that
many of the farmers there have determined
to seek Southern homes. The wonder is
that they did not do so before they went to
Dakota
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-27

The Republican Senators are very brave
Not one of them has yet shown any fear Of
the surplus, and yet a surplus accumulated
by overtaxing the people is thing to be
afraid CT The Republicans have a surplus
of brayery-of certain kind
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-27

Mr.. George Alfred Townsend bewails the
intellectual decay among congressman.
He wonders how Sherman Edmunds and
Evarts can content themselves among so
much mediocrity. A good many people
wonder that a newspaper should publish
some Of the stuff Cath writes.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-27

The girls of st. Louis are reported to
have formed kiss trust" What is kiss
trusts Don't the girls get full value for
their kssesl One recently got several thou
sand. The necessaries of life must be
cheapened.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-27
Particularly the Latter.

From me 81. Louis Republican (Deml
This is about the season of the year when
Benjamin f. Butler generally writes 70 some
acquaintance and gravelv informs him that the
Presidency of the United States is an office Of
such magnitude that it should neither be sought
nor declined, particularly the latter
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-27

United States District Attorney Harris,
of the Southern district of Mississippi, was
bounced because he meddled in the munich
pal election Of Jackson, the State capital.
He evidently didn't believe the President
meant what he said when he told Office
holders not to NEEDLE with the political
machine. He has a different belief now,
bOWayer
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-27

Mr.. John Jarrett, of Pittsburg, Pa, who
IS said 70 be hired by the Republicans to
unite the Labor vote against the Democrats,
says Thoebe has agreed 10 be a candidate
against Mr. Carlisle next fall, and that the
recent contest between Mr.. Carlisle and Mr..
Thoebe is by no means settled. Let Mr..
Thoebe try again by all means, and let Mr..
Jagrett give him as big boost as he can.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-27

The Republican pow-wow in Washington
throws no light on the political situation.
The delegations selected are respectively for
Blaine and Sherman. The candidate hav-
ing the strongest following at Chicago will
probably get the District Of Columbia dele
PateS.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-27

Cincinnati, which city voted $4,000, 900 to
pave her streets. is using Georgia granite in
the work. Is this another scheme on the
part Of Ohio to trsnple Georgia under
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-27
Pef1sed to be Pacihed.

From the Chicago Ne,Cs (iad0
The Pittsburg Dispatch IS in peck Of trouble.
The wicked compositor made il say that the
ladies' ~ q social gathering wore natural -four
ornaments and no amount Of explanation Will
pacifY them
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-27

Despite the positive declaration Of Mr.
Childs, Of the Philadelphia Ledger, that he
will not allow his name TO be used in con-
nection with the Presidency, some of his
friends continue 10 advocate his nomina-
tion. Mr.. James McManes. who, it is said,
win control the Philadelphia delegation,
thinks the Republican party would succeed
with Mr.. Childs at the head Of tho ticket
Perhaps he means in Pennsylvania.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-27

Prince Bismarck is now devoting his time
TO suppressing Social Democrats. He has
undertaken something that will require
about all his time for the balance of his life
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-27

It is reported to be the Cars intention
TO have himself proclaimed Emperor of
Asia Doubtless his object is to claim the
Empress of India for subject.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-27

Florida proposes to do some tree planting
on Feb, S, that day having been designated
as Arbor day by the Governor Doubtless
orange trees will be generally planted.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-27
CURRENT COMMENT.
The Florida Turrip.

From the Louisville Courier-Journdl (Den.)
The Borrowing inhabitants Of Dakota, on read
ing OF fresh turnips in Florida, would water at
mouth were they not afraid the water would
freaIe.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-27

The vacant Consulship at st. Helena
ought to be filed by some Napoleon of
finance.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-27

: $4,000 monument to Gen. Garfield will
probably be erected in Chicago, and the
money will be raised by popular subscrip-
ton. -
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-27

Senator Butler seems to know just where
TO enter a wedge.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-27
Old Lovers.


"Why there 's-no--yes, it must-but can it-be
The beau and idol of my girlhoods fancies?
How came he to be here: win he know me?
Queer are the ways of fate and fortunes
chances.
1.-THE handsomest boy in school, with scorn for
books:
AdonlS face and figure, curly hair;
How very thin he grown now, and he looks
CareWOrn and old; he's bald too, declare.
- loved him loving me with all my heart;
wonder if he married; if he is,
Where IS his wife: How did we drift apart,
Loving and loved? Was it my fault or his!
Twas circumstances, fate, what not. All, me !
wonder if look as old as he"
And is that she? Can that stout, frumpish
dame
And the erstwhile pink rosebud of girl.
My first and fondest love, now be the same?
How oft I've led her through the waltz's
whirl.
she was so graceful then have rose
She gave; some other trheS too. a glove,
a fan. That brute's her husband suppose;
wonder what she found in him to love.
TO dream of it! She might have been my
bride
Had Fate, as she smiled after, smiled before.
The world seen ed blank without her, but my
pride
Prevailed for she was rich and was poor.
Yet DoSt thou fiutter now for her, mutter
My heart? and my heart answers, Not a
hutter." e. L. BLOOD.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-18
THE CROPS.
A General But Brief Review of Farm
Products in October.

A General But Brief Review of Farm
Products in October.
WASHINGTON, October 10.-The October
crop returns show that the condition of
the present crops has been equalled only
three times in ten years and is exceeded
materially only by that of 1879, when the
condition was SO. The present average
of condition is 92 against 942 in Sep
tember. There has been no decline in
the northwest and the status of the great
corn surplus states remains as on Sep
tember l. Indications favor result
ranging little from twenty-six bushels
per acre, making up full average.
The average condition of the potato
crop is about 81, decline of less than 4
points. Tobacco has fully maintained
the condition of last month, averaging
for all kinds 8S.3.
Returns relative to wheat are those of
yield per acre by counties. The general
average for winter wheat is twelve bushels
per acre, and for spring wheat slightly
over ten bushels. The former has yielded
better than was expected, the latter much
worse. This is, of course, in measured
bushels. The quality is much below the
average, which will still further reduce the
surplus, as will be shown more exactly
hereafter
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-18
MASON MATTERS.

District Court Still Grinding-List OF
Persons Convicted-Personal Matters.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.
MASON, Tex, October 10.-District court
is still in session. The following are the
latest convictions:
John Simmons, charged with disturb
ance of the peace. Pleaded guilty.
State VS.. John Martin, carrying arms
Pleaded guilty.
State vs.. John McGee, horse theft. Five
years in penitentiary.
Ed. Cary, same charge; same term
Alcario Roderiques, same charge; same
term. Several others have also been dis
posed of. In the case of @. Carr vs.. z. h.
Gallagher, the latter came out victorious
The nature of the suit was for false i'm
prisonment and $1,000 damages. Judg
ment issued on plaintiff for costs.
To-day was wholly taken up and par'
of the night in the trial of the state VS.. A
Myer, charged with theft of hog. Ht
was ably represented by M. Fulton, of tht
Mason bar, and Mr.. Evander Light, o.
Pontotoc, who is now one of our leading
attorneys. He delivered glowing speech
which was his first in the district court
He presented his thoughts in most cleaI
manner, and bore himself we'll. He is
iovial gentleman and destined TO be &
bright light to our western bar.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-18
A 100000 BLAZE.
A Disastrous Fire Which Started on
Board a Steamer.

Disastrous Fire Which Started on
Board Steamer
New YORK, October 11.-There was an
other large fire this morning in Green
Point, which will result in damage of
over 100000, besides injuring several
brave firemen. The fire broke out early
in the morning on board the steamer
Havis, lying at the wharf of the Pennsyl.
vania and Scranton Coal company, foot
of North Tenth street. The flames ex-
tended to other vessels and the fire spread
with surprising rapidity, communicating
from the vessels to the pier and from
there to the shipping department and the
buildings of the Standard Oil company,
which cover the block bounded by North
Tenth street and River and Kent AVENUES.
AS soon as the fire reached the oil it was
beyond the control OF the fremen. Tow
boats also appeared on the scene and rem
dered excellent service in getting vessels
out of the way which were lying at the
wharves and in extinguishing the flames
on those which had taken fire. The Dutch
land, Ella Vose, Leopold Bailend aud the
steamer Havis were all partially burned.
An explosion of oil severely burned Fire
men JcReph Mccormick, James McElroy,
Henry Boiling, Michael O'Keefe, Joseph
Briscoe and Benjamin Deemer. Briscoe
had his leg broken. Other explosions oc-
CURED and the firemen kept at safe quar-
ters. About $4,000 barrels OF oil we're
burned, besides the destruction of large
amount of valuable machinery. The loss
is said to be upwards of 100000. The
Standard Oil company scarcely have any
insurance, and it is believed there is no
insurance on the property burned this
morning. The Pennsylvania and Scran-
ton Coal company sustain loss of
$4,000.